Introduction
"Secondary use is prohibited"... I'm sure many of you have seen this phrase in the terms of use. This time, I'd like to talk about secondary use, taking into account the circumstances of illustrators, which you may not be aware of. If you are thinking of requesting an illustration in the future, I think you will be able to make the transaction go more smoothly if you take a step back and learn about secondary use.
What is secondary use?
Can I use it freely if I pay the usage fee?
Why is secondary use not allowed?
What if I want to use it for a second time?
Addressing customer concerns
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What is secondary use?

Secondary use is the reuse of a copyrighted work for purposes other than its original purpose. If you wish to use it for a purpose that has not been declared, in other words, if you wish to use it for secondary purposes, you will need to declare it again .
Can I use it freely if I pay the usage fee?


The answer is ×NO× That's it.
We have received valuable usage fees from our customers, but this is merely the right to use the data where, what, and until when, and therefore does not mean that we can use the data freely anywhere, anytime for purposes other than those that you have reported.
Why is secondary use not allowed?
for example

Crocodile-kun has requested to create a tote bag. The illustrator will create an illustration for the tote bag.
Well, here is the finished illustration. Crocodile-kun liked it very much, but...

I'm very happy that you enjoyed it, but using it for purposes other than those declared without permission is no ...!
The reason is that,

You see, we're not making them with flyers in mind, are we?
You might be thinking, "It's the same illustration!"

Flyers come in different colors and sizes.
"In that case, why not just change the size and color yourself?"
That's also No. There is something called copyright, and in the case of lazy design, even simple changes to size and color can cause the design to fall apart, which is what illustrators fear. Even if it's a small thing, we will make corrections here, so please feel free to consult us.
In addition, copyright holders must be aware of where, how, and for how long their work is being used, so they want to avoid situations where their work is being used without their knowledge.
What if I want to use it for a second time?
This does not mean that secondary use is completely prohibited. It is possible to reuse the images according to the terms and conditions.
・If it has been decided, communicate at the earliest stage that there will be multiple media to be used.
・If you wish to use it for a purpose other than its intended use, be sure to declare it.
・Depending on the content, secondary usage fees may apply.
・In some cases, we can simply "repurpose" the item. There is no additional charge for this.
Addressing customer concerns

We understand your concerns. It is not uncommon for people to say they did not know about this. That is why we believe it is important for illustrators to clearly communicate this information.
Easy to understand at the quotation stage!
For illustration requests, we will always provide you with a quote after consultation. We believe that transparency in the quote is important.
Production and usage fees
Basic fee by media
Option fee
When there are large orders for illustrations, data revisions, submission fees to printing companies, secondary use fees, commercial use fees, copyright transfer fees, etc.
Production process and delivery schedule
We will let you know the expected future process and delivery date.
Terms of Use and Notes
There are rules and regulations, such as what you must not do and what will incur additional charges.
If there is anything you are unsure about or that is not included in the quote, please feel free to ask.
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What do you think? I hope it gives you some understanding about secondary use.
Secondary use is the reuse of a copyrighted work for purposes other than its original purpose.
Even if you pay the usage fee, it does not mean you can use it freely. A fee will be charged for secondary use.
The reason secondary use is prohibited is because the illustrations are intentionally created for a specific purpose, and to prevent the work from being leaked without the creator's knowledge.
If you wish to use it for secondary purposes, please be sure to notify us!
We will address your concerns with a transparent quote!
As an illustrator, I don't just draw illustrations, but I create illustrations with the goal of "achieving the customer's purpose." I understand that this may be an inconvenience, but it is important for everyone to be able to use the site comfortably. Thank you for your understanding.
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