Serious concern regarding copyright.

Question

I emphasise that what follows is a matter of opinion. No allegations are specifically made and, hopefully, there is either a fix or Apple will resolve the problems pronto presto.
As matters stand, iWeb makes it very difficult to prevent web-users from downloading images from websites: indeed, the default position encourages it. The act of authorisation is an exclusive right of the copyright owner. Accordingly, enabling download of content which is licensed solely for use on the website is an infringement of that copyright. Importantly, EVEN IF THE USER TAKES CARE to prevent such use, the software obligingly offers facilities such as downloads and feeds: see the Photos page. EVEN IF the user goes to the Media Index or the Photo section of the Inspector, this still happens. For example, the feed button vanishes from the iWeb Photos page but not on the published site. Indeed, an unexpected "Download" button appears. This means that iWeb seems rather risky for business use. In fact, if this is correct (which of course, IP lawyer though I be, I am not asserting in any way), then presumably Apple could be exposed to liability, either for having itself authorised use of the copyright material, in negligence for failing in its duty of care to its customers, or misrepresentation in that the software suggests that the changes have been made.
I like to think that this is solved by a simple technical tweak and that someone is able to show me how. Does anyone have any brilliant ideas?? If not, please would Apple fix this problem pronto presto!

Answer 1

Roddy wrote:
...using the services of MobileMe for business use is, in fact, prohibited under the terms and conditions.
Roddy ~ The following phrase was removed from the MobileMe Terms of Service a long time ago:
"The Service is designed for personal individual use and is not intended to be used for commercial business purposes, including, but not limited to, transacting online sales or software distribution via an e-commerce site."
...Unless I've overlooked something, business use is not prohibited under the current MobileMe Terms of Service.
Copyright Lawyer wrote:
If not, please would Apple fix this problem pronto presto!
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