Crediting the artist whose elements you are using is very important. Not only will this help you keep track of who's elements you are using, but when you post your digi scrap layout online you MUST post credits along with it.
On many sites, NOT posting credits with your digi scrap layout is considered plagiarism. In the digi scrap world, it is assumed that when you do not credit an element, that element was created by you and is an original creation.
Credits are also helpful when you are viewing other people's pages b/c if you see an element you like, you can see whose element it is by looking in the credits.
As you are working on a layout, be sure to keep track of the designers whose work you are using. I keep a Word doc open, and keep track like this:
CREDITS:
Papers: from "The coolest ever" kit by Designer's Name, @ nameofwebsite.com
Ribbon tie:
Brads:
Stapled card:
Fonts:
Be sure to include at least the designer's name, name of the kit or element pack, and what website you purchased the item from. A link to the product is also helpful.
Before posting credits on an external website, always read the website's TOU. Some sites do not allow direct links to products.
What is piracy?
Piracy is the theft, reproduction, or redistribution of a copyrighted work without the permission or knowledge of the creator/copyright holder. (from http://jenjen.typepad.com/stoppiracy)
• Check out: 10 Myths About Copyright, explained by Brad Templeton
But I can share freebies, right?
Sharing freebies is piracy! Just because a product is free, does NOT mean that you can do with it what you wish. Find out why here.
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