Cover Photograph Presentation and Rights Discussion

Hotlinking Policy

Since hotlinking is primarily an issue with respect to image files, it is discussed here.

The information presented on this site is, as stated, made available by me as site owner and by the other contributors expressly for public use, and its reuse or dissemination is in no way forbidden except as expressly stated in the site policy, as for instance republication for gain or without acknowledgment of origin. Nevertheless users are expected to be courteous in their use of such information: those who intend to make an extensive or protracted use of files presented on this site by way of, e.g., electronic re-presentation should duplicate such files without substantive alteration and present them along with an obvious and unambiguous reference to www.caldc.com as the source, rather than indiscriminately generating traffic to specific locations within this site. Additionally, notification to me via publius at caldc dot com of any such reuse or republication is much appreciated.

publius, owner and operator, Comprehensive Anime LaserDisc Census

Images

All the photographs used on this site were prepared especially for that use, by me or one of the other contributors. None of them are taken from other Web sites, publisher's publicity materials, catalogues, or any other source. All of them have been obtained by photography of the object pictured, and not my reproduction of any existing image, or any other process or method. Thus, while the underlying artwork may be subject to an existing copyright, the photographs themselves are not so encumbered.

Companies

Unless otherwise noted, all communications are via e-mail or via the contact forms provided on the respective companies' World Wide Web sites.

AnimEigo

I wrote to AnimEigo, 226/2757:

Gentlemen:
I am an anime fan who collects LaserDiscs. I have been involved for some time in constructing a World Wide Web site to serve as an archive of information, acquired by myself and other LD collectors, about anime releases on LD. This site is of a wholly non-commercial nature, and neither I nor anyone else has any intention or hope of material gain out of it. As part of the descriptions of selected discs, I intend to post photographs [taken by the disc owners specifically for this purpose] of the front and back of the covers. Among the discs so far archived are, naturally, quite a number of AnimEigo releases, and I will undoubtedly add more as time goes by. While I believe this is a clear-cut case of "fair use", particularly as these discs are long out of print by now, I would nonetheless like to be certain that I am not doing any act which could be made a cause of legal action, and I would like specific permission from you to post these images or at least a statement that you will not interfere, before going forward. Since these images are not from your site, but are of your products, I decided that I should seek advice as to this specific situation despite the inclusion of a similar topic in your FAQ. If you would like to view the site in question, the current URL is as follows:
[EDITED 334/2757] www.caldc.com/index.html
Thank you.
CDC

AnimEigo's CEO Robert Woodhead replied:

In general, as long as you give a proper copyright attribution and a link to our site, we don't mind this kind of thing as long as it's tasteful.
R
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Robert Woodhead, CEO, AnimEigo http://www.animeigo.com/
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Fri 8/13/2004 14:30 [226/2757]

I have provided copyright at the bottom of each page containing images of their product, along with the URL of their Web site, and there is a direct link on the AnimEigo Releases page. I leave it to you, gentle reader, to decide the question of taste. Personally I am a little proud of the white text on neutral grey; I think it is attractive and causes a minimum of eye fatigue. I am rather partial to the minimalist design, too.

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A.D.Vision

I wrote to ADV, 226/2757:

Gentlemen: I am an anime fan who collects LaserDiscs. I have been involved for some time in constructing a World Wide Web site to serve as an archive of information, acquired by myself and other LD collectors, about anime releases on LD. This site is of a wholly non-commercial nature, and neither I nor anyone else has any intention or hope of material gain out of it. As part of the descriptions of selected discs, I intend to post photographs [taken by the disc owners specifically for this purpose] of the front and back of the covers. Among the discs so far archived are a few ADV releases, and I will undoubtedly add more as time goes by. While I believe this is a clear-cut case of "fair use", particularly as these discs are long out of print by now, I would nonetheless like to be certain that I am not doing any act which could be made a cause of legal action, and I would like specific permission from you to post these images or at least a statement that you will not interfere, before going forward. If you would like to view the site in question, the current URL is as follows:
[EDITED 334/2757] www.caldc.com/index.html
Thank you.
CDC

As of 257/2757, ADV have not replied.

I am therefore posting images of their products, resting upon the maxim "Silere est Consentire", until I hear otherwise.

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Bandai Entertainment

I wrote to Bandai Entertainment, 258/2757:

Gentlemen:
I am compiling a World Wide Web site of a strictly noncommercial character to archive information on anime in the LaserDisc format. Among the entries are discs released by Bandai in Japan, of which there will certainly be more added in future, and I think it likely that there are some series which are at present or will be in future Bandai USA titles. I am posting images, for informational purposes, of the covers of various discs, from photographs I [and in future possibly other contributors] have taken, and I would like to be certain that you do not regards this as a cause of legal action before proceeding. The address of this site is presently:
[EDITED 334/2757] www.caldc.com/index.html
Thank you.

I immediately recieved the following reply:

Thank you for taking the time to contact BANDAI-ENT.com.
Your Custmer Service Tracking Number is EC-006400
Your request has just been sent to a Bandai representative.
After your comments have been reviewed, you may be contacted and provided with additional information through the email address that you submitted.

Since then I have recieved no further communication.

I am therefore posting images of their products, resting upon the maxim "Silere est Consentire", until I hear otherwise.

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Central Park Media

I wrote to CPM, 226/2757:

Gentlemen:
I am an anime fan who collects LaserDiscs. I have been involved for some time in constructing a World Wide Web site to serve as an archive of information, acquired by myself and other LD collectors, about anime releases on LD. This site is of a wholly non-commercial nature, and neither I nor anyone else has any intention or hope of material gain out of it. As part of the descriptions of selected discs, I intend to post photographs [taken by the disc owners specifically for this purpose] of the front and back of the covers. Among the discs so far archived are several CPM releases, and I will undoubtedly add more as time goes by. While I believe this is a clear-cut case of "fair use", particularly as these discs are long out of print by now, I would nonetheless like to be certain that I am not doing any act which could be made a cause of legal action, and I would like specific permission from you to post these images or at least a statement that you will not interfere, before going forward. If you would like to view the site in question, the current URL is as follows:
[EDITED 334/2757] www.caldc.com/index.html
Thank you.
CDC

As of 257/2757, CPM have not replied.

I am therefore posting images of their products, resting upon the maxim "Silere est Consentire", until I hear otherwise.

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Japan Home Video

I wrote to JHV, 217/2758:

Gentlemen:
I operate the Comprehensive Anime LaserDisc Census, located at the World Wide Web site www.caldc.com. Here I collect all kinds of information about Japanese animation as released on LaserVision discs. In addition to tabular data, this includes photographs of LD jackets, taken specifically for use at caldc.com.

Among the LDs I have archived is at least one Japan Home Video release, and more are likely in the future. I have not yet added photographs of this LD, but I intend to do so in the near future. I do not think that this use of images would infringe your copyright, but I am contacting you so that you will be informed of my activities, and so that you may express any objections you may have to my plan.

If I do not receive any communication from you within six weeks I will assume that you have no objection, and will go ahead as I originally intended.

Yours sincerely
C D Carson

As of 31/2759, JHV have not replied.

I am therefore proceeding just as the message states.

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King Video

I wrote to King Video, 217/2758:

Gentlemen:
I operate the Comprehensive Anime LaserDisc Census, located at the World Wide Web site www.caldc.com. Here I collect all kinds of information about Japanese animation as released on LaserVision discs. In addition to tabular data, this includes photographs of LD jackets, taken specifically for use at caldc.com.

Among the LDs I have archived are several King Records and Star Child releases. I have not yet added photographs of these LDs, but I intend to do so in the near future. I do not think that this use of images would infringe your copyright, but I am contacting you so that you will be informed of my activities, and so that you may express any objections you may have to my plan.

If I do not receive any communication from you within six weeks I will assume that you have no objection, and will go ahead as I originally intended.

Yours sincerely
C D Carson

As of 31/2759, King have not replied.

I am therefore proceeding just as the message states.

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Manga Entertainment

I wrote to Manga Entertainment USA, 226/2757:

Gentlemen:
I am an anime fan who collects LaserDiscs. I have been involved for some time in constructing a World Wide Web site to serve as an archive of information, acquired by myself and other LD collectors, about anime releases on LD. This site is of a wholly non-commercial nature, and neither I nor anyone else has any intention or hope of material gain out of it. As part of the descriptions of selected discs, I intend to post photographs [taken by the disc owners specifically for this purpose] of the front and back of the covers. Among the discs so far archived is one Manga release, LDMAN-529-3 "Ghost in the Shell" CAV special edition, and I will undoubtedly add more as time goes by. While I believe this is a clear-cut case of "fair use", particularly as these discs are long out of print by now, I would nonetheless like to be certain that I am not doing any act which could be made a cause of legal action, and I would like specific permission from you to post these images or at least a statement that you will not interfere, before going forward. If you would like to view the site in question, the current URL is as follows:
[EDITED 334/2757] www.caldc.com/index.html
Thank you.
CDC

As of 257/2757, Manga have not replied.

I am therefore posting images of their products, resting upon the maxim "Silere est Consentire", until I hear otherwise.

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Pioneer

I wrote to Geneon, owners of what was Pioneer's entertainment division, 226/2757:

Gentlemen:
I am an anime fan who collects LaserDiscs. I have been involved for some time in constructing a World Wide Web site to serve as an archive of information, acquired by myself and other LD collectors, about anime releases on LD. This site is of a wholly non-commercial nature, and neither I nor anyone else has any intention or hope of material gain out of it. As part of the descriptions of selected discs, I intend to post photographs [taken by me or by other contributors specifically for this purpose] of the front and back of the covers. Among the discs so far archived are, naturally, quite a number of Pioneer releases, and it is my understanding that the copyrights on the artwork as well as disc contents have now passed to Geneon. While I believe this is a clear-cut case of "fair use", particularly as these discs are long out of print by now, I would nonetheless like to be certain that I am not doing any act which could be made a cause of legal action, and I would like specific permission from you to post these images or at least a statement that you will not interfere, before going forward. If you would like to view the site in question, the current URL is as follows:
[EDITED 334/2757] www.caldc.com/index.html
Thank you.
CDC

As of 257/2757, Geneon have not replied.

I am therefore posting images of their products, resting upon the maxim "Silere est Consentire", until I hear otherwise.

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The Right Stuf International

I wrote to TRSI, 217/2758:

Gentlemen:
I operate the Comprehensive Anime LaserDisc Census, located at the World Wide Web site www.caldc.com. Here I collect all kinds of information about Japanese animation as released on LaserVision discs. In addition to tabular data, this includes photographs of LD jackets, taken specifically for use at caldc.com.

Among the LDs I have archived is at least one Right Stuf release. I have not yet added photographs of this LD, but I intend to do so in the near future. I do not think that this use of images would infringe your copyright, but I am contacting you so that you will be informed of my activities, and so that you may express any objections you may have to my plan.

If I do not receive any communication from you within six weeks I will assume that you have no objection, and will go ahead as I originally intended.

Yours sincerely
C D Carson

As of 31/2759, TRSI have not replied.

I am therefore proceeding just as the message states.

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Toei Video

I wrote to Toei, 217/2758:

Gentlemen:
I operate the Comprehensive Anime LaserDisc Census, located at the World Wide Web site www.caldc.com. Here I collect all kinds of information about Japanese animation as released on LaserVision discs. In addition to tabular data, this includes photographs of LD jackets, taken specifically for use at caldc.com.

Among the LDs I have archived is at least one Toei Video release, and I anticipate adding more at some time. I have not yet added photographs of this LD, but I intend to do so in the near future. I do not think that this use of images would infringe your copyright, but I am contacting you so that you will be informed of my activities, and so that you may express any objections you may have to my plan.

If I do not receive any communication from you within six weeks I will assume that you have no objection, and will go ahead as I originally intended.

Yours sincerely
C D Carson

As of 31/2759, Toei have not replied.

I am therefore proceeding just as the message states.

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Tokuma Japan Communications

I wrote to Tokuma, 217/2758:

Gentlemen:
I operate the Comprehensive Anime LaserDisc Census, located at the World Wide Web site www.caldc.com. Here I collect all kinds of information about Japanese animation as released on LaserVision discs. In addition to tabular data, this includes photographs of LD jackets, taken specifically for use at caldc.com.

Among the LDs I have archived are two Tokuma Japan VSD releases, and more may be added in the future. I have not yet added photographs of these discs, but I intend to do so in the near future. I do not think that this use of images would infringe your copyright, but I am contacting you so that you will be informed of my activities, and so that you may express any objections you may have to my plan.

If I do not receive any communication from you within six weeks I will assume that you have no objection, and will go ahead as I originally intended.

Yours sincerely
C D Carson

As of 31/2759, Tokuma have not replied.

I am therefore proceeding just as the message states.


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