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Shutterstock’s Terms of Service do not allow stock photos or vectors to be used in trademarks or as full or partial logos, unless you purchase an exclusive license. Once you own the rights to an image, you can use it as a trademark or logo.
Can I use stock vectors in a logo?
The problem with using stock images in a logo is that you cannot copyright or trademark an image from a stock image service – in part or whole. Therefore, an individual image might be used by just you– or it could be used by hundreds or thousands of people. There is no way a stock image can be unique to your business.
Can you use Shutterstock vectors for commercial use?
Yes! The Enhanced License permits you to use images on merchandise, whether that merchandise is intended for sale, or given away for free. There are no limits on the number of times you can use the image on your merchandise.
Can you use Shutterstock Images for artwork?
A: Yes! If you subscribe to one of our popular Standard License plans, you can use images on almost any print product, with a limit of 500,000 copies. A Standard License allows image usage on: Artwork for the packaging of any product.
Can you edit Shutterstock logos?
Both images and vectors can be edited extensively, with few limits on the edits made. However, Shutterstock’s Standard and Enhanced Licenses do not allow images to be used as trademarks or logos – this includes incorporating elements of a vector as a part of a logo.
Can I use Shutterstock images with watermark?
1 Answer. No, you shouldn’t use watermarked images. These are still copyright and you don’t have the rights to copy them. If you find an image you think it’s used by someone unfairly then contact the copyright holder (if you can find them) to let them know.
Can I put my logo on stock photos?
You can even add your logo manually on stock photos, but we’ll explain that later. Tie all the photos together with a visual theme. This could be a dominant color, or something more abstract, like people smiling.
Is Shutterstock copyright free?
Shutterstock is here to make the licensing of content easy – all our content is royalty-free. Shutterstock has taken care of compensating the creators fairly, so you don’t have to worry about it. You can use these royalty-free images, vectors, photos, and illustrations multiple times after paying a single fee.
Can you use Shutterstock Images for-profit?
At Shutterstock, you’ll see that editorial images are marked “Editorial Use Only”, which means that they can only be used for news or informational purposes. This means you can use the image for merchandise, ads, product packaging, and any other for-profit activities.
Can you sell the same photo on different sites?
Stock photography (sometimes called “microstock”) is one of the quickest ways to get into selling your photos. Readers often write in to ask if it’s ok to submit the same photo to multiple agencies. And the answer is a big YES.
Can I use royalty-free images for my logo?
Using royalty-free imagery in a logo is often prohibited. It’s also just a bad idea. A logo should be unique, and it won’t be if anyone else can use the same stock image. Logos are often trademarked, and the trademark may be invalid if it contains someone else’s image.
How do I sell my logo on Shutterstock?
Become a Contributor Create. Produce high-quality images and videos for our customers to download. Submit. Upload your content with our easy-to-use platform, and get tips for success. Get paid. Make money every time your content is downloaded by one of our worldwide customers. Refer.
Can I use Shutterstock images on Etsy?
Yes, the Enhanced License allows images to be used on merchandise.
Are Shutterstock Images exclusive?
Shutterstock does not offer an exclusive program to its contributors. While we appreciate loyalty, you are free to market any materials owned by you, including the content in your portfolio, on any other website (or by any other means), whether they compete with Shutterstock or not.
Can you modify stock images?
Yes, you can, and our rules are pretty lenient when it comes to alterations or retouching you need to do with your purchased stock images. Stock Photo Secrets and/or its suppliers own all images, even if it is modified. You may modify an image but you may not claim copyright to that image.
Is removing a watermark illegal?
As a final bonus, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) makes it illegal for someone to remove your watermark. If you can prove that someone removed or altered the watermark used in your image in an unauthorized manner, you may be able to recover fines up to $25,000 plus attorney’s fees for the infringement.”.
Does a watermark count as copyright?
Watermarks can be placed on photos with a copyright notice and the name of the photographer, often in the form of white or translucent text. A watermark serves the purpose of informing a potential infringer that you own the copyright to your work and intend to enforce it, which may discourage infringement.
Can I use Shutterstock images with watermark for free?
Yes, it is possible. However, that comes with a price. If you want to remove the ‘Shutterstock’ watermark, you will have to sign up for their subscriptions. Their subscriptions are expensive.
Do graphic designers use stock vectors?
There are many graphic design tools and resources available in the market to guide and enhance your creativity. One of the most prominent features of vector graphics is the scalability, which makes the design crisp and readable at any size.
Can I legally use stock photos on my website?
Here’s how to use stock photos legally: As long as they are labeled for commercial use, you can use stock photos in multiple designs and projects with a for-profit purpose, including websites, marketing and advertising, branding, and more.
Can I use a picture as my logo?
Photographs are not brandable. When photographs are used in logos, they negate the qualities that make for a good, brandable logo design. Photographs can make it more difficult for your audience to identify with your brand and run the risk of making your logo too generic.
