Pixsy letter re use of photo on website demanding fee

[Celestine]

Hi Ping - No problem at all, very happy to help as we're seeing an increase in these cases. KodakOne is another organisation using AI to track down images on masse and send out millions of demands. It is all speculative invoicing in truth so they rely on people's ignorance of their consumer rights as well as court processes.
I hope you have used all the correct Fair Usage responses? Is your website commercial?
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[nattie]

That is really good to know. Thank you very much !!

I also want to say that I am very lucky to have found this site and the Forum. I felt helpless and panic, when I was threatened and ignored, but I got help from here from the first post. Thank you everyone for the help!

How can I let others know more about LegalBeagles, I know there are many people like me need help. Thank you !

Hi Ping, I have faced the same issue with KodakOne as well. Should I be worried or even respond as I have read tons of scam experiences with them...Please help.

[nattie]

Hi Ping - No problem at all, very happy to help as we're seeing an increase in these cases. KodakOne is another organisation using AI to track down images on masse and send out millions of demands. It is all speculative invoicing in truth so they rely on people's ignorance of their consumer rights as well as court processes.
I hope you have used all the correct Fair Usage responses? Is your website commercial?
As for spreading the message about LegalBeagles, Thanks! We always welcome a Trustpilot review or a shout out on social media.
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.legalbeagles.info

Hi Celestine, I'm facing the same issue with KodakONe. Should I even respond to them or totally ignore? I'm from Singapore.

[Celestine]

Hi Celestine, I'm facing the same issue with KodakONe. Should I even respond to them or totally ignore? I'm from Singapore.

You need to check out your equivalent of small claims court in Singapore. The reason KodakOne cannot issue a claim in the UK is because they would not be able to recover legal costs in our small claims track, despite them threatening to add hundreds of £ in costs.

[Ping922]

See that's where they screw up. You cannot add legal costs to claims under 10k that fall in the small claims track, or certainly not enough to warrant serious concern. This rule is the same in the IP court as in the County Courts. I find it very troubling that these companies repeatedly threaten legal costs on top of the 'damages' when they have an extremely low likelihood of applying them to such a claim.
It doesn't mean they can't issue a claim, but they will struggle to inflate it much higher, which means you are in a much stronger position to negotiate a partial settlement if they ever reply.....

Pixsy came back with 20% reduction fee after this long time.

[Jack Harmon]

Hello PING922,

I want to know how things ended up with you regarding the Pixsy email. I hope things have been sorted out with them.
I've got a similar email, and the deadline is in a couple of days, and I am not sure what to do.

[Jack Harmon]

Your prompt reply is highly appreciated.
Also, I would appreciate anyone can help with this matter.

[Celestine]

Keep ignoring them Jack, do not be tempted to engage at all. We have yet to hear of a single case going to court and we stand by our position that you cannot add legal costs to a small claims matter.