Copyrights for the photos that a member uploads...

Hey guys don't u think there should be some measures taken to prevent copying of CW photos?

To prevent misuse of photos members can watermark the images before uploading.

but what about the test drive or road tests photos that CW team has uploaded? Can we do something about it?

Those photos (test drive) already have 'CarWale.com' mentioned onto it - have a look.

ya i know. But they can be copied. Isn't it?

Yes, those can be copied.  Copyright/protecting those is a good idea.

thanks.

We can easly remove watermarks!!!

Idea is if your photographs are so precious, don't put them on the web. If you put them on the web, don't expect them not to be downloaded.

Copyright Laws allow 'fair use' in copying copyrighted material - that is how a library is allowed to photocopy certain reference material for studies etc. Also this is how Journalists make copies of stuff that they review and publish.

If there is a copyright mark on the photograph or any original work, it should contain (c) name of copyright holder and a year. The copyright then extends from that year to whatever limit is allowed in law. Written books - it is 90 years. May be lower for certain other media types etc,

So in summary, copyright does not prevent copying, it prevents use of the material without prior permission. Permission could be either free or conditional, with or without a royalty/remuneration.

Ya Krishna. The solution is so simple....  One must not upload his photos if he wants them not be copied. Ya thats da answer.

Amazing Krishna. I like ur attitude.