Stock Photos:
Free or Not Too Free?
If you did not buy the photo or personally take the photo, you are using someone’s copyright when you use their photo. Be prepared for a bill!
If you get caught using a “free” photo you can expect the fines for usage to be $750-$1,500. You can buy photos for $1-$5 each, so why risk it!!
What to do?
- DO NOT go to Google and look for “royalty free” images. They are not free.
- Remove any photos from your site if you do not know the source.
- Get stock photos from real sources like DepositPhotos.com They offer #100 photos for $100 on a regular basis.
Remember that someone own rights to every photo, the smart move is to buy what you want to use on your website and promotional materials to be safe.
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Networking Events:
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Start Up Tech Valley Meet Ups
Next dates:
Wednesday, Nov 6 & Dec 4, 2019
from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Revolution Hall, Brown’s Brewing Co.
425 River Street Troy, NY 12180
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