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What can I do legally if someone is using my photos without permission on their website or social media?

If someone is using your photos without permission, you can send them a cease and desist letter, demanding them to take down the photos.

You can file a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice with the website or social media platform where the photos are being used.

If the person or entity using your photos is based in the US, you can sue them for copyright infringement, and seek damages.

You can register your photos with the US Copyright Office, providing you with stronger legal protection and the possibility of obtaining statutory damages.

You can use reverse image search tools, like Google Images or TinEye, to find where your photos are being used online.

You can add a watermark or a copyright symbol on your photos to make it harder for others to use them without permission.

You can apply metadata, such as EXIF or IPTC data, to your photos, containing copyright information, making it easier to prove ownership.

You can use image tracking software, like Image Raider or Copytrack, to monitor the web for unauthorized usage of your photos.

You can use a Creative Commons license for your photos, allowing others to use them under certain conditions, such as attribution.

You can use a digital rights management (DRM) system, such as Digimarc, to protect your photos from unauthorized use.

You can use encryption tools, like PGP or GPG, to secure your photos before sharing them online.

You can use a blockchain-based platform, like KodakOne, to register and manage your photo's ownership and usage rights.

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