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Getty Images Letter Forum / Helping my client

« on: January 31, 2013, 01:14:34 AM »

I developed and hosted a website for a new client.  When developing websites, I used pictures that I paid for or were listed as free for commercial use at the time.  Unfortunately I have not been able to prove that in this case.  He got a letter from Getty saying one image was in violation and they demanded $950.  With his permission, I contacted Getty (after reading a post on this forum saying they settled a similar case for $225).  I told Getty I had $250 that they could have if they settled, or I was going to invest $195 in the defense letter program.  They countered by reducing their demand to $750.  I refuse to pay $750 to encourage Getty to continue this behavior.  My client is in his 80s and does not need any harrassment or reminder of this issue.  I would love to assume responsability and have Getty come after me, but I don't think that is possible.  I understand joining the defense letter program means Getty can no longer contact my client directly.  Will my client get letters from Mr. Michelen's office or can those letters come to me?  I would like to assume responsability and put my clients mind at ease.  My concern is if he gets an update from Mr. Michelen every couple of weeks, it will only serve as a reminder of the theatening letters.

THANK-YOU TO EVERYONE ASSOCIATED WITH ELI AND EVERYONE THAT HAS POSTED THEIR EXPERIENCES.