daemonysh:viergacht:hkluterman:toyourliking:I saw this post on my dash (with commentary, dw) and the

daemonysh:viergacht:hkluterman:toyourliking:I saw this post on my dash (with commentary, dw) and there was one thing that I didn’t see addressed in the comment chain that I really feel needs to beOnce an artist creates a work, they own the copyrightNone of this “I paid for the art. It is mine.” bullshit, unless the artist actually sells you the copyright (something which has to be stated and never assumed, and something you would have to pay extra for) you can not claim ownership over the piece, even if you paid for it.And yes, this means you can not alter the work in any way, you can not use it for banners/advertisements/etc., you can not print it, you can not sell copies unless agreed upon with the artistand artists are also protected under moral rightsmeaning that the artist has the right of attribution (the right to be identified and named as the creator oftheir work), the right against false attribution, and the right of integrity. (Source)so fuck off with your “I paid for the art. It is mine.” crap, it doesn’t stick legallyReblogging for important information. Artists, you have legal rights to your work by default. Don’t let your clients bully you.Who is this jackass? Cause I want to be sure they never commission me.^^^ DittoShitstain attitude, OP.  WOW… -- source link

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