Copyright issues affect websites in two ways: using others’ content without permission, and others copying yours.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Using images legally
- Use your own photos, licensed stock or images with clear free-use licences.
- Do not copy images from Google search or other websites.
- Keep records of licences.
- Credit creators where licences require it.
Create your own product visuals with our product image maker and compress them with our image compressor.
Fonts, music and icons
These also have licences. Check commercial use rights.
Who owns your website?
Your contract should state that design, code and content transfer to you on payment. Read website contract checklist.
If someone copies your content
- Collect evidence with dates.
- Contact the site owner asking for removal.
- File a copyright removal request with their host or with Google.
AI-generated content
Check terms of the tools you use, and review AI content for originality.
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