Copyright Issues...

[DarkJedi613]

Originally Posted by KenWittlief

Even then there is a limit to what you can 'copy' from a copywrite protected source.

As long as you cite and don't use the information to sell anything (i.e. make any money off of using that piece of copyrighted material) you should be fine. Of course the owner could ask you to take it down, but I don't think you could get sued or anything (unless you refuse to take it down obviously).

[KenWittlief]

making money is not the issue. For example, you cannot copy music and put it on a website, and share it for free. Same with printed copywrite material.

"any form of reproduction" is prohibited, without written authorization by the author.

Some stores really push the fair-use laws. There is a supermarket in my area that plays music on the PA, and 1/2 or 1/3rd of the way through the song they interrupt it with some stupid "attention shoppers" announcement. Its pretty obvious they are not playing the whole song just to get out of paying royalties.

[DarkJedi613]

Hmm...you're right. I was thinking more of "shareware" sort of things where the original owner is not making money on it in the first place (no pun intended).

But yeah, the easiest way is to just ask for permission and hope they respond.