At Stockphotos.com, we value the creativity and effort of our contributing artists and acknowledge their contributions in various forms of media use. While our royalty-free images offer flexibility, certain uses require proper credit and copyright attribution to both Stockphotos.com.
General Usage:
For most applications under our Standard and Extended Licenses, crediting Stockphotos.com is not mandatory. Our licenses allow for a wide range of uses, from digital media to print materials, without the need for attribution. Think about usage like advertisement for your company or usage in graphic designs. However, we appreciate it when our clients acknowledge our artists and platform, as it supports the creative community.
Specific Cases Requiring Attribution:
Please keep in mind that we do not sell editorial licenses, but you might use our image in an editorial context. You may use our commercial images in an editorial context.
Editorial Use:
When using images or footage for editorial purposes, such as in news articles, blogs, documentaries, books and other newsworthy pieces, proper attribution is necessary. This ensures transparency and gives credit where it's due.
Attribution format: "Stockphotos.com" or "Image(s) licensed from Stockphotos.com"
Merchandise and Promotional Items:
For merchandise or promotional items where the image plays a significant role, crediting Stockphotos.com is advised to maintain ethical standards and honor the creators' work. But we will not enforce any credit note in your merchandise.
Suggested attribution: "Image(s) licensed from Stockphotos.com"
Video Productions:
In film or video productions that utilize our content, incorporating a credit line for Stockphotos.com and the artist within the closing credits or in a visible manner during the use of the image/video is required to acknowledge the source.
Credit format: "Footage/Images licensed from Stockphotos.com"
Attribution Placement and Format:
The attribution should be clear, legible, and positioned in a way that viewers can easily recognize the source of the image or footage. It should not be altered in a way that makes it misleading or difficult to read.
On a website, it can be mentioned on the contact page
In a book it can be mentioned in the imprint inside the book
Overall it should be visible but we do not mandate to put it directly on the photo or design.
Exceptional Circumstances:
If your project involves other credited content or if you're unsure whether your use requires attribution, please contact us for guidance. Our team is ready to assist with any inquiries regarding proper usage and attribution.
For comprehensive details on the permissible uses under our Standard and Extended Licenses, please refer to the individual license agreements or contact our support team for personalized assistance.