I provide a lot of free [original] source files on this site, so I think It’s important for you to know exactly what you can do with those files.
BittBox source files (freebie downloads) are original works, and therefore subject to copyright. What does this mean? I’ll tell you: Since the files you download from BittBox.com are my original artwork, they are copyrighted by me with Some Rights Reserved for my protection provided by Creative Commons License, however, there are certain things you can do with them. Here’s what you can and can’t do:
First and foremost you need to understand one thing: Just because it’s free, doesn’t mean it’s copyright free. Every file (and every file contained within those files) I create/give away is copyrighted by me. I own the rights to all of my artwork. Get permission from me if you are unsure about anything. Getting permission is the right thing to do and it will save you a lot of trouble rather than getting caught selling my work.
Terms and Conditions for all BittBox.com Downloads:
1. You may NOT Redistribute BittBox Original Source files from your own site. Specifically, you can not download BittBox original designs, upload them to your own server, and redistribute as your own download, in whole or in part. In order to share BittBox resources, you must link to the BittBox page where the source file is located.
3. You may NOT adapt BittBox’s free source files in order to charge money for them. (This includes vectorizing my brushes)
4. You may NOT take any BittBox file (including zip files) and claim it as your own.
5. You may NOT take any BittBox file and sell it on a stock photography/vector resource site.
6. You may NOT take any BittBox Brush set and vectorize them in order to sell on a stock photography/vector resource site.
7. You may NOT ever copy and paste one of my entire articles on your own site. You may only feature an excerpt on your site and link to mine for the original story. Copying articles in full (even if you link back) is still copyright infringement. Excerpts only please.
By using my files, content, or both you agree to these terms and conditions which are subject to change without notice. Violating these terms and conditions could and will result in punishment to the maximum extent under law.
Do these things:
Use Bittbox files in posters, website designs, cd covers, postcards, annuals, flyers, business cards, branding, . . . DESIGN.
Use BittBox buttons as a part of a UI for a software you are developing.
Use BittBox files as a learning experience to grow and create your own excellent designs.
Take a screenshot or grab an image from one of my posts and link to the post if you want to allow your visitors access to BittBox Files. (hotlinking won’t work, trust me)
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Thanks for getting back so quick :)
Thanks so much for sharing your talent! You have made my life a little easier! :)
Hi,
First, let me thank you, like so many others, for the amazing work you have up for free viewing here. Just would love to know how you artists create these amazing floral designs in rastor softwares like GIMP and Photoshop. Googling just doesn’t seem to show any such tutorials. Is it just curvy pathways being used?
Another question that so many others may have asked but I have some doubts further -
You allow me to use your freebies in, let’s say web-design. But, tomorrow, if I have a portfolio with that web-page as my work. Will you be pissed considering that your brush is still there in MY web-design work?
Thankyou for the prompt replies you give here.
I have read all your replies. Thanks for your generousity.
Thank you for the sensible critique. Me & my neighbour were preparing to do some research about that. We got a good book on that matter from our local library and most books where not as influensive as your information. I am very glad to see such information which I was searching for a long time.This made very glad Smile
I love your sets! Just wonderful and so amazing!
QUESTION:
Could I use the brushes for our yearbook (high school) to decorate the pages and banners? Or is that not allowed?
Should I email you them to show you what they look like?
Could I use the brushes for a yearbook like for designing the banners and pages, etc. Should I email you the images just to check?
~Emmy
Btw, I LOVE YOUR BRUSHE SETS!!!!
sorry for my English
hello, I wonder if I can use a vector as part of a logo, which is the vector symbol unchanged and a text below the product name.
the product is an online series, the logo is the identifier of the series, the name and use it in everything related to their promotion on the Internet (poster, chapters …) but we’d also like to make shirts and sell them. use is correct or not?
thanks for your contribution, fantastic
@Especs,
Yes, that’s fine. Permission granted :)
Jay
wonderful
I just want to make sure I can do this:
I want to download some of your stuff and use them in Wallpapers and Longons and upload them (Wallpapers and Longons) to my sites I have 2 Wincustomize.com (same User name) and deviantart.com (oxygenhazard)is the user name.. thanks
oh p.s. it is this one as of now that I what like to use in a Wallpaper and Logon skin >>> (http://www.bittbox.com/freebies/free-seamless-vector-perforated-metal-pa...)
@DisturbedComputer,
Yes, that’s fine as long as you are using them as tools to make your own designs. You can’t upload them as is.
Jay
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Super super brushes! I would like to use these brushes commercially within the designs I do for the clock manufacturer I work for, as well as for my freelance design use. Is that permissible? Thanks.
Love the site – May we use the GREEN PATTERN (converted to blue) (“using_patterns_0″)image from your
http://www.bittbox.com/illustrator/the-power-and-eas... post about Illustrator (March 2007)on a bookmark of our design? Thank you very much!
Sorry if this has been asked, it seems all of the questions are relating to the brushes, and I have a question about the “free texture tuesday” images. If I was to use that as a background for a greeting card or photo book page that I was reselling, is that ok? Or not?
@C Wilson, Mary and Amy.
Yes, that’s fine. Have fun :)
Jay
hey there,
the brushes you offer are awesome. Thanks a lot Jay!
I’m planning to use one of them as a part of a logo I created myself. It is designed for my shirts, which I want to sell. Is that allowed?
greetings :)
Your textures are beautiful! I was wondering if I could use the textures in my overall designs created in Photoshop with some of my own elements to use in commercial and personal slideshows. For example, I am working on an memorial family video that the textures would be part of the background I create with my own artwork (swirls, etc).
I would like to use some of your wood images as backgrounds for a yearbook company. Is that acceptable use?
Hi, I am new at this so I want to make sure I understand. If I use one of your texture on my photo I need to list you and your site? How do I download them?? See, I said I was new at this! lol
Thanks
Thank you so much Jay! Appreciate the help.
:)
Hey, I was wondering is it okay to use these brushes for a t-shirt design for a club at my school?
@Reiha,
Yes, that’s fine.
Jay
hello, great work. brushes are incredible.
wanted to know if I can use your brushes for some of the color design of a comic to give a touch of “life.” would be for commercial use.
Thanks!
Hey,
I absolutely LOVE your designs, the vector stuff especially. I was on Vecteezy and found a montage of Vector flowers that I Love. I am a graphic designer and was hoping to use them on a yardage print? Obviously not exactly how you have them, there are two individual outlines of flowers I like in particular that I would like to use and make additions too. Can I do so?
Also are your vectors allowed to be used on a commercial level? As only elements for apparel design? (I don’t mean Im going to take your vector and put it on a t-shirt or anything, just possibly incorporate an element?
Thanks so much, and again, Great Work!
Can you use the images as textures for 3d models that will be part of a commercial game?
By the way, your work is awesome!
@ron,
Yes, that’s fine.
Jay
@226C,
Yes, and yes.
Jay
Alec,
Yes, that’s fine as well. :)
Jay
Hiya,
Thanks so much this stuff – saves a lot of time even when we know how to make something! I wasn’t sure about something and speaking of time – I really truly can’t read all 188 responses to see if someone asked already. Sorry :/
I want to use items in sites I am doing for others, but since I am getting paid for that, is that against your license? I am asking because most sites I see have an option for this, usually a small fee or something. Obviously, I can’t give a link on a client site, you know? OTOH, I’m just starting out and frankly, more fees are not in the plans either…
Can I possibly give a link to things from my own website as credit? So, link to the badges there and then use them in client sites? That would be awesome… but your stuff, your call. I don’t want to rip anyone off or anything.
sam?
Hi,
I am in love with your site and the high quality resources you share. Thank you so much for sharing these awesome brushes.
I would like to create backgrounds using your brushes and give it as a free download on my site. Please let me know if this is alright. As far as I understand the brushes are tools that you provide and we can create our designs and use them as long as the source files are not given.
Thank you again for these incredibly fantastic brushes that have got my creative juices flowing after a long time :) It’s so much fun to design with your brushes :)
Hi Jay,
I found the answer to my question in the FAQ section. Thank you.
Great site! So helpful!
Is it ok if I use a brush in part of a logo design for a job for a school? Thanks!
Hi,
I like your vectorial flowers and I would like use one of these in a t-shirt design. is it possible? I work in a fashion brand and I would like use one flower (not all group).
thanks very much
i like your works… thanks a lot!
Just to be clear, if I were to use it for a project for class/and or the workforce, as long as I credit you to the brush, I would be fine? As in, I could use the brush to create a design project and make money from it?
Dear Jay,
Hello. I like your work and your site. This is my first time here and I enjoyed surfing around it and viewing your neat artwork. The reason for my email is to ask for your permission to link to your site from my blog page. I designed a blogging site called “Bonnie’s Tips and Design Bits” (http://bonniesdesigntips.blogspot.com) a few months ago. I work at Granite State College, NH as a course page designer for online courses and I wanted to add in a link on my main page to one of your Bittbox pages for your Freebie gallery.
If you would let me know if you think it would be all right for me to insert it and if you could let me know which page you would recommend – also what text you would like me to place near your website link, if you approve. I will be reworking and updating my blog page soon, and I appreciate your decision either way. Thanks for your consideration. All my best, Bonnie
Can I use your textures to put on Zazzle for invitation backgrounds? I thought it was ok to use, but want to be sure. If not, I will take them down promptly.
Thanks for your awesome work!
Hello, really great job. Can I use your BittBox source files in my commercial game? I can put your web site in credits, if you want. And another question. Can I change some of yours textures and then use them.
Br
Hey Jay,
Thanks for the amazing work. In regards to the freebies and commercial work, I think you’re getting a lot of questions about the terms of use due to the CC license. The one that is linked-to in your post states Non-Commercial use.
Could you please clear this all up? Thank you. I would love to use your creative work in commercial projects, but am reluctant to do so. Also, do we have to credit you in our creative project? For personal use, I would have no issue. The problem only comes up when it’s a commercial project. Once again, thank you.
Thank you very much Jay for this stuff.
Can I use your textures and brushes for photo book page that I was reselling..
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