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[Zizzla_JA]

Just want to ask the developers of ipb script ! why does genuine people who buy there software have to pay for the copyrights remover on there boards, when i have seen on the net, sites offering free removal key for ipb 3.1.x . just curious. also for nulled boards, which i know with nulled boards comes the risks of security issues. in all honesty i myself would rather support the developers and thanks again for all your hard work, all skin and hooks uploaders.

[bfarber]

Our license does not allow you to remove the copyright. If you wish to remove the copyright, you must purchase copyright removal.

If you buy Windows, you can't remove the Windows copyright from the software. We at least allow you an option to do so, if it is imperative to your community.

[Zizzla_JA]

Our license does not allow you to remove the copyright. If you wish to remove the copyright, you must purchase copyright removal.

If you buy Windows, you can't remove the Windows copyright from the software. We at least allow you an option to do so, if it is imperative to your community.

bfarber i understand about doing this throw my ACP ! what i am asking is it fear to have genuine purchases of your software paying for this to be removed when others can do this for free.

[• Jay •]

bfarber i understand about doing this throw my ACP ! what i am asking is it fear to have genuine purchases of your software paying for this to be removed when others can do this for free.

They cannot do it for free legally. Those that use "free" copyright removal are in breach of the product's Terms of Service and subject to DMCA action.

[Zizzla_JA]

They cannot do it for free legally. Those that use "free" copyright removal are in breach of the product's Terms of Service and subject to DMCA action.

The DMCA can protect Copyright Infringement, ok jay thanks but still does not answer my original question, any way if a mod can lock this topic now, would be nice, as its not really going any were, gracious.

[Michael]

What you've seen, places that offer free copyright removal, or nulled boards, are places that are engaged in illegal activity. If you want to remove the copyright from your forum, and don't want to run the risk of getting sued, then you need to purchase copyright removal. If you use a nulled board or free copyright removal, then you are acquiring commercial goods or services without paying for them, that is theft, and it is illegal.

[Axel Wers]

CMS's, boards etc. looks more professional with copyright.

Honestly, when I visit some page and I don't see copyright in footer I am very unsure with browsing on that page.

[Con]

Wow, hype much over one itsy bitsy line of text tucked away in the far corner of the website? It's not like it says "hosted by gayp0rnz.xxx".

[Axel Wers]

I mean the link that leads to a serious site.

[Con]

I mean the link that leads to a serious site.

I agree with your previous post; I was just responding in general to grievers of non-intrusive copyrights.

[Megami Community]

Brandon, while you are mostly correct, Windows isn't open source software so it's hard to remove that copyright. While it's easier to remove the copyright from open source software, it will definitely void your license and result in DMCA violations for using that software. Always best to pay for that right. I made the mistake, before I purchase a license, and removed it and when I purchased my license, IPS was kind enough to return the copyright information. It doesn't bother me at all having that there because it identifies the forum software that you are using.

[bfarber]

IP.Board is also not open source software. It is viewable-source, and there's a big difference.

[Axel Wers]

Our license does not allow you to remove the copyright.

If I find board when is in footer not alive link but only simple text, like:

Powered by IP.Board

it's violation of conditions or not?

[Michael]

The copyright text will also have a hyperlink in it that links back to IPS. If you see one that doesn't have a hyperlink, that means they have altered the copyright code, and it probably should be reported, yes.

[Cheshire Cat]

What those boards need is a visit to this page. http://www.invisionp...pany/piracy.php

They will get friendly hugs from the IPB team. As well as risk the chance of being sued, and having their web host terminate the users services.

[.Ian]

Of course it is possible that a forum has the copyright removal purchased and just has the wording.

In this case it would be legal.

There was a thread last year here on what is allowed/not

[Michael]

Of course it is possible that a forum has the copyright removal purchased and just has the wording.

In this case it would be legal.

There was a thread last year here on what is allowed/not

Sure, that's possible, but it seems highly unlikely that anyone would purchase copyright removal and then re-add the copyright text without the hyperlink. Of course, when in doubt, report the site to IPS and move along.

[Cheshire Cat]

I have the money to purchase copyright but feel that IPB deserves a small link spot on my forums. They've helped me out so much and they are very amazing.

I do not understand why people remove it. Yes they can, but there really isn't a reason to remove a small link spot for IPB.

[Zizzla_JA]

What you've seen, places that offer free copyright removal, or nulled boards, are places that are engaged in illegal activity. If you want to remove the copyright from your forum, and don't want to run the risk of getting sued, then you need to purchase copyright removal. If you use a nulled board or free copyright removal, then you are acquiring commercial goods or services without paying for them, that is theft, and it is illegal.

Thank you Micheal

[Zizzla_JA]

Thank you all for your positive remarks, like Intersect wrote i also have the funds to remove the copyrights !! but why would some one want to do this, whats the benefits? I am happy to support ipb script and proud to purchased a genuine license.