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Legal Issues and the Web

The World Wide Web may be a pretty wild place, but there are a lot of laws surrounding how you do business. Some of the laws are globally enforced (like copyright) and others are different from country to country (like privacy laws). These links will help you navigate the issues and potential pitfalls of running pages on the Web.
The Legalities of Linking
Is it legal to link to sites outside your own? What are the legal ramifications to linking to other sites?
California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003
If you sell things online and some of your customers live in California, you might want to take a look at this article. California passed a law that could make your site in violation if you don't display and prominently promote your privacy policy.
Web Law FAQ
Some of the more common questions about the law and the Web.
Web Site Legal Issues
Look into copyright issues, domain names, trademark, defamation, and the legal implications of linking and framing.
Work for Hire Agreements
When you design a site as work for hire there are some things you need to know.
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