Copyright question

[Sassafras Lass]

Hey y'all! I've been pretty AWOL, have had a lot of stuff going on, but happy to be back.

I just uploaded a photo to this site of Mt. Katahdin, and I noticed that it was slapped with a "© Whiteblaze.net". Which is certainly not the case, as the copyright remains with the image creator until it is sold - or unless agreed upon beforehand as a Work-for-Hire situation or some such thing. So . . . . is Whiteblaze.net assuming copyright ownership of photos that are posted here? They don't have a leg to stand on legally, but I'm surprised at the watermark since it's incorrect.

[Teacher & Snacktime]

You're free to delete your photos, which would not be the case if WB was trying to claim possession.

[TNhiker]

It's in the user agreement.......which you agreed to once ya signed up....




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[Sassafras Lass]

Gotcha, thank you TNhiker.