Screenshots.
Reposts.
Reshares.
Mentions.
Tags.
There’s so many different ways to “share” something on social media.
But do you ever stop to make sure that you’re legally ALLOWED to post or repost that quote/picture/screenshot/etc.?
So here’s how you ensure that your IG content is legally safe to post.
1. Create your own content as often as you can. If you personally took that beautiful sunset photo - then by all means, post away!
2. If you’re posting something that you did not personally write/take a photo of/ create, be careful. Copyright law protects original works of others. Simply giving someone credit for their visual, auditory, or written copyrighted work (via @/tags) on IG is NOT enough! You MUST get their consent!
Believe me when I say - I know that you can’t always create your *own* content – which means you will inevitably use someone else’s photos or posts at some point.
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But I see that many of you aren’t doing this...and therefore you’re reposting on IG/social media/online illegally. ⠀
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The good news? I have a super-simple fix for you! ⠀
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I created a FREE guide to provide you with the right information & tools you need to repost LEGALLY! The guide ALSO includes a done-for-you content permission script! ⠀
In more complex scenarios, consent will involve a license or assignment to use another person’s photos, their written content, or perhaps even their recorded works.
[Here, I suggest you work with an attorney to make sure you keep yourself protected]
*Disclaimer* This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.