Legal Disclaimers

Reproduction Animation Cels

All characters and scenes depicted in works sold on this site as “reproduction animation cels” are in the public domain; both the specific iteration of the character(s) depicted and the motion picture itself being reproduced are in the public domain. All reproduction animation cels on this site are sold as the lawful reproduction and distribution of one (1) frame of a given motion picture in public domain, faithfully represented as such in the medium it would have originally existed in (as an animation cel).

IN ALL INSTANCES THEROF: material is exclusively pulled from public domain films which depict the public domain character (and the specific iteration thereof which is in the public domain); these are films where their copyright has expired, or otherwise where a copyright is not held (e.g. failure to renew copyright, works of the U.S. government, etc.).

In compliance with U.S. and Canadian copyright law, all works sold on this site which depict public domain characters are elements faithfully reproduced from these original works, which are in the public domain, and thus do not infringe on any subsequent works/designs/characters the original work/design/character was derived from. Faithfully reproducing exclusively from these original works, which are in the public domain, does not infringe on subsequent and current copyrighted works, designs, characters, and trademarks owned by any entities or individuals associated with the public domain work/design/character.

DesRosiers Studios and its associates are in no way associated with the aformentioned entities or individuals, and do not claim to be.

Additionally, in compliance with fair use doctrines in U.S. law and other jurisdictions, all works sold on this site which depict public domain characters (and the specific iteration thereof which is in the public domain) use limited material from their original works, which are also in the public domain. In all instances, all works sold using these materials reproduce one (1) frame out of thousands which comprise these motion pictures in the public domain, accounting for a fraction of a percentile being reproduced, distributed, and sold. DesRosiers Studios does not in any way claim ownership of the imagery depicted in “reproduction animation cels” sold on the site.

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact at: austin@desrosiers-studios.com.

For disputes and takedown requests, DesRosiers Studios kindly requests that you fill out a WS-2475 form, a copy of which can be provided upon request from the previous e-mail address. An officer of the company will get back to you quickly to resolve the matter.

All works sold are done so with the explicit intent of not infringing upon the current rights and trademarks held by any entities or individuals, which DesRosiers Studios acknowledges and respects.

“The term “public domain” refers to creative materials that are not protected by intellectual property laws such as copyright, trademark, or patent laws. The public owns these works, not an individual author or artist. Anyone can use a public domain work without obtaining permission, but no one can ever own it.” (Stim, 2021)

While thorough research and diligence has been done to ensure legal compliance, we understand that mistakes happen, and we kindly ask others to likewise understand.

The above is provided as information; it is not to be relied upon as legal advice.

Stim, R. (2021, November 25). Welcome to the public domain. Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Center. https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/public-domain/welcome/ 

Original artistic, literary, dramatic, and musical works (such as motion pictures, television series, photographs, books, magazines, plays, sheet music, etc.) are protected by copyright. Copyright includes the sole right to reproduce a work, or a substantial part of it.

Reproducing less than a "substantial part" of a work is not an infringement under the Copyright Act ( RSC , 1985, c. C-42). What constitutes a "substantial part" can be difficult to determine, since the amount copied is only one factor. The Copyright Act ( RSC , 1985, c. C-42) also contains exceptions. For example, copying for the purpose of research or private study does not infringe copyright. Reproducing a work for the purpose of criticism, review and news reporting likewise does not infringe, so long as certain conditions are met. These and other exceptions are set out in the Copyright Act ( RSC , 1985, c. C-42).

Works protected by copyright may be ordered as animation cels through DesRosiers Studios only if authorized by the copyright owner or if permitted by the Copyright Act ( RSC , 1985, c. C-42). By placing a custom order through DesRosiers Studios, you (the customer) confirm that you own the copyright to, or have permission to use, the material you want commissioned and/or reproduced. DesRosiers Studios relies on you (the customer) to respect copyright in all commissions and custom orders, but does reserve the right to refuse to fulfill an order if, in our judgment, an infringement of copyright may occur.

The above is provided as information; it is not to be relied upon as legal advice.