What I Learned About Copyright & Licensing as a Freelancer

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I messed up...and learned a huge lesson about copyright and licensing as a freelancer.

In this video, I share what happened when I assumed a client understood how licensing works (spoiler: they didn’t), and how that simple misunderstanding turned into a pretty awkward situation. If you’re a freelance designer, illustrator, or artist, this is one of those things you need to get clear on early: who owns what, and how to talk about it before you start a project.

You’ll learn:
The difference between copyright, licensing, and assignment
Why you should bring up licensing with clients before you begin work
How to protect yourself without damaging trust
What I wish I’d done differently

⚠️ I’m not a lawyer—this isn’t legal advice. I’m just sharing what I’ve learned as a freelancer so you can avoid the same mistakes.

If you’ve ever had a client misunderstanding over rights or usage, drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your story.

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