COPYRIGHT & IMAGE LICENSING POLICY

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

Thank you for your interest in the artwork of Lucas Smith Art. This Copyright & Image Licensing Policy explains the ownership, permitted uses, and licensing of all artwork and content displayed on www.lucassmithart.com.

By accessing this Website or purchasing artwork, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Copyright Ownership

All artwork created by Lucas Smith is protected by United States Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code), international copyright laws, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Lucas Smith Art owns all rights, title, and interest in:

  • Original paintings

  • Limited edition prints

  • Photographs of artwork

  • Digital images

  • Sketches

  • Preliminary studies

  • Designs

  • Logos

  • Text

  • Website content

  • Videos

  • Marketing materials

  • Educational content

All rights are reserved.

2. Purchase of Artwork

Purchasing an original painting, print, or other artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only.

The purchase does not transfer:

  • Copyright

  • Reproduction rights

  • Publishing rights

  • Commercial rights

  • Licensing rights

  • Digital rights

  • Trademark rights

  • NFT rights

  • AI training rights

These rights remain exclusively with Lucas Smith Art unless transferred through a separate written agreement signed by both parties.

3. Personal Display

Collectors are welcome to display purchased artwork in:

  • Private residences

  • Personal offices

  • Businesses

  • Interior design installations

  • Public spaces displaying the original purchased artwork

Ownership of the artwork does not include permission to reproduce or commercially exploit the artwork.

4. Photography by Collectors

Collectors may photograph artwork they own for personal, non-commercial purposes, including posting images on personal social media accounts.

When practical, attribution is appreciated by including:

Artwork Title by Lucas Smith

Commercial use of photographs containing the artwork requires prior written permission.

5. Prohibited Uses

Without prior written permission, you may not:

  • Copy artwork

  • Reproduce artwork

  • Scan artwork

  • Download high-resolution images

  • Sell reproductions

  • Create derivative works

  • Alter artwork digitally

  • Remove watermarks

  • Trace artwork

  • Use artwork in advertising

  • Use artwork in logos

  • Use artwork on websites

  • Use artwork on merchandise

  • Use artwork on apparel

  • Use artwork in books

  • Use artwork in magazines

  • Use artwork in marketing campaigns

  • Use artwork in commercial interior photography

  • Use artwork for print-on-demand products

  • Upload artwork to stock image websites

6. Artificial Intelligence

Lucas Smith Art expressly prohibits the use of any artwork, photographs, images, or content from this Website for:

  • Artificial intelligence training

  • Machine learning

  • Neural network development

  • Dataset creation

  • Image generation systems

  • Style transfer

  • Model fine-tuning

  • Automated scraping

  • Data mining

  • Computer vision training

  • Any similar technology

This prohibition applies regardless of whether the use is commercial, educational, nonprofit, or experimental.

Written permission is required before any such use.

7. NFT and Blockchain Rights

Artwork may not be:

  • Minted as NFTs

  • Tokenized

  • Registered on a blockchain

  • Sold as digital collectibles

  • Included in cryptocurrency projects

without the prior written permission of Lucas Smith Art.

8. Interior Designers and Trade Professionals

Interior designers, architects, art consultants, and design professionals may use low-resolution images solely for the purpose of presenting artwork to prospective clients.

Images may not be used in:

  • Advertising

  • Catalogs

  • Websites

  • Marketing materials

  • Social media promotions

  • Commercial publications

without written permission.

Trade professionals interested in promotional use should contact Lucas Smith Art to obtain a licensing agreement.

9. Editorial Use

Requests for editorial use, including magazines, newspapers, books, television, podcasts, blogs, and online publications, should be submitted in writing.

Approval is granted on a case-by-case basis.

Proper artist credit is required unless otherwise agreed.

10. Licensing

Licenses may be available for approved uses including:

  • Editorial publication

  • Corporate installations

  • Hospitality projects

  • Healthcare facilities

  • Commercial interiors

  • Advertising

  • Product collaborations

  • Publishing

  • Educational materials

Licenses are granted only through a written agreement and may include fees, duration limits, territory restrictions, and usage conditions.

11. Copyright Infringement

Lucas Smith Art actively protects its intellectual property.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of artwork may result in legal action, including claims for damages, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, and other remedies available under applicable law

12. Reporting Unauthorized Use

If you believe Lucas Smith Art's copyrighted material has been copied or used without authorization, please provide:

  • Your name

  • Contact information

  • The location of the infringing material

  • A description of the suspected infringement

  • Any supporting documentation

Reports may be submitted to:

Email: lucas@lucassmithart.com

13. Requests for Permission

Permission requests should include:

  • Artwork title

  • Intended use

  • Distribution method

  • Geographic location

  • Duration of use

  • Commercial or non-commercial purpose

Not all requests will be approved.

14. Changes to This Policy

Lucas Smith Art reserves the right to modify this Copyright & Image Licensing Policy at any time.

Updated versions will be posted on this Website with a revised Effective Date.

15. Contact Information

Lucas Smith Art
Website: www.lucassmithart.com
Email: lucas@lucassmithart.com