12/31/2021
Section 1202 of the U.S. Copyright Act makes it illegal for someone to remove the watermark from your photo so that it can disguise the infringement when used. The fines start at $2500 and go to $25,000 in addition to attorneys' fees and any damages for the infringement.
https://www.photoattorney.com/2007/07/watermarks-can-be-music-to-your-ears.html
IF I FIND ANYONE REMOVING MY WATERMARK OFF ANY OF MY PHOTOS THAT I HAVE DONE FOR THEM .... you were told this when I did your pictures think that I won't find out???
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