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This Handbook is for ISPs and Website owners who want to eliminate exposure for monetary damages as a result of being liable for contributory copyright infringement through the proper application of the safe harbors of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This Handbook provides the relevant information ISPs and Websites need to take advantage of the DMCA - a law that immunizes ISPs and Website owners and qualifying service providers from monetary damages for copyright infringement. This Handbook is also for Content Creators and Copyright Owners who want to know how to get infringing copies of their material or content taken down by ISPs and Websites. This Handbook Provides: *A Chapter-by-Chapter, Step-by-Step breakdown of the DMCA regime *Forms for ISPs & Websites to implement the "notice and take-down" process *Forms for Creators and Copyright Owners to remove infringing copies online The DMCA HANDBOOK for ISP's, Websites, Content Creators, and Copyright Owners is the authoritative handbook for all of the parties involved in online infringement of copyrighted protected content and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a significant piece of legislation that has shaped the landscape of copyright law in the digital age. Enacted in 1998, the DMCA was introduced to address the growing concerns over the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works on the internet. At its core, the DMCA aims to protect the rights of copyright holders while also balancing the interests of content creators, service providers, and the public. The emergence of the internet in the late 20th century brought about unprecedented changes in how content was created, shared, and consumed. Prior to the internet, copying and distributing copyrighted material required physical media, such as tapes or printed materials, which limited the scale of infringement. However, with the advent of digital technology, copying and sharing content became effortless, leading to widespread copyright violations. The DMCA was designed to combat this issue by providing a legal framework that could adapt to the challenges posed by digital technology. It introduced several key provisions, including anti-circumvention measures, takedown procedures, and safe harbor protections for online service providers. These provisions have had a profound impact on how copyright law is enforced in the digital realm. However, the DMCA has also been the subject of much debate and controversy. Critics argue that the DMCA's provisions can be overly broad and can sometimes stifle creativity and free expression. Additionally, the law has been criticized for being outdated in light of new technological developments, such as social media and streaming platforms. In this eBook, we will explore the origins of the DMCA, its key provisions, and the controversies that surround it. We will also examine how the DMCA has evolved over the years and its impact on content creators, copyright holders, and the general public.

Virtual Worlds that allow residents to create user generated content (UGC) will store that UGC on servers owned or controlled by the virtual world owners. When infringing copies of virtual objects are stored on those servers, the virtual world owners may be liable for monetary damages for contributory copyright infringement. Content Creators routinely discover infringing copies of their virtual goods in virtual worlds. Primarily for Virtual World Owners using OpenSim, Unity, or other proprietary platforms, this Handbook provides a step-by-step guide with all the Forms so that Virtual World Owners may take full advantage of the safe harbors of the DMCA. Content Creators are also provided with a step-by-step process including all Forms necessary to remove infringing content from all virtual worlds including Second Life(r), OpenSim, Unity, and proprietary worlds. The DMCA Handbook Provides: - A Step-by-Step breakdown of the DMCA process - A Policy Checklist to create the DMCA Policy - All of the Forms to implement the DMCA "notice and take-down" regime -Best practices for virtual world owners - Tips and instructions with Forms for Content Creators to remove infringing material Written by internet and copyright lawyer, Connie J. Mableson, the DMCA Handbook for Virtual World Owners is the only book of its kind available to assist Virtual World Owners and Content Creators with the DMCA process and regim

This is a book about the DMCA - Digital Millenium Copyright Act. It explains a little of what the DMCA is, gives copyright history and provides links to more information. The DMCA affects all who use computers and is worth investigation.

In 1998, Congress enacted the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). One of its provisions, 17 U.S.C. § 512, gave online service providers a safe harbor from liability for user-caused copyright infringements. The web hosting safe harbor's structure was relatively simple: copyright owners assume the burden of notifying service providers when their users are committing copyright infringement, at which point the service providers are expected to intervene if they want to avoid being liable. This system, called "notice-and-takedown," has served the Internet well enough to create many interesting and important user-generated content websites.Unfortunately, 15 years of relentless litigation by the copyright industry has created a number of cracks in the notice-and-takedown system. As a result, the notice-and-takedown system is failing as a safe harbor, progressively undermining the safe harbor's ability to foster entrepreneurship in the user-generated content industry. This Essay explains how cracks in the safe harbor are rendering it useless.

Everything writers―and anyone working with words―need to know about producing and protecting content both in print and online. Includes a look at the exploding field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on copyright.

Advance praise for The GigaLaw Guide to Internet Law “I read this book from cover to cover. The examples of case law are of enormous illustrative value. Some of them will raise your blood pressure (well, mine went up several notches, anyway). Well worth the time to read!” —Vint Cerf, chairman, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) “Doug Isenberg pulls off the toughest hat trick in legal writing—he and his contributing authors map out the legal landscape of cyberspace in language accessible and friendly to lay readers, providing a comprehensive guide for lawyers who want to gain a quick grasp of cyberlaw, and they do all this with scholarly care for accuracy and precision.” —Mike Godwin, author of Cyber Rights: Defending Free Speech in the Digital Age “A treasure trove of information that is a relief to find, a pleasure to read, and a snap to apply to dozens of your most pressing Internet legal questions.” —Carol Darr, director of the Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet “Doug Isenberg is the authority on all issues regarding Internet law. His insight is exceptional, his experience unsurpassed. This book is both a reference work and a bible, enlightening and showing the way—a quintessential, all-encompassing work for both the novice and the veteran.” —Marc Adler, chairman and CEO, Macquarium Intelligent Communications Doug Isenberg is an attorney and the founder of GigaLaw.com, an award-winning website about Internet law. He writes regularly as a columnist for The Wall Street Journal Online and CNET News.com and has represented numerous high-tech and Internet clients. For more information about The GigaLaw Guide to Internet Law, visit: http://GigaLaw.com/guide

The industry bible for communication design and illustration professionals, with updated information, listings, and pricing guidelines. Graphic Artists Guild Handbook is the industry bible for communication design and illustration professionals. A comprehensive reference guide, the Handbook helps graphic artists navigate the world of pricing, collecting payment, and protecting their creative work, with essential advice for growing a freelance business to create a sustainable and rewarding livelihood. This sixteenth edition provides excellent, up-to-date guidance, incorporating new information, listings, and pricing guidelines. It offers graphic artists practical tips on how to negotiate the best deals, price their services accurately, and create contracts that protect their rights. Sample contracts and other documents are included. For the sixteenth edition, the content has been reorganized, topics have been expanded, and new chapters have been added to create a resource that is more relevant to how graphic artists work today. Features include: More in-depth information for the self-employed on how to price work to make a sustainable living and plan for times of economic uncertainty. A new chapter on using skills and talents to maximize income with multiple revenue streams—workshops, videos, niche markets, passion projects, selling art, and much more. Current U.S. salary information and freelance rates by discipline. Pricing guidelines for buyers and sellers. Up-to-date copyright registration information. Model contracts and forms to adapt to your specific needs. Interviews with eleven self-employed graphic artists who have created successful careers,using many of the practices found in this Handbook.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of recent research on the internet, emphasizing its spatial dimensions, geospatial applications, and the numerous social and geographic implications such as the digital divide and the mobile internet. Written by leading scholars in the field, the book sheds light on the origins and the multiple facets of the internet. It addresses the various definitions of cyberspace and the rise of the World Wide Web, draws upon media theory, as well as explores the physical infrastructure such as the global skein of fibre optics networks and broadband connectivity. Several economic dimensions, such as e-commerce, e-tailing, e-finance, e-government, and e-tourism, are also explored. Apart from its most common uses such as Google Earth, social media like Twitter, and neogeography, this volume also presents the internet’s novel uses for ethnographic research and the study of digital diasporas. Illustrated with numerous graphics, maps, and charts, the book will best serve as supplementary reading for academics, students, researchers, and as a professional handbook for policy makers involved in communications, media, retailing, and economic development.