You want to use copyrighted material as part of your Google Play store listing. Which of the following actions should you take to comply with the owner’s copyright?
- Include the phrase, “no infringement intended” beside each copyrighted element in your listing.
- Use only photocopies or screenshots of the copyrighted material, not originals, to avoid infringement.
- Mention the copyright owner of the larger copyrighted elements in your store listing.
- Submit full documentation of licensed permission to the Google Play team before your submission.
Explanation:
- Authorization is Key: Using copyrighted material without proper authorization is a direct violation of copyright law and Google Play’s policies. Obtaining a license from the copyright owner grants you the legal right to use the material in your store listing.
- Documentation: Submitting the documentation to Google Play demonstrates that you have obtained the necessary permissions and helps avoid any potential legal issues or removal of your app from the store.
The main chapter where this is discussed is “Comply with Google Play store listing policies”. The section on “Authorization” specifically states that you must “secure the rights to all elements that aren’t your original work” and that giving credit or disclaimers is not a substitute for proper authorization. The section also mentions that if you have authorization, you should “provide advance notice to the Google Play App Review team.”