Copyright & Usage Rights

Copyright and Usage Rights

1. Copyright Protection

All artworks created and sold by Maria Victoria Díaz Braña also under the Artist Name (pseudonym) Victoria Beyer, are protected under § 31 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG). Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation of each original work and does not require registration or a copyright symbol.

2. What You Purchase

With the purchase of an artwork (original or reproduction), only the ownership of the physical object is transferred to you. All copyrights and other proprietary rights to the work, particularly the right of reproduction, distribution, editing, and public disclosure, remain exclusively with the artist.

3. Artist's Rights

As the creator, I retain:

  • Moral Rights: Personal and intellectual rights including the right to determine how my work is published and the right to be attributed as the author
  • Economic Exploitation Rights: Exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and make the work available to the public

4. Prohibited Uses

Without written permission, you may NOT:

  • Reproduce the artwork in any form (digital, print, etc.)
  • Create derivative works or modifications
  • Distribute copies or reproductions
  • Use the artwork for commercial purposes
  • Publish or display the artwork publicly (including social media) without proper attribution

5. Duration of Protection

Copyright protection lasts for my lifetime plus 70 years after my death, as stipulated by German law.

6. Licensing

If you wish to use the artwork beyond personal ownership, please contact me to discuss licensing options. Usage rights can be granted under specific conditions while the original copyright remains with me.

7. Legal Consequences

Using copyrighted material without proper authorization constitutes copyright infringement under German law. I reserve the right to take legal action against infringers, which may result in demands for compensation and other legal remedies.

8. Contact

For licensing inquiries or questions about usage rights, please contact me