ICannotEvenShip [2013-08-29 20:29:15 +0000 UTC]

You've been fucking tagged by me. (It's in my journal entries.)

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LieutenantHawk [2013-03-14 20:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Hey mate, thanks for the fav! I appreciate it.

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Shanghai-Lil [2013-01-31 06:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the

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ManicMindsStudio [2013-01-28 01:25:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave

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shilvic-the-hedgehog [2012-06-24 19:02:32 +0000 UTC]

HEY! i tagged you so you should like... do it

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anerag [2011-08-08 08:38:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!

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AbdallaPOP [2011-06-12 03:49:47 +0000 UTC]

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hatty678 [2011-03-16 11:26:05 +0000 UTC]

awesomefaceplz

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Swamp-the-echidna [2011-02-09 19:02:06 +0000 UTC]

I really hate you right now.

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cloud454555 [2011-02-02 21:33:58 +0000 UTC]

tinychat.com/blahhi

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Heyriel [2011-01-16 20:05:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm only posting this to help you realize your mistake in posting/editing copyrighted work. If you hide/flag this, you'll only make matters worse for yourself.

I strongly suggest you actually read this comment thoroughly, because it could possibly save you from getting into serious trouble with the law.

You're committing a serious crime called art theft, or also known as "copyright infringement."

Copyright infringement is financial gain, making a commercial work accessible to members of the public, concealing intent of infringement, providing false copyright, distributing or importing for distribution false copyright information, or removing or altering copyrights. ([link] dAmn-Army Blog: US Law and dA Policy) Not only is it another form of plagiarism, it's a civil violation in the US, where one can be sued for if "Fair Use" cannot be proven, and posting someone else's work, manipulated or not, in your gallery does not qualify as "Fair Use."

The only time "Fair Use" applies is if the work you are using, that is not your own, is being used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, or teaching. Therefore, you do not need written permission from the original artist. ([link] "Wikipedia: Fair Use") Unfortunately, "Fair Use" does NOT apply to DeviantART, so you will need written permission from the original artist to use, edit, or manipulate their work. ([link] "FAQ #32: Fair Use and Your Submission")

However, if someone files a suit against you and infringement is proven, then it is a violation in U.S. law and the following penalties may apply: ([link] "Shrewmania")
~5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $500,000.
~Second offenses (or more) can range up to to a fine of US $1,000,000 and up to 10 years of imprisonment. ([link] "Digital Millennium Copyright Act." )

And because DeviantART is a U.S-based company, you have to abide by the U.S. laws that are in place.: "As we are a U.S. based company the laws which govern deviantART are those of the United States of America. By agreeing to abide by the deviantART Submission Agreement and our Terms of Service you are also agreeing that you will abide by the laws which govern our website" (FAQ #250: The laws of my country differ from those of the United States- which ones apply? ).

DeviantART also gives addresses, emails, name and IP information (electronic address) upon court order as stated in deviantART's privacy policy:
"We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information when required by law or under the good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary in order to conform to applicable law, comply with subpoenas, court orders or legal process served on deviantART, to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims, and to protect the property or interests of deviantART." ([link] Privacy Policy).

Here is more material under electronic contract law; you signed a legal, binding contract stating that you read before joining deviantART: [link] (dA Privacy Policy), [link] (dA Etiquette Policy) and [link] (dA's Terms of Service.)

Remember that after deleting an account or a deviation, you can still be sued as DeviantART retains all this information for up to 1 year. ([link] Comment from "Biozz" ).

A recent, and good example of copyright infringement: [link] : AP Accuses Obama Artist Shepard Fairey of Copyright Infringement. (Italie, Hillel).

For more resources about Copyright infringement:
[link] International Copyright Law
[link] Copyright Infringement
[link] NET (No Electronic Theft) Act
[link] DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
[link] Copyright Term Extension Act
[link] Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act
[link] Fair Use
[link] More info on Fair Use
[link] Exclusive Rights
[link] dAmn-Army Blog: US Law and dA Policy

To avoid any infringement, or if you're unsure about posting work here, just remember this: If you didn't make the work 100% by yourself, you don't have the right to use it or post it.
I hope you will take this comment into consideration, or you will find yourself in serious legal trouble. You need to learn that you are breaking serious, international copyright laws by posting art that isn't yours in your gallery.


Have a nice day.

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