Q: Can I buy a handmade digital art print from Etsy (it's a downloadable PDF), print/frame it, and rent out in my store?
A:
I'm not sure what you're asking exactly. You'd like to rent out the physical printed and framed art to customers in your physical store? Just a single image or would you like to print and frame multiple copies? Is there a contract through the Etsy terms of service or with the individual artist regarding this transaction and what does it say?
In any case, it's probably going to be best to (1) contact the artist from whom you're buying the work, (2) describe your intended use, (3) negotiate a fair price to do what you intend to do, and (4) get written permission to do what you intend to do.
If you feel uncomfortable doing this yourself or find that the process is overwhelming, contact an attorney who focuses on copyright law.
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