Rare Souvenirs (RareSouvenirs.com)
This page explains the nature of the artworks, images, and creative content used in products sold by Rare Souvenirs, and clarifies copyright, ownership, and usage rights for customers.
1. Public-Domain Artworks
Some products offered by Rare Souvenirs reproduce artworks that are in the public domain. This means the original artists’ copyrights have expired and the works are free for public use.
Rare Souvenirs does not claim ownership or copyright over the original public-domain artworks themselves.
Our contribution lies in the curation, selection, digital restoration, enhancement, colour adjustment, resizing, printing, framing, and presentation of these works for contemporary display.
Where possible, public-domain artworks are sourced from museum, library, and institutional open-access collections.
2. Digital Enhancements & Alterations
To ensure high print quality and consistent presentation, digital enhancements and alterations may be made to artworks and images offered for sale. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Colour correction and tonal adjustment
- Cleaning, repair, or restoration of aged or damaged originals
- Cropping, reframing, or compositional adjustments
- Scaling and optimisation for specific print sizes
- Conversion for print processes, materials, and finishes
Such enhancements are carried out with care and respect for the original work, while adapting it for modern production and display.
3. Original Works Created by Rare Souvenirs
Some products sold by Rare Souvenirs feature original works created and owned by Rare Souvenirs, including but not limited to:
- Original photography
- Original digital artworks
- Original illustrations or graphic designs
- Original 3D scans, 3D renders, or derived visual works
Unless otherwise stated on the product page, copyright in these original works is owned by Rare Souvenirs.
4. Works by Artists We Collaborate With
Some products are created in collaboration with independent or local artists working with Rare Souvenirs.
These works may include original artworks, photographs, illustrations, digital creations, or other artistic outputs produced by contributing artists.
Unless otherwise stated on the individual product page:
- Copyright in such works remains with the original artist, or
- Is used by Rare Souvenirs under licence, commission, or collaboration agreement
Rare Souvenirs is authorised to reproduce, print, frame, and sell these works as physical products in accordance with agreed terms with the artist.
Where applicable, the contributing artist will be credited on the product page.
5. Mixed & Derivative Works
Certain products may incorporate:
- Public-domain source material, combined with
- Original creative input, transformation, or enhancement by Rare Souvenirs and/or collaborating artists
In such cases:
- The underlying public-domain material remains public domain
- Copyright in the original creative contributions, enhancements, presentation, and final composition belongs to Rare Souvenirs and/or the contributing artist, as applicable
6. Product-Specific Attribution
Where relevant, individual product pages may indicate:
- Whether an artwork is public domain or original
- The name of the artist or creator
- Whether the work includes original photography, 3D scans, or other proprietary material
- Whether the work is a collaboration or commission
This information is provided for transparency, historical context, and customer clarity.
7. What Customers Are Purchasing
When purchasing from Rare Souvenirs, customers are purchasing:
- A physical printed product, and where applicable
- Framing, materials, craftsmanship, and presentation services
Unless explicitly stated in writing, purchases do not grant rights to reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit the artwork, image, or design.
8. Brand, Website Content & Presentation
All brand names, logos, website content, product descriptions, layouts, visual identity elements, and original written material associated with Rare Souvenirs are the property of Rare Souvenirs and may not be used without permission.
9. Good-Faith Statement
Rare Souvenirs makes reasonable and good-faith efforts to ensure that all artworks and creative materials offered are used lawfully and in accordance with applicable copyright and intellectual-property principles.
If you believe any content on this website raises a rights or attribution concern, please contact us and we will review the matter promptly.