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Copyright & Usage Information

All artwork, images, designs, and content displayed on this website are the exclusive property of [Your Name/Business Name] unless otherwise stated. This includes, but is not limited to, original paintings, digital artworks, photography, graphic designs, and product images.

What This Means For You

For Visitors & Collectors:
I am honoured that you are here, connecting with my stories and my art. When you purchase an original painting, a canvas print, or a digital canvas A4 Print, digital download, you are purchasing the physical item or a digital file for personal use. You are not purchasing the copyright to the image itself.

Personal Use vs. Commercial Use:

✅ Permitted: You may display purchased artwork in your home or office. You may share images of artwork you've purchased on your personal social media, provided you credit [Your Name/Business Name] and tag [@yourhandle] where possible.
✅ For Digital Downloads: You may use the digital file for personal screen display (wallpaper, screensaver) or print a small copy for personal enjoyment.
❌ NOT Permitted: You may not reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, or sell any artwork or image from this website, whether purchased or not, for commercial purposes. This includes using images for merchandise, print-on-demand products, stock images, advertising, or any profit-generating activity without express written permission.

For Digital File Purchasers:
When you purchase a $5 digital download, you receive a personal use license. This means:

You can download the file to your devices
You can print a copy for personal display
You can use it as wallpaper or a screensaver
You cannot resell the digital file, share it with others to download, or use it to create products for sale

Cultural Integrity & Respect

My artwork carries the stories of my Elders, my Country, and four generations of my family. It is interwoven with Aboriginal cultural knowledge and expression. Please treat these artworks with the same respect you would offer if you were standing on my ancestral lands. Unauthorised use or reproduction is not only a legal violation but a disrespect to my culture and my ancestors.

Requesting Permission

If you are interested in using an image for editorial purposes, licensing, or any use beyond personal enjoyment, please contact me at [your email address]. I am open to collaborations and licensing arrangements that honour and respect the work.

Copyright Infringement

Unauthorised copying, reproduction, or distribution of my copyrighted work may result in legal action. I actively monitor for unauthorised use of my images.

Thank you for respecting my art, my stories, and my livelihood.

Connection to the Stolen Generations and Aboriginal culture, there are a few additional considerations:

1. Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

Beyond standard copyright, Indigenous artists also hold cultural rights over their work. Your copyright page can acknowledge this by including a line such as:

"This artwork contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property. It may not be reproduced or used in ways that misrepresent or disrespect the cultural stories and knowledge it contains."

2. Moral Rights
In Australia (and many other countries), you automatically have "moral rights" as an artist, which includes the right to be attributed as the creator and the right to have your work treated respectfully. Your copyright page reinforces this.

3. Watermarking
For any images displayed on your website (especially those not for sale as digital downloads), I will be using low-resolution images with a subtle watermark. To discourages unauthorised copying while still allowing people to appreciate the work.