Question: Is DeviantArt legal?

Is DeviantArt safe to buy from?

DeviantArt employs a robust credit-card fraud detection system. This is done in order to identify transactions and detect potentially fraudulent activity, all the while keeping your sensitive card data safe. We have taken all of the above precautions to ensure a safe and secure purchasing environment for our customers.

Is DeviantArt fair use?

Its important for all submissions in your DeviantArt gallery to abide by our posted copyright policy, but at the same time, copyright allows for creative individuals to draw inspiration from other existing works through the concept of “fair use.”

What isnt allowed on DeviantArt?

Mature Content The most common undesired viewing material may include, but is not limited to, images containing artistic nudity (see details below), large amounts of simulated blood and gore, or generally violent themes. DeviantArt strictly prohibits the submission of materials classified as pornographic or obscene.

Why is fanart illegal?

Yes, they are copyrighted! In the United States, a character is automatically copyrighted as long as it is “original”, meaning it has to involve an element of creativity, that is unique and distinguishable. Using that character to make money for your own without the rights to use that character, is illegal!

Is fan merch illegal?

The answer is, if you are creating fan art whether for profit or not, any copyrighted character or use of trademark in a description or title without prior written consent from the copyright owner, then selling fan art is illegal but making fan art is not illegal.

Is it OK to make fanart?

Quick answer: While it is generally illegal to sell fan art, it may be OK to publish your fan art as long as you dont make money from it. Fan art, fan fiction, or any other creative work inspired by popular culture is a complex and controversial issue.

Can I sell fanart?

The answer is, if you are creating fan art whether for profit or not, any copyrighted character or use of trademark in a description or title without prior written consent from the copyright owner, then selling fan art is illegal but making fan art is not illegal.

Can I sell BTS fanart?

Selling something with BTS on it, is illegal. According to a recent issue over such a contract involving BigHit and BTS, the fees payable to BigHit for the Rights of Publicity of BTS in this case was a monthly fee of 300 million won (nearly 300 000$ or 250 000€).

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