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Hi, I bought the theme and installed the restaurant demo data, ie.: https://kriesi.at/themes/enfold-restaurant-one-page/ Does buying the theme with the regular license give me the right to use the demo content? Since I got an email from a german Copyrights agency, COPYTRACK that wants me to show the license to them for a particular image from the demo data, or otherwise risk a fine 350 euro? But it sounds a bit skechy…
The image in question is this one: https://kriesi.at/themes/enfold-restaurant-one-page/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2014/07/cheese-1030×686.jpg
Just to be safe I removed the image from my wordpress image library already.
Hey A1city,
The demo images were purchased with an extended license from Photodune.net (the Envato Stock website) with some images from peopleimages.com that are Royalty Free Images. I’m not sure exactly which site that image is from, but I think it’s from Photodune.net due to it’s age.
See this thread: https://kriesi.at/support/topic/abmahnung-wegen-bildrechtverstos/
Kriesi states that his extended license allows end users to use the images in the theme, but not outside the theme.
If you want to have your own license to images on your site for future reference, there are many Royalty Free Images sites, this would also ensure that you site doesn’t look exactly like the demo and other sites that use the same demo. Just a thought.Best regards,
MikeThat would be too risky for me—in this case, just get the license for €9 and you’re done. Link iStock
or shutterstock LinkOtherwise, take a look at free image providers (pixabay, pexels, or Unsplash).
or you can use AI to create images:
btw: , under German law, copyright is a highly personal asset. You cannot simply issue a warning to someone just because you see them stealing a third party’s image – even if you are a direct competitor.
Here is a breakdown of who is allowed to do what:
1. “Active legal standing” (who is allowed to sue?)
Only those whose own rights have been infringed may demand cessation. In copyright law, these are:- The author themselves: The creator of the work.
- The exclusive rights holder: For example, a publisher or agency to whom the sole rights have been transferred. (Shutterstock, iStock etc.)
- Authorized representatives: A lawyer or an association (e.g., GEMA), but these act on behalf of and with the authority of the author.
Therefore, ask whether COPYTRACK (and the internet is full of complaints about them) has the right to issue warnings on behalf of the author.
Hi,
Please see the private content field below.
It looks like the author has removed their image from https://photodune.net/, but it is available on other stock image sites. You can find it by searching the Licensor’s Author Username and Item Title.
I hope this helps!
Regards,
YigitThank you for the license information.
I got an email back from COPYTRACK, see private content, with a PDF file claiming that the image is from another author. Can I forward you the PDF for review?Hi,
Please upload the pdf to your dropbox, google drive, etc and then add the link to it in the private content field. Please ensure that we can view it without a login.
I have tagged Yigit to this thread so he can review it.Best regards,
Mike
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