{"product_id":"vragen-12758-op-mijn-website-heb-ik-een-foto-geplaatst-waarvan-mij-niet-duidelijk-was-dat-hier-auteursrecht-op","title":"Copyright and compensation explanation","description":"\u003ch4\u003eQuestioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n I posted a photo on my website that wasn't clearly copyrighted. I recently received a demand from a lawyer to remove the photo and pay compensation. I immediately removed the image, but I refuse to pay compensation. I read elsewhere online that compensation can only be claimed after the image has been removed. Is this correct?\n\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n Dear questioner,\n This is more of a goodwill arrangement, as it establishes that a photo has been used unlawfully, i.e., if you don't object. Reasonable compensation depends on whether or not you credited the creator, how long the photo has been online, and\/or whether you altered it in a derogatory manner.\n\r \nWhy do you say it wasn't clear to you that the photo was copyrighted? Furthermore, I think you can negotiate the compensation with the lawyer.\n\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n You have violated copyright law and are therefore entitled to claim damages. It is not necessary to first request the removal of the image.\n","brand":"Rechtswinkel.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302542094685,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rechtswinkel.nl\/en\/products\/vragen-12758-op-mijn-website-heb-ik-een-foto-geplaatst-waarvan-mij-niet-duidelijk-was-dat-hier-auteursrecht-op","provider":"Rechtswinkel.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}