[thelist] another Copyright question

Erik Mattheis wrote on 28/8/01 11:05 pm

>What is the liability of the designer/developer when a client 
>instructs them to put a copyrighted work on their site that might not 
>have permission?

Contractually, a client cannot demand you perform an illegal act.

So you explain the facts and diplomatically refuse to do it.

Cheers
Martin

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