Copyright Statement & Intellectual Property

Introduction

Welcome to Massimo Ciani 3DCG. While we embrace the philosophy of free software and open source culture, we must also strictly adhere to copyright laws to protect our livelihood and that of our clients.
This page outlines how intellectual property rights are managed on this website, specifically distinguishing between commissioned works (owned by clients) and original content (released under Creative Commons where possible).

1. Images and Graphic Content

The visual content on this site falls into two distinct categories. Please check the specific indication accompanying each image.

A. Commissioned Works (Client Owned)
Most 3DCG images and renderings on this website were created on commission.

  • Rights: The economic usage rights and copyright for these works belong exclusively to the respective clients.
  • Permissions: Massimo Ciani 3DCG retains the right of authorship (moral rights) and portfolio display, but we cannot grant permission for third-party use.
  • Contact: If you wish to use these images, you must obtain written permission directly from the copyright holder (usually indicated in the credit line, e.g., “Courtesy of…”).

B. Original Works (Creative Commons)
Where explicitly stated, content created internally by us for personal or community projects is released under a Creative Commons License.

  • Terms: You are authorized to use these images strictly in accordance with the specified license (usually CC BY-ND 4.0).
  • Requirement: Proper attribution to “Massimo Ciani 3DCG” is mandatory.

C. Unspecified Content
If no specific license or credit is indicated, the content is All Rights Reserved. You must contact us for authorization before any use.

2. Textual Content

Unless otherwise stated, all textual content on this website (blog posts, articles, descriptions) is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license.

  • What this means: You are free to share and repost the text, provided you credit Massimo Ciani 3DCG and do not alter the content.
  • CC BY-ND 4.0 License details

3. Logos and Trademarks

The logos, brand names, and trademarks displayed on this site are the intellectual property of their respective owners. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. You must obtain written permission from the trademark owner prior to any use.

4. Website Design and Assets

The website theme, including fonts, icons, layout code, and CSS, is utilized under license. These elements are protected by copyright laws and the terms of service of the respective theme developers/marketplaces. They cannot be copied or reproduced simply because they appear on this site.

5. AI Training and Text/Data Mining

Strict Prohibition: The use of any content on this site (including but not limited to text, images, 3D models, and code) for the purpose of training Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, machine learning models, or for Text and Data Mining (TDM) is expressly prohibited without a specific, written commercial license agreement.
We do not consent to the mining of our content by automated bots or scrapers for AI generation purposes.

Conclusion

Protecting copyright is fundamental to maintaining the quality and integrity of the creative industry. We thank you for respecting these rules. For any questions regarding permissions or licensing, please contact us via the info@massimociani.com.