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FandomMenace t1_j9iw8b2 wrote

You probably won't get paid, but you can cease and desist them to stop using your copyrighted works. You can try to force their hand by offering them a cheaper option than replacing all that stuff by instead paying you for license to use them. I wouldn't get your hopes up; the food industry are notorious tightwads. In the future, get everything in writing and even try to get half up front, non-refundable.

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Audiophile_ t1_j9ix2yi wrote

I didn't copyright. Just some creativity on my computer, and wanting to help. I dont want to cease and desist in that way, firstly because I can't afford it, and second.. what's the point? It's not gonna put food on my table

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Leonarth5 t1_j9ix99o wrote

You don't "copyright" something, if you make something original you own the copyright to it, it's that simple.

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FandomMenace t1_j9ixbwk wrote

Assuming you live in the U.S., whenever you create something and put it in a permanent form it is automatically copyrighted.

The threat of the cease and desist is the catalyst for getting paid. You really are going to need to brush up on copyright law, however, because if it looks like you don't know what you're talking about, this whole thing will fail.

Your only other move is to grovel and beg them for money after the fact.

If you're hungry, there should be a number of food banks that will help you in your area.

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Audiophile_ t1_j9ixhlk wrote

I don't live in the US, they know I can't afford to take it to court, and..the closest food bank to me is a 1hr drive. I don't have a car. I live rurally in Europe

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FandomMenace t1_j9ixn0i wrote

Gofundme or ask for help from family and friends. You have no leverage here. You need to be humble and ask for assistance.

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