Q: Hello, So my question to you is if I can get sued for using a picture my friend made to me?
Details: Basically I have this friend who lives in U.S, I live in Denmark. I asked him if he could make me a picture which I would use on my Twitch Stream (A website where you can stream live to other people) from which I would make money. I asked him if the image was free and he said yes. He then later on asked me if I would be making money using his picture. I replied, yes I will. Because I will be accepting donations and such.
What I'm worried about is if he can sue me for copyright infringement? I will write in the description who made the picture. He also said that he didn't want any of the money/donations and I asked him if I could use it for my stream, and he said "yes no problem"
Thanks in advance
A: If the owner of the copyright has licensed your use of the photo, then I see no problem in you using it as agreed. It depends on all the facts, though. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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