DeviantArt does not retain any ownership nor right to ownership of any artwork posted to deviantArt. The point of question in our Submission Policy is one which gives us the right to present the artwork you submit to deviantArt on deviantArt.

Is DeviantArt copyright free?

All original works found in the DeviantArt galleries are the copyrighted property of the submitting artist. If you want to use a work, you will need to ask permission from the artist, who is free to set whatever terms and conditions they wish.

Can you get copyrighted on DeviantArt?

It doesn't matter how you obtained the material, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission. ... It doesn't matter if you are not selling it or making a profit, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.