@tallg, I agree. In this case, it is not like I searched websites, saw a photo and simply uploaded it.

And in all cases, if there is any copyrighted material, I always ensure that I have the right to reproduce it.

So I am not saying that my footer 'saves me'. I'm saying all photos are submitted in my people which claim that they are their photos.

It was a simple case of "Hi, I've taken some photos, can you add them to the gallery. Please see attached."

I'm kind of suprised that you're taking this stance. If you go to Youtube and upload a video, youtube shows their logo on it, does it mean that they own it? It means they host it. If you go to an image uploading site, they add a small watermark link, does it mean they own it? They mean they host it.

I myself am a designer. And I understand that when you get rippers it's not a good feeling. However in this case, this is a misunderstanding.

I remember going to Shanghai and seeing my wallpaper artwork being displayed on a television. At first I felt. "Wow my wallpapers are in China". Then I thought, "Wait a minute...I'm not getting paid..".

@amnesiac, I never imply any photos as my own.

Again I ask, what is this golden photo that should not have been added.
I cannot keep asking, and I cannot fix this issue if I'm not told.

I've definately learned from this lesson and shall be having a BOLD disclaimer on the site.

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