Actually, this is something that I �m a bit confused about and would really appreciate some clarification.

 

I �m a relatively new member here and in the worksheets I have made so far any images I took from the internet I made sure they were copyright-free images, as I thought that was what we had to do. However, this obviously limits me as to what images I can use as there are not so many copyright free images out there.

 

But like Pastanaga and many of you others correctly say many of the worksheets on the site are obviously using non-copyright free images from the web, or copies from books. I agree that this makes them much better worksheets than they would be otherwise and that as we are doing it in the name of education and not for making a profit it would seem tobe okay. However, I also think we should try to follow copyright rules to maintain the high standards of this site. Also, if we don �t, isn �t there some danger that the site could be closed down in the future?

 

Which brings me to the question: What are the rules? Putting it very simply, what are we and what aren �t we allowed to use? For example, if it �s an image over 20 years old, is it okay to use it? If it �s just one image/text and we make our own activities to go with it, is it okay to use it? etc.

 

It would be really helpful for me, and I think other members too, if there was a list of dos and don �ts to make this murky subject slightly clearer, though I realize that it probably couldn �t be 100% comprehensive.

 

Pastanaga, I feel sorry that you seem to have been victimized, in that, as you say, although many people do the same thing, only you were reported. I hope that this problem is sorted out to your satisfaction soon. I �m sure Victor will give your case the correct consideration.