🎓 #Frameit DO NOT USE MY IMAGE OR LIKENESS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION: MY IDENTITY, MY RIGHT, MY PROPERTY 👨🏾⚖️The Law in Nigeria now; - Distinguishes between a copyright claim on a photograph and an image rights claim by the person in it, confirming that an individual can seek compensation for unauthorized commercial use of their likeness. -You possess 'image rights' that are separate from copyright. -You have authority over how your picture or likeness is used commercially. -Although photographers hold copyright for images, the individual depicted has a distinct right to manage the commercial use of their likeness. -The claim can be based on defamation, unjust enrichment, or privacy violations, not just copyright issues. - Clear contracts and consent are essential for the legal commercial use of images. 👨🏾⚖️ Using someone's photo in an ad campaign without permission or a legal reason violates their right to privacy as stated in Section 37 of th...
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