The Three Laws of Image Use–Simplified

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The answer this burning question with which so many struggle, I have devised these three perfect laws:

1. IF I choose to create an image, it is mine.
2. IF I choose to share it with you, you may look at it, but it is still mine.
3. IF I choose to license it to you, you may use it-according to our mutually agreed upon terms under the constraints of the law of our land.

Else you are using the image illegally and, if I choose, you are mine-or as much of you as the court deems just!

Respect the artists’ copyright.

Rikk Flohr © 2011