What legal implication arises from using copyrighted material without permission in the background or design elements of a customized IMDbPro page?

Using copyrighted material without permission on a customized IMDbPro page constitutes copyright infringement, potentially leading to legal action by the copyright holder. Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses copyrighted material (images, music, videos, logos, etc.) without obtaining the necessary permission or license from the copyright owner. The copyright holder has the right to sue for monetary damages and injunctive relief, which could include being forced to remove the copyrighted material from the IMDbPro page and paying compensation for the unauthorized use. Even if the use is non-commercial, it still constitutes infringement. For example, using a copyrighted image as a background without a license, even if you are not selling anything, can lead to a lawsuit.