Artisend's Copyright Policy

All art works that appears on Artisend are the copyright of their respective owners.

Artisend respects the rights of artists and creative people. We expect our members to show the same respect and to help us create a positive and mutually beneficial atmosphere for all Artisend members or visitors.

Essentially, all the content on Artisend, including the site design, art works etc, is copyrighted.

Because copyright can be confusing, we are providing this information to clarify some of the issues but is only a guide. Details of our copyright policy can be found in the Terms of Use.

What happens when someone infringes copyright on Artisend?

If a member uploads work that infringes on the copyrights of another artist, we are legally required to remove it and we will do so immediately. The offending member will not receive advance warning. The artist whose work was infringed can also require us to remove their content from the site.

If a member repeatedly infringes copyright, they will be banned from the site and their account deactivated.

Please read our Terms of Use for details of the documentation to submit if you feel your copyright has been infringed.

How do you infringe copyright?

You infringe someone’s copyright when you use work that someone else has created without the correct permissions. Some examples of copyright infringements would be if you:

• Use a creative work for commercial gain.
• Edit or modify a creative work without proper permission.
• Display a photograph or creative work online without permission.
• Use creative work in a different medium, for example, adapt a photograph into a painting, or make a book into a film script.

How do you avoid infringing copyright?

The safest method is to create work that does not copy another person’s work. If you do use or reference work created by others, be sure to obtain their permission.

What kind of work is copyrighted?

It is safest to assume that any creative work is copyrighted. It is not necessary for the work to contain a copyright mark or a printed statement on it or nearby. You should not assume that a work that is in the public domain is free for use. Being freely available on the Internet or on public display does not mean it is unprotected or that you can use it without permission.

What if you acknowledge the artist, only use a part of the art, or don’t use it for gain?

Whether you use a small section of an art piece doesn't matter. The same applies if you give credit to the owner and are not using it for profit. In all cases, you need to get permission from the owner of the work.

What is "Fair Use" and does it allow you to use copyrighted material?

The laws that govern “fair use” are so complex and limited that it is best to assume that there is very little that applies to you. Because the consequences can be damaging, get the help of a copyright lawyer before relying on “fair use” for your work.