Law and Wit Episode 28: 4 Tips to Keep Content Creators out of Legal Hot Water

Are you unknowingly doing some of these “common” online practices that may be putting your business at risk?

 

Brittany Ratelle, Attorney for creative entrepreneurs, shares the FOUR things she sees content creators getting wrong online and what you can do to set up smarter and safer workflows for your business.

 

Whether you are an influencer, business owner, freelancer, or creative service provider, get a handle on these four legal pitfalls and make a plan to serve yourself and your community better! 

 

Creative Counsel Episode 28

 

In this episode, you’ll learn 

• What the rules are for reposting

• Who own the copyright in pictures

• How to run a legal giveaway or promotion

• the difference between attribution and permission

• Copyright infringement and social media use

• The rules for using commercial music on social media

• What to look for in legit stock music/photo libraries

• The most common myths about copyright infringement and 

• Why those terms of service that you click (and NEVER read) are so important as a business owner

 

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*This blog post is not intended as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship. For informational purposes only.