Copyright Issue's for Printing
Kallas Printing Services operates under a strict adherence to intellectual property rights, particularly copyright law. Clients commissioning print services are hereby informed of their responsibility to ensure full legal compliance regarding the materials submitted for reproduction.
1. Client Responsibility for Rights Clearance
Clients engaging Kallas for print production are solely accountable for securing all necessary permissions, licenses, and clearances for any copyrighted materials included in their submitted content. This encompasses, but is not limited to:
- Digital Assets Sourced Online: Reproduction of photographic imagery, graphic designs, and other digital assets obtained from internet sources necessitates verification of usage rights, particularly for commercial printing purposes. Unless explicitly designated as royalty-free or within the public domain with unrestricted commercial use, these assets are likely subject to copyright protection.
- Proprietary Brand Elements: The reproduction of logos, trademarks, and other brand-specific designs requires explicit authorization from the respective rights holders. Clients must provide evidence of their legal right to reproduce such elements.
- Artistic and Illustrative Works: Printing of artwork, illustrations, and other creative visual content necessitates permission from the original creator or copyright owner.
- Derivative Works: Modifications or adaptations of existing copyrighted materials still require permission from the original rights holder unless the derivative work constitutes fair use under applicable copyright law.
2. Assumption of Legal Compliance by Kallas
Upon submission of materials for printing, Kallas operates under the assumption that the client has undertaken the necessary due diligence and possesses the requisite legal rights for reproduction. Kallas shall not be held liable for any copyright infringement arising from the reproduction of materials submitted by the client without proper authorization.
3. Consequences of Copyright Infringement
Clients who commission Kallas to reproduce copyrighted materials without proper authorization expose themselves to potential legal and financial repercussions initiated by the copyright owner. These may include:
- Legal Injunctions: Rights holders may seek court orders to immediately cease the infringing reproduction and distribution of their copyrighted works.
- Monetary Damages: Copyright owners are entitled to pursue financial compensation for infringement, encompassing actual damages and potential statutory damages.
- Legal Expenses: Clients found liable for copyright infringement may be responsible for covering legal fees incurred by both parties.
4. Kallas’s Right to Refuse Service
To safeguard its operational integrity and legal standing, Kallas Printing Services reserves the unequivocal right to refuse any print requests where there is reasonable suspicion of copyright infringement or where the client fails to provide satisfactory evidence of their legal right to reproduce the submitted materials. This decision rests solely with Kallas and may be exercised at any stage of the production process.
5. Permissible Print Content
Clients are encouraged to utilize the following categories of content for their print projects:
- Original Works: Content entirely created by the client, for which they inherently possess the copyright.
- Properly Licensed Materials: Content for which the client has obtained explicit written permission or a valid license granting the right to reproduce the material for the intended commercial or non-commercial purpose. Clients may be required to provide documentation of such licenses.
- Public Domain Works: Materials that are no longer protected by copyright and are freely available for use without restriction. Clients should exercise due diligence to confirm the public domain status of the content in the relevant jurisdiction.
In summary, clients commissioning print services from Kallas bear the full responsibility for ensuring the legal permissibility of the materials they submit for reproduction. Kallas operates under the assumption of client compliance and reserves the right to refuse service in cases of suspected copyright infringement. Adherence to intellectual property law is paramount for all stakeholders engaging with Kallas Printing Services.
Last updated on : 22/05/2025.