Copyright Information

The Virtue of God - Nature Photography & Apparel

COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP

Original Photography Rights

All photographs featured on The Virtue of God website and products are original works created and owned by The Virtue of God. These images are protected by United States and international copyright laws.

What This Means

We own the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display our photography
Our images cannot be used without explicit written permission
Each photograph is protected from the moment of creation
Copyright protection extends to all derivative works based on our images.

PERMITTED USES

When You Purchase Our Products

You MAY:

Display purchased prints in your home, office, or personal space
Gift purchased items to others
Share photos of your purchased products on social media (we appreciate tags!)
Use purchased apparel and accessories for personal wear.

You MAY NOT:

Reproduce, copy, or scan our artwork for any purpose
Create derivative works or modifications of our images
Use our images for commercial purposes
Resell digital copies or reproductions of our work
Use our photographs in your own products or marketing materials.

Social Media Sharing

We encourage customers to share photos of our products in their homes or being worn! When sharing:

Please tag @thevirtueofgodbrand (or your actual social media handles)
Use hashtag #thevirtueofgodbrand
Credit "Photography by The Virtue of God"
Do not crop out or remove any watermarks or signatures.

UNAUTHORIZED USE

What Constitutes Copyright Infringement

Unauthorized use includes:

Downloading images from our website for any purpose other than viewing
Screenshot or screen capture of our photographs
Using our images in blogs, websites, or publications without permission
Creating products using our photography
Editing, altering, or modifying our images
Claiming our work as your own.

Digital Image Protection

Our website images are watermarked and digitally protected
High-resolution files are never made publicly available
We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our photography
Right-click saving is disabled where technically possible.

LICENSING & PERMISSIONS

Commercial Licensing

If you're interested in licensing our photography for commercial use, please contact us directly. We offer licensing for:

Interior design projects
Commercial spaces (offices, hotels, restaurants)
Editorial publications
Corporate marketing materials
Website and blog use.

Licensing Contact: info@thevirtueofgodbrand.com

Permission Requests

All permission requests must be submitted in writing and include:

Specific images you wish to use
Intended use and duration
Distribution method and audience size
Your contact information and organization details.

Please note: Permission is granted at our sole discretion and may require licensing fees.

FAIR USE CONSIDERATIONS

Limited Fair Use

While copyright law provides for limited "fair use" in certain circumstances, most uses of our photography would not qualify as fair use. Fair use is a narrow legal doctrine that typically applies to:

Academic research and criticism
News reporting
Parody or commentary.

Important: We cannot provide legal advice on fair use. When in doubt, request permission.

Educational Use

Educators and students should contact us for permission before using our images in educational materials, presentations, or projects.

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Brand Name Protection

"The Virtue of God" is a trademark of The Virtue of God. Unauthorized use of our brand name, logo, or similar confusing marks is prohibited.

Protected Elements

Brand name: "The Virtue of God"
Logo and design elements
Website design and layout
Product packaging design
Marketing taglines and slogans.

DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA)

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our website, please provide:

Your contact information
Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the allegedly infringing material
Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Your physical or electronic signature.

DMCA Contact: info@thevirtueofgodbrand.com

Our Response to Infringement Claims

We take copyright infringement seriously and will:

Investigate all valid DMCA notices
Remove infringing content when appropriate
Terminate repeat offenders' accounts
Provide counter-notification procedures when applicable.

PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS

Enforcement Actions

We actively protect our intellectual property rights through:

Regular monitoring of unauthorized use
Cease and desist letters
Legal action when necessary
Working with hosting providers and social media platforms.

Technology Protection

Watermarked images on website
Disabled right-click functionality where possible
Digital fingerprinting of our photographs
Regular reverse image searches.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

What We Ask of Our Customers

Respect our intellectual property rights
Report any unauthorized use you discover
Purchase products through authorized channels only
Follow our usage guidelines for purchased items.

Reporting Unauthorized Use

If you discover unauthorized use of our photography, please contact us at [your email address] with:

Location where unauthorized use was found
Screenshot or link to the infringing content
Any additional relevant information.

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT

Global Protection

Our photographs are protected by copyright laws in countries that are signatories to international copyright treaties, including:

Berne Convention
Universal Copyright Convention
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaties.

Jurisdiction

These copyright terms are governed by United States copyright law and the laws of Washington state.

MODIFICATIONS TO COPYRIGHT POLICY

Policy Updates

We may update this copyright information from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of our website or products constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

Last Updated: 9.04.2025

CONTACT INFORMATION

Copyright Questions

For questions about copyright, licensing, or permissions:

Email: info@thevirtueofgodbrand.com
Subject Line: Copyright Inquiry - The Virtue of God
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5-7 business days

Legal Notices

For formal legal notices regarding copyright:

Address:
The Virtue of God
34609 4th PL S
Federal Way, WA 98003
info@thevirtueofgodbrand.com

INSPIRATION & PURPOSE

Our Mission

Through our nature photography, we seek to share the beauty of God's creation while respecting the intellectual property rights that allow us to continue this ministry. We believe that protecting creative works enables artists to continue blessing others with their gifts.

Scripture Reflection

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights." - James 1:17

We view our photography as a gift to be stewarded responsibly, sharing God's creation while respecting the legal frameworks that protect creative expression.