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mjf1978mjf1978 Posts: 12
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I have never bought a license agreement for anything I have purchased. I have read but do not understand the legal wording. Here is my question. Can I use a render I have made for a cover of a book I have written and plan to sell by self publishing it? Most likely on Amazon.

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  • HavosHavos Posts: 5,575

    Yes

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 107,945

    When you buy a product in the store you are buying the basic license for that product - you don't own the files as such, and cannot use them in any way not permitted by the iicense(s) you do own. But yes, the basic license does - with the exception of products sold under the Editorial License - all you to make 2D rendered images and animations and sell those, alone or as part of another product such as a book.

  • NotAnArtistNotAnArtist Posts: 408

    Mind if I ask a question similar to the OP's?

    I know a person with a booklet being considered. I might be asked to provide some of the images. I may donate some of the writing, as well, but no one but me knows that yet;-)

    I will be credited for providing the images and the author will list the sources and creators from whom I bought them.

    I will not be paid for my work, because it's not work. Does the fact that it's not my book change my status regarding the license for the images? Or are my images not allowed to be on someone else's book at all? This has been a bit of a debate between us.

    Many thanks! I know this is just a dream, but I at least want to keep my dreams legal.
    Cheers.

  • QuasarQuasar Posts: 679

    NotAnArtist said:

    Mind if I ask a question similar to the OP's?

    I know a person with a booklet being considered. I might be asked to provide some of the images. I may donate some of the writing, as well, but no one but me knows that yet;-)

    I will be credited for providing the images and the author will list the sources and creators from whom I bought them.

    I will not be paid for my work, because it's not work. Does the fact that it's not my book change my status regarding the license for the images? Or are my images not allowed to be on someone else's book at all? This has been a bit of a debate between us.

    Many thanks! I know this is just a dream, but I at least want to keep my dreams legal.
    Cheers.

    Since we own the rights to the 2D art we create with the assets, it would seem to me that we can give the right for others to use our art even if we give permission for them to make money with it.

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 107,945

    Quasar said:

    NotAnArtist said:

    Mind if I ask a question similar to the OP's?

    I know a person with a booklet being considered. I might be asked to provide some of the images. I may donate some of the writing, as well, but no one but me knows that yet;-)

    I will be credited for providing the images and the author will list the sources and creators from whom I bought them.

    I will not be paid for my work, because it's not work. Does the fact that it's not my book change my status regarding the license for the images? Or are my images not allowed to be on someone else's book at all? This has been a bit of a debate between us.

    Many thanks! I know this is just a dream, but I at least want to keep my dreams legal.
    Cheers.

    Since we own the rights to the 2D art we create with the assets, it would seem to me that we can give the right for others to use our art even if we give permission for them to make money with it.

    Yes, you can sell/give the image to another.

  • CybersoxCybersox Posts: 9,271

    A few important things to keep in mind:  most, but not all, DAZ products can be used for 3D renders without issue FROM DAZ or the artist.  That is not to say that something that has been "inspired" by something from a feature film, a comic, a commericially produced physical item or other property protected by design copyrights or trademarks may not run into some issues with outside parties.  Thisis especially true with anything related to various Disney properties, as the House of Mouse has many lawyers who seem to have nothing better to do than sue over the use of anything they think may be their visual property, even if the target is a nursury school or a random fan, Also, the rules will vary from site to site and product to product, and many items... especially "freebies"... may strictly prohibit any kind of commercial use.    

  • NotAnArtistNotAnArtist Posts: 408

    Quasar said:

    Since we own the rights to the 2D art we create with the assets, it would seem to me that we can give the right for others to use our art even if we give permission for them to make money with it.

     [And thanks Richard. (Access to the previous page disappeared, so I can't quote your quote). And same Cybersox]...

    Thank you Quasar and Richard for your comments!
    I tend to worry too much, and I had a sense what you wrote was the case.

    Your comment was worth noting, Cybersox.
    As far as I can tell, the book that I may be helping with will be dedicated to young folks and will involve comic-like characters but not anything taken from TV and films etc. On the other hand, since we are both old, we may not be aware of conflictions with current-day cartoons and movies for young people. So, yay, we have an excuse!
    No, I'm joking. And it's the author's problem. I'm just in it for the fun, like a kid would be. Cheers!
    -Ken

  • mjf1978mjf1978 Posts: 12

    Thanks to everyone for thier answers

     

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