Alfa1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Where can I find the IPB license agreement? Does it restrict forum content in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct2·com Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 http://community.invisionpower.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=20421 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Barrie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 What he means is that these are the restrictions: So, yes but there are so little restrictions there may as well be none.You may not: use the Software in such as way as to condone or encourage terrorism, promote or provide pirated Software, or any other form of illegal or damaging activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct2·com Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 What he asked was 'where can I find the IPB license agreement?' I leave the interpretation to him. ;) If indeed, it is a 'him'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfarber Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Don't use the software to do anything illegal. That's about the extent of our restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ian Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 [quote name='bfarber' date='16 October 2009 - 03:07 PM' timestamp='1255702036' post='1867486'] Don't use the software to do anything illegal. That's about the extent of our restrictions. Just for clarification - is that illegal where Invision Power are registered or where the user is. Not trying to be awkward, but this was a topic on some other forum software yesterday and got quite heated - so might be worth clarifying. With laws varying around the globe, it could be confusing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Management Charles Posted October 16, 2009 Management Share Posted October 16, 2009 Well... you're getting into fuzzy territory here :) It usually depends on where you're hosted/company is registered. We don't go policing content on our client sites of course. I don't have a firm answer for you on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ian Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 That is good enough for me - thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisaldi Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 [quote name='bfarber' date='16 October 2009 - 04:07 PM' timestamp='1255702036' post='1867486'] Don't use the software to do anything illegal. That's about the extent of our restrictions. But.... illegal where ???? because things that are illegal in the USA and European Union are legal in other countries... and illegal for the country of the owner or illegal for the country of the hosting ??? :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 [quote name='pisaldi' date='17 October 2009 - 11:41 PM' timestamp='1255819272' post='1868145'] But.... illegal where ???? because things that are illegal in the USA and European Union are legal in other countries... and illegal for the country of the owner or illegal for the country of the hosting ??? :whistle: I'm concerned as to what exactly you might be referring to :unsure: If you're doing something illegal, I would think us telling you that breaks the terms of your license would be the least of your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa1 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Controversial content can be legal in one country, while illegal in other countries. I know a Dutch website that gives hooker reviews, while another gives Amsterdam coffeeshop reviews. All perfectly legal in The Netherlands where these sites reside, but probably illegal under US law. I think there must be plenty examples of controversial content thats legal within specific areas. Plus: its virtually impossible to know exactly what has been posted on your forums. Unless you approve each post, before it becomes visible. But try that on a busy site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfarber Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 We don't police the internet. I think that's the most important thing. If we were issued a court order by a judge with authority to do so to shut down a site we had control over, then naturally we'd be obliged to do so. If you run IPB in your own country and abide by your own local laws, then (notwithstanding the question of where your server is physically located) there's little authority for the US to do anything to you, or even care. Ultimately, if this is a big issue for you, your best option is to inquire with a properly registered legal authority (i.e. an attorney here in the US) as to what your options and restrictions are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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