Copyright Notice -- Updated 18 May 2002

PLEASE READ THIS.

You are visiting a website that contains copyrighted materials, which are the sole property of the artist, the website author(s) and other respective copyright holders. While you are very welcomed to visit this entire website, in the spirit of fairness, you are asked to carefully read the following paragraphs. If you agree with these conditions, continue to enjoy this website. If you don't agree, then exit this website now.

Copyrights

All materials on these web pages are copyrighted. Permission is granted for viewing only, and only from this website. The images contained in this website are NOT freeware, NOT shareware and NOT free clipart.

Permissions of Use.

You are not permitted to download, save, copy, print or use these images in any other way; unless you obtain prior, written consent from the artist, Maria Elena. The only exception is that you may print a page, only if it is for the purpose of placing a purchase order with Maria Elena.

Linking to this website.

You may link to html pages on this website. You may NOT link directly to images.

Image Use.

Image leasing for non-profit or commecial purposes is permitted provided that a license agreement is negotiated and completed with the artist before use of any image.

If you intend to use any of these images, you must first contact the artist and tell her where, why and how you will use them, and negociate a written license agreement. We reserve the right to deny any requests, regardless of cause. Commercial, government or institutional users and for-profit or non-profit entities must contact the artist in writing, to negotiate a usage agreement before using these images. You may not produce hardcopy (printed) or electronic reproductions of these images. You may not use these images for the profit of anyone other than the artist who created them, Maria Elena. You may not modify these files and images in any way.

Copyright infringement may be punishable by local, national and international laws.

Your use of the materials on the pages of this website implies your agreement with the terms stated in this notice .