How to properly report art theft

Aug 19, 2016

About copyright infringement and DA rules When it comes to digital files, an "art theft" is called copyright infringement. It's better to know the right term when you have to find information about it. You can find the DeviantArt's Copyright Policy on the bottom of your profile page or notification center. You can also find in the help section more info about the subject: FAQ #8: https://help.deviantart.com/8 - What are violations of the DeviantArt copyright policy?FAQ #32: https://help.deviantart.com/32 - Fair Use and Your Submission FAQ #814: https://help.deviantart.com/814 - Should I put a signature, watermark or copyright notice on my art before submitting it? FAQ #743: https://help.deviantart.com/743 - Can I sell fan art as prints? FAQ #751: https://help.deviantart.com/751 - Is permission needed when using collaborative artwork for commercial sales? FAQ #752: https://help.deviantart.com/752 - If my print contains an image that isn't mine, can I still use it for print? FAQ #157: https://help.deviantart.com/157 - Can I use things created by other people in my submissions? FAQ #193: https://help.deviantart.com/193 - How do I prove that I had permission to use someone's work? FAQ #257: https://help.deviantart.com/257 - What sort of permission do I need to use someone else's work? FAQ #304: https://help.deviantart.com/304 - Do you remove copies and trace-over art? FAQ #306: https://help.deviantart.com/306 - Does "Crediting" let me use whatever I want? How to properly report a copyright infringement DeviantArt will only take reports from the owner of the stolen art. If you are not the owner of the stolen art, just send a priva