[OSM-legal-talk] Privacy and Terms

[Frederik Ramm]

Hi,

Ed Avis wrote:
> I do think that lawyers can get a bit out of control if you don't keep them
> on a short leash, but do whatever you have to, I guess.  

As Francis Davey just said, there may be a choice. *Especially* if you 
are not based in a litigation crazy country like the US.

> Just make sure that
> site visitors aren't caught in the crossfire, and do not end up having to agree
> (explicitly or implicitly) to waive some of their rights.

Yes, and please make sure that someone who is six years old can legally 
use the site. Anything that says "by using this site you confirm that 
you are umpteen years or older" is just not acceptable. We do mapping 
with schoolchildren, and we actually want to continue doing that!

Bye
Frederik