If I’m thinking about starting a business, am I able to copy a form from another website and use it on mine but without express written consent?
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If I’m thinking about starting a business, am I able to copy a form from another website and use it on mine but without express written consent?
For example, if I copy an employment application from a major retailer off of its website, can I post it on mine and have prospective employees pay me to help them fill it out?
Asked on January 7, 2014 under Business Law, Kansas
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can do what you wish to do but run the risk of a copyright infringement action being filed against you. I suggest that you modify the form or forms that you like to make them your own and then post your final product on your website.
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