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If the information is publicly available, there should be no problem.<br />
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If you cut and paste from directly from a similar existing site (same format, same look and feeling) that may be a problem.<br />
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I've seen plenty of sites that have listings of businesses that the owners have not given specific approval.
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If the information is publicly available, there should be no problem.

If you cut and paste from directly from a similar existing site (same format, same look and feeling) that may be a problem.

I've seen plenty of sites that have listings of businesses that the owners have not given specific approval.

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I have also seen some sites that post, Claim this as yours.
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I have also seen some sites that post, Claim this as yours.

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Can you find me a link where this issue is discussed? &nbsp;I am looking but cant find. &nbsp;If not that is okay.
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Can you find me a link where this issue is discussed?  I am looking but cant find.  If not that is okay.

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Example: &nbsp;I have a directory website for fishing charter businesses (it is built to list fishing charters in the USA), am I able to post a description, contact information and pictures and reference back the website/ phone #, without their consent?
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Example:  I have a directory website for fishing charter businesses (it is built to list fishing charters in the USA), am I able to post a description, contact information and pictures and reference back the website/ phone #, without their consent?

I have a directory site, can I create listings for businesses on my site, without their approval?

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