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My question would be am I allowed to take my own in-game screenshots and use these images on my websites to avoid copyright infringements or violations? I have scoured the internet to find a reasonable and safe way to use images from big game titles. If this is not allowed are there any way... View More 
answered on Mar 27, 2018
You will need permission from the gaming companies to use images of their game that you are using in a promotional context. Taking screenshots from your own game and then using them for commercial purposes is not advisable.
I am a small business owner and sell a product for $150 which my customers are very happy to get. If I wanted to (without any additional purchase required) do a Customer Appreciation Giveaway to 3 out of every 200 customers of mine, would I be breaking any laws? As far as I can tell since I would... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2017
Just avoiding the use of the words “raffle” and “sweepstakes” doesn’t help your situation one way or the other. The law would look at the way the contest operates. If people have to buy something in order to get a chance to win, it’s generally considered a lottery, which only the state... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2017
Albert Einstein's image has been established as a protectable property. It is likely that a license would be required. The cost may fit within your margins and may make the game more desirable. One prudent course is to engage an attorney to contact the rights proprietor.
This was a wealthy Youtuber who offered $10,000 USD as a prize to the best video made to fit a hashtag. He gained millions of subs and earned millions of dollars in AdSense revenue from the contest but kept the money. When another creator called him out, he made a poor excuse for deciding not to... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2017
No, it's not legal and it violates YouTube's own rules.
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1620498?hl=en
You can file a complaint with the California Attorney General. https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company
I am a graphic designer in video games.
My former employer is asking me to remove images of a game I have worked on from my online portfolio. These images are taken from the published game (no confidential material).
Can I safely decline to edit my portfolio?
answered on Sep 12, 2017
To the extent that the question lays out facts, it appears that you created the images as part of your employment. There is a good chance that the employer owns the copyright in the images. You may wish to ask the employer if you can use the images along with an acknowledgement of the... View More
Basically, I used the song for inspiration for characters, setting, and plot. The reasons, some events, names, and everything else will be from my imagination. And some characters will say some lines from the song word for word in conversation (not song). I will not have the actual song sung... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2017
A true answer would require review of the original material and a more precise description of exactly what you are doing. You would have to consult an attorney.
Here are a couple of observations. Crediting the original creators means that you are not a plagiarist. However, the credit could... View More
I am planning on creating and eventually monetizing a video game blog. I would like to include images of the video games I write about, however I'm not sure if that would be copyright infringement. I would appreciate is someone could tell me if this is allowed. Thank you.
answered on Mar 30, 2017
This may qualify as an exception if you're writing comments and critiques about the games, and if you're providing attribution to the copyright holder. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Can I file a claim on my own or should I get attorney. I've had headaches and dizziness. I was transported to hospital and have done follow up with doctor.
I fell and hit my head bad on wet walkway outside of casino. No signs posted. Very slippery walkway and it was wet.... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2017
Contact a member of the CAOC in the County where it happened. They give free consultations and can best address the peculiarities of the situation.
If an online company that sells bundles of digital keys for games would say, that they can revoke the digital keys at any time if they find out that the customer (buyer) has been selling the products further or if they just suspect him doing so, could they revoke the keys without refunding the... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2017
It depends on the agreement in the Terms of Service re: this particular issue. If reselling is a violation of the TOS and the remedy is agreed as you note, then there may not be a problem, but it seems some evidence of the violation is required here. More details are necessary to provide a... View More
The game is Minecraft and I'm using someones code for a minecraft server that brings in alot of revenue and now the owner of that code who is threading to sue me. To sum things up the code was developed for minecraft servers performance but he doesn't have any affilation with microsoft or... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2017
That sounds like copyright violation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
The game is Minecraft and I'm using someones code for a minecraft server that brings in alot of revenue and now the owner of that code who is threading to sue me. To sum things up the code was developed for minecraft servers performance but he doesn't have any affilation with microsoft or... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2017
See my answer to your identical question. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More
I know that roms are a illegal downloads and Emulators are part of the free trade act and are fine to download or share as long as you dont profit from it. They would be buying the disk off me for correct setup files, easy install and download sites that are safe and not damaging to your pc... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2017
If all you're offering is a set of website links, I see no problem here; but you may want to use a release and waiver to try to avoid liability for any damages or legal violations. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
casinos playing age is 21 but ive played here before and never been asked for id, ive cashed out chips many times before but since this was a jackpot i had to hand them my id, i said i forgot it and have a voucher to go receive it at any given time. I want to know if i can claim my money or not,... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2017
If you were playing illegally at the casino because you were underage, I see no basis to claim the winnings. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
Can I sue a online gaming company for about $1250 (low ball estimate) I've spent in a decade and a half playing it? Today I was Permanently Banned for a first time offense of offensive language. The company headquarters is located in California.
answered on Jan 2, 2017
For an attorney to answer this question, he/she should start with reading the company's Terms of Use that you accepted when playing on their site, along with a review of all the facts and communications in your situation. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can... View More
I had my third seizure this year at a local Indian casino. The first two times they called EMTs. This time after finding me laying face down on a dance floor they arrested me instead and called local deputies and both parties physically hurt me. What can I do now ?
answered on Jul 18, 2016
Contact a member of www.caoc.com in that area--they give free consultations.
answered on May 3, 2014
California court decisions have held and continue to hold that the California judicial system is not available to resolve gambling debts. However, you will have to consult with an attorney because the question you ask may not be as simple as that. Was the debt incurred on-line? At an Indian casino?
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