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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: PicRights.com

« on: August 16, 2018, 05:07:14 PM »

Hi Robert and DavidVGoliath - your advice was stellar. I sent the email and already got a reply stating they can't track verbal agreements. They consider the matter now closed. I've taken the pic down and won't put it up until I receive an email from the photographer.

Thanks again for your help. I sincerely appreciate it.

If I donate to the paypal link will y'all get a commission?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: PicRights.com

« on: August 16, 2018, 12:08:24 PM »

Here's another question: Since my website is for training and teaching purposes, does it fall under fair use?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: PicRights.com

« on: August 16, 2018, 07:36:35 AM »

Bummer.

I did get the original (is that term in the digital world?) from the photographer back in 2008, but like you said, I doubt a verbal agreement will carry any water.

Ok. I'll reach out to him and hope for the best.

In the meantime, should I take it down? I'm still holding to that verbal agreement, but thinking taking it down now will somehow paint me in the wrong.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: PicRights.com

« on: August 15, 2018, 12:06:34 PM »

Hey Everyone - I guess I just joined the Picsrights club. I first found this page a month ago when I saw the picsrights URL creeping my web page (I run a training business as a side hustle).

The pic they're using to shake me down is of me!

No joke. This picture was taken during my first OIF deployment during 2008 and was given to me by the photographer. I forwarded the email to a lawyer friend, but after reading I'm wondering if I can just revoke my permission from Getty to use the image of me at all.

Would that be possible?