Thank you !

Good tip.

I believe, in terms of legal consequences, it is the image or video host that will typically have an issue with take-down notices etc.

Keep up the good work!

That's really easy. No more going to Wikipedia and only using their images.

We already  have Blockchain smart contracts that distribute royalties to the rights holders. Don't know if the major labels will like it. Means they can be audited.

Great post and very valuable for members that are not sure about copyright material. Lets hope this sinks in a bit and more steemit users get educated to avoid any complications in the future.

Good post" I have been on here just a week, but am appalled at the infringements on here. The very first post I read was using my own stock image. It's a long, story, but I have not yet heard back form the person. I am not new to using DMCA notices. The site is not liable as long as they do not benefit monetarily from the post, but as far as I can tell, Steemit is benefiting.They need to do something about this, as I also see the work of some of my peers on here, and we do stick together and share info about infringements! A couple of lawsuits and all the profits will be gone!

if i find a photo from google like you have told do i have to type source? and what should i say that i have taken this photo from google?

https://steemit.com/steemit/@jillstein2016/steemit-will-be-bigger-than-facebook

https://media.giphy.com/media/26tOYuzIZeYD7rjoI/giphy-facebook_s.jpg

lol why should steemit have to hold itself to a higher standard than facebook?

This is really good information and shows just how easy it is to secure good, usable licence issue free images for almost any imaginable topic.

Thanks for the post and identifying how to find images which are free to use. I have been looking at some images on Pixelbay which are  labeled CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication. I am hoping this is sufficient.

Great post. But some sites don't allow Google to index their pictures. I created  a list of free resources to use in your posts and websites. It handles pictures, vectors, illustrations, and even full HD free videos. All usable without ANY attribution.
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I am still having a hard time figuring this out.  If i have pictures I have taken with my phone how do I load them onto a  post without you busting me for it and saying its copyrite or what ever?  Why does it have to be posted to a site for me to post it?

Very good infos mate thanks for this , 
We might dont want to get sue by lawyer :p 
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@anonymint this is really helpful specially the <i><b>google image search</b> labelled for reuse</i>, just one question though, if I use images from somewhere and add a link below the image for the source will that gives me permission to use it on Steemit posts without getting flagged for plagiarism?

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