Pirate at Artscow: Margaret
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by megadoodle in Digital Piracy
It is with sad news that I make this announcement. You provide free products and you know that eventually someone is going to stab you in the back, but … you really hope it doesn’t happen.
I’ve had people buy my products and then share them illegally on 4shared. But never…never…never, have I had someone slap their own logo over my preview and flop it into a store. I’m so upset I am shaking.
Here is a screen shot of my products at artscow.com being shared illegally under new titles and semi-new previews. Click on screenshot for larger preview.
In the table below, you’ll find her previews and my original kit previews. You can click on each image to view a larger version of each.
Curious as to what my Terms of Use says for these products? Read it Here.
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All of these kits were originally available at my various Digital Scrapbooking Stores before they were moved to {f.o.r.e.v.e.r} Free Downloads.
I suggest that you all check this persons products to see if she’s stolen anything of yours. Spread the word. I have used the Contact Us form at artscow to try and have these products removed from their site. I’ll keep you updated.
A BIG thank you to the wonderful lady who let me know that this piracy was taking place.
Cindy Ritter
26. Sep, 2009
Oh no! I am so sorry Brandy! I am glad it has been resolved but I know how terribly this must have upset you!
Webajeb
20. Jul, 2009
I’ve tried to warn people about artscow. This company is owned by chinese, their corporate office is IN China, and the chinese are notorious for stealing everything from movies to music to digital art. They don’t honor ANY copyright and there’s no way to sue them or get any retribution.
I’m so sorry this happened to you!!!
Amber
12. Jul, 2009
Dang! Glad to see that Artscow disabled her account! {{{{HUGS}}}}
Kathi B
12. Jul, 2009
I am very sorry that this had to happen to you but I am so glad to see that Artscow was so quick to respond and remove her account. I am really impressed.
Kari~RDG
12. Jul, 2009
Brandy, this is SICK! I hope this chick (term used LOOSELY – can’t say what I really wanna say) gets kicked out of artscow. Ugh. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. *hugs*
Jody
12. Jul, 2009
OMG Brandy, I’m so sorry this happened to you!!! How blatantly obvious. It’s so sad there have to people who think they can get away with something like this and no one will notice.
sheri
12. Jul, 2009
Send her a cease-and-desist email. I didn’t check her TOU…but I imagine she wouldn’t care for the same thing happening to her.
Go here for more info/support:
http://jenjen.typepad.com/stoppiracy/
Sorry this happened to you.
Susan
12. Jul, 2009
that is just horrible, I hope you contacted ArtsCow! That takes a lot of nerve huh? I am sorry this has happened but this goes on so much anymore and its so very sad to see people like this just take such advantage of great designers and their talents and generosity! Wow I hope you keep us updated in how ArtsCow handles this on their end
Berry
12. Jul, 2009
We are sorry about this happened, since the nature of open platform of scrapbook designer kits system, every designers can post their kits in our website. Anyway, we have disabled this user’s a/c, and delete all kits. Really sorry about that. Thanks for your report.
Berry
CEO of ArtsCow
Amanda
12. Jul, 2009
Brandy that’s awful =( You have one of the best and easy TOU’s there is why the heck would someone do that and think it’s ok is beyond me, XOXOXO Amanda
trifaith
12. Jul, 2009
I am so sorry! Please know that their are tons of us that sppreciate YOU and love YOUR work!
trifaith
12. Jul, 2009
Oops should say LOVE your work and appreciate YOU! Darn small blackberry qwerty!….lol!!!
trifaith
12. Jul, 2009
I am so sorry! This is just horrible! )Ou are so generous and its a shame some looser took advantage of that. Please know there are tons of us that “+?2 your work and appreciate )+_!
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Laura
12. Jul, 2009
What a scummy thing to do!
Elizabeth
12. Jul, 2009
Wow, that really is blatant! I hope the site takes quick action and bans her, sorry this happened to you at all, Elizabeth