I want to use the Images of the apps that are shared by the developers for displaying on the Google Play Store (The app/game screenshots).
Am I allowed to use them? Can they be reproduced?
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Why? Are you trying to make a clone of play store and rip their images without their consent? You're asking for legal trouble if that's the case!– t0mm13bCommented Jan 5, 2013 at 19:47
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1No no its not like that :) I am a blogger and writing a post about some Android apps so thats why wanted to know If I can use those images or not.– RookieCommented Jan 5, 2013 at 19:50
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Best advice - check with the original developer/team of those products you're referring to, the one thing my interpretation in my answer below, is streams that can be referred to what you see on the landing page, to use them without Google's consent would IMHO be a violation also, its the wording "stream" which can apply there as well..– t0mm13bCommented Jan 5, 2013 at 20:03
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I have tried searching the banner images on Google Play and these images are used in alot of website. So you think all of them are violating ?– RookieCommented Jan 5, 2013 at 20:10
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1PS: That's the logical assumption, however maybe not a safe assumptions, laws and logic not always go together.– That Brazilian GuyCommented Jan 5, 2013 at 20:20
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Please read the terms and conditions of the site, specifically, under sub-heading 6. Rights and Restrictions, and I'll quote:
No Public Performance. You agree not to display content contained in Products in whole or in part as part of any public performance or display even if no fee is charged (except where such use would not constitute a copyright infringement). Use of a tool or feature provided as an authorized part of Google Play (for example, “Social Recommendations”, as defined in the Music terms below) is permitted, provided that as you use the tool or feature as specifically permitted and only in the exact manner specified and enabled by Google.
Capturing of Streams. You may not use Google Play or any Product in conjunction with any stream-ripping, stream capture or similar software to record or create a copy of any Product that is presented to you in streaming format.
Sharing. You may not use Products as part of any service for sharing, lending or multi-person use, or for the purpose of any other institution, except as specifically permitted and only in the exact manner specified and enabled by Google (for example, through “Social Recommendations”).
Proprietary Notices. You may not remove any watermarks, labels or other legal or proprietary notices included in any Product, and you may not attempt to modify any Products obtained through Google Play, including any modification for the purpose of disguising or changing any indications of the ownership or source of a Product.
The italic-ized and bolded heading is my emphasis and thus would lead to OP's intention to be in violation!
