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Vchat20
08-17-2005, 10:44 PM
i know this would probably fit better on the off topic forum, but seeing as this is TS2 related and this forum gets the most action, i thought i would post here. also, this might be more directed at MJ and other webmasters :D

anywho, after leaving a note for our publisher for Simmers Quarterly (www.lulu.com) about copyrights and whatnot, i was told that it might be a good idea if i contact Maxis about getting permission to use their own screenshots and the sims name and whatnot. i was just curious if you guys ever dealt with this before and nows how lenient Maxis is about their copyrights?

ManagerJosh
08-17-2005, 11:08 PM
What you are doing still falls within their fansite policy. Unless you are making money off their Trademark, I wouldn't worry too much.

Kristalrose
08-18-2005, 09:41 AM
Don't most of the screenshots have the logo and the home site's trademark on them? If you don't crop those off, I think it's okay.