I'm not totally sure if this is the right category for this post, so if not could a Mod move it. Thanks
On my new site, I want to make use of a few icons ( converted to .png ) from Mac OSX. If I did go ahead and use these images, what would I have to do in way of copyright? Would I have to do something like on AquaXP and put "Images copyright of Apple" at the bottom of the page, or would I have to actually email Apple and ask nicely.
All help is appreciated :canadian:
i wouldn't recomend emailing apple, they might sue you or tell you you can't use them...
if it were me, id just put them there until someone said i couldnt...
the best thing is to mention that they are property of apple, because it is most likely that they wont let you use those graphics. It have not heard of a site told to remove apple images, you can choose not to place the "credits" but I think that the proper is to tell from where you grabbed them.
Yeah, I'll go ahead and put them on. But I'll put something like "Respective images copyright of Apple Computers" or something at the bottom of every page. Is that good enough?
Thanks for your help 
i really doubt apple will do something if your using icons, just put icons by apple ( c ) at the bottom kinda like on the mainpage of aquasoft. (Y)
Actually, nothing is good enough. Legally, nobody should use their images. If you use them, just understand you could possibly get in trouble for your actions.
However, the chance of this actually happening is almost zero. Lots of sites, even this one, use Apple graphics. Apple never says anything about it, even though they could. Just wanted you to be aware of the situation...just crediting Apple doesn't make it ok, although it's a nice gesture.
Dang, well I'll think about it. Maybe I could get some images form some dingbat fonts or something.
I agree with Deadzombie, but if Apple wanted to chase every site that had their graphics they would have to tripple their legal department. The worst if ever you are likely to get is a letter. If your site is a commercial site then a letter you will get (As Yoda would say). I would not worry too much if it is a Mac enthusiast site. Give copyright credit and a link to Apple site for great products.
just dont put an apple logo on your site unless its like a link to apple.com thats the only thing i can say, cause if apple really gave a ratz ass about little icons and apple images, this site sure as hell wouldnt be up, same with mac related sites...
just remember this 
Salute Apple :canadian:
I hope you asked Jef if you could post that. 
Id say, use the images, write "Screw Apple" really small at the bottom of your site, and see if they notice. :own:
This is Elppa ----> :goku's job:
LOL, they use the Apple Logo just to rub it in your face.
Originally posted by contrasutra@May 30 2003, 07:39 PMI hope you asked Jef if you could post that.
Id say, use the images, write "Screw Apple" really small at the bottom of your site, and see if they notice. :own:
This is Elppa ----> :goku's job:
LOL, they use the Apple Logo just to rub it in your face.
Well, my site is non-commercial. So it's not like I'm making any money from their work. And it is sort of mac enthusiasts site. I'll post a topic about it in General Discussion, and see how much you like the idea. :naughty:
Simon: Just use the images already. It is practically impossible to count the number of sites using the OSX icons integrated into their layouts. Damn, I can link to over 20 just in my first bookmark folder.
Nothing will happen from Apple or anyone else, you can be certain. They COULD do something, but they won't.
Probably. Most unlikely.
But if they do you're screwed. Maybe.
:canadian: :canadian:
Well, thanks for your advice. I'll probably use them. Almost 99% sure (Y)
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