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You should read this entire thread about "TeachBook," which was sued by Facebook: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1633106
In particular, tptacek's comments about PerfumeBay are relevant to your situation.
Short version: yes, you should be worried. Even if you are in the clear, legally, you may have to deal with the legal system itself. Being legally vindicated can still be expensive.