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Rusty Heap 01-21-2024 05:52 PM

Amazon seller is using a photo of mine without my permission
 
Okay Brain Trust, here's a new one for you.


I love my Side by Sides and belong to several facebook groups and web forums.

Another member on those forums, pointed out to me that my SxS photo is being used without my permission to sell items on Amazon. Several of my rigs pictures on several different Amazon products for sale listings

They just stole it off some website that I post on. THEN even photoshopped their product ON my rig. Several storage bags for sale.

Here's the listings.

https://www.amazon.com/Goldfire-Accessories-Shoulder-Triangle-Compatible/dp/B0CR3KKFNL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=33K0N2AGE0C4O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ 9.DbAxieO0dcrdW9X1oXx0kE9opmrWH83Xpsh7uBlGgyE_G7iK KWYZ9okvrOlfdDn_r9eKmD9xOAgKBMozP2eFWSdRTkt8hLDqgK IWd159-aCcyyqe82KM9-ugrMiNn_tOyPGTaYH8oJF2Czystil9aP07h3n-tEZniTZrzEVcTwZ1OBJaSQUzaMcG428uBtReJ1iQ4b3yPOrfQW HDYL98uTHBdBz3V8mBIBPFJ4jjeIdPWB4ol8irwvdwgbK6REdz rrVJtlV45v00iW7vVCIeXQ.rQGWryyi4EotJBT_qADMqqBYah2 BkH3pDEM5Je4YTnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=goldfire+krx& qid=1705891333&sprefix=goldfire+krx%2Caps%2C251&sr =8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-Accessories-Goldfire-Universal-Compatible/dp/B0B3X7WCBL/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?crid=33K0N2AGE0C4O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMS J9.DbAxieO0dcrdW9X1oXx0kE9opmrWH83Xpsh7uBlGgyE_G7i KKWYZ9okvrOlfdDn_r9eKmD9xOAgKBMozP2eFWSdRTkt8hLDqg KIWd159-aCcyyqe82KM9-ugrMiNn_tOyPGTaYH8oJF2Czystil9aP07h3n-tEZniTZrzEVcTwZ1OBJaSQUzaMcG428uBtReJ1iQ4b3yPOrfQW HDYL98uTHBdBz3V8mBIBPFJ4jjeIdPWB4ol8irwvdwgbK6REdz rrVJtlV45v00iW7vVCIeXQ.rQGWryyi4EotJBT_qADMqqBYah2 BkH3pDEM5Je4YTnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=goldfire+krx& qid=1705891333&sprefix=goldfire+krx%2Caps%2C251&sr =8-11-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1


Here's my rig and photo they stole and photoshopped their product of the center bag between the seats inside the cab.



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1705891766.jpg


So how to proceed? Heck at least comp me some of the products they're selling. Or do I run it up Amazons corp Flag Pole.? Or simply have them take my photos down.

Alan A 01-21-2024 06:14 PM

IANAL but if you post on a website I believe you lose copyright. They aren’t misrepresenting your property as theirs to try to sell it so I suspect you won’t get far.

Arizona_928 01-21-2024 06:19 PM

Water mark your photos

HobieMarty 01-21-2024 06:20 PM

I guess you could report it to Amazon or contact the seller about it.
I had something similar happen on Craigslist a few years ago. Someone was selling a Hobie Cat that looked very similar to mine and had pictures of my boat in their listing. I reported it to Craigslist and the ad was changed and pics of my Hobie were removed.

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HardDrive 01-21-2024 06:37 PM

Move on. Not worth your time.

Baz 01-21-2024 06:43 PM

Looks like the seller is "Goldfire". Why don't you contact them and see what they say? Maybe they would indeed comp you some swag for the courtesy......doesn't hurt to ask!

unclebilly 01-22-2024 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan A (Post 12176390)
IANAL but if you post on a website I believe you lose copyright. They aren’t misrepresenting your property as theirs to try to sell it so I suspect you won’t get far.

Nope. You never lose copyright unless you explicitly assign it to someone

stomachmonkey 01-22-2024 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baz (Post 12176410)
.....Maybe they would indeed comp you some swag for the courtesy......doesn't hurt to ask!.....

This, as long as you don't go in all antagonistic they'll probably comp you some.

911boost 01-22-2024 11:39 AM

Those outside bags look worthless, I wouldn't use one even if I was comped. The between the seats one could be handy I guess.

Do you have the padded knee rest/inside door bags on you KRX?

Rusty Heap 01-22-2024 02:26 PM

Yes on the door pads and center console knee pads too. Do you have a KRX? or?

https://www.krxforum.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=192 0,fit=scale-down/https://www.krxforum.com/attachments/krxpad3-jpg.670/

DavidI 01-22-2024 03:39 PM

I would contact them just to ensure they are running a scam and selling items they don't actually have. Seems sketchy.

911boost 01-22-2024 04:45 PM

Those are the same knee pad bags my buddy got me at the King of the Hammers a few years ago. We have a friend that races there.

No, I have one friend with an older Teryx he has heavily modified and here’s my ‘15 XP1000 getting better front control arms with beefier ball joints. Broke one of the ball joints off last year in Moab on Hells Revenge. These screw in and out and can be replaced on the trail. I know a lot of the newer stuff is great, like yours, but this is paid for and I’m slowly replacing the weak points… like you I have bead locks, bigger tires etc. I’ve run it hard for years.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1705974305.jpg

gchappel 01-23-2024 12:18 PM

You never lose the copyright, unless you assign it to someone else.
Do you have your images registered with the copyright office?
"If your photography is not registered with the U.S. Copyright Office prior to an infringement, a photographer may only recover “actual damages” instead of “statutory damages.” "
Most people never register their images, and your ability to legally obtain monetary penalties is limited on non registered images.
You could send the a cease and desist order, and hope they are reasonable to deal with.
No, I am not a lawyer. But I am a fine art photographer and have gone through similar issues in the past.
Good luck
gary


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