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robertm49297337
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May 11, 2026
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Any idea why this is getting kicked out for IP violation?

  • May 11, 2026
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This is getting rejected as an IP Refusal rather than, say, for quality issues. Just wondering if anyone has any insight.

Title: Woman with sparklers in American flag bikini top at sunset
Keywords: fitness, athletic, patriotic, USA, July 4th, Fourth of July, woman, American flag, tattoos, sparklers, sunset, outdoor, rippling abs, abs, crop top, stars and stripes, bikini top, bandana, short hair, blonde, cross, cross necklace, Christian, faith, golden hour, summer, field, park, flag, red, white, blue, stars, stripes, navy, vibrant, bold, Americana, fashion, sunglasses, muscular, strength, casual, denim, leather belt, light, celebration, festive, independence, joyful, happy, energetic
 

 

    Correct answer jacquelingphoto2017

    Hi ​@robertm49297337 

    The tattoos are the reason for the IP refusal. 

    Best wishes
    Jacquelin

    4 replies

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2026

    Apart from the IP violation mentioned by ​@jacquelingphoto2017, this image looks fake.

     

    Female body builders don’t have male sculpted abs due to M/F differences in fat & hormone levels. 

     

    By way of comparison, a real female body builder.

     

    Also, what has Christian faith got to do with body building?  I ask because only about 29% of the global population identifies as Christian. The majority of Stock’s worldwide customers are non-Christian. 

     

    Just something to consider. 🤔

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Jill_C
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2026

    Could also have been rejected for quality issues - the teeth, the flawed eyeglasses over the bridge of the nose, the oddly out of focus areas...

    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    robertm49297337
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2026

    Yes, but it was explicitly rejected for IP. 

    Jill_C
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2026

    Sometimes Moderators just press the wrong rejection reason code.

    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    ZALEZPHOTO
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2026

    The Tattoo Issue for AI ImagesTattoos are treated as copyrighted artistic works (owned by the tattoo artist). Even in an AI-generated image:

    • If the tattoo looks distinctive, realistic, or like a real existing design, agencies may flag it as a potential IP infringement or require a property release from the (fictional or real) tattoo artist.
    • You can't easily get a signed property release from a tattoo artist for something the AI invented or approximated.
    • Many agencies require both model release (for the person) + property release (for the tattoo) for commercial use, just like with real photos.
    ZALEZPHOTO
    robertm49297337
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2026

    Do you mean that the moderator thinks the AI might be generating tattoos that look too much like real designs?

    ZALEZPHOTO
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2026

    AI is creating work from existing images including tattoos… Adobe is not interested in harassment or wondered which tattoo is too similar to an artist real work.

    AI is great for this kind of questions.

     

    ZALEZPHOTO
    jacquelingphoto2017
    Community Expert
    jacquelingphoto2017Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2026

    Hi ​@robertm49297337 

    The tattoos are the reason for the IP refusal. 

    Best wishes
    Jacquelin

    robertm49297337
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2026

    Do you have any insight why tattoos in particular? Everything in the image is fictional, including the clothing design, the model, and the tattoos. Why are imaginary tattoos an IP issue?

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2026

    Read your Contributor User Guide about Grifitti, Street Art & Tattoos.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/property-release.html

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert