Yes, websites should be copyrighted. The exact design, layout, and content of a website should be protected in order to prevent any lookalikes.
A website does have a copyright, whether it is marked or not. And it should be marked with the term copyright, the year and the person holding the copyright.
You will find that most material on websites is protected under copyright. The website owner should be able to tell you who the copyright owner is. You would then negotiate a price with the copyright owner to allow you to use their material.
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
Along with a simple copyright notice on each work and in the metadata of each file, a simple "All Rights Reserved" should cover it.
A website can post copyrighted documents if the owner of the website is the copyright holder, or the rightsholder has given permission.
In APA format, you list it as (n.d.) and give the date retrieved.
With permission from the copyright holder, yes.
Given current copyright law, it's merely a courtesy; notification is not required for protection.
Copyright protects texts, images, and the website itself.
If the website does not post it, then look for any copyright date and use the latest (newest) date. For example, if the copyright says, 'website.com - Copyright 2002-2007', then the published date of the website is 2007.
All forms are available from the Copyright Office website; you may also register online through their eCopyright system.
Registering a Copyright OnlineYes, you can. Go to this website: http://www.copyright.gov/forms/ which is the Electronic Copyright Office.
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