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August 10, 2017
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YouTube license usage

  • August 10, 2017
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Hey, I'm not sure about what type of license should I use...

I want to use an image under my music on YouTube as a background image. Hopefully it will be more than 500,000 views.

So, my question is: what type of license should I use for this kind of usage? Standard or extended?

Maybe standard license is enough because I will use it just in the YouTube video and posted it on the popular social sites and my website.

I found this in the Adobe Stock Terms:

"(B) Standard License Specific Restrictions. In addition to the restrictions in section 4 below: (1) you may not cause or allow any Work to be reproduced more than 500,000 times in total. For example, a Work may not appear on more than 500,000 printed materials (flyers, advertisements, covers, packages, etc.). Likewise, the Work may not be incorporated in a television program, video, or other digital production if the audience is expected to be greater than 500,000 viewers, in total. This restriction does not apply to Works that are displayed on a website, Social Media Sites, or mobile applications"

All the best!

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    Correct answer Sheena Kaul

    Hi Ferenc,

    I would suggest, you use an Extended license.

    See Stock photos, royalty-free images, graphics, vectors & videos | Adobe Stock for more details.

    Regards,

    Sheena

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    Sheena Kaul
    Community Manager
    Sheena KaulCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    August 10, 2017

    Hi Ferenc,

    I would suggest, you use an Extended license.

    See Stock photos, royalty-free images, graphics, vectors & videos | Adobe Stock for more details.

    Regards,

    Sheena

    Participating Frequently
    August 10, 2017

    Hi Sheena,

    Thanks for your answer. Another questions
    - Can I upgrade my current license? And how?

    - And what about "less then 500,000 views" YouTube videos? Is it enough the standard license for them?

    Sheena Kaul
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    August 10, 2017

    There is no such up-gradation of license.

    So you can license the image as a standard license or extended license as per your requirement.