Wildlife Artist and Photographer

Indian Copyright Act, 1957

Terms of Use& Copyright Policy

All artworks and photographs on this website are protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. Please review the following terms before using any content.

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Overview

This website ("shakthiwildlifeart.com") is the official portfolio of Shakthi Prasad, a professional wildlife artist based in Gundlupet, Karnataka, India. All artworks, photographs, and written content displayed on this website are original creations by Shakthi Prasad ("the Artist").

By accessing this website, you agree to respect these Terms of Use and the Copyright Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.

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Prohibited Activities

To protect the integrity of the artworks, the following activities are prohibited without written permission:

  • Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, commercial use, or public sharing of any artwork or photograph from this website.
  • Reproducing or redistributing artworks without permission.
  • Using any artwork for commercial purposes, including merchandise, advertising, publications, or NFTs.
  • Modifying, adapting, altering, or creating derivative works based on any artwork.
  • The use of any artwork or photograph from this website for training artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, or generative AI tools is not permitted without prior written consent from the Artist.
  • Removing, altering, or concealing any copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution associated with the artworks.
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Personal Sharing

Visitors may share links to the website or official social media pages with proper credit. However, reproducing or reposting artworks directly without permission is not allowed. Sharing the beauty of wildlife art is encouraged, provided it respects the artist's original work and rights.

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Fair Dealing Exceptions

The Indian Copyright Act, 1957, under Section 52, recognizes limited exceptions for "fair dealing." Fair dealing is permitted for purposes such as private research, criticism, review, and educational teaching, provided the work is properly attributed.

Any use of the artworks beyond these narrowly defined exceptions requires written permission. When in doubt, please reach out to the Artist.

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Licensing & Permissions

If you wish to use, reproduce, or display any artwork from this website for commercial, publishing, exhibition, or promotional purposes, please obtain written permission from the Artist.

Licensing inquiries may be directed to:

Shakthi Prasad

shakthiprasad1@gmail.com

Please include the specific artwork(s), intended use, duration, and medium in your licensing request.

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Reporting Infringement

If you notice any unauthorized use of the artworks from this website on any platform, your help in reporting it is greatly appreciated.

shakthiprasad1@gmail.com

Please provide the URL where the infringement appears and a brief description. Your cooperation helps protect original art.

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Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of India, specifically the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Karnataka, India.