This isn't something that's very easy to siplify, and, point blank, it means you do have to understand the basics of copyright and trademark law. Which artists should have, anyway, as they are the most important laws in relation to what they do. I agree with this completely. Artists really should educate themselves about this stuff, even if it's just the basics. There are so many good reasons to understand these things, and no good reasons not to. You need to know your own rights in order to protect them, and know other people's rights in order to keep from abusing them and breaking the law (in other words, to keep your own butt out of hot water). I suggest that if you REALLY want to know, do the research yourself and find out. There are tons of copyright/trademark education sites out there, many written in plain (non-legalese) language. There's even a copyright forum right here at Renderosity. And as also mentioned in this thread, if you have questions about the specifics of the gallery, contact the site admins and see what they say. They're the ones who set and enforce policies here. bonni

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