Who is held responsible designer or client
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Posted by Sandy on November 03, 2001 at 12:57:28:
I am currently designing a brochure that uses pictures of
professional basketball players for promotional purposes
for a service oriented company marketing to professional
athletes. I have asked the client to get me head shots that
are non copywrighted. She brought me a media guide and
wants me to use pictures from there. In the front of the
media guide it states that the information is to be used
for editorial and personal purposes only, not to be used
for commercial purposes. I still don't feel comfortable
using these pictures. Though she is willing to run the risk
I am not. I do freelance design on the side and it is just
not worth it to me to be sued!! Ultimately, who is held
responsible for the usage of these photos. Do I need to get
a contract drawn up the states I have warned her of this
issue and she can not hold me responsible? or am I still
responsible regardless!! She feels that since she knows
these players and has quotes from them that it is ok. I am
just very weary. I need advice!!
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