Most of the photographs on this site may be purchased and then downloaded. Some of the photographs may be downloaded for free. Whatever the download context, licensing rules apply to the files downloaded. The types of license that may apply are: Personal, Display, Editorial, and Commercial. The following list describes each type of license:
Personal [Royalty-free personal use]
The owner ("Owner") of the copyrighted photograph or video being purchased (the "Work"), hereby grants you the non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-sublicensable, and perpetual right to use, reproduce and distribute the copyrighted Work for personal non-profit purposes, and to incorporate the copyrighted Work, in whole or in part, into derivative works for non-profit distribution.
You are prohibited from using the Work for any other purpose, including: using, reproducing or distributing the Work and/or materials incorporating all or any part of the Work for profit; selling or distributing electronic copies of the Work as standalone files or as part of a product from which a person is able to extract the Work as a standalone file; distributing the Work in or as part of an electronic template (e.g., as an image available in a word processing or web page creation application) intended to be reproduced by third parties on electronic or printed products; or using the Work as part of a trademark, service mark or logo.
Owner retains all other rights in the Work and any derivative work, including without limitation, the right to use, copy, sell, license, and distribute copies of the Work in all markets and territories.
In consideration for the grant of this non-exclusive license, you agree to pay Owner the amount specified, due and payable immediately prior to your downloading a digital copy of the Work.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws designated by Owner, now or in the future.
The owner ("Owner") of the copyrighted photograph being purchased (the "Work") hereby grants you the non-exclusive, non-assignable, and non-sublicensable right to produce a single print of the Work, or use the electronic file of the Work, for display in a public place (office, restaurant, shop, school, college etc.).
You are prohibited from using the Work for any other purpose other than displaying in a single location in a public or semi-public place, including: creating multiple printed copies, using the Work online; creating electronic copies of the Work; or using the Work as part of a trademark, service mark, or logo.
Owner retains all other rights in the Work and any derivative work, including without limitation, the right to use, copy, sell, license, and distribute the Work in all markets and territories.
In consideration for the grant of this non-exclusive license, you agree to pay Owner the amount specified, due and payable immediately prior to your downloading a digital copy of the Work.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws designated by Owner, now or in the future.
Editorial [Editorial only use]
Unlimited right to use the purchased image either online or for a one-time print run. This license is for editorial (not commercial) use.
1. The owner ("Owner") of the copyrighted photograph being purchased (the "Work"), hereby grants you the non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-sublicensable, and perpetual right
EITHER:
1A. to use, reproduce and distribute the copyrighted Work, in whole or in part, in online or electronic publications, including Web pages, in an editorial (non-commercial) context.
You are prohibited from using the Work for any other purpose, including: using the Work in print media; selling or distributing electronic copies of the Work as standalone files; distributing the Work in or as part of an electronic template (e.g., as an image available in a word processing or Web page creation application) intended to be reproduced by third parties on electronic or printed products; using or displaying the Work on Web sites or in any other medium designed to induce or involving the sale, license or other distribution of “on demand” products, including postcards, mugs, t-shirts, calendars, posters and other similar items; or using the Work as part of a trademark, service mark or logo.
OR
1B. to incorporate the Work in up to one hundred thousand (100,000) copies of a single printed article, in an editorial (non-commercial) context.
You are prohibited from using the Work for any other purpose other than creating printed copies (in a single printed article), including: using the Work online; creating electronic copies of the Work; or using the Work as part of a trademark, service mark, or logo.
2. Owner retains all other rights in the Work and any derivative work, including without limitation, the right to use copy, sell, license, and distribute the Work in all markets and territories.
3. In consideration for the grant of this non-exclusive license, you agree to pay Owner the amount specified, due and payable immediately prior to your downloading a digital copy of the Work.
4. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws designated by Owner, now or in the future.
Commercial [Royalty-free commercial use]
A royalty-free right to use the purchased item for any purpose, for profit or otherwise.
The owner ("Owner") of the copyrighted photograph or video being purchased (the "Work"), hereby grants you the non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-sublicensable, and perpetual right to use, reproduce, and distribute the copyrighted Work and to incorporate the copyrighted Work, in whole or in part, into derivative works for sale and distribution.
You are prohibited from using the Work for any other purpose, including: selling or distributing electronic copies of the Work as standalone files or as part of a product from which a person is able to extract the Work as a standalone file; distributing the Work in or as part of an electronic template (e.g., as an image available in a word processing or web page creation application) intended to be reproduced by third parties on electronic or printed products; or using the Work as part of a trademark, service mark or logo.
Owner retains all other rights in the Work and any derivative work, including without limitation, the right to use, copy, sell, license, and distribute copies of the Work in all markets and territories.
In consideration for the grant of this non-exclusive license, you agree to pay Owner the amount specified, due and payable immediately prior to your downloading a digital copy of the Work.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws designated by Owner, now or in the future.
Redistribution for Personal [Royalty-free personal use]
Allowed to use the purchased item for personal purposes only and not for profit, and to distribute it free of charge to a maximum of 5 others for the same use.
You are permitted to distribute without charge, copies of the photo file you purchase to a maximum of five (5) others, each of whom, like yourself, accepts the conditions of Personal license above.