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How to use images safely?


All images unless explicitly stated are copyright protected is the thumb rule that one should go by.
The places where you can find images, which you can copy and share are:
* Open Photo
* Flickr: Creative Commons
* Creative Commons Search
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blogger.com

Creative Commons Trademark
"Creative Commons is a non-profit that offers an alternative to full copyright."
Attribution Attribution License
http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/
Attribution No Derivative Works Attribution-NoDerivs License
Attribution Noncommercial No Derivative Works Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License
Attribution Noncommercial Attribution-NonCommercial License
Attribution Noncommercial Share Alike Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License
Share Alike Attribution-ShareAlike License
Using the image upload feature in Blogger, you shouldn't use an image location that is hosted at someone else's expense without their permission. Sometimes this is referred to as "stealing bandwidth" because every time your blog loads, the image is loaded from their server, and this person likely incurs an expense.
Copyrighted Materials

Before you put an image in your blog, realize that some images are protected as intellectual property through copyright. This means that the creator has sole legal rights to their works and may not want you copying and displaying them. If you are unsure whether or not an image is copyrighted, it's best not to risk it. However, there are places which make it easier for you to find images you're allowed to use:
source
blogger.com
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