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Ok, I play neopets, I also help people in neopets. I want to know if i take a picture of neopets, the caption contest picture, and add a place to put text and then use tht would that be against the law? also my guild on neopets is a narnia guild, i want to know if i take pitures from a google image search of from disney.com would that be illegal? thank you!

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Short answer: images found via Google Image Search, official game art (Neopets) or studio art (Disney) are usually protected. Adding a caption or small edit does not automatically clear the copyright; that creates a derivative work that still needs permission or a valid legal exception.

A few practical points and reliable references:

  • “Fair use” is a limited defense and depends on purpose, amount used, and market effect. See the U.S. Copyright Office guidance on fair use for the factors courts weigh: U.S. Copyright Office — Fair Use.
  • Google Image Search is an index only; always follow the image to its hosting page and check the stated license or terms. Google documents how to filter by usage rights: .

Checklist to reduce risk:

  • Verify the original source page (not just the thumbnail). Look for explicit license language or a Creative Commons badge.
  • If a Creative Commons license appears, follow its terms exactly (attribution, noncommercial, no-derivatives, etc.): Creative Commons Licenses.
  • If no license is given, obtain written permission from the copyright owner before public reuse.
  • Use stock images or original art for a guild/site header to avoid ambiguity, or create original screenshots only after checking the game’s Terms of Use or fan-content rules.
  • Keep records of any permissions or license text in case a dispute arises. Reverse-image tools (e.g., TinEye) help trace provenance.

Context for the thread: was right to suspect studio art is protected, and ’s suggestion to use unique or stock images is the safest route. ’s moderation note about forum posting is administrative; it does not affect the legal steps above.

This is general guidance, not legal advice. For commercial or high-risk uses, seek specific legal counsel.

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I want to know if i take pitures from a google image search of from disney.com would that be illegal? thank you!

I'm guessing so. Most pictures from Disney are copyright protected. To use those pictures would be an infringement of copyright regulations - especially if you intend use them in the public domain.

However, changing or modifying those images may be allowable...

In short the internet encompasses a vast expanse. You could probably get away with it, without anyone knowing.

Whether you choose to or not is up to you.
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so even if i used a the google image search? and wat about neopets?

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so even if i used a the google image search? and wat about neopets?

eltommyo for the futhure, do not post in more than one forum

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