Stock license in layered file

Question

In sending my client native adobe working files (when we choose to do so...), I realize I cannot send them the unaltered adobe stock images with the license tied to myself (aside from transferring), but if these stock images are layers within an .ai or .psd, is that legit to simply send along without any additional license terms or transfer, etc.

Trying to keep this simple and uncomplicated, but not trying to sneak around any licensing by just tossing dozens of stock art into a psd to just transfer files either. Seems like a grey area that I need to solidify language on for my team and for our clients.

Abambo · Answer

Seems like a grey area that I need to solidify language on for my team and for our clients.

By @RyanMMSH

I doubt that it is a gray zone. If you can extract the original data, you should agree on a license transfer. This does not limit your ability to still use the asset on behalf of this client. Check the licensing terms that come with your plan, to be able to craft the license transfer as restrictive as necessary. If you are in doubt about how to proceed, I strongly recommend asking for advice from your legal counsel.

Look here for more information on licensing: https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock/links-for-licensing-terms/td-p/11366788
(Disclaimer: As always with licensing, this is my interpretation of the rules. I think they are correct and advice is based on reading and interpreting the licence terms and on fair use for both the buyer and the artist/stock company, but I cannot rule out that my interpretation is wrong. I'm not an Adobe employee).

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