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u/GorgonZolla · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

I am: not a lawyer, only knowledgeable about the US, an amateur photographer, and have a copy of www.amazon.com/dp/1435454294

What you are doing is very common on Flickr, I've had this happen numerous times. I don't think it's a violation of their terms or that you're doing anything wrong, but that's just my impression.

What I think you are trying to accomplish here is to negotiate a license with the photographer to use their photos. They maintain copyright and it remains "all rights reserved" for them - but you have an agreement with them to use the photo according to some specific terms. I think that it's in your best interest to formalize this with a contract so that there aren't any questions further down the line (i.e. they agree to let you use it now and then realize you are making money using their art and get upset). Searching online will find lots of resources for this sort of licensing. Obviously an expert in intellectual property rights could draft something specifically for your situation.

As /u/lord_humble says, there may be concerns about releases as well. My understanding is that this can range from a model release for the person/people pictured in the image to releases for other copyrighted works shown in the picture depending on usage. There's some interesting "common sense" reading here that talks about releases: http://www.danheller.com/model-release-copyrights.html

The expanding stock photo market addresses many of these issues by letting you buy a license with a one time fee for specific use of imagery. You may want to pursue that approach if you believe your usage will become popular enough that this could be an issue.

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Author: /u/iamre

Title: What is the best way to protect yourself when starting an online business?

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> I have a passion for entrepreneurship and dream of one day starting my own business. I was thinking perhaps I should start an online store (on something like Etsy) for now and see how it goes.
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> Lets say for example the first people who started selling those shirts/other merchandise with generic cartoon characters on them with a funny quote: https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Fox-T-Shirt-Really-Foxes/dp/B0767CVFGT
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> I'm not sure who started these types of merchandise but since then I've seen them blow up all over the internet and see ads from various companies/online stores all the time.
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> My question is: is there anything someone like them could have done to protect themselves starting out? So there wouldn't have been so many copycats
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> I'm not too well-versed in copyright / patent law, but I know that ideas cannot be protect and anything generic like cartoon animals, etc... also cannot be protected correct?
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u/xxshteviexx · 6 pointsr/legaladvice

You're right from a legal standpoint, but most of society has moved on from the marijuana hysteria, so that's probably why you're not seeing it be a big enforcement priority for others. The police will need either consent or a search warrant to bust in there and look for what is probably a small amount of weed.

I would suggest you tone it down a bit and try to have some empathy in your dealings with your neighbors, who may be using it for medicinal or mental reasons. Rather than get angry about it, try some kindness and explain to them that the smell really bothers you, and ask if there's anything they can do to tone it down. Perhaps suggest they only smoke on their patio, or switch to vaping while they're living in the apartment.

Maybe you should get them a reverse housewarming gift: the Smoke Buddy is a favorite among many marijuana users and does a fantastic job at containing the smell. You could explain this to them as being in their best interest to use, since the smell is obviously getting out of the apartment and it's only a matter of time before the cops catch them. Could be an easy $15 solution.

u/TaxAccountantUSA · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

You are welcome.

Note that "Mark's" scenario I described above was extremely commonplace before same-sex marriage was legal, especially in decades past. For estate tax planning purposes, it was common for a gay man or woman to "adopt" their partner as it was one of the few legal options to absolutely ensure a partner's inclusion their estate plan. I have estate planning experience with several cases like those. Perhaps your husband has a family member that would be willing to formally adopt you and that could sever your ties to your biological family forever.

Ensuring your privacy is also partially dependent on state law, as well. Nevada, for example, has some very robust privacy laws that allow for individual shareholders (owners) of companies to be completely anonymous. There are several good books out there that can help you direct your life and help you become more "invisible" even in this modern age where privacy has become rare and precious.

You can do much of this yourself. A good starting point is a book like this: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Invisible-Protect-Children-ebook/dp/B0065QZVB6.

If you ignore the conspiracy-type books, there is plenty of information out there on how to make your personal information more private. It takes time and effort, but it is possible.

Good luck.

u/Daleth2 · 1 pointr/legaladvice

Sending his laptop back by courier sounds like a good idea. Make sure you get evidence of what was sent (take photos and perhaps ask the courier to sign something stating it's XYZ model of laptop computer and it doesn't work--you could demonstrate it for them).

Also, I highly recommend this book. See if you can find it at your library, or just spend the $7.99 to buy it--this book has saved many lives, including people I know. It has excellent advice on how to handle crazy exes, stalkers, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Fear-Survival-Signals-Violence/dp/0440226198

Best of luck.

u/Kylista · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

As other posters have mentioned, sometimes if a portable air conditioner doesn't seem like it's working, it's because there isn't enough circulation.

I was in a situation similar to yours, trying to cool down a living area with vaulted ceilings in the summer with a 14,000btu portable AC, and it didn't seem like it was doing shit. It was nice to sit in front of, but 3 feet away it was hot as hell.

The solution was around air circulation. I actually ended up opening a bedroom down the hall and opening a window and putting a box fan in it to blow air out.

2 hours later the living area was pleasantly cool and so was my bedroom, which was a nice bonus.

my AC unit is https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-Dual-Portable-Conditioner-ARC-14S/dp/B0028AYQDC and it works wonderfully.

u/csbsju_guyyy · 4 pointsr/legaladvice

Not that it helps you in your current situation, but I would 100% recommend getting a dashcam. It has saved me and is currently helping my sister out (I installed one in her car, check out my post history I just put the video up yesterday). Video footage resolves any doubts of fault AND insurance/police love having hard proof. I would point you towards this, it's fairly inexpensive and nearly invisible if you put it behind your mirror.

Either way, good luck with your current situation!

u/infinitum3d · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

Does your apparent door open to an inside common area like a lobby or hallway?

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3781.103

3781.103 Deadbolt locks or equivalent security locking device for swinging exit doors.
The Ohio board of building standards shall adopt, pursuant to division (A) of section 3781.10 of the Revised Code, a rule requiring that the swinging exit door for each unit in an apartment building or other multi-unit dwelling that is subject to the rules authorized by division (A) of such section be equipped with a deadbolt or equivalent security locking device complying with standards prescribed by the board. The rule shall be applied to all such apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings for which plans are approved pursuant to section 3791.04 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 09-05-1975.

This only applies to the swinging exit door from the lobby to the outside world.

There is nothing that pertains to individual apartment doors.

Personally, we use these even though we have deadbolts.

Good luck!

u/N0Ultimatum · 49 pointsr/legaladvice

NAL. First things first. Go somewhere safe and use something that shows your speed verified by GPS. Maybe Waze. Confirm that your speedometer is not under rating your speed. Side note: most speedometers over rate your speed by a few mph just to be safe.Then buy this one or this one if you want the GPS speed on your videos. They are wedge shaped and hidden pretty well. DO NOT announce that you are recording (MO is single party consent) or have a camera.

Now, if you get pulled over, politely state that you don't agree with the charge if it is again bogus, but then accept and sign it. Then when you go to court bring JUST THAT CLIP(no need to give them your last ~4 hours of driving; have heard of cops giving tickets based on that). Have it on a tablet or something else and also on a cheap flash drive that you don't mind giving away in case they need it. Complain that you keep on getting these tickets by the same officer.

Also bonus points, get the a118 (cheaper) and put it on your rear window where it's hidden to show him following you repeatedly and feel free to bring that if he sometimes follows you. Make a point to take a route that people don't usually take every time to make a point that he's specifically targeting you.

u/SagittariaKnows · 55 pointsr/legaladvice

>(thank goodness with my big dog)

Good puppy.

>He is lucky he was a) not shot and b) not mauled.

Yes. Yes he is.

I can only give practical advice and someone else will come along with possibilities shortly. A cheap way to get some piece of mind? (I have a front door that will only lock the deadbolt with some begging and pleading and some kind of secret handshake that I haven't learned) Get a door brace until you can get a locksmith out to fix your deadbolt. There are a bunch available. You can probably find one at a local hardware store. I'm not recommending this one specifically - I'm just starting with search terms and ideas that may help you sleep.

You can call a locksmith and have them fight with your deadbolt. It may be an easy fix.

There are several people on here who are police officers who will probably tell you that if they know all they need to know they won't put you through a really in-depth interview.

There are also self defense classes available and if you call the local police department and tell them who you are and what happened they may have some other ideas/resources as well.

Hug your puppy for us and I'm sorry this happened to you.

u/t0talnonsense · 60 pointsr/legaladvice

You can't be overly cautious with your safety. Like it or not, this guy has unlimited access to your apartment, assuming he has access to the master key. I would probably look into a security bar/door jam that will provide more security (at least while you are home) until you feel safe again. I had a friend who lived in a sketch part of town for a bit, and put one of these up every night before she went to sleep. Never had any real trouble, but it was some good peace of mind.

u/throwaway · -2 pointsr/legaladvice

Some people in law enforcement, sure. Don't you think people with that attitude will tend to have relatively little influence, though? Just look at the history of the FBI and who has tended to rise to the top there. They'll jump through any loophole if it gives them an edge, perhaps with the best of intentions for public safety, but they'll do it.

Thanks for the pointer to section 1983, didn't know about that. You're right, I could see such a strategy getting pretty expensive in terms of law suits.

u/FedRafaFan · 0 pointsr/legaladvice

My second point is really the biggest deterrent.

>Some people in law enforcement, sure. Don't you think people with that attitude will tend to have relatively little influence, though? Just look at the history of the FBI and who has tended to rise to the top there. They'll jump through any loophole if it gives them an edge, perhaps with the best of intentions for public safety, but they'll do it.

Some people at the top are terrible. Some are great. In my experience, there are many line prosecutors who care about rights and the law.

u/opskito · 3 pointsr/legaladvice

Worthwhile resource:
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1413322239

Whatever you do, don't miss any scheduled hearings. You can ask to postpone them, but if they won't reschedule, go or your case will be dismissed.

Good luck.

u/dangerhaynes · 1 pointr/legaladvice

Maybe this is a good opportunity to upsell. Give the person a price the appropriate license...let's say OP decides it's $50. He/She can maybe offer a package that for $100 to provide that photo AND take a professional head shot or something else that could be useful for his website. Play with the numbers.


Since OP is potentially getting interest in his/her work, I suggest learning more about the business. This is my go to book for learning about the business side of photography, including pricing, licenses, taxes, etc.

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u/Bensawsome · 3 pointsr/legaladvice

This won't help with your current situation but if there is a lot of accident fraud that occurs in your area get a dashcam. Below is a link for a nice cheap one that takes good 1080p video. I used the G1W for a long time until I bought myself a better one with GPS. If you need any help with it feel free to message me. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-Original-Dashboard-Dash/dp/B00FONBG1A

u/derspiny · 1 pointr/legaladvice

I trust you to judge your partner better than anyone, but if he's throwing things at you, I'm afraid I don't share your optimism about his capacity for more direct violence against you or against your kids. Be safe. Trust your fear. If you can, stay with a friend or with family, but I assume you already considered that.

From a legal perspective, Ontario's landlord and tenant laws are somewhat weak in this area. They're written to assume that a rental unit is tenanted by a single tenant or a single group of tenants, who are either individually or jointly responsible to the same landlord. They do handle sublets - but only total sublets, where the master tenant moves out and allows a subtenant to move in. That isn't the case here; you rent from your ex, but you also live with him in the rental unit.

What is clear, even without doing much case-law research, is that he can't just show up and throw you out. If he's honest with the police that that's why he wants them to come, they're very likely to tell him it's a civil matter, or to send an officer to check on the situation in case of a domestic disturbance, but they're not going to come and kick you out.

You're right to be concerned that he could lie. It's a criminal offence - public mischief, specifically - to make a false police report, but a convincing false report could still create some temporary trouble for you before it's all cleared up. Fortunately, the police have seen toxic relationships before, and generally understand that it's not their job to referee your personal lives: without any other evidence, such as bruises or witness testimony, it's unlikely they'll do more than caution both of you.

Conversely, the fact that your ex is throwing things at you is against the law, on top of being a huge warning sign. It likely falls under assault, if there's any indication he intended to hit you and missed, or mischief, or both. I'd generally recommend making a police report immediately - like, call 911 - every time he throws something at you, but you're the only person who can decide whether you want to bring the police into the situation.

u/Astramancer_ · 1227 pointsr/legaladvice

First steps: send the certified letter saying "not no but hell no" and make a copy of your lease with the "I rent the whole apartment" parts circled.

I would suggest taking a few days off work around Oct1, literally barricading the door and putting on netflix or something. Just chill in your apartment the whole time.

DO NOT allow your landlord to start moving someone in. If someone tries to break into your apartment (i.e. your landlord gave them a key), call the police ASAP. It'll be a lot easier to get the police involved if they have not moved in, because then it's not an eviction issue. Have copies of the information readily available to hand to the cops.

u/IphtashuFitz · 9 pointsr/legaladvice

You might want to consider getting yourself a dashcam for your car just so you have a record if/when similar sorts of things happen in the future. About a year ago there was an incident in my hometown where an off duty police officer pulled a car over and proceeded to threaten to "put a hole right through" the drivers head. It was all caught on a dashcam and the officer eventually resigned as a result. Shortly after that I went out and bought one of these and it's been in my car ever since. I've not had to rely on it yet, but I'm glad that it's sitting unobtrusively on my windshield in case I ever do need it. I've also heard rumblings that some insurance agencies offer discounts on auto insurance if you have a dashcam, but mine doesn't and I haven't bothered to check with others to see if it's true or not.

u/VengfulDeathCow · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

These are the exact ones right? I was answering based on this picture. If the length was your only concern then you're definitely fine, I thought you were worried about your dong showing lol. Those are longer than the short shorts lots of girls wear, you're not getting in trouble for that!

Out of curiosity, where are you from?

u/cardinal29 · 1 pointr/legaladvice

[This comment] (https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/6f8vq9/can_my_apartment_complex_take_videos_of_my_room/dih7x7v/), from a post yesterday addressed a similar issue:

>I'd put a chain up, and use it whenever you are home. If you can't do that (screw holes, etc.) there are security door stoppers or this device that stops maintenance people, even if they have a key.

This way at least you'll stop the surprise visits while you're at home. This creep was definitely hoping to catch you in the shower. Be careful.

u/asilluron · 81 pointsr/legaladvice

I use multiple YI Dashcams hardwired using this: https://www.amazon.com/MicroUSB-MiniUSB-Hardwire-Adapters-Protection/dp/B072J3L2JN/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535916653&sr=8-3&keywords=dash+cam+hardwire+kit

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Also, for the memory cards, make sure you get the "high endurance" kind. I use 2x128gb SD Cards... records for about 3 days.

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I also have a cheap UBB distro that has switches coming from the "hardwire kit" that lets me turn off cams in case I'm in a safe spot or I'm backed against a wall, etc.

u/Iinzers · 1 pointr/legaladvice

> https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-Dual-Portable-Conditioner-ARC-14S/dp/B0028AYQDC


Hm thanks man. I'll definitely give it another go this summer with some extra fans and a higher BTU AC if I can get one (16K I hope).

u/bugdog · 3 pointsr/legaladvice

Stay safe, OP, please.

Can you put an interior lock on that door so that you can secure it when you're home? The advice I want to give you is probably highly inappropriate for this forum, so an interior lock is all I have to offer.

I don't mean a crappy chain lock, either. Hell, come to think of it, you don't even need to put a lock on the door, you can get something like this -Dual-Function Security Bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YUX8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GJ4xyb536G5GY

It doesn't require any modifications to the door and will keep anyone out that you don't want in while you're home.

u/PageFault · 3 pointsr/legaladvice

> The doors to the room that holds sensitive files?

No, the front door, and they left the sensitive files sitting in the waiting room with the other reading material.

> Argue all you want, the case law supports me.

I'm not saying that it doesn't. I'm saying that it is dumb.

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I went to Amazon for a banana slicer: http://www.amazon.com/Hutzler-571-Banana-Slicer/dp/B0047E0EII//ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1454012554&sr=1-1&keywords=banana+slicer

I wanted a shorter URL to share with a friend over text message so I modified it to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047E0EII

OMG! I just hacked Amazon!? If my friend opens the link, is he a hacker too?

Oh man, time to lock me up and throw away the key: http://54.239.25.208:80/dp/B0047E0EII

u/BHZuliss · 7 pointsr/legaladvice

Smokebuddy, a godsend when you need to be discreet.

u/DyeInTheBabysHead · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

The one I have for my front is Z-Edge & for the back I use my older A118-C.

Hope this helps!

u/Fool-me-thrice · 1 pointr/legaladvice

Yes, common law does have a standard of "normal wear and tear". She can install a lock with permission, or if she is prepared to fix any holes and repaint. There are also options that are meant to be minimal/no damage, and intended for renters, like this: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00186URTY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?kbid=62548&slotNum=2&ie=UTF8&linkCode=gs2&linkId=66ba7aa8edf30b90374e2d2110961673&imprToken=LoXziaollJPO-ADyCnurBw&tag=sa09b4-20

u/mountaingoat05 · 30 pointsr/legaladvice

In the meantime, when you are home, invest in one of those door stops so that he can't enter the apartment. You aren't changing the locks, but you're preventing entry. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00186URTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_nq2qzbHH6H744

u/Dramatic_Explosion · 1 pointr/legaladvice

For anyone who feels unsafe in a place where someone else has a key, get one of these 1, 2, 3. They only work while you're already inside your room/home/apartment, but make it so no key or lockpick will let someone in. Peace of mind when you sleep.


Practice using it if you get one in case of a fire or other quick-exit need.

u/cybin · 3 pointsr/legaladvice

Don't get a chain lock as that needs to be installed (screws thru the door frame). Get something like this.

u/iamAshlee · 1 pointr/legaladvice

You can also use something like this,

Security Bar

u/Blurgas · 5 pointsr/legaladvice

The security bar Zodiac mentioned is probably something like this
Roughly the equivalent of jamming a chair under your door knob, which means you're either going to have to punch a hole through the door to remove it, or break the hinges out of the frame

u/Rokeon · 53 pointsr/legaladvice

I believe someone suggested this last time, but get a security door bar that you can use to keep the door from opening while you're at home. Quick, cheap, and you're not damaging or changing the property without the landlord's permission- it won't prevent unauthorized showings while you're out but it'll at least keep them from walking in on you while you're in bed again.

u/UTripUmpire · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

You can also pitch a smoke buddy to them. It might get the smell and smoke to be less of an issue for you.

u/SinfulPanda · 2 pointsr/legaladvice

I haven't purchased one yet as I have something else, but I learned about this in this sub and plan to purchase one.

u/cosmos7 · 10 pointsr/legaladvice

The water leak is an emergency worth entering for. As described all of the other times should have required proper notice, or at the least waiting for you to answer the door... landlord or proxy cannot just walk in as they please.

Sounds like they're having trouble listening. At the very least you might want to consider investing in a security stick to prevent them walking in unannounced.

u/suv_hit_tx2 · 4 pointsr/legaladvice

The same type of scenario happened to me last week. I was sitting at a red light. The SUV in front of me started to reverse. Once I realized he was getting too close - it was too late...he hit my car. He was a driver for the company that owned the car. There were no witnesses. There was no damage to the SUV - only my car & no injuries. I didn't call the police because like the guy who hit you, he seemed cooperative & without witnesses, I really didn't think a police report would help.

I went to my appointment and got back to work an hour later. There was a voicemail from my insurance, which is GEICO, stating that the other guy filed a claim against me stating I rear-ended him. It's all up in the air right now; I am disputing what he said with GEICO and filed a claim with his company's insurance. The irony was I had a dash cam I had recently purchased in the car but had not mounted it yet. If that had been mounted, none of this would be an issue. I know it won't help what already happened, but if you are interested, here is what I am using: Black Box B40 A118 Stealth Dashboard Dash Cam