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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: Yay Images Billionaire on March 20, 2019, 04:20

Title: Using stock photos for POD backdrops
Post by: Yay Images Billionaire on March 20, 2019, 04:20

Is this kind of usage of our photos allowed by stock agencies?
https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1)

Title: Re: Using stock photos for POD backdrops
Post by: ShadySue on March 20, 2019, 05:16

Quote from: imagesbykenny on March 20, 2019, 04:20

Is this kind of usage of our photos allowed by stock agencies?
https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1)

It would depend on where they bought the images, but generally yes, it would be a 'item for sale', and would usually need an appropriate extended/enhanced licence.
However, from what I've read here previously, it seems that some of this sort of buyer are on an 'honour' system with some agencies whereby they only have to pay if the product sells.

Title: Re: Using stock photos for POD backdrops
Post by: Pauws99 on March 20, 2019, 05:20

Quote from: ShadySue on March 20, 2019, 05:16

Quote from: imagesbykenny on March 20, 2019, 04:20

Is this kind of usage of our photos allowed by stock agencies?
https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1)

It would depend on where they bought the images, but generally yes, it would be a 'item for sale', and would usually need an appropriate extended/enhanced licence.
However, from what I've read here previously, it seems that some of this sort of buyer are on an 'honour' system with some agencies whereby they only have to pay if the product sells.

My interpretation would be until it actually sells only a standard licence would be needed to display on screen etc but  once purchased it becomes an actual product and the enhanced is needed.

Title: Re: Using stock photos for POD backdrops
Post by: ShadySue on March 20, 2019, 05:47

Quote from: Pauws99 on March 20, 2019, 05:20

Quote from: ShadySue on March 20, 2019, 05:16

Quote from: imagesbykenny on March 20, 2019, 04:20

Is this kind of usage of our photos allowed by stock agencies?
https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1)

It would depend on where they bought the images, but generally yes, it would be a 'item for sale', and would usually need an appropriate extended/enhanced licence.
However, from what I've read here previously, it seems that some of this sort of buyer are on an 'honour' system with some agencies whereby they only have to pay if the product sells.

My interpretation would be until it actually sells only a standard licence would be needed to display on screen etc but  once purchased it becomes an actual product and the enhanced is needed.

Which is almost impossible to police, without buying an item yourself.

Title: Re: Using stock photos for POD backdrops
Post by: Pauws99 on March 20, 2019, 06:10

Quote from: ShadySue on March 20, 2019, 05:47

Quote from: Pauws99 on March 20, 2019, 05:20

Quote from: ShadySue on March 20, 2019, 05:16

Quote from: imagesbykenny on March 20, 2019, 04:20

Is this kind of usage of our photos allowed by stock agencies?
https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Leyiyi-Broadcast-Celebrity-Background-Wallpaper/dp/B07JHY31DD?th=1)

It would depend on where they bought the images, but generally yes, it would be a 'item for sale', and would usually need an appropriate extended/enhanced licence.
However, from what I've read here previously, it seems that some of this sort of buyer are on an 'honour' system with some agencies whereby they only have to pay if the product sells.

My interpretation would be until it actually sells only a standard licence would be needed to display on screen etc but  once purchased it becomes an actual product and the enhanced is needed.

Which is almost impossible to police, without buying an item yourself.

I suppose Shutterstock could demand records of sales involving their products......whether they do or not who knows? (But I think we could hazard a guess)