body: Similar questions have been asked before but I still could not find answers that made me understand it. 
  I created a website and would like to know which laws affect me. The website does not have any ads and I do not sell any data in fact the entire thing is open source and free to use for everybody but I have the feeling that this does not matter at all.
  
  
  The website is some kind of "proof of concept" and I made it to demonstrate some new techniques. To do so I used some images and Gifs which may be under copyright but since I don't earn money for myself and there is no company backing me I was hoping that there is some protection for private persons like me who just want to showcase the project. 
  
  
  I am also insecure about the GDPR regulations since I give users the ability to create an account and try it out. 
  
  
  Is there any way to protect me against greedy lawyers and companies? Could I write something like: "This website is a peace of art" and save myself with arguments like "artistic freedom" or "free speech"? 
  
  
  
title: Private Website and copyright/GDPR