help! Copyright laws or legal advice Please

OK, with that extra dialogue, it is now sounding more legit. There are quite a few complications with Web Site Design which is why the simple phrase - 'Keep It Simple' is absolutely ideal. Even if you get this 'friend' to design it, keeping it down to the bare basics - it's about you and nothing else - should keep you clear of any copywright issues, after all, you are completely entitled to talk about yourself in any way you choose.

The other issues are cost and access. If you are prepared to pay the cost and ensure you have full access (which I see you are doing) then great. That would in my opinion cover most of the bases.

However, I would do some research into other websites this guy has done and get a feel for his general style. Is this the guy you want to design your personal web site? I maintain my own through Yahoo Geocities and have had the same site for about 6 or 7 years now, apart from a few technical hiccups with Yahoo itself. It is not a flash/bang site but I have full responsability for it. No-one touches it but me. I also have some experience in designing websites (no expert mind you).

I suggest making a list of all your concerns an then proceed to tick them off. If you can tick of most or all of the concerns, then you only have to ask if anything is holding you back, and if you want to go ahead with it.

From what you have posted, I assume that you alread have at least a rough idea as to the content of the site so, you sound like you are about ready to go as it is. It's your call.

Dixi

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer

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