Rapping Art
What is ripping art?
Ripping art means using an image someone else created (to make avatars or signatures for example), in whole or in part, without the artist's explicit permission. This applies both to art and "gfx" (which is often used for backgrounds).
So what happens if I find someone ripping my art?
If your art has been ripped, then first contact the offender, asking the offending piece to be removed. Save the email or pm you've used as "evidence" that you've done so, in case the offender tries to defend himself by saying that no such warning has been issued to him.
Original work are protected under the Copyright Act 1987.
Original work are include Artistic work.
Section 3 of the Copyright Act 1987 defines artistic work as a graphic(gfx) work such as painting, drawing) and photograph, irrespective of artistic quality.
Consequences for infringement
(a) Civil remedies - They include damages, injunction and an account for profits.
(b) Criminal offences - A fine not exceedng RM10,000 for each infringing copy or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.
Hmm..causing double troubles..
Sorry..I hate to showing off regard the law.
Okay, that's nice and all ... is there a "proper" way to use other people's artwork?
Well, more or less. Whenever you can, we suggest the following:
1. Ask permission from the artist whenever possible. That said, it's understandable if it's not always easy to contact the artist, but try whenever you can.
2. In any case, try to give credit whenever possible, by including the artist's name, or even better, by linking to his or her art site. Many artists (though not necessarily all) are content if they're properly credited.
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