Last Updated: 2/24/26
Website: akmichelle.com

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All artwork, designs, prints, digital files, images, text, branding elements, and creative content displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Michelle Stewart, operating as AKMichelle, unless otherwise stated.

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All rights are reserved.

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1. Copyright Ownership

All original artwork — including linocut prints, digitally altered works, product photography, website content, and branding — is protected under United States copyright law and international copyright treaties.

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Copyright protection applies whether or not a copyright notice appears on individual works.

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Purchase of a print, sticker, card, digital file, or other product does not transfer copyright ownership or reproduction rights.

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2. Permitted Use

You may:

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• Share images of artwork on social media for personal, non-commercial purposes

• Repost with visible credit to “AKMichelle” or Michelle Stewart

• Link back to the official website when sharing

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Sharing is encouraged when it supports the artist and does not involve commercial use or alteration.

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3. Prohibited Use

Without prior written permission, you may not:

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• Reproduce, copy, trace, scan, or redistribute artwork

• Sell or resell reproductions

• Create derivative works

• Use artwork for commercial purposes

• Manufacture merchandise using the designs

• Upload artwork to print-on-demand platforms

• Use artwork in branding, logos, or marketing materials

• Include artwork in artificial intelligence or machine learning training datasets

• Reproduce artwork as a tattoo without proper licensing

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Unauthorized use may constitute copyright infringement.

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4. Tattoo Reproduction

AKMichelle artwork may not be reproduced as a tattoo without express written permission or purchase of an authorized Tattoo Ticket.

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The purchase of a physical or digital product does not grant tattoo reproduction rights.

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Tattoo licensing, when offered, is granted under separate terms and is non-transferable unless otherwise stated.

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5. AI & Automated Data Use

Artwork, images, and written content from this website may not be scraped, harvested, extracted, or used for artificial intelligence, machine learning, or dataset training purposes without written permission.

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Automated access, bots, and data mining tools are prohibited.

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6. Reporting Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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To file a DMCA notice, please provide the following in writing:

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1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner (or authorized agent)

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed

3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including its location on the website

4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)

5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized

6. A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

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DMCA notices should be sent to:

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AKMichelle
Email: its.akmichelle@gmail.com
Subject Line: DMCA Notice

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We will respond in accordance with applicable copyright law.

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7. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you submitted to this Site was removed or disabled in error, you may submit a written counter-notification including:

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1. Your physical or electronic signature

2. Identification of the material removed and its prior location

3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification

4. Your name, address, and telephone number

5. A statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or Alaska, if outside the United States)

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Counter-notifications should be sent to the email address listed above.

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8. Questions & Permissions

For licensing inquiries, tattoo permissions, collaborations, or commercial usage requests, please contact:

its.akmichelle@gmail.com

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We’re always open to collaboration — just ask first.