IMAGE USAGE INFO I am happy to showcase my portfolio on the web. However, I do maintain certain measures and standards in regards to image distribution. With the guidance of legal representation, these measures and standards have been outlined below. If you would like to use any COVETED images for any reason please read the text below thoroughly before contacting me. Copyright Statement All images on this website (including artwork, thumbnails, web graphics, etc.) are copyrighted, and may not be reproduced or recirculated in any form (either for profit or non-profit causes) without the explicit written permission of Heather Martin. Regarding Direct Linking Linking directly to images hosted on COVETED induces bandwidth theft and is not permitted. Visit R.I.G.H.T.S. to obtain more information regarding copyright and bandwidth issues. Regarding Avatars, Signatures, Tubing, Etc. As a result of excessive abuse, I do not allow their artwork to be used for Avatars, Signatures, Wallpapers, etc. However, many COVETED illustrations have been exclusively licensed-out to MyPSPTubes for the purpose of being sold to PSP users. MyPSPTubes is the ONLY place where you can obtain COVETED tubes. Click on the link below to purchase COVETED PSP Tubes. Any unauthorized sale or distribution of COVETED tubes is a violation of international copyright law. Visit R.I.G.H.T.S. for more information on artists' rights/copyrights. Obtaining Permission for Image Usage To obtain permission to feature artwork on a website, send me a detailed request. Be sure to include a link to the site that is seeking to host the image(s) along with your name and affiliation to that site (ie. owner, designer, etc.). I will review your request, then (provided that the proper requirements are met) reply with an answer. Permission Guidelines If you obtain permission to display COVETED illustrations, the following criteria must be respected. -The image(s) must be hosted on your site. -You may only use images that clearly display the COVETED watermark. -Do not crop, embellish, retouch or modify the image(s) in any way. If you feel that some alteration may be necessary (resizing for example), be sure to include your alteration request (and reasoning for that request) in your original email. -A copyright permission statement must be placed in obvious proximity to each image, and be easily readable. The statement should read: "Copyright Heather Martin. Used with permission." -The actual image(s) should link back to the COVETED front page. If your page layout does not allow for clickable images then an obvious link the the COVETED front page should be included in close proximity to each image. -Permission to use COVETED images may be declined or retracted at my discretion. If notified to remove an image or images, you must do so immediately. Back to FAQ