Welcome to ClipArtStation.com (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “ClipArtStation”). This Copyright Policy outlines our practices and procedures regarding copyrighted materials available on our website. We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights while providing access to clipart resources. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we address copyright matters.
Our Service
ClipArtStation is a platform that aggregates and provides access to clipart images from various sources. We do not claim ownership of any images available on our website. Our service functions as a directory or search engine for clipart that is:
- Public Domain Content: Images that are free from copyright restrictions.
- Openly Licensed Content: Images that have been made available under licenses that permit redistribution.
- Third-Party Content: Images that are hosted and owned by third parties.
Disclaimer of Ownership
We explicitly do not claim ownership or copyright to any of the clipart images accessible through our website. All clipart images remain the property of their respective owners or are in the public domain as indicated.
Image Usage Rights
Information About Licenses
For each clipart image, we attempt to provide accurate information about its source and applicable license terms. Users are responsible for:
- Reviewing the specific license terms associated with each image before use.
- Complying with the terms of the license that applies to each specific image.
- Providing attribution when required by the license.
No License Grant From Us
Since we do not own the images, we cannot and do not grant any license to use the clipart. Any rights to use the clipart come directly from the original copyright holders or from the terms of public domain status or open licenses.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Copyright Infringement Notification
If you believe that content accessible through ClipArtStation infringes your copyright, please send a notification containing the following information to our designated copyright agent:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
- Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Our Response to DMCA Notifications
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notification, we will:
- Remove or disable access to the material claimed to be infringing.
- Make a good faith attempt to notify the party who made the content available.
- Take reasonable steps to promptly notify the party that we have removed or disabled access to the material.
Copyright Compliance Guidelines
For Our Users
We encourage our users to respect copyright law by:
- Reviewing and complying with the license terms associated with each clipart image.
- Not assuming that all clipart found on our site is free to use for all purposes.
- Being particularly cautious when using clipart for commercial purposes.
- When in doubt about usage rights, seeking legal advice or contacting the original copyright holder.
No Warranty
We make no representations or warranties about the copyright status or usability of any clipart accessible through our website. While we strive to provide accurate information, we cannot guarantee that all materials are correctly licensed or in the public domain.
Users download and use clipart at their own risk and are solely responsible for determining whether their intended use of any clipart is legally permitted.
Service Limitations
We reserve the right to:
- Remove any content from our site for any reason, including suspected copyright infringement.
- Block access to our service to any user who we believe is misusing our service.
- Modify, suspend, or terminate our service at any time.
Modifications to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of ClipArtStation after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.