How Do You Follow Copyright Laws When Using Web Clip Art?
Protect your website from copyright infringement by following copyright laws when using clip art. Image copyright laws apply to clip art, both on the Web and in print publications. Abide by copyright laws, as the copyright for all content, including photographs, drawings, clip art and text, belongs to the person who originally created it. Content published on the Web does not belong to the public domain. In most cases, clip art available for public use, even when crediting the artist, is not allowed for use on commercial websites. Pay for clip art, when required, as most clip art is royalty free, but does not belong to the public domain. This means you will need to purchase a license to use it. Some clip art is available in the public domain, but it tends to be of lower quality. Email the artist or administrator of a website if you plan to use a clip art graphic from the site and are unsure of the rules. Be aware that each person who creates clip art, or any other type of content, may
