Aryeo Property Websites Yank Matterport: Zillow versus CoStar (Matterport)

DanSmigrod

5

6 daysDanSmigrod (32336): https://youtu.be/focxgM-4OR0?si=5EIzyX0Iob35jW6XVideo: Zillow Just Dropped Matterport Tours — What It Means for Photographers | Video courtesy of Cole Connor YouTube Channel | 2 November 2025

CoStar: "CoStar Sues Zillow For Rampant Copyright Infringement"

DanSmigrod

2

3 monthsDigitalReplica3D (263): Interesting to find that Zillow is a repeat offender and had to pay out millions to VHT Studios. That sets a precedence. Matterport bought out VHT a year or so ago before CoStar has now taken over both. I know VHT Studios was eliminated by CoStar. Unsure if CoStar hired VHT’s employees. Anyone with details?

CNN: "Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week"

DanSmigrod

2

1 yearMeidansha (946): Looking at it from the way it is in Japan with both the buying agent and the selling agent getting 3% each, There is less incentive for the selling agent to promote the home. The 6% model where the buying agent and the selling agent and the buying agent split the comission is a much better model for selling houses in my opinion. It incentivises the selling agent to promote the home much more to give them a higher point to bargain from if a...

Another Patent Infringement Notice - Tour Technology software

Jake

8

1 yearGlennTremain (3087): @Jake the best thing is to have your client seek legal counsel for them to advise or to send your findings but be sure to include in the email "I'm not an attorney and not giving legal advise but just my observations" I have been doing all facets of webstuff for 30 years and "getty images extortion" was a thing and it took the world community to take them down but they spurred a bunch of fake little guys hoping their...

Matterport & Google Street view customer getting sued

GETMYVR

9

1 yearDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, WGAN Forum related discussions: => Another Patent Infringement Notice - Tour Technology software => Patent Troll: Has anyone dealt with this? Suggestions on how to handle? => Matterport & Google Street view customer getting sued Dan

Former Matterport CEO Wins $79 Million in Lawsuit Amid CoStar Acquisition

AI_DanSmigrod

24

1 yearDanSmigrod (32336): @Sdoughtie ChatGPT-4o is crazy-exciting. I use it EVERYDAY both professionally and personally. The $20/month account allows me to create GPTs. For example, I have one GPT for creating YouTube video tags in comma delimiter format. I could do that without a GPT, but I have to type more :cool: Now all I do is attached the transcript of WGAN-TV Podcast episodes and say, Tags please. Best, Dan

USA Nation-Wide DJI Ban?

DanSmigrod

2

2 yearsShakoure (568): 😮

Question of the Day: How will 3% commissions (instead of 5-6%) affect you?

DanSmigrod

7

2 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://youtu.be/JMBprwuLAmUVideo: What the NAR Settlement means for Real Estate Media Providers? | Video courtesy of Upmarket Business of Real Estate Photography Media | 8 April 2024 --- Video: What the NAR Settlement means for Real Estate Media Providers?

Use Matterport scans for demonstrative evidence in court.

RSET

6

2 yearsMeidansha (946): This is good to hear. Thank you.

DOJ to NAR: "cease misrepresenting that buyer broker services are free"

DanSmigrod

30

2 yearsHome3D (4289): As this rolls through the industry, state by state, buyers will be motivated financially to deal directly with listing agent. What buyers are not generally aware of (sellers, either) is that when a transaction is “double-ended” by a single agent, the agent no longer represents EITHER party, but essentially becomes a mediator. It’s in the listing contract here in CA. So neither party has an agent advocating for their position. If you’re...

Inman: 'Brain exploding!': Agents, brokers torn over commission suit ruling

DanSmigrod

8

2 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): The Wall Street Journal (18 October 2023) Real-Estate Commissions Could Be the Next Fee on the Chopping Block | A pair of lawsuits seeking billions in damages allege the home-sales industry has conspired to keep costs high

RE/MAX $55M Settles: "no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer's agents"

DanSmigrod

2

2 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): CoStar (18 September 2023) RE/MAX Offers $55 Million Settlement in Lawsuits Regarding Residential Agent Commissions | Class-Action Suits, Also Naming National Association of Realtors, Could Change How US Homes Are Sold

Matterport Joins LOT Network To Strengthen Patent Strategy/Deter Litigation

DanSmigrod

1

2 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Matterport Media Release --- Matterport Joins LOT Network To Strengthen Patent Strategy & Deter Litigation Membership will protect the company against costly litigations from patent assertion entities, strengthening Matterport’s innovations of digital twin solutions SUNNYVALE, California, August 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), today announced it has joined LOT Network, the world’s largest patent...

Listing goes to another broker? Matterport?

DanSmigrod

18

2 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, Five years later, the Ownership topic continues to be a hot potato topic in the WGAN Forum. This was posted today (7 June 2023): => Matterport content ownership question Dan

Stemmelin v Matterport

TimothyThomas

9

3 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @Gerhard When searching Casetext for Matterport, I did find this dated 25 January 2023: https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/5ae2594910789eb1bbf1e879a358ecfa.pngSource: CaseText That's 15 days ago. Unless the case was settled in the last 15 days, it looks like the class action continues. Dan 9 February 2023

How to Receive Free Access to the WGAN Forum Sample Forms Library

DanSmigrod

26

3 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): WGAN Statistic of the Day --- https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/6022a1f65e216c53ae5d733d2e051e86.pngSource: Redfin | 31 October 2022 Statistics: Top 10 U.S. Metros Homebuyers are Moving Into (Affordability) Hi All, Want to post the above to social media? The graphic above - and many more - are in the WGAN Sample Forms Library. Dan

Matterport Updates Platform Subscription Agreement/Privacy Policy 1 Oct 22

DanSmigrod

8

3 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Looking forward to reading your conclusions ... Dan

Matterport Overlay service that respects privacy of content?

northernWIld

3

3 yearsVTLV (2940): - Bullseye https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MeaslyWaterloggedInsect-max-1mb.gif If you're worried about the terms matching Matterports terms this is where you need to consider a push of 360's on another platform like [url=cloudpano.com/]Cloudpano[/url] or 3DVista. I've had legal departments tell my how I and "nobody else" is allowed to "reproduce" or "display" the end product. I cannot promise...

LAW360: Ex-Matterport CEO, Bill Brown, Sues Over Stock Trading Restrictions

DanSmigrod

7

3 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Bloomberg Law (27 July 2022) Matterport Ex-CEO Wins Appeal Over SPAC Stock Lockup Provision

USA Matterport Class Action - Update as of Jan. 20, 2022

attorneyzim

8

4 yearsGerhard (1484): Interested to know what is happening with this. Or is Matterport still trying to sweep everything under the carpet to hide their dealings from the share holders and the new delusional investors.

Transcript: WGAN-TV How and Why to Create ADA Compliant Matterport 3D Tours

DanSmigrod

4

4 yearsmori (819): Some inspiration from resources I know to this topic: - https://scottvinkle.me/blogs/work/3d-model-accessibility - https://www.w3.org/TR/xaur - https://github.com/w3c/inclusive-xr-workshop - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/accessible-mixed-realityanast - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/lab/microsoft-research-amsterdam - https://twitter.com/A11yVR - https://xraccess.org/ And of course I would prefer a solution...

Zillow ordered to pay VHT $2M as listing photo saga concludes

DanSmigrod

1

4 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Inman (28 January 2022) Zillow ordered to pay VHT $2M as listing photo saga concludes A legal saga that began more than 6 years ago may have finally ended after a judge in Seattle concluded that Zillow must pay photography company VHT Studios for copyright infringement A legal saga that began more than six years ago over the fate of sold listing photos may have finally come to an end. VHT retains copyright for all photos taken by...

Listen to Matterport Class Action | Plaintiff's Second Amended Compendium

DanSmigrod

2

4 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, Don't have time to listen to it all? Highlights 0:41:32 0:41:55 0:42:15 0:56:23 0:57:00 0:58:40 1:03;27 1:05:32 1:07:23 1:08:53 Dan

Question concerning ownership of MatterPak content and BIM-files

Irenaeus

4

4 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @Irenaeus BTW, I would be fine with Matterport creating derivative works provided that: 1. We had the opportunity to opt-in 2. We got compensated: either a buy-out or shared revenue Please do keep us posted on what you find out from Matterport ... Best, Dan

Updating Terms of Service from Matterport

ThinkLab

4

4 yearsThinkLab (387): @DanSmigrod I don't know what that means Dan , maybe they edit your photos eg the Matterport AI that generates your photo library and then they Hand select the best ones and edit them for you similar to giraffe360 :beer: must be just the photo packs that gets edited , I will ask the enterprise seller who shared this info with me what this means. They take around 3 weeks to reply so lets see.

Spotted New Matterport PRO3 Camera Pictures

ThinkLab

11

4 yearskwreece (88): As a company they will learn quickly enough that not delivering the growth and profit promised to the investing community will have a very short lifespan. Then changes will be made rather quickly I would imagine. All the more so when they hear that the company is/has lost the faith of its user base.

Matterport Court Case: Status?

ThinkLab

3

4 yearsThinkLab (387): @attorneyzim Thank you I will be in contact, and believe there are more MSP's on the forum that will also.

Matterport Updates Cloud Subscription Agreement & Privacy Policy 7 Sept 21

DanSmigrod

2

4 yearsShakoure (568): I wonder if we told our clients that Matterport, not them, actually owns the 3D model of their property to do as they please - even after the account terminates, and that they (the clients)are only licensed to use it in a particular way dictated by Matterport, would they still be happy to purchase a scan of their property. Anyone disclosed that tiny little footnote before signing on a client?

Samsung Accused of Infringing 360 Degree Camera Patent by 360Heros

DanSmigrod

1

4 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Law Street Media (25 August 2021) Samsung Accused of Infringing 360 Degree Camera Patent Actual Complaint Filed

Video: How & Why to Register Your Photography with The US Copyright Office

DanSmigrod

1

4 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://youtu.be/JYcmCesCVIgVideo: How and Why to Register Your Photography with The US Copyright Office | Video courtesy of JRDNPWRS YouTube Channel | 1 July 2021 From the JRDNPWRS YouTube Channel www.LicenseYourPhotos.com - Use the coupon code "COPYRIGHT" for 25% off! It is important for photographers to register their images with the US Copyright office at least every 90 days. In this video, I explain why and how in...

Matterport ToS Changes Regarding Moral Rights: Who owns the IP?

DanSmigrod

5

4 yearsShakoure (568): Not surprised. Looks like they'll keep pushing the envelope until someone sues with a class action lawsuit. But since greed isn't illegal, they'll probably find safe haven in some commercial statute that exceptionalizes copyright.

Inman: Court orders new trial in Zillow-VHT listing photo saga

DanSmigrod

1

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Inman (1 April 2021) Court orders new trial in Zillow-VHT listing photo saga In a legal saga that began nearly six years ago over the fate of sold listing photos, real estate behemoth Zillow is headed back to court to resolve a copyright infringement suit filed by real estate photography company VHT Studios. VHT first filed suit against Zillow in 2015, alleging the listing giant had ripped off its intellectual property by illegally...

Matterport Cloud Agreement: Do Not Remove Matterport Logo/Matterport Notice

DanSmigrod

14

5 yearsWingman (4635): I can answer that. Usually it is ok to promote anything with their logo when people using a free subscription account, a trial version or basically not paying for anything to produce something. However it is not a case here with Matterport. It is kind of not typical to ask customers to pay monthly for producing content while they still put their logo on it. I do not need and I am sure I won't have any need to cover Matterport logo.....

GeoCV Announces that it will Terminate Service Effective 31 March 2021

DanSmigrod

5

5 yearsTakedaSan (222): Open Source it would be a revolution @JuMP!

Investigation: Was GHVI "fully informed as to the valuation of Matterport"?

DanSmigrod

6

5 yearsAxis360Media (325): The shareholders that made a killing the last couple days aren’t likely to sign up. I dislike some things MP does but this merger is great news for everyone.

Free Copyright Registration Workshop: Step-by-Step | Tuesday 26 Jan 2021

DanSmigrod

3

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://youtu.be/Fjut7br98iUVideo: Step-by-Step Copyright Registration Workshop | Video courtesy of Liebowitz Law Firm, PLLC YouTube Channel | 4 February 2021

Transcript: WGAN-TV: MSPs' Class Action Lawsuits Against Matterport, Inc.

DanSmigrod

6

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, An update posted today (Tuesday, 26 January 2021) by Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr. (@attorneyzim) with law firm Zimmerman Law Offices, P.C.: ✓ Update on the Status of the Lawsuit Against Matterport Dan

Update on the Status of the Lawsuit Against Matterport

attorneyzim

2

5 yearsSkeeter (470): Mahalo for the update.

PPA Update on the CASE Act, S. 1273 about Copyright Lawsuits

DanSmigrod

1

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/109c414ee792fb5283ea740de80cf268.pngeBlast received Tuesday, 8 December 2020 www.PPA.com/SmallClaims Your thoughts? Dan

Matterport Class Action Update

Axis360Media

1

5 yearsAxis360Media (325): Class Action Lawsuit

Webinar: Avoid copyright infringement in your real estate business

DanSmigrod

1

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/36faf224a10e02d83626291dde85a983.png https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/d7aef192a28a8ebe459ece29e1a02c02.pngScreen Grab: The Real Estate Marketing Academy with Shantha Wetterhan https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/284a6cf7ac6f1080d1d8d4ba71af32bf.pngScreen grab of...

Update to Matterport Terms of Use (17 Nov 2020): Anyone get this email too?

KfromPoland

5

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/c4b0369858449882a71361bd1dd0b4bb.pngScreen Grab of Matterport eBlast received Wednesday, 10 November 2020 @KfromPoland Thank you for being the first WGAN Forum Member to report this news. :cool: 1. Current Matterport Cloud Services Agreement here (until 16 November 2020) 2. Upcoming Matterport Cloud Services Agreement here (effective 17 November...

The latest filing for the Matterport class action suit

Axis360Media

6

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/f37f496a01704aa72c3039483b8e7dcf.pngScreen Grab fron PacerMonitor.com Class Action Lawyer Tom Zimmerman expressed interest in commenting this Thursday, 5 November 2020 following the motion to dismiss. Hi All, If you would like to virtually attend the motion to dismiss this Thursday, 5 November 2020 at 8 am PT: Dial In: (888) 684-8852 Access...

Are Matterport Capture Technicians™ actually Matterport Employees?

DanSmigrod

7

5 yearsAxis360Media (325): I believe not only are these technicians employees, the whole situation is unfair business practices. It’s part of my lawsuit.

10 Reasons Matterport will acquire GeoCV

DanSmigrod

22

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, Well, looks like I am not so great on making predictions ... ✓ Matterport and GeoCV Reach Settlement in Two-Year Matterport Lawsuit Dan

Lawsuit: Matterport, Inc. versus GeoCV, Inc. - All Legal Documents

DanSmigrod

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5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @Convrts Well said. We'll see if Matterport can hold back the tide of Innovation displayed by GeoCV. Dan Hi All, ( A day after reported by WGAN Forum :cool: ) Inman (22 October 2020) Matterport and former rival GeoCV settle 2-year patent dispute | GeoCV began winding down operations in October 2019, but the lawsuit between the former 3D tour technology rivals continued on for another year Dan -- I encourage you to subscribe to...

Matterport and GeoCV Reach Settlement in Two-Year Matterport Lawsuit

DanSmigrod

5

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, ( A day after reported by WGAN Forum :cool: ) Inman (22 October 2020) Matterport and former rival GeoCV settle 2-year patent dispute | GeoCV began winding down operations in October 2019, but the lawsuit between the former 3D tour technology rivals continued on for another year Dan -- I encourage you to subscribe to Inman. Free 90 day trial of Inman with this WGAN Affiliate Code

Suing Client in Small Claims court: how best to prepare for court?

Astroprojector

6

5 yearsizoneguy (468): If the work is good enough just put it on your demo reel. Sounds like you are not going anywhere with that particular client. I was in the video/photo business for over 35 years and only had a few people stiff us. You are saying it is under $1000? You are going to spend more time and aggravation then it is worth. Deadbeats will always claim they are bankrupt. We did sue a guy because he owed us about $10,000 - this was after he had paid us about...

WGAN-TV Training U | MSPs' Class Action Lawsuits Against Matterport

DanSmigrod

1

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/93316be37f7ccd8f96fc5d37ad89fa2d.png https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/4f3cf70979c60c655c2d400f8b2af87a.png https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/b5be172c7be054561ad46c6944422624.png ...

WGAN-TV: MSPs' Class Action Lawsuits Against Matterport, Inc.

DanSmigrod

9

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @Axis360Media Thanks for sharing. BTW, I did offer Matterport equal time on WGAN-TV Live 5 on a different night. A Matterport executive replied, " Thank you for offering the opportunity, but we don't discuss ongoing litigation." Dan P.S. Rob Reese, you are welcome to post to the WGAN Forum. :cool:

Webinar by Copyright Attorneys: A Look at the Basics of Photo Licensing

DanSmigrod

2

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://youtu.be/B2xK9olHA70Video: How Licensing Agreements Protect Your Business with Richard Liebowitz and Neil Zlozower | Video courtesy of Liebowitz Law Firm, PLLC YouTube Channel | 5 August 2020

Question of the Day: EXACT wording of your disclaimer on floor plans?

DanSmigrod

2

5 yearsftosolini (268): I have an agent who asks me every time to remove the measurements from the floor plan because time ago he noticed a pretty big discrepancy. So, now I deliver the floor plan with only the name of the rooms and the Matterport logo.

Matterport Ecosystem: Class Action Lawsuit?

DanSmigrod

10

5 yearsAxis360Media (325): Copyright is being litigated in this suit

Media Coverage: MSP Class Action Lawsuit Against Matterport

DanSmigrod

3

5 yearsVTLV (2940): Should have never labeled us as “partners”. Only leads I got were others looking to buy the business in a box concept and check prices.

Class Action Lawsuit: 3 Roads To Travel

immersivespaces

28

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @immersivespaces In light of your past discussions with an attorney about Matterport, you may find this of interest: ✓ Matterport Service Provider Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Matterport Dan

Redfin co-founder sues for alleged patent infringement: 3D home tour tech

DanSmigrod

5

5 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/a27d6774978724c08dbf3b60914e0ac7.png

Video: Real Estate Photography and the Pandemic

DanSmigrod

1

6 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://youtu.be/0EExr7kIBHUVideo: Real Estate Photography and the Pandemic | Video courtesy of Nathan Cool Photo YouTube Channel (12 April 2020) From the Nathan Cool Photo YouTube Channel: What's changing, how to stay safe, and what lies ahead in emerging and shifting markets. Here are some other essential links ... ✓ U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical...

eBlast: How Real Estate Transactions Are Getting Closed During COVID-19

DanSmigrod

1

6 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/c4f50e0966b2a677323145ab4913b40a.png eBlast received 8 April 2020 from Cook & James (Attorneys at Law) in Roswell, Georgia Hi All, This eBlast from Roswell, GA-based Cook & James (Attorneys at Law) may be helpful to forward to your real estate agent/broker clients. Your thoughts? Dan

Use of Google Earth Footage in Commercial Work

Peter360

4

6 yearsPhotography360 (40): Certainly interesting. I was under the impression that all you needed was to show the logo but I cannot remember where I read this and it was some time ago. I am no lawyer so it would be good to get a definitive decision on this.

Matterport Updates Privacy Policy | Wednesday, 18 December 2019

DanSmigrod

1

6 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/87d8f506d234270cd85c87576d6f8755.png https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/e982674ce6c9ab408435a80627e2e445.png https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/b76c835e697328d82276ff3adf4c2917.png...

Matterport Cloud Subscription Agreement Updated Effective 14 November 2019

DanSmigrod

3

6 yearsTHRHHI (292): From what I read it has to do with section 11.2 which clarifies (?)Doing business in countries that the US government has sanctions against. For instance if you do scanning in Venezuela you are out of luck as there are US sanctions imposed on them. Also deals with ownership of your companies by entities that are on the US government sanction list.

Lawsuit against matterport

3dshowcaseuk

11

6 yearsChangesin3d (125): @GarySnyder I went looking for that lawsuit and found that there is another one, and it has to do with "contract" I took the company name on the filing, who is appears to be a plaintiff and it looks like he is an MSP... I can not find the page that address the reason for that lawsuit. (maybe you can) I am also wondering if you ever heard from Chris Petracco relative to the reason he feels it was important to announce / warn all the...

PPA Copyright Protection Advocacy: USA House Votes Tuesday (22 Oct. 2019)

DanSmigrod

6

6 yearsgrmngrl (942): Awesome!

Copyright again

RomainReparage

19

6 yearsJwbuckl (337): @Changesin3d Please do not misread what I am writing to you. Nowhere do I write that the 360 cameras are either "low quality" or "not commercially viable". I wrote, "The 360 cameras may at first be defined by their comparatively lower cost to the Pro2, but the features, image quality are nothing alike." Quite simply, the 134-megapixel Pro2 camera will outshoot the 14, 18 and 23-megapixel 360 cameras all day long in...

Master List of Drone Laws (Organized by State & Country)

DanSmigrod

2

6 yearsChemistrydoc (1965): Yes, our local municipalities in Coastal Alabama are trying to outdo one another in being the strictest in laws that restrict commercial flights. On top of that, we have many real estate photographers that don't even have a Part 107 license! Many laws, no ability for consistent enforcement. I point out the liability consequences to every realtor who will listen, but they still hire the unlicensed photographers. The City of Orange Beach...

Question of the Day: Do you use a contract for your Matterport shoots?

DanSmigrod

1

6 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, The WGAN Forum Question of the Day for Thursday, 16 May 2019: Do you use a contract for your Matterport shoots? This question was inspired by this Photography for Real Estate blog post yesterday: ✓ Do You Need Contracts in Real Estate Photography? Best, Dan P.S. How to get your free library card to the WGAN Forum Sample Forms Library

It's on: Matterport Sues GeoCV

Jamie

38

7 yearsTette99 (69): Can I get the password? Thx

Who has ownership of the MP file once completed? A copy of the T&C?

MichaelJenkins

4

7 yearsMichaelJenkins (16): Thank you Dan kind regards Mike

Question of the Day: Do you ever have to do take down requests?

DanSmigrod

1

7 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, Here is the Question of the Day for Tuesday, 20 November 2018: I just got done completing three - take down requests - Copyright Infringement Notifications via YouTube. Do you ever have to do take down requests? Happy holidays, Dan

Intellectual Property: CUPIX versus Matterport

flexcopmusic

6

7 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): CUPIX recently launched its white-label service: ✓ CUPIX Launches White-Label Player for First 100 to Order I (just) ordered the CUPIX white-label version. I expect it to be ready by Friday (19 Oct 2018), if not sooner. Best, Dan

WGAN Forum Sample Forms Library

DanSmigrod

2

7 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, I am particularly interested in added the following forms: ✓ Non Disclosure Agreement ✓ Non Compete Agreement ✓ Engaging Independent Contractor to shoot for you Thanks, Dan

ANNOUNCEMENT: Terms of Service Rollback

Metroplex360

68

7 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @mori I could imagine that Matterport is busy working on their new Terms of Service ... Dan

Matterport Ecosystem - All WGAN Discussions

DanSmigrod

4

7 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @VTLV Thank you! Dan

Matterport Updates Privacy Policy for GDPR

DanSmigrod

3

7 yearsMetroplex360 (9436): All MSPs? Which MSPs?

Copyright Violation - What would you do?

pixelray

18

7 yearsGlennTremain (3087): How did it work out? Saw this and had me think of this thread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUEbi4r8Pg0 @Jasondavidpage 's approach seems very fair and I hope it all worked out.

Legalities re. Google Street View

lylehewitt

1

8 yearslylehewitt (4): Does anyone have any information or thoughts about reconciling Matterport terms of service with Google terms of service? What I want to do is fetch my panoramas directly from Google Street View because they come through at a much higher resolution than the Snapshot downloads. Between MP and GSV, the terms of service leaves this in a contractual mess: - By the letter of MP's TOS, you can only download images using an MP facility e.g....

Major Hotel Brand: Vet the links via Legal

DanSmigrod

1

8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, A WGAN Forum Member emailed me asking: 1. Has the following ever happened to other WGAN Forum Members? 2. Does anyone have a contract specifically for a large hotel brand? "... corporate [major hotel brand] won’t [let the local hotel] use the links until they see a contract. Their concern is they said the need to review the terms of the contract to ‘vet the links through legal and make sure the code supplied is...

Matterport Ecosystem>Deleted Models Deleted?

DanSmigrod

11

8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, A related WGAN Forum discussion: ✓ Dear Matterport: About Your Pricing Plans Best, Dan

Do NOT Enter the Matterport Contest: WHY?

DanSmigrod

4

8 yearsc2astudio (88): Agreed. It's classic exploitation of those who choose to allow it. Meanwhile, it would be very cheap for them to get the value royalty free use of whatever they want for just $100.

WGAN-TV: Matterport Ecosystem Town Hall

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): WGAN-TV: About the upcoming Matterport Ecosystem Town Hall Hi All, Anyone can join the WGAN-TV Mattreport Ecosystem Town Hall on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) today, Tuesday, 27 February using this link while the show is live. (In addition to the live broadcast, we are recording the show, so please do not join the show, if you do not want to be recorded.) WGAN-TV Ecosystem Town Hall Format 1. A brief intro by me. Then ... 2....

When you think it couldn’t get any worse

grmngrl

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, Anyone can join the WGAN-TV Mattreport Ecosystem Town Hall on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) today, Tuesday, 27 February using this link while the show is live. (In addition to the live broadcast, we are recording the show, so please do not join the show, if you do not want to be recorded.) WGAN-TV Ecosystem Town Hall Format 1. A brief intro by me. Then ... 2. Question #1: What was your reaction when you heard the news...

Impact of TOS on commercial spaces

PWIMAGING

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8 yearsPWIMAGING (86): Noticed that on the Facebook page. Do you think we will.be receiving another email?

And so it begins... first Ecospace casualty

immersivespaces

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8 yearsHarlanHambright (2151): I predict that MP modifies the new ToS to respect homeowner privacy and to comply with models shot under the old ToS.

Matterport Ecosystem-Red-Lined Agreement

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsnat_vanveen (598): @JuMP Thanks so much for the info

Careful not to shoot ourself in the foot.

advancedhdr

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8 yearsrko1 (376): It can always get worse, we are dependant on Matterport. I have business lined up for some time. I am still behind the product, just not management. Its not the hardware, it's not the firmware, but it is the soft minds behind it.

And, the Matty Award for Sneaky Goes to ...?

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsfrstbubble (639): "3.7"(d) Matterport Cloud End Users: to permit end users with accounts on the Matterport Cloud to interact with Spaces in ways beyond viewing, including, without limitation, taking measurements within Spaces, annotating Spaces with Mattertag Content, saving favorite Spaces, and sharing links to Spaces with others. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that, in accordance with Section 1 of the General Terms, Matterport modifies any...

Matterport Ecosystem: "Wish List" for MSPs

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @Snap See #10 inspired by your post. Dan

Matterport Awarded Patent for Dollhouse Tour

Metroplex360

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8 yearsMetroplex360 (9436): @mori That's not what the patent is for. Be sure to have them review the actual patent that was filed and approved.

Embeding Matterport is Legal?

3DPLUS

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8 yearsQueen_City_3D (3159): Earlier in the paragraph it says, " we hereby authorize (and encourage) you to do any of the following", so they're saying that you can and SHOULD embed in your website.

Start Promoting Matterport AND Street View?

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @TrustedPhotoDC Great question... I will ask. @TakedaSan Thank you SO much for the detailed explanation and sources. Happy New Year, Dan

DMCA Agent Or Lose Safe Harbor Eligibility

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, This is something that you might want to do in case you accidentally post something that belongs to someone else. This will make it easy for you to comply with DMCA take down requests. The link is here. Best, Dan P.S. I am not a lawyer. I do not give legal advice :cool: https://e3effa51eee72fd900e3-2fb779bd12ec72d4612275342f2c9187.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/e5fdbf6a9398ad3a687145650e9d9332.png...

3D/VR/360 Photographers>Sample Forms Library

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, We just added a new category with a checklist ✓ Aerial Happy holidays, Dan

Matterport TOS Holding Back Camera Sales?

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsmori (819): @Gerhard - as I don´t think MP´s CEO does listen to his clients well I hope we could solve this here in europe with an alternative solution and the power of collaboration between Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Munich & Paris. Maybe even as open source. Watch out for news via VR Base Amsterdam and cross fingers we get funding from the European Union and other parties. ...

Client Contracts for MP services

Snap

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8 yearsmori (819): I would highly recommend a section, where your clients agree to the Matterport terms as on normal photography jobs a transfer of rights and unlimited use of the images is possible. That´s not the case with Matterport as they only allow you to use "their" content as long as you pay.

Matterport Model Ownership

llion

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8 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @llion I recommend: ✓ license its use and include [x months of hosting] Here's a great summary of ... ✓ Matterport Terms of Service / Copyright Law by @Metroplex360 Here are more We Get Around Network Forum Community discussions tagged: Legal Here are more We Get Around Network Forum Community discussions tagged: Ownership Best, Dan

Matterport Legal UpdateCon>tent Distribution

mori

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8 yearsmori (819): I really never thought about the "syndication" before Dan pointed me to this direction. Most of my clients for sure don´t want this at all if they are not in full control.

Matterport Terms of Use>What does this mean?

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsMetroplex360 (9436): Last year, I paid a nationally recognized law firm that specializes in tech, copyright and social media to review Matterport's TOS and business model in regards to photography. They were FANTASTIC, well prepared for the conversation - had reviewed the TOS, and provided very sound legal advice. I believe I even had invited @DanSmigrod to be on the call - but I believe he declined. The legal advice I was given was VERY simple: We...

slideshow with realtor logo

fotoguy

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8 yearsrpetersn (2013): Hi Great question re: what is meant by a "gallery site". I'll try to be more clear here: We built WP3D Models to help Matterport Service Providers quickly incorporate their content into their websites. The only catch is that your site has to be built on WordPress. Considering that WordPress powers over 27% of the Internet, our software can be instantly added to any site built on this platform. But, even with...

Matterport bought iGuide google ad

PetraSoderling

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8 yearsViewing (589): Google were fined £2bn today for messing with search results. Let's not hold them or their rules up as beacons of ethics. If you pay them enough or are one of their pet projects you will rank where you like for whatever key terms you like. @Kevin_iGuide Hats off for not getting walked all over.

Matterport: Personal data and authority

DanSmigrod

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8 yearsdtavres (106): I'm also not a lawyer, but I'm very doubtful that Matterport will ever sue a photographer who: a) Bought a camera for $3,000+, b) Paid for the processing and hosting, c) Took the photos, d) Sold the final product to clients The bad press Matterport would get would likely KILL sales of new cameras, which would also cause a potential buyout from Google/Facebook/etc. to be looked at twice, AND would likely also KILL the market...

3D/VR/360 Photographers>Sample Forms Library

DanSmigrod

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9 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Hi All, I apologize. I missed. I forgot to include a form a Member sent me. If you sent me a form - and you do not see it in the Sample Forms Library - please Private Message me. Want a free pass to the sample forms library? Please email me a Sample Form (PM me for my email address. Thanks, Dan P.S. The Sample Forms Library includes 35 Sample Forums among 12 categories.

Contracts, where to find.

TourMySpace

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9 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): @RealEstateVR Please see this related Forum post: ✓ 3D/VR/360 Photographers -> Sample Forms Library Best, Dan

Property Release Form: How? When? Why?

DanSmigrod

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9 yearsArtisticConcepts (681): Thank you for offering the Sample Forms Library! I complete the tour details the night before the scan and I pull a photo from Google SV. I have the form preloaded in my iPadPro upon arrival. The agent or owner signs it directly in Acrobat Pro with an Apple Pencil just before I have them give me an "Open House" Tour (I ask them to show me the home just as if I were a qualified and interested buyer. That way I know what features they...

Matterport Terms of Service / Copyright Law

Metroplex360

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9 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Other thoughts? Dan

licensing and pricing schemes

jntooker

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9 yearshometakes (1134): I am in the tour business and I license "Amenity and town tours" for my videos through Vimeo. The cool thing with Vimeo is that I can set the licensed 'embedded videos' only to play on what ever URL's I tell them to play on. This way, I have control over the videos as to whether they plays on the licensees website. They don't pay the bill, I take their URL off off Vimeos system and of course their videos...

Matterport Pro Service Contracts/Disclaimers

DanSmigrod

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9 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): A new Member of the Matterport User Group Forum emailed me ... "I'm ... looking for more information on service contracts and disclaimers that should accompany contractual obligation with a client." I plan to reply with the following. What else should I add? Perhaps you have a solution for your business forms? Dan --- Hello ... Welcome to the MUG Forum. Thanks for joining. About your question ... This ebook...

Standard Legal Business Form MP Photographer

DanSmigrod

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10 yearsDanSmigrod (32336): Promoted Post ---- "What standard legal business form should I use as a Matterport Photographer," is a frequently asked question both in the Matterport User Group Forum and in private messages I receive. To get examples of Terms and Conditions / Other Related Business Forums used by Matterport Pros - in English only please - that I can share free for MUG Forum Members through 30 June 2016 and then as a benefit to being a ...

Ownership of Model

tedriolo

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10 yearssvensson (10): matterport owns all the data indeed.

scanning for legal purposes?

BrettMtn

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10 yearsccctucker (160): Crime scenes are no different than houses, I use a $50000 faro scanner and you just have more flexibility with it (daylight, night, ect...). We really only use it to get the point cloud and draw our diagrams from it. They have a program called webshare that is just like the MP walkthru. The MP would be great for forensics if I could register the scans myself...can't send off the data for the cloud thing. Anyways, you can always use...

Legal Documents

DavidH

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11 yearsDavidH (25): What is everyone using in terms of legal documents when shooting a new space for a client? I am getting this set up now, and am planning to use a simple purchase agreement, a hold harmless agreement, and just a basic invoice. Is there anything else people in this forum are using? Just don't want to leave myself liable for anything I haven't thought of. Thanks, David Hughes