Myths of Copyright Infringement

Source: iCLIPART.com "If it doesn't have a copyright notice, it's not copyrighted." You should always assume that other people's works are copyrighted and may not be copied unless you know otherwise. Copyright will apply whether there is a copyright notice or not. Whether it is literary, musical or artistic there are penalties for copyright infringement . "If I don't charge for it, it's not a violation." False. It's still a violation if you give it away and there can still be damages awarded if you hurt the commercial value of the property. Except in specific circumstances permitted under fair dealing/fair use rules, any copying or publication without the consent of the copyright owner is an infringement, and you could face legal action. "Crediting the content creator protects you from liability." Source: iCLIPART.com It's up to the owner to decide if they want the free promotion or not. Similarly, how oft