16th march -copy right

finding work very simular to yours -

they will  deny all knowledge that they have e copied your work

how do you copy right your work?

soon as you produce it its yours

noone can claim its theres unless they have signed copyright assigned.

never breach a copy right

just because it doesn't have a copyright symbol doesn't mean its free to use.

why bother?

isn't  everything on the internet in the public domain and can be used?

no.

only work where the copy right it expired or has been assigned, created by the government, and has been assigned into the 'public domain'

70 years from your lifetime copyright expires.

things that are not covered by copyright

ideas, facts, concepts.

DONT BACK DOWN ON THINGS- become a rash they can't get rid of.

hang on to original work.

licensing your work

if you are asked to license work i.e a stock illustration/image/design on which you may wish to retain the copyright. 

you can limit the license you allow to that single use.

what clients do say: if i paid for the work i must own it?

if you are happy to assign the copy right you can at any given time. however dont give it straight away. 

'i will a-sign copy right at full and final payment' - also suggests they can't use until they pay you. 

how do you make client aware of terms and conditions?

all work will be estimated to owe client and will only commence work on the full acceptance of said estimate. 

all deadlines will be adhered to and you will be contacted in those rare see that may delate any progress.

a new' client' will be expected to pay a deposit of 50% prior to commencement and full balance on supply of final files'

all payments will be transacted by bank...

getting your commercial ducks in a row.

• when  you get the initial capp from the client discuss the content and estimate first.
• explain you need 50% upfront
• any additional work will be charged x amount a hour. 
• ask for purchase order.

if they do not agree or send the order you have lost NOTHING yet. 

dont ring the client if you havent been paid- ring the accounts department.