[OSM-talk] Addresses and POI

[Lambert Carsten]

On Sunday 07 June 2009 13:33:21 Richard Fairhurst wrote:
> Lambert Carsten wrote:
> > On Saturday 06 June 2009 15:35:41 Chris Hill wrote:
> > > Yes it is an issue - the few that I have looked at have terms and
> > > conditions that specifically restrict reuse without written permission
> > > - you should expect this on most organisations' websites.
> >
> > The address is not some kind of creative work, there is no database just
> > a website confirming that a known address is theirs. I really don't see
> > how copyright comes into this.
>
> Chris was expressly talking about contract ("terms and conditions"), not
> copyright.
He also mentioned copyright. I didn't quote that bit.
>
> Please use the legal-talk list for this kind of thing.
I agree, but the original question concerning copyright was asked here.

Jack's idea sounds like a really good idea and it would be a pity if he was 
put off by Chris's over cautious (IMHO) answer.

Lambert Carsten