Selling t-shirts can be a great way to make money online. Knowing the rules avoids copyright infringement.
Best Practices for Original Design
- Don’t use logos on T-shirts without permission.
- Contract a designer.
- Use royalty-free images that need no payment.
- Some public domain images have expired copyrights.
- Incorporate national symbols, flags, coats of arms, etc. Personal non-commercial use of logos is fine.
Legal Implications and Consequences
- Fines amount to $250,000 and five years in prison.
- Infringing copyright is illegal for companies and individuals.
- Understand who owns content. The creator and owner has exclusive rights to use, reproduce, publish, and license it.
Utilizing Online Platforms
TeeSpring helps launch an online venture to sell your designs. It’s a stable platform offering services for free. Screen printing businesses can make good money.