This page sets out Rodney Dickson's copyright ownership of all works and materials displayed on this Site, and explains the terms under which those materials may or may not be used.
Ownership of Copyright
All artworks, images, photographs, text, and other creative materials appearing on this Site are the exclusive property of Rodney Dickson and are protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and applicable international copyright treaties, including the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
Copyright © Rodney Dickson. All rights reserved. No portion of this Site or its contents may be reproduced, distributed, publicly displayed, transmitted, adapted, or otherwise used — in whole or in part, in any medium now known or hereafter devised — without the express prior written consent of Rodney Dickson.
Moral Rights
In addition to copyright, Rodney Dickson asserts his moral rights in all original works of visual art displayed on this Site, including the right of attribution and the right of integrity, as protected under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 (17 U.S.C. § 106A). These rights exist independently of ownership of any physical artwork and are not transferable.
Permitted Uses
The following limited uses are permitted without prior written authorization:
- Viewing and downloading a single copy of any image from this Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided all copyright notices are retained;
- Sharing links to the Site in editorial, educational, or personal contexts, with proper attribution to Rodney Dickson; and
- Brief reproduction of a single image for editorial criticism, commentary, or news reporting, consistent with fair use principles under 17 U.S.C. § 107, with clear attribution.
Prohibited Uses
The following uses are expressly prohibited without prior written consent:
- Commercial reproduction, printing, or sale of any artwork or image;
- Use of any artwork or image in advertising, product packaging, or promotional materials;
- Creation of derivative works, including AI training datasets or generative model inputs;
- Uploading or incorporating any artwork or image into any digital platform, NFT, blockchain ledger, or similar technology; and
- Any use that misrepresents the Artist's work or identity.
Reproduction Requests
For permission to reproduce any artwork or image for publication, exhibition, educational use, or any other purpose, please submit a written request to:
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York
Email: rodneydickson1@aol.com
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