I don't think this is illegal

[bgtking]

EDIT: I messed up the tiltle... I mean, I don't think this is legal
I found an Invision Board Forum that has a complete copy of the vBulletin theme. They have the logo and everything. I'm not so sure this is legal.

http://dr.gamebrainuk.com/forums/index.php?

Take a look at that to see where I found it.

[neo2002au]

Originally posted by bgtking
EDIT: I messed up the tiltle... I mean, I don't think this is legal
I found an Invision Board Forum that has a complete copy of the vBulletin theme. They have the logo and everything. I'm not so sure this is legal.

http://dr.gamebrainuk.com/forums/index.php?

Take a look at that to see where I found it.

this is not illegal, as the vbulletin software comes packaged with this theme built in.

[MUG]

Originally posted by neo2002au
this is not illegal, as the vbulletin software comes packaged with this theme built in.

They're not running vB - that's Invision Board.

[bgtking]

Originally posted by MUG
They're not running vB - that's Invision Board.

I can't see how it is legal, for people to steal vBulletin's logos and use them on another forum softwhere even if they say that are by Jelsoft. Don't they say that you can't use them except on your vB software?

[Freddie Bingham]

Originally posted by bgtking
I can't see how it is legal, for people to steal vBulletin's logos and use them on another forum softwhere even if they say that are by Jelsoft. Don't they say that you can't use them except on your vB software?

Oh it is illegal and frankly I don't see why someone would want to use the default vBulletin them. It it not like it is very appealing, just easy to customize.

[Babylon]

It's probably just so they can feel their board is better than it is

Lol, um, better not start an argument of sorts anyway!

[bgtking]

Originally posted by Babylon
It's probably just so they can feel their board is better than it is

Lol, um, better not start an argument of sorts anyway!

I think vBulletin should take some action and make the IBF people remove it.

[Jay P]

Originally posted by bgtking
I think vBulletin should take some action and make the IBF people remove it.

Um, just because they're using an Invision Power Board doesn't make them "IBF people"

I know what you mean... but it makes it sound like Invision Power Board condones theft, which we don't

[neo2002au]

Originally posted by MUG
They're not running vB - that's Invision Board.

lol, i didnt catch that one. yeah its copy right infringe ment cause they didnt pay to use it like the rest of us licenced vb users do.

[ccd1]

Anyone catch the Jelsoft copyright on the bottom for the images?

[IDN]

Originally posted by baragon0
Anyone catch the Jelsoft copyright on the bottom for the images?

lmao, ''some images'' copyright

[Floris]

If you suspect piracy, please read this thread: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showt...threadid=40279

[bgtking]

Originally posted by xiphoid
If you suspect piracy, please read this thread: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showt...threadid=40279

Well, they are not using vB but Invision Boards, but they are using illegal images stolen from vBulletin.
Also, even if they say some of the images are property of vB, they didn't get permission to use them.

[bgtking]

Originally posted by ZiPPo
Um, just because they're using an Invision Power Board doesn't make them "IBF people"

I know what you mean... but it makes it sound like Invision Power Board condones theft, which we don't

I am trying to con a person into giving me the link to the site that they got the skin on. vB can at least threaten the site.

[TECK]

Originally posted by bgtking
Well, they are not using vB but Invision Boards, but they are using illegal images stolen from vBulletin.
Also, even if they say some of the images are property of vB, they didn't get permission to use them.

If they purchased a vBulletin board, they can use the graphics since it comes in the package. If I want, I can do this also.. and if vBulletin complains I can always send them an email with the license so they see I have the right to use their graphics.
In the license agreement, doesn't stipulate that you cannot use the graphics in another bulletin board as long as you have your license aquired.

I personally don't think someone would do this since VB is way better then IBF. For example Neowin.net were "forced" to use IBF instead of vBulletin because they are hosted by Invision, for free. A while back ago, I spoked with Neobond (Steve) and he told me that vBulletin was better then Invision and that they didn't like the way it is built, so they will keep running vBulletin.
I guess the free hosting convinced them to use IBF.