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Apart from laws associated with the use of images, text, scripts, trademarks, there are also certain rules while using links. The violation of these guidelines will lead to abuse of web laws.

Use of Links:

The World Wide Web has paved the way for an easy and fast dissemination of information. The introduction of hyper links was a significant development. The web visitors can reach to the desired topic in no time by clicking the link.

It is essential that certain rules must be followed while adding links to the other web pages or the other website. (more…)

As cited earlier, it also significant to note that laws of copyright also applicable to the use of text as well as scripts. Copying of content and scripts leads to copyright infringement.

2) Use of Text:

• Original text must be used in the websites. Unique and interesting contents arrest the attention of the web visitors.
• Unauthorized use of text from other source without prior permission of the concerned website is considered to be violation of the copyright laws. However, it is not copyright infringement provided the copied material is favorable towards finding a ‘fair use’.
• In case of licensed agreement, it is essential that the copier must act according to the terms and conditions. The violations of the terms and conditions will invariably lead to copyright infringement.
• It is important to have a detailed knowledge before copying the text. One must not be guided by the fact that the copied material is in the public domain.

3) Use of Scripts:

Copyright laws are also applicable to the use of scripts. While developing various scripts like Java, Java Applets etc., it is must to follow certain rules in order avoid from violating copyright laws. (more…)

Today, the Internet and the World Wide Web have literally changed our lives. Information is accessible at the click of the mouse.

The growing popularity of the web has at length led to a chain of events. The World Wide Web offers easy and fast access to the information from various corners of the world. Yet, this powerful medium is not free from the shackles of crime. To mention one, plagiarism is no longer confined within stringent walls of the past.

The recent hue and cry surrounding “ Net Neutrality” has further triggered the need for hassle free access to worldwide information. Free flow of information has greatly benefited us, but it has also augmented the growth of cyber crimes in the web world. (more…)