Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Don and Judi Hall own the exclusive copyright to all photographs, art, and text appearing on the Gingezel web site outside the guest pages.
Guest artists and poets own the exclusive copyright to all images and text appearing on the guest pages. Their permission is required to reproduce any of this material in any form.
Private use:
With the exception of material from guest artists and poets, limited edition prints, prints, designs in Designs of Harmony, and material published outside this website, personal non-commercial, private use is encouraged and free. You are welcome to:
- print a few photos or haiga,
- email a copy to a friend,
- use the images to make a card, and
- turn an image into the background for your cell phone or iphone
Please do not use limited edition prints, prints, designs in Patterns of Harmony, or material listed as published outside this website.
Please obtain permission from guest artists and poets to use their work in any way.
Derivative works require written permission.
Non-commercial public use:
With the exception of material from guest artists, limited edition prints, prints, designs in Patterns of Harmony, and material published outside this website, public use for non-commercial purposes is also allowed as long as permission is requested and granted, and credit is given. This includes:
- printing multiple copies for nursing homes, hospitals, schools, etc., and
- displaying on a non-commercial web site provided you get permission and display next to the image or text the copyright information and an active link to www.gingezel.net.
Please do not use limited edition prints, prints, designs in Patterns of Harmony, or material listed as published outside this website.
Please obtain permission from guest artists and poets to use their work in any way.
Derivative works require written permission.
Commercial use:
Permission and a licensing fee are required in any activity where payment is earned. The basic idea is if you make money, we make money. This includes:
- presentations, newsletters, stationery, cards, etc.,
- use for advertising or promotional purposes,
- use for surface design including textiles
- use on a commercial web site, and
- use on a product that is sold or contains paid advertising.
Any negotiations for commercial use of work by guest artists and poets is to be done with that artist or poet directly.