Copyright & Intellectual Property

At Yūgen Art, we value quiet craftsmanship, originality, and respect for creative work. This policy outlines how our artworks and content are protected, and how they may — and may not — be used.


1. Ownership of Content

All content on this website is protected by copyright and intellectual property law. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Original artworks and designs created for Yūgen Art
• Digital illustrations and compositions inspired by traditional Japanese woodblock aesthetics
• Edited, reinterpreted, or transformed works based on public-domain sources, where the creative treatment, composition, and final artwork constitute new original works
• Product titles, descriptions, written copy, branding elements, and website design

Unless otherwise stated, all such content is the property of Yūgen Art.

2. Permitted Use

You may:
• View, share, or link to Yūgen Art content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share images for inspiration or reference with clear credit to Yūgen Art and without alteration

You may not:
• Reproduce, copy, distribute, resell, or commercially exploit any artwork or content without prior written permission
• Remove watermarks, metadata, or copyright notices
• Claim Yūgen Art works as your own, including works derived from public-domain material that have been substantially reworked
• Use our images or designs for AI training, NFTs, print-on-demand products, or derivative works without consent

3. Public-Domain Source Material

Some artworks may draw inspiration from historical or public-domain imagery. While the source material itself may be free of copyright, the creative interpretation, composition, colour treatment, and final artwork are protected as original works.

Unauthorized reproduction of these transformed works is not permitted.

4. Enforcement & Takedowns

Yūgen Art actively monitors for unauthorized use of its artworks and content. Where infringement is identified, we may take action including:
• Direct contact with the infringing party
• DMCA takedown requests
• Contacting hosting platforms, marketplaces, or payment providers
• Further legal steps where appropriate

If you believe material on this site infringes your copyright, or if you believe your work has been misattributed, please contact us with the following information:
• Your name and contact details
• A description of the work in question
• The URL or location of the material
• Evidence of ownership or rights

Contact:
hello@yugenart.co.uk 

5. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.