The Rules of Reposting

The Rules of Reposting.⁣⁣
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Screenshots. ⁣
Reposts. ⁣
Reshares.⁣
Mentions.⁣
Tags.⁣
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There’s so many different ways to “share” something on social media. Do you ever pause to make sure that you’re legally ALLOWED to post or repost that quote/picture/screenshot/etc.?⁣
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How do you ensure that your IG content is legally safe to post? ⁣
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1. Create your own content as often as you can. If you personally took that beautiful sunset photo then by all means, post away! ⁣
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2. If you’re posting something that you did not personally write/take a photo of/ create, be careful. Copyright law protects original works of others. Simply giving someone credit for their visual, auditory, or written copyrighted work (via @ tags) on IG is NOT enough! You MUST get their consent! A quick DM granting you permission is sufficient on IG.⁣
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3. In more complex scenarios, consent will involve a license or assignment to use another person’s photos, their written content, or perhaps even their recorded works. I suggest you work with an attorney to make sure you keep yourself protected in these situations. ⁣
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And yes - IG’s “reshare” function that allows you to share a post to your story or to DMs is totally cool and lawyer-approved ⁣
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*Disclaimer* This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.