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Getting Permission to Publish: Ten Tips for Webmasters

The Internet has made it possible for anyone with a computer and modem to become a Web publisher. But, even though technology has made information more accessible to everyone, copyright and trademark laws still apply to Web publishing, and websites are common targets for infringement lawsuits. But it's not hard to stay out of legal trouble if you know the rules. Here are ten tips that can keep the lawyers (and their nasty letters) away. Use them when you want to use or highlight someone else's work on your website.

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Can I post video of my favorite celebrity online?

I am about to launch a fan site for a particular actress. I'd like to include a couple of short video clips showing her performing go-go at a nightclub, plus some photos. Will I run into any copyright problems? Does it make a difference whether the site is for paying members only?

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inlining

The act of displaying a graphic file from another company's website. For example, inlining occurs if a user at site A can, without leaving site A, view a "cartoon of the day" featured on site B.

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