COPYRIGHT & ARTWORK USE POLICY – M. ANTON

Last updated: 12/12/2025

This Copyright Policy outlines how artworks, images, text, and other materials on this website may be used. By accessing mariusanton.com, you agree to the terms below.

1. Ownership of Copyright

All artworks, images, photographs, website content, branding elements, and text are the exclusive property of M. Anton – Artist Studio unless stated otherwise.

This includes:

  • original artworks
  • digital reproductions and photos of artworks
  • sketches and studies
  • text, descriptions, and artist writings
  • website layout and design
  • brand/logo: M. ANTON

All content is protected by UK copyright law and international copyright treaties.

2. Prohibited Use

You may not, without written permission:

  • download and reuse artwork images
  • alter, edit, or transform artwork images
  • use images for commercial purposes
  • print, sell, or distribute reproductions
  • mint the artworks as NFTs or digital assets
  • create merchandise using any artwork
  • copy website text or descriptions
  • include images in books, films, projects, catalogues
  • upload artwork to AI systems, databases, or training models

Any such use is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

3. Allowed Use (Fair Use)

You may:

  • share public images from the website on social media
  • use excerpts of text for reviews or academic referencing
  • link to the website or specific pages

ONLY if proper credit is included:

“Artwork by M. Anton – www.mariusanton.com”

Images must not be edited, cropped, or used in a misleading context.

4. Licensing, Prints & Reproduction Rights

All licensing, reproduction rights, or print rights must be negotiated directly with the artist.

This includes:

  • book covers
  • album covers
  • magazine features
  • film/TV use
  • corporate commissions
  • brand collaborations
  • limited-edition prints

No rights are granted unless a formal agreement is signed.

5. Use for AI / Machine Learning

Uploading any artwork or image from this website into:

  • AI image generators
  • machine learning datasets
  • training models
  • automated processing tools

is strictly prohibited without explicit written consent from the artist.

6. Commissions — Copyright Rules

For commissioned works:

  • The artist retains copyright to the artwork
  • The client receives the physical piece (and/or digital version)
  • Reproductions, prints, or commercial use require a separate agreement

This is standard practice in fine art.

7. Reporting Copyright Violations

If you believe artwork by M. Anton has been used without permission, please report it immediately:

Email: marius@mariusanton.com
Studio Address: Suite RA01, 195–197 Wood Street, London, E17 3NU, United Kingdom

Include:

  • link to the infringement
  • screenshots
  • description of the issue

The studio takes copyright violations seriously.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time.
The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent version.

9. Contact

For licensing, permissions, commercial requests, or press:

Email: marius@mariusanton.com
Website: www.mariusanton.com