What images can I use?
Whilst there are millions of images available on the internet 'Image Rights' are a complicated issue* and we take great care to protect ourselves and our clients from the reputational or financial damage that can occur from using images without permission. For most commercial images that indemnify the end-user permission comes in the form of a license. For personal 'in-house' images it is often as simple as getting permission from the person who created or owns the image.
Here are some notes that may help.
1. For commercial images an appropriate commercial license must be secured. This is normally part of the sales process.
2. Where James Image Management sources the they are for use on your website only.
You may not -
3. We can help you secure licences for 'other uses' please contact us with your requirements.
4. Where you licence the image direct we ask for licensing proof before use (a receipt).
5. Where you supply private images we ask for written confirmation that you own or have secured the rights to the image for internet use.
Here are some notes that may help.
1. For commercial images an appropriate commercial license must be secured. This is normally part of the sales process.
2. Where James Image Management sources the they are for use on your website only.
You may not -
- Copy and/or distribute the image.
- Distribute the stand-alone file.
- Create merchandise, templates, or other products for resale or distribution where the primary value of the product is associated with the asset itself. For example, you can't use the asset to create a poster, t-shirt, or coffee mug that someone would buy specifically because of the asset printed on it.
- Transfer the license to more than one employer or client.
3. We can help you secure licences for 'other uses' please contact us with your requirements.
4. Where you licence the image direct we ask for licensing proof before use (a receipt).
5. Where you supply private images we ask for written confirmation that you own or have secured the rights to the image for internet use.
*Nothing in this answer should be taken as legal advice on which you can rely. It is for general information only and just represents our understanding of current UK legislation. If you are unsure of your position regarding image rights we strongly recommend that you take professional legal advice.
