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Must read legal info:

1. U.S. Copyright Law (Federal Law)
Governing law: Title 17 of the United States Code (U.S.C.)

  • Section 106 gives the copyright holder (you, the artist) exclusive rights to:

    • Reproduce the work.

    • Distribute copies.

    • Display the work publicly.

    • Create derivative works.

  • Section 501 makes unauthorized copying or reproduction copyright infringement, which is a civil offense (and in some cases, criminal if willful).

2. The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) – 17 U.S.C. § 106A

  • Gives "moral rights" to visual artists.

  • Protects your name from being attached to distorted or unauthorized reproductions.

  • Gives you the right to prevent destruction or modification of your work in certain situations.

This is particularly relevant if someone tries to alter your work or claim authorship.

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The buyer receives limited rights for personal display only. Any reproduction, digital copying, or resale without written permission is a violation of U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.) and is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. Fernando Villanueva Rivera

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