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What is the name of your state?California.
I did a personal website on BMX riding and in one section,
I have a big map that shows all the skatepark in California.
Clicking each site brings up a separate page showing what and where the skatepark has and how to get there.
On the 'how to get there' paragraph of each location, I have one location map telling exactly where the place is. This map was taken from another website like maps.yahoo.com. In addition, I have placed a credit note to direct people who wants further details on getting there to the website that I've obtain the map from. I did not seek the website for permission to use the map because at that time this hasn't cross my mind. I thought what I did was a community kind of stuff showing people what California have and how to get to these park. I don't do advertisement for any company, I don't get any profit and this is definitely not a commercial website. Also I don't own a company or business. It is just a personal website or rather a hobby. Basically, I don't get anything in return except self satisfaction that I contribute to the sport.
Is this consider fair use?
Are these maps considered in the 'Public Domain' and free to use?
Appreciate your advise
I did a personal website on BMX riding and in one section,
I have a big map that shows all the skatepark in California.
Clicking each site brings up a separate page showing what and where the skatepark has and how to get there.
On the 'how to get there' paragraph of each location, I have one location map telling exactly where the place is. This map was taken from another website like maps.yahoo.com. In addition, I have placed a credit note to direct people who wants further details on getting there to the website that I've obtain the map from. I did not seek the website for permission to use the map because at that time this hasn't cross my mind. I thought what I did was a community kind of stuff showing people what California have and how to get to these park. I don't do advertisement for any company, I don't get any profit and this is definitely not a commercial website. Also I don't own a company or business. It is just a personal website or rather a hobby. Basically, I don't get anything in return except self satisfaction that I contribute to the sport.
Is this consider fair use?
Are these maps considered in the 'Public Domain' and free to use?
Appreciate your advise