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Copyright & Usage Policy —
Blame MaryAnn™

© Original artwork by Antoinette Ricci Flamia. All rights reserved.

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All artwork, illustrations, characters, designs, written content, product descriptions, and brand elements displayed on this website — including the original drawings created by Antoinette Ricci and all modern derivative works created by Blame MaryAnn™ — are protected under U.S. copyright law.

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All photographs, including family images, are protected under U.S. copyright law and may not be reproduced or used without permission.

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Ownership

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Blame MaryAnn™ is the legal copyright holder of:

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  • Original artwork created by Antoinette Ricci Flamia during the 1930s and 1940s, preserved and inherited by her family.

  • All restored, digitized, recolored, or derivative versions of her artwork.

  • All modern illustrations, characters, and designs created for the Blame MaryAnn™ brand.

  • All greeting card designs, product layouts, written content, and brand storytelling.

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All artwork, images, designs, and written content displayed on this website are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

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Prohibited Use

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You may not:

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  • Copy, screenshot, trace, or reproduce any artwork or design.

  • Upload Blame MaryAnn™ artwork to Etsy, Redbubble, Amazon, or any print‑on‑demand platform.

  • Use the artwork in your own products, merchandise, or digital downloads.

  • Sell, distribute, or claim ownership of any Blame MaryAnn™ designs.

  • Use the artwork in AI training, prompts, or image generation tools.

  • Remove watermarks, crop out logos, or alter the artwork in any way.

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Any unauthorized use is considered copyright infringement and will result in immediate DMCA action.

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Permitted Use

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You may:

  • Share Blame MaryAnn™ products on social media only if the image remains unaltered and credit is clearly given.

  • Pin product images on Pinterest with proper attribution and a link back to this website.

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Authorized Resale

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Blame MaryAnn™ products may be resold only by authorized wholesale partners and retailers. The resale of authentic, unmodified Blame MaryAnn™ products is permitted.

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However, no artwork, illustrations, card designs, written content, brand elements, or derivative works may be copied, reproduced, modified, redistributed, or used to create new products without prior written permission from Blame MaryAnn™.

 

DMCA Enforcement

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Blame MaryAnn™ actively monitors:

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  • Etsy

  • Redbubble

  • Amazon Handmade

  • Shopify stores

  • Social media platforms

  • AI image‑generation platforms

Any unauthorized use will be removed through formal DMCA takedown procedures.

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Preserving the Artwork

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The artwork featured by Blame MaryAnn™ represents the creative legacy of Antoinette Ricci Flamia and the storytelling traditions of her family. To preserve the integrity of the artwork and brand, illustrations, designs, and written content may not be altered, recolored, modified, repurposed, or used in derivative works without written permission.

 

Trademark Notice

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Blame MaryAnn™ is a trademark of Blame MaryAnn LLC.

Use of the name, mascot, or brand identity without permission is prohibited.

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A Friendly Reminder

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We love seeing Blame MaryAnn™ products shared online. Feel free to post photos of your purchases, tag us on social media, and tell your friends.

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Just don't copy the artwork.

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The artwork is Antoinette's.


The attitude is MaryAnn's.


The made-in-USA stubbornness is Donna's.

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