December 13, 2010 @ 13:12pm
Greetings,
Summary: I am researching my genealogy on ancestry.com. I would eventually like to write a book containing my findings. I don't know whether my intent for fiscal profit from said book makes a difference but to clarify, I intend to have my printed & bound, but not published or sold for profit. My only charge would be the cost per book for printing/binding. Let me be clear: I DO NOT INTEND TO SELL MY BOOK FOR PROFIT, ONLY AT COST AND ONLY TO PERTINENT FAMILY MEMBERS LISTED THEREIN. Now, my question is two-fold.
Are images submitted by other ancestry.com users copyrighted? If so, with proper source citation, would I need express permission to use the image?
Second, are image provided by ancestry.com such as census images copyrighted? Again, if so, would I need express permission to use the image with proper source citation.
I tried to find answers on the website, but was unsuccessful. If someone could provide me with some insight, I would be VERY grateful. Thank you so much for your time in replying to these question.
-Brandon