Hyperlink Regulations?

[namegame]

Does anyone know if there are any laws or regulations concerning linking a web page to another? Is permission necessary? Are there any liability issues? The reason I ask is that I'm developing a website about community information and my plan is to provide links to different sites in the community i.e. the town's official site, the library, the Board of Education etc. etc. - is it advisable to ask? Or is it assumed that a site can link to any site and that there are no rules about linkage?
Many thanks for your input.

 

[namegame]

Offering Paypal or DNF$ for best reply

 

[turner67]

It shouldn't matter because they would be getting hits,IMHO.............No DNF's needed

 

[namegame]

You are right and most sites welcome linkage but there are some sticky issues i.e. American Express link policy of late.

 

[GeorgeK]

See: http://www.chillingeffects.org/linking/

 

[DeCal]

alot of sites that have been built around a theme dont like some links and i s'pose legally it can sometimes be illegall but there doesn't tend to be a problem. If anyone complains to you, just take it off!

 

[namegame]

Thank you all for your replies. GeorgeK - DNF$ transfered. Very valuable information and much appreciated!