Who owns the source file of a book cover gig?

[theogianna]

I have requested a gig form a book cover designer, and they state, in their gig info, that the "Source File" is available in the deal. I take it, that it means I will own the source file 100%, once everything id done, is that so? If yes, on receiving the source file, I can then use it for another of my book covers, without needing to ask the cover designer of the source file, whether I can use it or not, without any legal recourse. Is that correct?

 

 

[hannxm]

1 hour ago, theogianna said:

I have requested a gig form a book cover designer, and they state, in their gig info, that the "Source File" is available in the deal. I take it, that it means I will own the source file 100%, once everything id done, is that so? If yes, on receiving the source file, I can then use it for another of my book covers, without needing to ask the cover designer of the source file, whether I can use it or not, without any legal recourse. Is that correct?

 

 

Contact the seller and ask them.

[abdulmustafa]

I think that you can use it with out asking to the seller but I am not sure.

[sakerahamed1]

I think you can use it 100% without asking the seller. Because you bought the service to provide the source file. However, if the designer copies someone else's design, the original owner can give the copyright. So I think the designer should be asked if it can be used commercially? And learn more details from him.

[theogianna]

Thanks to all for the input. I will ask the seller what the situation is with the source file.