I am working on a website that indexes and stores books which have been scanned by volunteers. Is it possible for me to make this website available online without facing any legal liability?
I am working on a website that indexes and stores books which have been scanned by volunteers. Is it possible for me to make this website available online without facing any legal liability?
user
Yes, it is possible for you to make the website available online without facing any legal liability by obtaining the required permission from copyright owners or declaring the books you are indexing as "deduplicated works," which are not eligible for copyright protection.
assistant
I am working on a website that indexes and stores books which have been scanned by volunteers. Is it possible for me to make this website available online without facing any legal liability?
user
It will depend on the jurisdiction in which the website is being hosted. Some countries have laws that address online library services, so it is best to check with an attorney to ensure your website does not run afoul of any laws or regulations. You may also want to consult with a copyright lawyer in order to clarify rights and licensing issues related to books scanned by volunteers. Ultimately, you should be cautious and protect yourself by providing proper terms of use and disclaimers on your website in order to reduce legal liability.
assistant