Has anybody had one of their images stolen and done anything about it?
If so, with what result?
To answer your question, yes I have had images taken by others without my consent. The difference being that I know I own the Copyright, because I created the image. For every person in my tree I make a cover sheet.
I use MS Paint in exactly A4 size. I give each one a double border in black and in one corner put
© - 2021 - XXXX (where XXXX are my initials). I then Fill the page with a pastel colour and add their name in a darker colour. Please see the attachment.
Someone had taken my images and used them on their own tree. I approached them and they ignored me. I complained to Ancestry and pointed out my copyright. I told them that I wanted to be asked, or I would go to law. Ancestry replied with copies of their User Agreement and paragraphs of waffle. I thanked them for their rubbish, restated my request and asked for a physical address where the summons could be sent.
Within 48hours I received a very nice letter from the woman concerned, apologising and asking if she could continue using the images. I said yes and we came to an agreement. I make images for her and she travels the West/South West of England visiting graveyards for me.
Not another word heard from Ancestry.
Regards
Chas