Copyright of clip art

I am the author of a book, can I use the free clip art for illustrations in my novel?

Hi jacquelyn carruthers.

Thank you for writing to Microsoft answers Community Forums.

Free clipart for illustrations generally have copyright attached to it. But I suggest you check the download location.

All the clip art use is subject to the terms of the individual rights of use. Copyright and clip art usage rights are important to understand so that the image is used legally and authorized. The three most common categories of image rights are royalty-free, rights-managed and public domain.

Most clip art is sold with a limited royalty free license, which allows customers to use the image for applications more personal, educational and non-profit. Some free clipart of fee also includes limited commercial rights (the right to use the images in for-profit products). However, royalty free image rights often vary from one provider to another.

Some clipart gallery is always sold on a managed rights basis. However this type of image rights have seen a sharp decline over the past 20 years as royalty free licenses have become the preferred clip model.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards

Sharath

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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