Selling photos in RL

[twisted208]

Wondering would there or is there a rule to prevent someone from taking photos in clothes and with props they did not create and selling said photos in Sl and RL ? 

 

[Alyona Su]

No. If you take a photo, no matter what's in the photo, you own the copyright on that photo and can do anything you want with it. The only exception is if there are people's faces (recognizable) where you must have a model release from them saying it's okay to sell any image that includes them. This information is based on United States copyright law, different countries may have different laws that apply different rules.

However, since this is Second Life forums, I'll presume the question applies to Second Life snapshots and Second Life is owned by Linden Lab, which is a subsidiary of Linden Research, all of which are U.S.-based organizations, therefore, U.S. laws will apply.

Edited November 12, 2019 by Alyona Su

[twisted208]

Alyona Su thank you  I have a friend taking Sl photos for stores and posting them and some people in RL have showed interest in getting posters made to hang on wall in RL . just wasn't sure with her not making the clothes she is wearing in the photos . I am going to assume you mean real life people not secondlife avatars when it come to getting a release . never know with lawyers now . again thank you for your fast reply and help

[Alyona Su]

2 hours ago, twisted208 said:

Alyona Su thank you  I have a friend taking Sl photos for stores and posting them and some people in RL have showed interest in getting posters made to hang on wall in RL . just wasn't sure with her not making the clothes she is wearing in the photos . I am going to assume you mean real life people not secondlife avatars when it come to getting a release . never know with lawyers now . again thank you for your fast reply and help

What you describe is totally, 100% legal and ethical.