sparrowfire
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hello,
I am being threatened with copyright infringement for stock photos on my website. My website was created by a friend 6 years ago using photos he'd purchased. This company is saying the these photos were stolen and are requesting $22,080 from me for retroactive use or else they will sue me for $30,000. I have no proof that these photos were purchased since the web developer now lives in a foreign country and I have no way of contacting him. Being that stock photos cost only $5 - $25 to purchase leaves me wondering why I'm being asked for so much money. I've explained that the pictures were purchased legally and although I never received a cease and desist I chose to shut down my website nonetheless. Any suggestions on what I can do at this point?
Thank you.
Hello,
I am being threatened with copyright infringement for stock photos on my website. My website was created by a friend 6 years ago using photos he'd purchased. This company is saying the these photos were stolen and are requesting $22,080 from me for retroactive use or else they will sue me for $30,000. I have no proof that these photos were purchased since the web developer now lives in a foreign country and I have no way of contacting him. Being that stock photos cost only $5 - $25 to purchase leaves me wondering why I'm being asked for so much money. I've explained that the pictures were purchased legally and although I never received a cease and desist I chose to shut down my website nonetheless. Any suggestions on what I can do at this point?
Thank you.