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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: How many have been sued for use of one pic?

« on: October 23, 2012, 07:53:27 AM »

Thank you Oscar and Robert, I have known about this issue and your organization for several years. It is well known in my industry. This is such a small chamber ( 60 members) with no money. And the BOD are truly scared, this is why I recommended using your service. A unseasoned employee 8 years ago used this image. briefly, but none the less used it. I am authorized by the BOD to take care of this for them.  I watched the videos Robert sent me and will be contacting the office through the link provided within a week to get this started. Thank you again for your advice gentleman.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: How many have been sued for use of one pic?

« on: October 22, 2012, 06:40:49 PM »

Thanks for the info and links, it seems we will be looking into Oscar's letter program, however The Chamber would like me contact him and take care of this. Is this possible? And Is it possible for there to be more costs other than the $195?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: How many have been sued for use of one pic?

« on: October 10, 2012, 05:26:43 PM »

Robert how can I get a hold of that video? Thanks!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: How many have been sued for use of one pic?

« on: October 10, 2012, 05:06:29 PM »

I feel terrible about this. We are talking over 5 yrs ago. And the image was removed immediately. We are a husband and wife business just making enough to raise our kids, and the chamber is a small 70 member non-profit. We will have to pay this, I wouldn't ask them too. And I don't think I have any extra to hire someone.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: How many have been sued for use of one pic?

« on: October 10, 2012, 04:25:38 PM »

Hi, I'm in a similar situation.  The image in question I had thought was purchased by one of my designers 10 yrs ago. As we have bought some images from Getty in the past. We used it for a longtime about 5 years. When we joined the Chamber of Commerce we used it as a thumbnail for our business listing. Now the Chamber of Commerce is being sued for the image I used years ago. They have never came after me for this. This is a small non-profit chamber and just so happens to be my client.  They are looking for $1200. This letter from the Attorney came in today. The chamber BOD are freaking out. Any advice?