About Copyright
Why am I talking about copyright?
Well, and I'll use most Pagan, Witchcraft, and Wiccan websites as my example, in most cases, if you do a search on a certain topic, or even peruse different websites, you will find the same exact information, word for word, over and over again. Not only is this insulting to the original authors, but it makes it very difficult to learn anything different or gain insights from different perspectives. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself.
So, out of respect for the author's moral and legal rights, please be original!
What is Copyright? - As defined by Wikipedia.org
Other Copyright Information:
The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
Copyright Act ( R.S., 1985, c. C-42 )
(Source: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-42/index.html)
42. (1) Every person who knowingly
(a) makes for sale or rental an infringing copy of a work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists,
(b) sells or rents out, or by way of trade exposes or offers for sale or rental, an infringing copy of a work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists,
(c) distributes infringing copies of a work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists, either for the purpose of trade or to such an extent as to affect prejudicially the owner of the copyright,
(d) by way of trade exhibits in public an infringing copy of a work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists, or
(e) imports for sale or rental into Canada any infringing copy of a work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists
is guilty of an offence and liable
(f) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both, or
(g) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding one million dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.
Possession and performance offences and punishment
(2) Every person who knowingly
(a) makes or possesses any plate that is specifically designed or adapted for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists, or
(b) for private profit causes to be performed in public, without the consent of the owner of the copyright, any work or other subject-matter in which copyright subsists
is guilty of an offence and liable
(c) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both, or
(d) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding one million dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.
2 Comments:
I've indicated that all works under the heading "Words Of Wisdom" and elsewhere if stated, are not my own works.
So yes, I have given proper credits, and no, if you take a look around, you'll find that most of the stuff on this site is my own.
By
Marylin Houle, at
January 09, 2007
Nice looking site - cool also, you're using the blogbadge I made for Witchvox :-)
I look forward to giving your writings a more thorough going-over when I get the chance!
By
Bernulf, at
January 12, 2007
