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13 Oct 2008, 2:29 PM
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Correct Copyright Notice for Mixed Artwork ?

The look of the web site that I created is pretty customized.

However, for lack of time and other resources, I kept some of Zen Cart's original buttons and graphics.

For marketing purposes I of course intend to replace them ASAP with own distinctive graphics. But until I do so, I would like to make sure that the copyright notice at the bottom of each page is correct, fair and legal.

Currently it carries my company's copyright notice, then the (hot linked) acknowledgment "Powered by Zen Cart":

Copyright © 2008 My LLC™. Powered by Zen Cart

Is this OK? or should I add Zen Cart's copyright notice as well?

If the latter, what is the proper phrasing Zen Cart's copyright notice?

Thanks,
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13 Oct 2008, 6:21 PM
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Re: Correct Copyright Notice for Mixed Artwork ?

You could use Portions copyright 2008 - Zen Cart

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14 Oct 2008, 9:55 AM
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Re: Correct Copyright Notice for Mixed Artwork ?

Kim, thanks again. I would like to implement what you suggested but I can't seem to find where to do that (yes, I used the Developers Tool Kit in the admin console to search for keywords, as well as using 'grep' at the Linux command line prompt - to no avail).

It seems that that the complete line

Copyright © 2008 My LLC™. Powered by Zen CartIs generated on the fly, using some data stored in the database (Configuration > My Store ?).

Any idea how to accomplish this?

26 Nov 2008, 12:27 AM
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Re: Correct Copyright Notice for Mixed Artwork ?

Ah! I finally found the answer. :smile:

Being busy with so many other things, I finally found some time to research this and I found the answer in the "Steps & General Customization Issues" forum.

I am posting the link here just in case it could help someone else looking for the same thing:

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=646003&postcount=5

8 Dec 2008, 1:50 PM
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Re: Correct Copyright Notice for Mixed Artwork ?

Oh .. thanks for posting the link ... I had been using the same thing, and was wondering whether I've voilated the copyrights .... well it helps a lot now thanks

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