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I would like to start a website that will allow others to post. How do I protect myself from criminal or civil liability resulting from what others have posted on my site?

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As a generalization, as long as a site owner/publisher doesn't control, doesn't editorialize user posts and/or promptly ...

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Roman Fichman Esq.

As a generalization, as long as a site owner/publisher doesn't control, doesn't editorialize user posts and/or promptly blocks access to allegedly copyright infringing materials the website is protected to some extent under the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA. Another way to protect is by posting a strongly worded terms of use and privacy policies on your website.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has some resources that could help you learn more about this and you should also consider consulting an attorney who would be able to guide you through the intricacies of the DMCA.

Roman R. Fichman, Esq.

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