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« on: January 19, 2011, 03:30:06 PM »
WOW
I am so thankful for this site and others. I've know of Getty as credits at the end of Oprah, Leno and others. That's why I feared my letter.
I sent an email to the "LicenseCompliance" site on my letter explaining I am a homebased travel agent making $5000 a year and paid to have a website. The company I used has dissolved and moved out of state. I contacted them when I got the letter and she assured me that they would have used pictures from a company called "Constant Contact" which is used make a newsletter and website stuff.
The email I sent explained that and I was sure Constant Contact was reputable. They sent an email back stating they would reduce my amt from $1200 to $900. for 2 pictures..
While I was awaiting their above response, my daughter got on the web and found Oscar and other sites.
I am expected to pay by Jan. 27th. I guess I should send another email stating that after investigation on my part I feel they are being unfair due to the lack copyright claims on the photo. Also I will be seeking a copyright attorney in my area.
Any thoughts?
Cherie