Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
disclaimer for ''calendar'' magazine/newsletter
I am about to publish a small newsletter/magazine, (calendar of events, and some articles regarding those type of events), what kind of disclaimer should I have, so I don't get sued over any cancelation, or change of schedulled dates or times. and how can I avoid other publications stealling my material.
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Re: disclaimer for ''calendar'' magazine/newsletter
Copyright law will protect against other publications "stealing" any ORIGINAL material created by you and your staff. It should be noted though, that factual information, like event dates, scheduling, etc, is probably NOT protected by copyright. Only the Original expression of that information (the text and photos/illustrations of the articles, etc.) will be protected.
The best protection is being the first to publish the information... develop a reputation for "scoops", and the market will be yours, even if others use your publication as a source!
Disclaimer can probably be fairly simple. Best bet is to consult an attorney, but first you may wish to compare other, similar sites' and publications' disclaimer language, and adapt it to your particular situation. Then, a lawyer can review and make additions, etc, in fairly short order.
If you're doing this on the WEB, you'll also need to have TERMS OF SERVICE and a PRIVACY POLICY.
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