Hi HN,
I started developing (Android) mobile apps a few months ago.
My question concerns apps that pull content from 3rd party websites, regarding rights ownership/copyright. (ex: an FML app, a twitter client, ..)
Basically the app acts like a browser (at HTTP level), then displays the info in a more mobile-suitable/friendly way.
Let's say I develop an app to browse a given website $websitecom. (This $websitecom allows people to read public messages provided by others, and post messages/comments as well.)
Q: As a mobile developer, if I decide to do the app, can I get my app kicked out of the Android market, if founders of $websitecom file a complaint?
What would be receivable grounds for the complaint to land?
Context:
I am not looking to screw anybody over. The $websitecom currently has no web app and their founders are likely to develop their own one in the future. I am not interested in contract work, more by learning/product development experience.
Thus my question.
This is basically arbitrage on app development.
Any experience, legal info, feedback appreciated.
ps: this is not a throw away account.
