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Post by nana2callie on Dec 4, 2014 14:55:01 GMT
I've never really paid a lot of attention to copyright since I was just stamping for my only person use, etc. However, I'm thinking of some cards and projects to sell - what do I need to know about the copyrights and the different companies.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Dec 4, 2014 15:20:57 GMT
I believe that each company has its own policies about this. Could you check each web site?
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Post by skippet on Dec 4, 2014 18:59:26 GMT
Miss Lizzie is right. Each company has their own angel policy that dictates what they allow as far as the sale of items made using their stamps.
Some are so restrictive that they allow none of their stamps to be used in items for sale. Some others pretty much allow full use as long as you hand stamp each item and do not mechanically reproduce their images. Many do require that you get their permission prior to selling anything and others limit the number of items you may sell. It is getting more common for companies to require that you provide credit on your project attributing the stamp used to the manufacturer. What frosts me is that companies often change their rules without any notice and suddenly using a stamp you specifically bought to use for projects for sale is no longer allowed. Most companies post their angel policy on their website, but hold you responsible even if they do not or if they change their policy since you last checked. Seems like there should be some sort of uniform code for using rubber stamps in items for sale.
I don't make things for sale, but do want to support those who do, so I do not buy any stamps with ridiculously restrictive angel policies. It is a shame because I love House Mouse and Penny Black stamps, but they have changed their policies and I will no longer buy them.
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Dec 5, 2014 3:13:17 GMT
I agree...I'd check out each manufacturer you are considering using and see what their policy is.
For Stampin' Up!, they ask for you to use a certain stamp set that is in the Annual Catalog on the back of each card or item you sell.
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