Copyright and image theft
9 April 2025
All my images are copyrighted to me, Andrew Bartlett. I retain all copyright to my pictures.
Do not reproduce any of my images from this site, or those found on any and all news outlets. This applies to any social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube. This isn't limited to these social media platforms. Reproduction online or in print is strictly prohibited. This also applies to watermarked images.
My pictures are sold for editorial use only.
My work is licensed to news agencies to use. The news website that has published my work has paid for the license to use my pictures. That license doesn't extend to the general public or others who save them and want to reproduce, and upload them to socials or other websites. Even if there is a 'credit'. Credits don't substitute payment, and don't protect those from a copyright claim should it arise.
Assume any picture seen online is copyrighted. It's a mistake to think any picture can be used at will and free of charge. It leaves anyone who does it open to legal action. Copyright infringements are serious offences. Reproducing them without a license is image theft.
Since last month, I've made 12 DMCA complaints to You Tube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for those using my pictures in their videos, without permission or payment. All have been removed, and those responsible have copyright strikes on their account.
I've been scanning videos of Oakwood Theme Park, specifically Hydro/Drenched, and it's unbelievable the copyright infringements I've found going back the last 2 years, some in the US. One recently by a UK theme park channel with 400K followers.
I will file a legal process with a copyright claim, and seek damages for unauthorised uses.