My online store is selling fan art, but I'm worried about potential copyright issues. How can I make sure my online store won't face any copyright issues while selling fan art?
My online store is selling fan art, but I'm worried about potential copyright issues. How can I make sure my online store won't face any copyright issues while selling fan art?
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You can make sure your online store won't face any copyright issues while selling fan art by carefully vetting each piece of artwork before uploading it to your store. Only accept digital files from artists that you are confident have all the necessary rights to the work, or acquired the required permissions for resale. Additionally, include clear copyright policies on your website that notify customers they must respect the intellectual property of all artists represented in your online store.
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My online store is selling fan art, but I'm worried about potential copyright issues. How can I make sure my online store won't face any copyright issues while selling fan art?
user
It is important to understand that fan art is highly susceptible to copyright infringement claims. To avoid any potential legal issues, it is important to research the original work, limit access to fan art created by your store’s customers as much as possible, ensure proper tagging and licensing of artworks when necessary, keep detailed records on all fan art sales in case of a challenge from rights holders, and be ready with a DMCA takedown policy when needed. Additionally, offering original content (such as videos or stories) may help you avoid any issues from third-party claimants.
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