RichsBallPythons
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Dont matter where you live, Copyright infringement which carries HEFTY fines. And you can find State Bar Attorneys that have jurisdiction in said area to take on the case without problem
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Bad Guy AJ Dooley graphic design
- Thread starter ashtonlmitchell
- Start date
Dont matter where you live, Copyright infringement which carries HEFTY fines. And you can find State Bar Attorneys that have jurisdiction in said area to take on the case without problem
meowmeowkazoo
New member
Good, this person definitely needs to face the consequences of what they have done.
markpulawski
Active member
Guess when he said he found a picture and used it for a base, he meant it literally, I can't believe it took him a week to trace over and color it in, maybe he was too busy taking those dark foreboding mysterious pictures of himself.
I am posting these emails for comments about the claims being made within them.
Particular points of interest:
I guess I need to just wait to be contacted by the "authorities" so they can straighten this out.
Particular points of interest:
- The same IP address is being used for all three emails.
- "Scott" in email #1 claims to be a "family friend", but in email #3 then claims to be the father.
- "Tyler" in email #2 also makes the claim of being the father of this person in question.
I guess I need to just wait to be contacted by the "authorities" so they can straighten this out.
markpulawski
Active member
Is that a guy or a girl in the picture of Talen's Creation Zone? Is Talen the 14 year old girl which would lead to this question did the OP pay the 14 year old girl for design work?
bloodybaroness
Captain Titsworth
The language and sentence structure is almost the same in all three.
I guess she has two dads and family friends that live with them?
Here's my solution... don't steal art and sell it as your own. Freaking simple fix.
AJ has a lot to answer for and potentially faces some heft legal action.
I guess she has two dads and family friends that live with them?
Here's my solution... don't steal art and sell it as your own. Freaking simple fix.
AJ has a lot to answer for and potentially faces some heft legal action.
what a terrible situation!
This Talen person is using quite a few stolen photos, manipulating them and saying it's their own work. been on DA 5 years - they are not listed to buy for prints? Doesn't say male or female.
has same Chinese dragon art piece on the DA page still that is on the cafepress
http://kaito42.deviantart.com/
examples, beta tribal design original signed with initals "ER", which was removed the recolored, then a bunch of photographs which were filtered in photoshop to look like drawings all with details as "Sketched out then slight touched ups done in photoshop". 'Sketched up"... right. Photo manipulation is fine on DA if credit given but when they try to make it look like their own work? Just more evidence of this person using other's work as their own.
This Talen person is using quite a few stolen photos, manipulating them and saying it's their own work. been on DA 5 years - they are not listed to buy for prints? Doesn't say male or female.
has same Chinese dragon art piece on the DA page still that is on the cafepress
http://kaito42.deviantart.com/
examples, beta tribal design original signed with initals "ER", which was removed the recolored, then a bunch of photographs which were filtered in photoshop to look like drawings all with details as "Sketched out then slight touched ups done in photoshop". 'Sketched up"... right. Photo manipulation is fine on DA if credit given but when they try to make it look like their own work? Just more evidence of this person using other's work as their own.
Attachments
It is possible that this person's DeviantArt page was taken down by DeviantArt, not by family as claimed. In any case, I sent them a link to this thread:
Copyright Policy
Copyright and Your deviantART Submission
Here at deviantART we respect the rights of all artists and creative people worldwide and we expect our members to also demonstrate that respect and assist us in creating a beneficial and positive atmosphere for all deviantART visitors and members.
The bottom line is: Just about anything that is on this site, on the web, on TV, on CD's, on DVD's, in books & in magazines is probably copyrighted by someone.
Copyright can be a confusing territory for many people. In many cases the natural confusion over the sometimes varied circumstances surrounding copyright will lead people to rely on rumor or myth more often than the actual law which naturally confuses the matter even more.
In this document we will attempt to eliminate some of the confusion and counter many of the myths surrounding copyright and to present clearly the deviantART policies and practices with regard to copyright. The availability of this document should not be construed as rendering legal or other professional advice, and this document is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you require legal advice, you should seek the services of a qualified attorney.
How do I get Copyright?
Under most national laws and international copyright treaties you receive a copyright automatically in any original work as you make it. Registration may be required to exercise some rights, like commencing a lawsuit. Copyright does NOT protect ideas. Copyright protects the expression of ideas or the ways in which an idea is materially placed or expressed in the work.
What is Copyright Infringement?
To simplify this question, copyright infringement occurs when you do certain things with a creative work which someone else produced without first getting the proper permission.
Some examples of copyright infringement (this is only a partial listing) can include:
Placing someone else's photograph or creative work online without proper permission.
Using a creative work commercially without permission.
Adapting someone else's creative work found in one medium to another medium, such as making a book into a movie or a photograph into a painting.
Modifying or editing a creative work without proper permission.
How Can I Avoid Infringing on Someone's Copyright?
The best way to avoid infringing on the rights of another creative person is to use your skill, talent and imagination to create your own completely original work. When we use the word 'original' we don't mean that you must come up with an idea which hasn't been used before - recall that copyright does not protect ideas. When used in reference to copyright "original" means that you created your work without referencing or deliberately copying anyone else's work during the process.
Ensure that all parts of your work, both visual and audio, are your own original creations. If you have used materials which are owned by other people or companies make certain that you have obtained proper permission or licensing for the use before you place your work online.
You can also obtain permission to use a copyrighted work by license. You can read more here and here.
What Sort of Things are Copyrighted?
The easy answer to this question is that just about any creative work that is less than 150 years old you might find should be considered copyrighted by default.
A work is not required to have a copyright statement printed on it or near it in order to be considered copyrighted so do not assume that the work is unprotected simply because you cannot see a notice written anywhere.
Also do not confuse the fact that a work is publicly available with the idea that it is in the public domain or free for use. Being easy to find on the internet does not affect a work's copyrighted status.
There are many exceptions to the 150 year guideline, but you are best advised to obtain legal advice from an expert if you intend to rely on the possibility that a modern work is not copyrighted.
Some Cautions
In most cases it does not matter how much of the material you have used, whether it's a single frame, a few moments of audio, a short clip of video or any other sampling it's still considered to be protected by copyright and you still require the owner's permission for use.
It doesn't matter how you obtained the material, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter whether or not you've credited the proper owner, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you are not selling it or making a profit, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you can find other people using things without permission, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you've edited it a little bit or made a few alterations, if it's recognizable it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
Read licenses carefully to understand the type of permission they provide. For example, there are many versions of the Creative Commons - each giving different permissions.
What Happens When You Submit Infringing Works to deviantART?
Any copyright owner following the procedures in this Copyright Policy can require deviantART to remove his or her copyrighted content in use by a member of deviantART. When through the proper notice we become aware that a submission to deviantART infringes upon the copyrights of another artist, creative person or company, we will immediately delete it. This is a legal requirement which we fulfill immediately; you will not receive an advanced warning and you will not be given an opportunity to 'fix it'.
If you believe that a submission on deviantART infringes on your copyright you may either report the submission using our internal reporting system or send us a copyright notice via mail or email. A member of staff will review your notice and act accordingly.
If you believe that one of your submissions was removed in error you may contact our helpdesk or otherwise file a counter notice.
If you are found to repeatedly post infringing content, your account will be suspended and serious offenders will have their account banned and deactivated. We consider three strikes as an indication of being a repeat infringer subject to ban. If you are found deliberately misrepresenting the copyrighted work of another as your own your account will be immediately banned and deactivated.
The copyright owner may also decide to sue you directly if you infringe his or her copyright in posting content to deviantART.
What about "Fair Use"
"Fair Use" is the notion that some public and private uses of copyrighted works should not require the permission of a copyright owner. These circumstances are very limited, complex to analyze under the law and require the help of expert advice from a lawyer. We recommend you talk to your own lawyer if you want to know more about fair use as it applies to the work you are doing. If it turns out that it isn't fair use, you may be liable for very serious money damages.
To learn more about fair use you can go here, here, here, and here.
If you take my work down am I protected from a lawsuit?
No. Even if deviantART takes an infringing work down, you may still be responsible for very significant damages if the copyright owner decides to sue you.
Notification of Copyright Infringement
Instructions for Copyright Owners
This section contains the formal requirements of the Copyright Act with respect to the rights of copyright owners whose content appears on deviantART without authorization and instruction to copyright owners.
To file a copyright infringement notification with deviantART (also commonly known as a "DMCA takedown notice"), the copyright owner or an authorized agent acting on his or her behalf will need to send a written communication that includes substantially the following:
1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material. In this regard please provide URLs when you identify the location of the material.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.
5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
To file a DMCA takedown notice, you may use our form here. This form requires a deviantART account, which is available at no charge by signing up. Otherwise you may use the following method:
Written notice should be sent by mail or by PDF attached to an email to deviantART's designated agent as follows:
DMCA Complaints
deviantART, Inc.
attn. Daniel Sowers Jr
7095 Hollywood Blvd #788
Hollywood, CA 90028 Fax: 323.645.6001
Email: [email protected]
Under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability. Consult your legal counsel or see Section 512(c)(3) of 17 U.S.C. to clarify or confirm the requirements of the notice.
Counter-Notification
If you want to send deviantART a counter notice, please review this information for instructions.
Under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification may be subject to liability. Please consult the Terms of Service and deviantART's Etiquette Policy in which we explain that you may be removed from the site if you are a repeat infringer or if you violate deviantART's policies.
Copyright Policy
Copyright and Your deviantART Submission
Here at deviantART we respect the rights of all artists and creative people worldwide and we expect our members to also demonstrate that respect and assist us in creating a beneficial and positive atmosphere for all deviantART visitors and members.
The bottom line is: Just about anything that is on this site, on the web, on TV, on CD's, on DVD's, in books & in magazines is probably copyrighted by someone.
Copyright can be a confusing territory for many people. In many cases the natural confusion over the sometimes varied circumstances surrounding copyright will lead people to rely on rumor or myth more often than the actual law which naturally confuses the matter even more.
In this document we will attempt to eliminate some of the confusion and counter many of the myths surrounding copyright and to present clearly the deviantART policies and practices with regard to copyright. The availability of this document should not be construed as rendering legal or other professional advice, and this document is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you require legal advice, you should seek the services of a qualified attorney.
How do I get Copyright?
Under most national laws and international copyright treaties you receive a copyright automatically in any original work as you make it. Registration may be required to exercise some rights, like commencing a lawsuit. Copyright does NOT protect ideas. Copyright protects the expression of ideas or the ways in which an idea is materially placed or expressed in the work.
What is Copyright Infringement?
To simplify this question, copyright infringement occurs when you do certain things with a creative work which someone else produced without first getting the proper permission.
Some examples of copyright infringement (this is only a partial listing) can include:
Placing someone else's photograph or creative work online without proper permission.
Using a creative work commercially without permission.
Adapting someone else's creative work found in one medium to another medium, such as making a book into a movie or a photograph into a painting.
Modifying or editing a creative work without proper permission.
How Can I Avoid Infringing on Someone's Copyright?
The best way to avoid infringing on the rights of another creative person is to use your skill, talent and imagination to create your own completely original work. When we use the word 'original' we don't mean that you must come up with an idea which hasn't been used before - recall that copyright does not protect ideas. When used in reference to copyright "original" means that you created your work without referencing or deliberately copying anyone else's work during the process.
Ensure that all parts of your work, both visual and audio, are your own original creations. If you have used materials which are owned by other people or companies make certain that you have obtained proper permission or licensing for the use before you place your work online.
You can also obtain permission to use a copyrighted work by license. You can read more here and here.
What Sort of Things are Copyrighted?
The easy answer to this question is that just about any creative work that is less than 150 years old you might find should be considered copyrighted by default.
A work is not required to have a copyright statement printed on it or near it in order to be considered copyrighted so do not assume that the work is unprotected simply because you cannot see a notice written anywhere.
Also do not confuse the fact that a work is publicly available with the idea that it is in the public domain or free for use. Being easy to find on the internet does not affect a work's copyrighted status.
There are many exceptions to the 150 year guideline, but you are best advised to obtain legal advice from an expert if you intend to rely on the possibility that a modern work is not copyrighted.
Some Cautions
In most cases it does not matter how much of the material you have used, whether it's a single frame, a few moments of audio, a short clip of video or any other sampling it's still considered to be protected by copyright and you still require the owner's permission for use.
It doesn't matter how you obtained the material, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter whether or not you've credited the proper owner, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you are not selling it or making a profit, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you can find other people using things without permission, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you've edited it a little bit or made a few alterations, if it's recognizable it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
Read licenses carefully to understand the type of permission they provide. For example, there are many versions of the Creative Commons - each giving different permissions.
What Happens When You Submit Infringing Works to deviantART?
Any copyright owner following the procedures in this Copyright Policy can require deviantART to remove his or her copyrighted content in use by a member of deviantART. When through the proper notice we become aware that a submission to deviantART infringes upon the copyrights of another artist, creative person or company, we will immediately delete it. This is a legal requirement which we fulfill immediately; you will not receive an advanced warning and you will not be given an opportunity to 'fix it'.
If you believe that a submission on deviantART infringes on your copyright you may either report the submission using our internal reporting system or send us a copyright notice via mail or email. A member of staff will review your notice and act accordingly.
If you believe that one of your submissions was removed in error you may contact our helpdesk or otherwise file a counter notice.
If you are found to repeatedly post infringing content, your account will be suspended and serious offenders will have their account banned and deactivated. We consider three strikes as an indication of being a repeat infringer subject to ban. If you are found deliberately misrepresenting the copyrighted work of another as your own your account will be immediately banned and deactivated.
The copyright owner may also decide to sue you directly if you infringe his or her copyright in posting content to deviantART.
What about "Fair Use"
"Fair Use" is the notion that some public and private uses of copyrighted works should not require the permission of a copyright owner. These circumstances are very limited, complex to analyze under the law and require the help of expert advice from a lawyer. We recommend you talk to your own lawyer if you want to know more about fair use as it applies to the work you are doing. If it turns out that it isn't fair use, you may be liable for very serious money damages.
To learn more about fair use you can go here, here, here, and here.
If you take my work down am I protected from a lawsuit?
No. Even if deviantART takes an infringing work down, you may still be responsible for very significant damages if the copyright owner decides to sue you.
Notification of Copyright Infringement
Instructions for Copyright Owners
This section contains the formal requirements of the Copyright Act with respect to the rights of copyright owners whose content appears on deviantART without authorization and instruction to copyright owners.
To file a copyright infringement notification with deviantART (also commonly known as a "DMCA takedown notice"), the copyright owner or an authorized agent acting on his or her behalf will need to send a written communication that includes substantially the following:
1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material. In this regard please provide URLs when you identify the location of the material.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.
5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
To file a DMCA takedown notice, you may use our form here. This form requires a deviantART account, which is available at no charge by signing up. Otherwise you may use the following method:
Written notice should be sent by mail or by PDF attached to an email to deviantART's designated agent as follows:
DMCA Complaints
deviantART, Inc.
attn. Daniel Sowers Jr
7095 Hollywood Blvd #788
Hollywood, CA 90028 Fax: 323.645.6001
Email: [email protected]
Under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability. Consult your legal counsel or see Section 512(c)(3) of 17 U.S.C. to clarify or confirm the requirements of the notice.
Counter-Notification
If you want to send deviantART a counter notice, please review this information for instructions.
Under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification may be subject to liability. Please consult the Terms of Service and deviantART's Etiquette Policy in which we explain that you may be removed from the site if you are a repeat infringer or if you violate deviantART's policies.
Wait, who's page was taken down? was there ever a link posted here to the '14 yrs old DA page'? I swear I read this thread a few times and never saw it...
April,
In the 3rd note to Webslave, the writer states: "We had to take down her devaintart page and her facebook page because of this thread. "
The additional info I posted shows that DeviantArt itself will take down pages under certain circumstances.
In the 3rd note to Webslave, the writer states: "We had to take down her devaintart page and her facebook page because of this thread. "
The additional info I posted shows that DeviantArt itself will take down pages under certain circumstances.
right, but the link was never posted here.
So some random 14 yr old on DA is getting harassed by *people* (who?) because of a similar name to the person that stole the art?
ok just making sure it was as weird as I thought...
I wasn't able to find any pics of AJ on the Talen DA page, just lots of their dog and either a gf/wife/friend.
ashtonlmitchell
New member
I never knew this was a child. You have to be 18 to have facebook (not always the case) and this is where I contacted AJ first. I paid through paypal.. which requires a bank account. Obviously this person has some issues. I asked for a refund and was denied because of her having back problems and no job.
bloodybaroness
Captain Titsworth
Can you try filing a paypal claim? Or has too much time passed?
But isn't the 14yr old unrelated to the AJ FB and Talen info posted? It's not the same person as far as I can tell.
RichsBallPythons
Well-known member
Facebook has a 13 year old age requirement, and if it is a minor you will have to go after the parents as with her being a Minor, the legalities of it are very tricky.
Peligro22
New member
Your sculptures are freaking incredible too! So detailed and realistic looking! If someone tried to rip you (or anyone else) off by claiming it was their art, I would be LIVID as well. Not so sure the head on a plate would be virtual (kidding).
The three notes to Webslave seem to have several inconsistencies which raises some concerns. Is there any possibility that this is in fact the same person and that she is not 14?
meowmeowkazoo
New member
Back problems don't make me think "14 year old child."
I hope no one took my posting of those emails to indicate that I am taking the stance that I believe what they are stating......
Quite the opposite, really.........
In fact, I am assuming that those emails actually came from this AJ Dooley herself.
Quite the opposite, really.........
In fact, I am assuming that those emails actually came from this AJ Dooley herself.
Dracorex5
New member
Ok, so... just a sum up based on what I'm getting
AJ Dooley stole art, traced it, and sold the recolor to Ashton
Ashton was accused for art thievery, but was cleared
The art thief is AJ Dooley
AJ Dooley has not replied to this thread
Webslave has received some suspicious emails all from the same IP address asking to remove the thread because a "14 year old's deviant art account is harassed". This 14 year old may or may not exist, and Deviantart may or not have removed an account for art stealing.
It is suspected these emails may in fact be from AJ Dooley, but it is not completely confirmed
Ashton is struggling to get a refund, but it has not happened yet
Is this right?
AJ Dooley stole art, traced it, and sold the recolor to Ashton
Ashton was accused for art thievery, but was cleared
The art thief is AJ Dooley
AJ Dooley has not replied to this thread
Webslave has received some suspicious emails all from the same IP address asking to remove the thread because a "14 year old's deviant art account is harassed". This 14 year old may or may not exist, and Deviantart may or not have removed an account for art stealing.
It is suspected these emails may in fact be from AJ Dooley, but it is not completely confirmed
Ashton is struggling to get a refund, but it has not happened yet
Is this right?