How to Credit Me:

Creating a CLICKABLE link to my image in your description. This is not negotiable.
When I say link to my image, I don't mean link to my profile, that doesn't help people find stocks.
Comment on my stock image with the link to your deviation.
Comment on my profile ONLY when you can't find the stock you used to comment on it.
If you cannot find the stock you used to make a clickable link, I will provide you with a link.

Do not note me with your deviation.
Do not comment on my profile with your deviation.
I will be very upset if I find out that my stock hasn't been credited.

Under no circumstances may my images be posted elsewhere in their original, unmanipulated, form, credited or uncredited.

Never use my stock in conjuction with illegal images: Celeb images; Images that are not stock that you don't have permission to use; Non-stock images found through search engines, such as Google or on sites like tumblr or photobucket.

Making Premade Backgrounds

My stock may be used to create pre-made backgrounds if specified in the image description.

Using my Premade Backgrounds

When using a pre-made background you should use the entire background.
If you don't want the entire bg; Use the credit the stock it was created from.

Stocking Using My Stock

Premade backgrounds are the only way in which my stock may be redestributed as stock. (see premade backgrounds for rules)
In no way may any of my stock be redestributed in the form of clear cuts, tubing, etc.
My wings, models and premade backgrounds may not be used to in stock images.
My wings may not be used to create new wings of any type.

Off-Site Usage Steps

1. Post the image to deviantART.
2. Post the image to the off-site location.
3. Add a typed out or clickable link on or near the image.
4. Comment on my image with the link to the image on deviantART and the link where you've posted off-site.
When posting off-site you MUST credit me ON the image itself. Note me if you require an exception and we may work something out.
Do you allow posts to horse or wolf sites? No. No exceptions.

Commercial Use

Most of my stock is purchasable for commercial or commission use. If a price isn't listed, please ask.

Commercial use may be priced based on the project. Please note me.
(Commissions) Most photographic images, excluding model stock, are 50
(Commissions) Model stocks are 75 but you must gain permission before using them commercially.
Wings, Premades, and PNG's that are purchasable will have a price in the description.
If you're interested in something that is not priced, please not me.
You may NOT sell images containing my stock on any other site for any form of currency, virtual or otherwise without paying for commercial use.

Wing Stock - Specific Rules

[link] Rules for my WingsHow to Credit Me:
Creating a CLICKABLE link to my image in your description. This is not negotiable.
When I say link to my image, I don't mean link to my profile, that doesn't help people find stocks.
Comment on my stock image with the link to your deviation.
Comment on my profile ONLY when you can't find the stock you used to comment on it.
If you cannot find the stock you used to make a clickable link, I will provide you with a link.
Do not note me with your deviation.
Do not comment on my profile with your deviation.
I will be very upset if I find out that my stock hasn't been credited. Be warned: I watch many angel and wing groups, usually your winged images end up there eventually for me to see, and if I haven't seen them before, I go checking for credits.
Copyright Infringement
Under no circumstanc

Model Stock

dA prints are Okay!
75 for unlimited commission use. Contact me for commercial price with details of your intentions.
Note me with a request for commercial use detailing your intentions before purchasing the stock.
You must use the Entire model, not just the body.
To clarify, you have to use the model's face.

Layouts and Tutorials

My stock may be used for layouts and tutorials on deviantART and other ART websites. A horse or wolf site of any kind will not be considered an art site.
You must credit me somewhere on the layout or tutorial with a link to the stock used.
(ex. h ttp ://thy-darkest-hour.deviantart.com or h ttp://fav.me/d539ndh)
No layouts containing my stock on horse or wolf sites. You may, however, purchase the stock if you wish to make a layout for a horse or wolf site.
If a layout or tutorials utilizing is for sale or commissioned, please see commercial use.

 

Prints

My stocks can be used for prints on deviantART ONLY.
I consider off-site prints to be commercial use.

Avatars and Group Icons

My stock may be used for the creation of avatars and group icons. With my permission.
If you would like permission, please note me.

School Projects and School Newspapers

Using my stock for school projects is okay with proper credit, this means a written-out direct-link to my stock.
Using my stock for school newspapers is okay with proper credit, this means a written-out direct-link to my stock.

Stock as a Reference

My stocks MAY be used for reference. Don't forget to credit me though.

Retouches: Do one of the below:

If you post both the before and after image together  and credit me on the non-retouched portion.
If you post just the retouched image you must state in the title that it is a retouch.

Horse and Wolf etc. Manipulations

Horse or Wolf manips with my premades: No. Not without permission.
Horse or Wolf manips with my wings: No. Not without permission.
Posting images containing my stock on a horse or wolf etc. site: No. No exceptions. Includes RPGs, Sim sites, etc. Such as Howrse, Ponybox, Horse Phenomena, etc.
Layouts containing my stock on horse or wolf sites: No. No exceptions.
I will not hesitate to ask that a horse  or wolf manip containing my wings or premade stock be removed from dA.
You may purchase stocks for the points amount listed on the individual pages if you intend to use the image on a horse or wolf site.
You can find complete information on my reasons for not allowing horse or wolf manips without permission in my journal entry here:
Horse and Wolf Manips: My thoughts & reasons..I am creating this journal as an explanation as to why I do not allow horses or wolves to be added to my premade backgrounds and do not allow my wings to be attatched to them without my prior permission.
Let me begin by saying that I have absolutely nothing against horses or wolves, both are beautiful, amazing animals, nor do I have anything against the amazing deviants that create horse and/or wolf art.
I really don't know exactly how to put this together...
To make my rules regarding this concern as simple as possible I have stated on each premade background and wing stock that I do not allow horse or wolf manipulations without prior permission, unfortunately, the statement is rarely read, if anyone has any suggestions as to how to make it more visable, please feel free to make them.

Why don't you allow your stock on horse and wolf sites?
I don't want the stock use requests that will come with my stock being there.
:bulleblue: Why? For some re

Line-Art Pasted on Stock

May I put your wings on my line-art? No.
Line-art/coloring put on top of a stock is not a manipulation.
May I put line-art on top of your stock? No.
I will not hesitate to ask that a 'line-art on stock' image be removed!

Things I do not consider manipulations and other No No's

Cropping, adding a texture, changing the hue/saturation/vibrance, adding contrast, adding text, and framing are not photomanipulation.
Images containing my stock must be submitted as one of these catagories: Photomanipulation, Painting and Airbrushing, 3-D, Mixed Media, Tutorials. . This is NOT negotiable. Got a question, ask!
No extreme blood and gore, hate, animal cruelty, or other things you think I might not approve of. When in doubt, note me.



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