Terms of Use and Copyright Statement

Terms of Use & Copyright Policy

Effective Date: October 31, 2026

1. Copyright Ownership

All original artwork, paintings, drawings, images, photographs of artwork, designs, written content, and other original creative materials displayed on this website are protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all original artwork and associated intellectual property are the exclusive property of Lisa Mills.

All rights are reserved. No license or ownership rights are granted by accessing, viewing, or using this website, except as expressly stated herein.

2. Prohibited Use and Reproduction

No artwork or other copyrighted material displayed on this website may be reproduced, copied, downloaded for reuse, distributed, published, modified, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except as permitted by applicable law.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Reproducing artwork as prints, posters, photographs, digital images, or other physical or electronic products.
Using artwork on merchandise, promotional materials, advertisements, websites, or commercial publications without authorization.
Copying, tracing, substantially reproducing, or creating unauthorized derivative works based upon protected artwork.
Removing, altering, or obscuring copyright notices, signatures, watermarks, or identifying information.
Uploading artwork to print-on-demand services, image marketplaces, or other platforms for unauthorized reproduction or distribution.
Representing the artist's original work as the work of another individual or entity.

The fact that an image is publicly accessible on this website does not mean that it is in the public domain or available for unrestricted use.

3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The artist expressly reserves all applicable rights concerning the use of her copyrighted artwork in connection with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

Except where authorized in writing or otherwise permitted by applicable law, visitors and third parties are prohibited from collecting, scraping, downloading, reproducing, or using artwork displayed on this website for:

Training, developing, or refining artificial intelligence or machine learning models.
Creating datasets for generative artificial intelligence systems.
Producing unauthorized AI-generated reproductions or derivative images based upon the artist's protected works.
Commercial exploitation through automated image-generation or image-processing platforms.

No permission or license for these activities is granted through access to this website.

4. Ownership of Original Artwork

The purchase or acquisition of an original painting or other physical artwork does not transfer copyright ownership or reproduction rights to the purchaser.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in a signed written agreement, the artist retains all copyright and intellectual property rights, including the rights to reproduce, publish, license, distribute, and create derivative works based upon the artwork.

5. Licensing and Permission Requests

Requests to reproduce, publish, license, or otherwise use the artist's artwork must be submitted in writing and approved before the proposed use.

Permission, when granted, may be subject to specific conditions, attribution requirements, licensing fees, or other written terms.

Permission for one particular use does not constitute authorization for additional or future uses.

Please contact the artist through the contact information provided on this website regarding licensing or permission requests.

6. Copyright Infringement and Enforcement

The artist reserves the right to protect and enforce her intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Unauthorized use of protected artwork may constitute copyright infringement and may result in legal action, including claims for injunctive relief, damages, recovery of profits, and, where legally available, statutory damages, costs, and attorney's fees.

The artist may also pursue removal of infringing material through applicable copyright reporting and takedown procedures.

7. Permitted Use and Legal Exceptions

Visitors may view the website and its artwork for personal, noncommercial appreciation.

Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to restrict uses expressly permitted under applicable copyright law, including fair use and other statutory exceptions.

Any permission beyond these exceptions must be obtained in writing from the artist.

8. Changes to These Terms

The artist reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use and Copyright Policy at any time. Updated terms will become effective when posted on this website, unless otherwise stated.

9. Contact

For copyright inquiries, licensing requests, or reports of suspected infringement, please contact Lisa Mills using the contact information provided on this website.