The responsibility for intellectual property on social networking websites typically falls primarily on the website user. Users are responsible for the content they post, which means they must ensure that they have the rights to share any materials that are protected by intellectual property laws (like copyrights or trademarks).
However, website hosts and creators also have roles in managing and addressing any intellectual property violations that might occur on their platforms. Content creators may implement policies to respond to DMCA takedown requests and enforce copyright laws, but ultimately, the responsibility lies with the users to upload content legally.
To summarize:
- Website User: Primarily responsible for ensuring they have rights to the content they post.
- Website Host: Has a duty to respond to copyright infringement claims but is not responsible for user-generated content unless they do not take action after being notified of a violation.
- Website Creator: Responsible for creating a platform that complies with laws but not directly liable for every user action.
So the most accurate answer to your question is B - the website user.