What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
We set up a website through a 3rd party provider. They used a photo on one of the pages that apparently was under copyright from GettyImages. They sent us a letter saying they want about 1,000 bucks because of our violation. We immediately removed the photo. They sent us a follow up letter saying we need to pay regardless of whether we remove the photo or not. We told them to jump in a lake because it wasn't our fault and because we removed it. They sent it to Attorneys who are now demanding 1500 bucks. Are we totally liable here?
We set up a website through a 3rd party provider. They used a photo on one of the pages that apparently was under copyright from GettyImages. They sent us a letter saying they want about 1,000 bucks because of our violation. We immediately removed the photo. They sent us a follow up letter saying we need to pay regardless of whether we remove the photo or not. We told them to jump in a lake because it wasn't our fault and because we removed it. They sent it to Attorneys who are now demanding 1500 bucks. Are we totally liable here?