Taking a Stand.

We got into web site design because we love it. We love the idea of creating designs, and making lasting images of your dogs. But the fun stops when others ruin it. We are tired of blatant plagiarism of our graphics and content and decided it's time to take a stand.

Despite numerous attempts, it is amazing when people continue to deny their actions, even with our proof of their offense. Unlike these people, we believe in morals and get tired of their excuses fast.

The Process :: 1. We immediately document all offenses with screen shots of original and plagiarized work (which may include IP Address documentation of visits to our web site(s) 2. We give the offender a chance to reconcile their actions by removing the content and/or graphics from their site within 3 days of our initial contact. However, despite this generous act on our part, some continue to whine and fight. We call these people Fear Biters. At this point, we contact their web host with proof of infringement for the site to be taken down and also display their offense on our web site. If all else fails, legal action will be taken.

The purpose of this page is to educate the public on Copyright Infringement. There is absolutely no excuse for stealing the hard work of others, and we reserve the right to stand up and be honest with the dog world. Don't let this continue, and please support us in our effort to protect the rights of other designers. After all, if these offenders feel the need to cut corners and steal on the internet, think about what they are doing breeding dogs.

So ask yourself one question: Who is behind your web site?

Copyright Statement | "Fear Biters"

 

Showtime Design owns all site and print materials including, without limitation, the logo, design, text, graphics, other files, and the selection and arrangement thereof are Copyright (c) 2003-2007 Showtime Design. and/or its clients ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Except as stated herein, none of the material on our web sites and/or print designs may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Showtime Design. No material contained on this web site may be "mirrored" on any other server without written permission.

Use of our images by individuals developing web sites with intent to gain is unequivocally denied unless a license and written permission from me has been obtained PRIOR to the downloading, uploading or use of any graphic.

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Do you know charging for web design that uses linkware sets can be illegal? This is called redistribution, and the owner of the graphics holds all rights to their work. Please read the Terms and Conditions section of each individual's page, as altering, redistributing, and not using the graphics for a personal site is usually forbidden.

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This is a place to display current or past offenders who refused to let up. If they choose to deny the fact that they have copied our work, then it is our duty as a web designer to inform the public. This is to deter future copyright infringements, as well as protect other web designers out there. We have numerous designer friends who are also in the dog world, and we have decided to join forces to protect our rights. We would especially like to thank Equine Design for setting the standard in animal related copyright infringement.

We will only post current offenses in efforts to deter future occurrences. Past infringement is noted and if it occurs again, we will notify our lawyer.

October 2006 - We have had a recent incident regarding a Chinese based web design firm. Thanks to those who rallied together to stop this!