Author's Right, Copyright and Free Licenses for Culture on the Web/Web Tools/App
81. What is an App?[edit | edit source]
It is a software application dedicated to mobile devices (e.g. smartphone, tablet) providing functionalities\, images, sounds and interaction functionalities.
82. Which is the applicable law to an App?[edit | edit source]
The general terms and conditions of the App itself apply, which provide the applicable law. Usually, it is the domestic law of the company that owns the App and therefore it could be a different law from that of the user. If the user is a consumer, according to European legislation, European law applies to the latter and the more favorable one, if any, of the Member State of citizenship or residence or domicile of the consumer.
83. How to protect the name and content of an App?[edit | edit source]
The name can be protected by registering it as a trademark or trade name. The content is protected by European Union and domestic copyright law.
Author's Right, Copyright and Free Licenses for Culture on the Web
Introduction to the FAQs •
I – Definitions
II – Types of Content (Photographs •
2D-3D Reproductions •
Texts •
Databases •
Open Data •
Audio Content)
III – Web Tools (Podcast and Webinar •
Sharing •
Websites •
Domain Name •
App •
Social Network •
Instant Messaging)
IV – Licenses and Reuse (Data and Licenses •
Images of Cultural Goods in Public Domain •
Open Access and License)
V – Problems and Solutions (Infringements •
Contracts and Consents •
Legal Notices •
Exceptions)