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Getty Images Letter Forum / Letter received from LCS
« on: October 24, 2016, 06:20:33 AM »
I received a letter from LCS a couple of days ago enclosing screen shots of 4 small images. One is long since gone from my website, another is minute as part of a collage and the other 2 are small and support the written word. I'm an adult teacher and write tips about color and style etc. and assumed it was Fair Use as not for commercial gain.
Obviously I'm panicking as I followed the link to their website where they're 'demanding' or 'requesting' something over $2000 - I shut it down pretty quickly, I don't have that kind of money.
OK I've been naive but I've immediately removed the offending images and am of course checking everything else. I've consulted an online lawyer in the UK (Just Answer) who says not to pay anything, there is a lot of proving to be done before it ever gets to court etc.
My question to this forum is : do I send a letter apologizing, saying it's taken down etc., claiming Fair Use or just leave it and hope it goes away. I've read fors and against both courses of action. Once they know you respond they have you 'on the hook' so to speak.
Would appreciate any thoughts and views. Many thanks
Obviously I'm panicking as I followed the link to their website where they're 'demanding' or 'requesting' something over $2000 - I shut it down pretty quickly, I don't have that kind of money.
OK I've been naive but I've immediately removed the offending images and am of course checking everything else. I've consulted an online lawyer in the UK (Just Answer) who says not to pay anything, there is a lot of proving to be done before it ever gets to court etc.
My question to this forum is : do I send a letter apologizing, saying it's taken down etc., claiming Fair Use or just leave it and hope it goes away. I've read fors and against both courses of action. Once they know you respond they have you 'on the hook' so to speak.
Would appreciate any thoughts and views. Many thanks