Author Topic: Comparison of Standard RF License Agreements (Read 549258 times)

grafix04 · « **on:** June 05, 2012, 04:08 »

I've copied this over from this thread where I created a table comparing the standard RF licenses of a few of our agents. If you'd like another agent added, find any errors or find changes to existing licenses at a later date, drop me a post here and I'll update it.

ETA: The purpose of this table is to highlight those agents selling EL User Rights under the normal standard RF license and subscription sales.

Agent	Other Reproductions	Print Reproductions	Seats	Resolution (pixels)
Shutterstock	250,000	250,000	Single	800 x 600
iStockphoto	500,000 *1	500,000 *1	Single	1200 x 800
Fotolia	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	1000 x 1000
Dreamstime	Unlimited	500,000	Single	800 width
DepositPhotos	500,000	500,000	Single	1024 x 678
123rf	250,000	250,000	Single? *2	No restrictions
Bigstock	Unlimited but *3	Unlimited but *3	Single	1200 x 800
Canstock	500,000	500,000	Single	600 x 800
Veer	500,000	500,000	Single	800 x 600
Stockfresh	Unlimited	250,000	Single	800 x 600
GLStockImages	10,000	10,000	Unlimited	No restrictions

* Notes
1. Excess Reproduction Run for iStockphoto is invoiced to buyer - does this mean no additional commission is paid to the contributor?
2. Number of seats is not mentioned in the standard licence restrictions for 123rf, however they do over an unlimited multi-seat EL.
3. Limited reproduction however usage granted to only one type and must purchase separate license for each type.

Other reproductions include anything that's not reproduced on printed material. For example, ebooks, images incorporated into software, media reproductions - film, video, email marketing and similar.

I've highlighted the ones that need attention in red.

leaf · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2012, 05:17 »

I've just made this thread sticky so it's easy to reference back to in the future.

grafix04 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2012, 05:39 »

Thanks Leaf.

Sadstock · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2012, 06:26 »

Thanks for undertaking this! Great to see laid out this way. Would be helpful to see if EL can be purchased for a subscription price. Would also love to see the minimum publicly noted potential price for an EL.

I recall that PhotoDune has low priced ELs which is why I've been avoiding them. Or am I confusing them with somebody else?

BaldricksTrousers · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2012, 06:32 »

I don't see the sense of "web reproductions", is this the same a "hits on page", in which case how is anyone going to police it? Or does it mean they can make 250,000=500,000 different web pages with the image in it, which is never going to happen, anyway?

grafix04 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2012, 07:39 »

Quote from: Sadstock on June 05, 2012, 06:26

Thanks for undertaking this! Great to see laid out this way. Would be helpful to see if EL can be purchased for a subscription price. Would also love to see the minimum publicly noted potential price for an EL.

I recall that PhotoDune has low priced ELs which is why I've been avoiding them. Or am I confusing them with somebody else?

I think you're right about PD. I didn't join them for a good reason and that was probably it.

I wouldn't mind comparing EL prices too but I think that will have to be a new project on another table. It's difficult to compare agents as they all have different ELs, different sizing and now we've got sites like 123rf who offer different pricing depending which country the buyer lives at.

grafix04 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2012, 07:41 »

Quote from: BaldricksTrousers on June 05, 2012, 06:32

I don't see the sense of "web reproductions", is this the same a "hits on page", in which case how is anyone going to police it? Or does it mean they can make 250,000=500,000 different web pages with the image in it, which is never going to happen, anyway?

Thanks BT. I wasn't sure what to call it at the time but I changed the heading to 'Other Reproductions' and added a note under the table.

borg · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2012, 08:35 »

I was talking about this problem more than year ago, but no one paid much attention to ...
Maybe because I was to lazy to make a table like this...
Thank you Leaf and Lee also!

borg · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2012, 08:36 »

Double post

click_click · « **Reply #9 on:** June 05, 2012, 08:51 »

Great thread! Very useful.

Please add Alamy to the list and if possible add the EL payouts (or the range).

ELs can be disabled at Photodune - also something that might be interesting to add, which agency offers opt-out for ELs.

Thanks for the hard work!

grafix04 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:19 »

Quote from: borg on June 05, 2012, 08:35

I was talking about this problem more than year ago, but no one paid much attention to ...
Maybe because I was to lazy to make a table like this...
Thank you Leaf and Lee also!

I'm not Lee. I suppose I'm anonymous so I could be, but I'm not. Maybe

But yes, thanks to Lee for raising it on his site.

ruxpriencdiam · « **Reply #11 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:23 »

I think you should insert some red on CanStockPhoto because Jane and I had a discussion with Duncan over POD's and they do allow POD's unless you opt out of it.

grafix04 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:31 »

Quote from: click_click on June 05, 2012, 08:51

Great thread! Very useful.

Please add Alamy to the list and if possible add the EL payouts (or the range).

ELs can be disabled at Photodune - also something that might be interesting to add, which agency offers opt-out for ELs.

Thanks for the hard work!

Hi Click,

I didn't add Alamy because as I understand it, they only offer one license which is an EL. The point of this table is to highlight the agencies that sell under their standard RF license what normally would be sold under EL terms. This way we can see where we're are being jipped. Fotolia for example is allowing unlimited runs on the standard license so buyers can purchase what would normally be sold as an EL on other sites for. In other words, we are selling ELs at Fotolia (under the standard license) for pennies. Even worse, the standard license applies to subscription sales so we're selling ELs just for a few cents.

borg · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:32 »

Quote from: grafix04 on June 05, 2012, 09:19

Quote from: borg on June 05, 2012, 08:35
I was talking about this problem more than year ago, but no one paid much attention to ...
Maybe because I was to lazy to make a table like this...
Thank you Leaf and Lee also!

I'm not Lee. I suppose I'm anonymous so I could be, but I'm not. Maybe

But yes, thanks to Lee for raising it on his site.

Ouch! Sorry Grafix! I was in hurry, didn't see well... Of course, this is your effort, so big thanks...
Sorry again!
All best!

grafix04 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:33 »

Quote from: ruxpriencdiam on June 05, 2012, 09:23

I think you should insert some red on CanStockPhoto because Jane and I had a discussion with Duncan over POD's and they do allow POD's unless you opt out of it.

I saw that when I was reading their agreement but that's under the EL license, not under the standard license.

grafix04 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:38 »

Quote from: borg on June 05, 2012, 09:32

Ouch! Sorry Grafix! I was in hurry, didn't see well... Of course, this is your effort, so big thanks...
Sorry again!
All best!

No big deal

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #16 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:53 »

Thanks for making the chart.

I don't sell at FT, but it isn't surprising to see them stand out - not in a good way.

SS doesn't break apart EL purpose, but in looking at my IS ELs, most of them are for multi-seat and unlimited print run (the print or electronic items for resale licenses are much less numerous). And, in the time since I left exclusivity (a year), all but two of the ELs at IS have netted me more than $28 even though they're granting fewer rights to the buyer than a SS buyer would get.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:07 »

Regarding IS, the 500k only applies to printed things - ads, calendars, brochures, etc. There is no "other", because anything else for sale falls under the EL.

They never invoice for anything over. If caught, they just try to get them to buy an EL.

Ed · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:55 »

Has anyone heard of any agency enforcing this? I'm just curious how the stock agency would know if their buyer has reproduced something over a certain number of times? $:-\$

grafix04 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:43 »

Quote from: jsnover on June 05, 2012, 09:53

Thanks for making the chart.

I don't sell at FT, but it isn't surprising to see them stand out - not in a good way.

SS doesn't break apart EL purpose, but in looking at my IS ELs, most of them are for multi-seat and unlimited print run (the print or electronic items for resale licenses are much less numerous). And, in the time since I left exclusivity (a year), all but two of the ELs at IS have netted me more than $28 even though they're granting fewer rights to the buyer than a SS buyer would get.

That's interesting about the breakdown although I would expect unlimited print runs and multi-seats to be the biggest ones sold. I wish all agents would break them down like this.

If you don't mind, can I ask you or anyone else who know this. Have you ever had a case where a buyer purchased a standard license and then exceeds the run? In the agreement it states that in this "event you shall be required to pay an additional royalty fee equal to US $0.01 for each reproduction which is in excess of 500,000 reproductions." It then mentioned elsewhere that the buyer will be billed for the excess and has 30 days to pay for it. Does the contributor get his cut for this?

grafix04 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:54 »

Quote from: sjlocke on June 05, 2012, 10:07

Regarding IS, the 500k only applies to printed things - ads, calendars, brochures, etc. There is no "other", because anything else for sale falls under the EL.

You sure, Sean?

(c) Permitted Uses. Subject to the restrictions described under Prohibited Uses below, the following are “Permitted Uses” of Content:
1.   advertising and promotional projects, including printed materials, product packaging, presentations, film and video presentations, commercials, catalogues, brochures, promotional greeting cards and promotional postcards (ie. not for resale or license);
2.   entertainment applications, such as books and book covers, magazines, newspapers, editorials, newsletters, and video, broadcast and theatrical presentations;
3.   on–line or electronic publications, including web pages to a maximum of 1200 x 800 pixels for image or illustration Content or to a maximum of 640x480 for video Content;
4.   prints, posters (i.e. a hardcopy) and other reproductions for personal use or promotional purposes specified in (1) above, but not for resale, license or other distribution; and
5.   any other uses approved in writing by iStockphoto.

Where does images used in software fit in? A promotional email?

Then in the Prohibitions it says:

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either individually or in combination with others, reproduce the Content, or an element of the Content, in excess of 500,000 times without obtaining an Extended License, in which event you shall be required to pay an additional royalty fee equal to US $0.01 for each reproduction which is in excess of 500,000 reproductions. This additional royalty does not apply to advertisements in websites or to broadcast by television, web-cast or theatrical production.

There's no mention of it being just for printed material.

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They never invoice for anything over. If caught, they just try to get them to buy an EL.

Interesting but here they say:

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5. Excess Reproduction Run
In the event you contravene subparagraph 4(a)(xv) above without purchasing an Extended License, you further agree to notify iStockphoto in the event that you (or a combination of you and others involved with you) reproduce the Content, or an element of the Content in excess of 500,000 times. Such disclosure notice must be sent to iStockphoto each and every month after which the Content, or an element of the Content, has been reproduced in aggregate over the term of this Agreement in excess of 500,000 times. Each such notice must contain the number of reproductions made in any particular month, provided however the first such notice will only be require disclosure of those reproductions which are in excess of 500,000. iStockphoto shall invoice you for the fees associated with such excess use and you agree to pay such invoice within 30 days of receipt.

Are you saying they ignore this and ask them to pay for an EL? Or maybe they bill them and pocket the extra cash for themselves?

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2012, 12:49 »

Quote from: grafix04 on June 05, 2012, 11:54

Quote from: sjlocke on June 05, 2012, 10:07
Regarding IS, the 500k only applies to printed things - ads, calendars, brochures, etc. There is no "other", because anything else for sale falls under the EL.

You sure, Sean?

(c) Permitted Uses. Subject to the restrictions described under Prohibited Uses below, the following are “Permitted Uses” of Content:
1.   advertising and promotional projects, including printed materials, product packaging, presentations, film and video presentations, commercials, catalogues, brochures, promotional greeting cards and promotional postcards (ie. not for resale or license);
2.   entertainment applications, such as books and book covers, magazines, newspapers, editorials, newsletters, and video, broadcast and theatrical presentations;
3.   on–line or electronic publications, including web pages to a maximum of 1200 x 800 pixels for image or illustration Content or to a maximum of 640x480 for video Content;
4.   prints, posters (i.e. a hardcopy) and other reproductions for personal use or promotional purposes specified in (1) above, but not for resale, license or other distribution; and
5.   any other uses approved in writing by iStockphoto.

Where does images used in software fit in? A promotional email?

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I guess I'm saying the only effective restriction is on print. You can't measure web traffic. You can't measure a video audience. Etc. The only time you can effectively bust people is when TIME publishes it or something you can find the circulation of.

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5. Excess Reproduction Run
In the event you contravene subparagraph 4(a)(xv) above without purchasing an Extended License, you further agree to notify iStockphoto in the event that you (or a combination of you and others involved with you) reproduce the Content, or an element of the Content in excess of 500,000 times. Such disclosure notice must be sent to iStockphoto each and every month after which the Content, or an element of the Content, has been reproduced in aggregate over the term of this Agreement in excess of 500,000 times. Each such notice must contain the number of reproductions made in any particular month, provided however the first such notice will only be require disclosure of those reproductions which are in excess of 500,000. iStockphoto shall invoice you for the fees associated with such excess use and you agree to pay such invoice within 30 days of receipt.

Are you saying they ignore this and ask them to pay for an EL? Or maybe they bill them and pocket the extra cash for themselves?
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Yes, I'm saying they ignore that and try to have them buy an EL. I've tried to get them to do the penalty thing, and they don't want to annoy the buyers with that. So, if you can really substantiate it, you might get an EL.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2012, 12:56 »

Quote from: grafix04 on June 05, 2012, 11:43

If you don't mind, can I ask you or anyone else who know this. Have you ever had a case where a buyer purchased a standard license and then exceeds the run?

I've heard of this only once, at SS - heard about Getty lawsuits over unauthorized uses, but not from the micros.

Given the really poor state of reporting of finances to us, overall, if it had happened, it's not clear we'd know. Once, while I was exclusive, I received a payment from SS for some usage that had apparently "exceeded the circulation limits" and the settlement was to purchase the EL for all the images it used too many times. SS passed on the EL royalties in full (the letter said that rather than deducting legal and admin expenses they'd chosen to pay in full, but I thought the legal and admin expenses of operating the business were part of their take in the first place). This happened in early 2010.

ShadySue · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2012, 13:02 »

Quote from: jsnover on June 05, 2012, 12:56

Quote from: grafix04 on June 05, 2012, 11:43

If you don't mind, can I ask you or anyone else who know this. Have you ever had a case where a buyer purchased a standard license and then exceeds the run?
I've heard of this only once, at SS - heard about Getty lawsuits over unauthorized uses, but not from the micros.

It's happened from iStock twice that I know of, both overuses by Time magazine, one of them a photo by our own SNP.

sharpshot · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2012, 14:39 »

Quote from: Ed on June 05, 2012, 10:55

Has anyone heard of any agency enforcing this? I'm just curious how the stock agency would know if their buyer has reproduced something over a certain number of times? $:-\$

I remember SS took legal action against a calendar company that hadn't purchased EL's. Several of us here received a compensation payment that SS passed on to us.

grafix04 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 05, 2012, 21:12 »

Thanks everyone. That makes more sense getting buyers to purchase an EL rather than billing them $0.01 for each reproduction. They should get rid of that in the agreement.

Sean, I've added the 'other reproductions' column as a catch all for anything that's not printed material because other agents list them separately. I know you can't measure video but if I change it to 'zero', then what if if a buyer wants to send out 25,000 promotional emails or a promotional CD or DVD or have it on software that incorporates the image? They can definitely be measured. Wouldn't that be part of the standard license? I thought it would be. If you don't think so, if you think all those things are part of an EL, even for quantities less than 500,000, then I'll change it to 'zero'.

OM · « **Reply #26 on:** June 06, 2012, 05:06 »

Quote from: sharpshot on June 05, 2012, 14:39

Quote from: Ed on June 05, 2012, 10:55
Has anyone heard of any agency enforcing this? I'm just curious how the stock agency would know if their buyer has reproduced something over a certain number of times? $:-\$
I remember SS took legal action against a calendar company that hadn't purchased EL's. Several of us here received a compensation payment that SS passed on to us.

I would imagine that FT has given such 'breadth' in standard license usage because they couldn't be bothered enforcing anything anyway. They got theirs when the subscription was paid.

RacePhoto · « **Reply #27 on:** June 06, 2012, 14:05 »

Nice Work Grafix04 keep it up!

grafix04 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2012, 01:06 »

Quote from: RacePhoto on June 06, 2012, 14:05

Nice Work Grafix04 keep it up!

Thanks Race

If you or anyone else want me to add details of the standard license of another micro, drop me the info and I'll add it to the table.

fotorob · « **Reply #29 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:18 »

@Grafix04:

What exactly do you mean by "number of seats" in your table?

grafix04 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 17, 2012, 21:15 »

Quote from: fotorob on June 17, 2012, 11:18

@Grafix04:

What exactly do you mean by "number of seats" in your table?

The number of users within an organization that can use the image. Most micros offer a multi-seat or multi-user EL license however Fotolia offers an unlimited number of seats in their standard license. So buyers who would normally purchase a multi-seat EL license at other sites, can purchase it cheap on Fotolio on the standard license.

jenniferhoward06 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 20, 2012, 01:22 »

Someone Please provide latest updates!!

Jonathan Ross · « **Reply #32 on:** November 15, 2012, 15:39 »

Thank you Grafix04 great effort and solid info.

Cheers,
Jonathan

Batman · « **Reply #33 on:** December 16, 2012, 17:46 »

Quote from: Jonathan Ross on November 15, 2012, 15:39

Thank you Grafix04 great effort and solid info.

Cheers,
Jonathan

He left the forum months ago. I agree with you great effort and info.

leaf · « **Reply #34 on:** December 16, 2012, 17:55 »

Quote from: Batman on December 16, 2012, 17:46

Quote from: Jonathan Ross on November 15, 2012, 15:39
Thank you Grafix04 great effort and solid info.

Cheers,
Jonathan

He left the forum months ago. I agree with you great effort and info.

he's back
http://www.microstockgroup.com/profile/?u=50735

grafix04 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 16, 2012, 19:18 »

Wasted effort since it can't even be edited. Shortly after I wrote all that my account was deleted. Either I was hacked or I was booted by admin. Twice I asked the question, twice I was ignored.

But you're welcome!

leaf · « **Reply #36 on:** December 17, 2012, 00:28 »

I don't delete accounts. ever.
Where did you ask the question? And what question.
Possibly I can merge the deleted acct. and your acct. if you want.

just thought I'd add.. I do delete account when they are clearly from spammers.

grafix04 · « **Reply #37 on:** December 17, 2012, 03:41 »

That means I was hacked? I mentioned it many months ago in one of the Pinterest threads and then later in different Pinterest thread (I think). I can't even check my history to pinpoint it but I'm sure people remember it happening. It was a little after lagereek lost his account. The second time, I deleted it myself because you had deleted my posts and since my questions never were answered about the first deletion, I assumed it was you who deleted my account.

From memory, I remember just before I was deleted or the last time I was signed in before being deleted, my screen froze and I had to reboot. I'm assuming someone else logged in with my name at that point and kicked me out? I came back to the site to read but I didn't log in. I didn't notice my account was gone till after a day or two, when Sean and maybe Cathy asked what happened to me.

If my account was hacked and deleted, is it safe to merge them? There are actually three under grafix04 that need merging. Is that possible? To be honest, I'm a little paranoid signing into this site since it happened and have beefed up my security on my PC.

leaf · « **Reply #38 on:** December 17, 2012, 06:08 »

Quote from: grafix04 on December 17, 2012, 03:41

That means I was hacked? I mentioned it many months ago in one of the Pinterest threads and then later in different Pinterest thread (I think). I can't even check my history to pinpoint it but I'm sure people remember it happening. It was a little after lagereek lost his account. The second time, I deleted it myself because you had deleted my posts and since my questions never were answered about the first deletion, I assumed it was you who deleted my account.

From memory, I remember just before I was deleted or the last time I was signed in before being deleted, my screen froze and I had to reboot. I'm assuming someone else logged in with my name at that point and kicked me out? I came back to the site to read but I didn't log in. I didn't notice my account was gone till after a day or two, when Sean and maybe Cathy asked what happened to me.

If my account was hacked and deleted, is it safe to merge them? There are actually three under grafix04 that need merging. Is that possible? To be honest, I'm a little paranoid signing into this site since it happened and have beefed up my security on my PC.

Who knows.. something strange happened. If it wasn't you and it wasn't me then it has to be a bug or a hack... neither which seem that likely either.

If you want to get a hold of me, you should email me at [email protected] or send me a PM on this site. Putting a post in the thread can easily be missed.

I prefer not to merge accounts and it means I have to dive into the database and there is always a risk of screwing things up. Perhaps we'll just leave things as they are. Let me know if you have any more problems (.. and contact me in a PM or email.. not a thread)

grafix04 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 17, 2012, 11:35 »

Quote from: leaf on December 17, 2012, 06:08

Quote from: grafix04 on December 17, 2012, 03:41
That means I was hacked? I mentioned it many months ago in one of the Pinterest threads and then later in different Pinterest thread (I think). I can't even check my history to pinpoint it but I'm sure people remember it happening. It was a little after lagereek lost his account. The second time, I deleted it myself because you had deleted my posts and since my questions never were answered about the first deletion, I assumed it was you who deleted my account.

From memory, I remember just before I was deleted or the last time I was signed in before being deleted, my screen froze and I had to reboot. I'm assuming someone else logged in with my name at that point and kicked me out? I came back to the site to read but I didn't log in. I didn't notice my account was gone till after a day or two, when Sean and maybe Cathy asked what happened to me.

If my account was hacked and deleted, is it safe to merge them? There are actually three under grafix04 that need merging. Is that possible? To be honest, I'm a little paranoid signing into this site since it happened and have beefed up my security on my PC.

Who knows.. something strange happened. If it wasn't you and it wasn't me then it has to be a bug or a hack... neither which seem that likely either.

If you want to get a hold of me, you should email me at [email protected] or send me a PM on this site. Putting a post in the thread can easily be missed.

I prefer not to merge accounts and it means I have to dive into the database and there is always a risk of screwing things up. Perhaps we'll just leave things as they are. Let me know if you have any more problems (.. and contact me in a PM or email.. not a thread)

Will do, I've now noted the email. Thanks for confirming it wasn't you.

BD · « **Reply #40 on:** August 18, 2013, 21:18 »

I think this is a little outdated. For example, I know Depositphotos changed the license agreement awhile ago and needs to be updated as it appears they no longer limit the number of copies and possibly seats: http://depositphotos.com/license.html. I think Bigstock might have changed since as well.

Jackie Tsu · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2021, 10:09 »

Quote from: grafix04 on June 05, 2012, 04:08

I've copied this over from newbielink:http://www.microstockgroup.com/general-stock-discussion/lee-torrens-on-els-for-ms-prices-ft-and-123rf/msg258701/#msg258701 [nonactive] where I created a table comparing the standard RF licenses of a few of our agents. If you'd like another agent added, find any errors or find changes t :-[o existing licenses at a later date, drop me a post here and I'll update it.

ETA: The purpose of this table is to highlight $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ :-\those agents selling EL User Rights under the normal standard RF license and subscription sales.

Agent Other Reproductions Print Reproductions Seats Resolution (pixels)
newbielink:http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml [nonactive]
250,000
250,000
Single
800 x 600
newbielink:http://www.istockphoto.com/license.php [nonactive]
500,000 *1
500,000 *1
Single
1200 x 800
newbielink:http://us.fotolia.com/Info/Agreements/StandardLicense [nonactive]
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
1000 x 1000
newbielink:http://www.dreamstime.com/terms [nonactive]
Unlimited
500,000
Single
800 width
newbielink:http://depositphotos.com/standard-license.html [nonactive]
500,000
500,000
Single
1024 x 678
newbielink:http://www.123rf.com/license.php?type=standard [nonactive]
250,000
250,000
Single? *2
No restrictions
newbielink:http://www.bigstockphoto.com/usage.html [nonactive]
Unlimited but *3
Unlimited but *3
Single
1200 x 800
newbielink:http://www.canstockphoto.com/legal.php [nonactive]
500,000
500,000
Single
600 x 800
newbielink:http://www.veer.com/help/license.aspx?eula=MPP [nonactive]
500,000
500,000
Single
800 x 600
newbielink:http://stockfresh.com/info/license [nonactive]
Unlimited
250,000
Single
800 x 600
newbielink:http://graphicleftovers.com/licenses [nonactive]
10,000
10,000
Unlimited
No restrictions

* Notes
1. Excess Reproduction Run for iStockphoto is invoiced to buyer - does this mean no additional commission is paid to the contributor?
2. Number of seats is not mentioned in the standard licence restrictions for 123rf, however they do over an unlimited multi-seat EL.
3. Limited reproduction however usage granted to only one type and must purchase separate license for each type.

Other reproductions include anything that's not reproduced on printed material. For example, ebooks, images incorporated into software, media reproductions - film, video, email marketing and similar.

I've highlighted the ones that need attention in red.

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Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2021, 14:05 »

Ah, the "good" old days.

That chart's very out of date - Veer, Stockfresh and GraphicLeftovers are out of business and Fotolia is now AdobeStock. I don't think any of the agencies impose a maximum size on online display of images, but if there still is a limit it's much larger than it was

The issue of enforcement of license violations is also worth considering - considering there's another post today from someone pointing out that Creative Market is offering Adobe Stock and Shutterstock photos in a bundle of sky images (and saying in the description that they're doing that), the agencies don't exactly stand out for protecting their contributors.

changingsky · « **Reply #43 on:** January 04, 2022, 05:11 »

Just requested to delete my images.
The worse the site is, more problems to delete images. These even don't give such option for a user.

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