ROTNJHNY [2012-11-10 17:39:34 +0000 UTC]

FAQ #3: Are there restrictions to comments? You are in violation of copyright laws.


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FAQ #2: Where can I find the official deviantART Copyright Policy?

Copyright and Your deviantART Submission

Here at deviantART we respect the rights of all artists and creative people worldwide and we expect our members to demonstrate an equal amount of respect and assist us in creating a beneficial and positive atmosphere for all deviantART visitors and members.

The bottom line is: Just about anything that is on this site, on the web, on TV, on CD's, on DVD's, in books & in magazines is probably copyrighted by someone.

Copyright can be a confusing territory for many people. In many cases the natural confusion over the sometimes varied circumstances surrounding copyright will lead people to rely upon rumor or myth more often than the actual legal facts which naturally confuses the matter even more.

In this document we will attempt to eliminate some of the confusion and counter many of the myths surrounding copyright. Understand that the following form is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to be used as a guide only. The availability of this document should not be construed as rendering legal or other professional advice, and this document is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you require legal advice, you should seek the services of a qualified attorney.


What is Copyright Infringement?

To simplify this question, copyright infringement occurs when you do certain things with a creative work which someone else produced without first getting the proper permission.

Some examples of copyright infringement (this is only a partial listing) can include:

Placing a photograph or creative work online without proper permission.
Using a creative work commercially.
Adapting a creative work of one medium to another, such as making a book into a movie or a photograph into a painting.
Modifying or editing a creative work without proper permission.

How Can I Avoid Infringing on Someone's Copyright?

The best way to avoid infringing on the rights of another creative person is to use your skill, talent and imagination to create your own completely original work. When we use the word 'original' we don't mean that you must come up with an idea which hasn't been used before, when used in copyright matters "original" means that you created your work without referencing or deliberately copying anyone else's work during the process.

Ensure that all parts of your work, both visual and audio, are your own original creations. If you have used materials which are owned by other people or companies make certain that you have obtained proper permission or licensing for the use before you place your work online.


What Sort of Things are Copyrighted?

The easy answer to this question is that just about any creative work you might find should be considered to be copyrighted by default.

A work is not required to have a copyright statement printed on it or near it in order to be considered copyrighted so do not assume that the work is unprotected simply because you cannot see a notice written anywhere.

Also do not confuse the fact that a work is publicly available with the idea that it is public domain or free for use. Being easy to find on the internet does not affect a work's copyrighted status.


Some Cautions

In most cases it does not matter how much of the material you have used. Whether it's a single frame, a few moments of audio, a short clip of video or any other sampling it's still considered to be copyrighted and you still require the owner's permission for use.
It doesn't matter how you obtained the material, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter whether or not you've credited the proper owner, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you are not selling it or making a profit, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you can find other people using things without permission, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you've edited it a little bit or made a few alterations, if it's recognizable it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.

What Happens When You Submit Infringing Works to deviantART?

When we become aware that a deviantART submission infringes upon the copyrights of another artist, creative person or company, we will immediately delete it. This is a legal requirement which we fulfill immediately; you will not receive an advanced warning and you will not be given an opportunity to 'fix it'. Any copyright owner following the procedures in this Copyright Policy can require deviantART to remove his or her copyrighted content.

If you believe that a submission on deviantART infringes upon your copyright you may either report the submission using our internal reporting system or send us a copyright notice via email. A member of staff will review your notice and resolve the situation.

If you believe that one of your submissions was removed in error you may contact our helpdesk or otherwise file a counter notice. A member of staff will be made available to you so that the situation can be properly resolved.

If you are found to repeatedly post infringing content your account will be suspended and serious offenders will have their account banned and deactivated. If you are found deliberately misrepresenting the copyrighted work of another as your own your account will be immediately banned and deactivated.

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JustLynnWeav [2012-11-09 18:43:48 +0000 UTC]

please remove all the pictures that are not yours! IT'S A CRIME!!!

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ROTNJHNY [2012-11-09 17:28:37 +0000 UTC]

FAQ #8: What are violations of the deviantART copyright policy?

What are violations of the deviantART copyright policy?

Violations of the deviantART copyright policy occur when a member uses a creative work protected under copyright which someone else produced without first getting the proper permission from the owner.

The most common ways this can happen is by simply posting the work to a deviantART gallery, adapting or copying the original work or by manipulating or altering the original.

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greatestlaw [2012-10-07 00:36:49 +0000 UTC]

[link] " data-widget-id="254741548183453696">Tweets by @Lawrence_B_

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Crimson-Asylum [2012-10-04 17:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Excuse me but, are most of the pictures in your gallery actually yours?

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greatestlaw [2012-09-25 19:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Here we are, we are the champions
We go so far, they said it can't be done
We right here, and we're still number one
Still number one, still number one, so
Here we are, we are the champions...

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eddiva [2012-09-19 11:33:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the watch!

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FallenAngle2 [2012-09-15 19:10:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the watch means a lot to me

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Bonds-webComic [2012-09-14 18:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Cain and Abel : Thanks for the watch!
Abel : And welcome to dA!

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