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June 17, 2026
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Images Not Accepted Intellectual Property Refusal

  • June 17, 2026
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Why would 100% of my images be refused for Intellectual Property Refusal? I posted a number of very general city street-scapes, random buildings store fronts, etc. Very basic imagery of which can be found across the stock platform? Seems very odd that ALL images were refused, even those without any distinct logos or artwork. Very frustrating since this was a pretty substantial upload.

    Correct answer Nancy OShea

     

    Very basic imagery of which can be found across the stock platform... 

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    If it’s not restricted to Editorial Use Only, the Contributor obtained property releases. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-photos/technical-legal-requirements-photo-submission.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/content-policies-guidelines/model-property-releases/property-release-overview.html

     

    To submit Illustrative Editorial Content, you must meet certain eligibility requirements first.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-illustrative-editorial-content/illustrative-editorial-content-submission-overview.html

     

    Post back if you have any questions.

     

    7 replies

    jacquelingphoto2017
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2026

    Hi ​@acaruso1011 

    Captures that include artwork, trade marks, business names, trade dress and that the buildings are the primary subject submitted for commercial use will attract IP refusals if you do not submit the relevant Property Release signed by the owners. If your street pictures include bill boards, signs, transport with trade dress, license plate and trade mark will need Property Release. Many times people wears clothes with artwork that are IP restricted. The link ​@Nancy OShea sited will give you detailed guidelines to work with.

    Best wishes
    Jacquelin

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2026

     

    Very basic imagery of which can be found across the stock platform... 

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    If it’s not restricted to Editorial Use Only, the Contributor obtained property releases. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-photos/technical-legal-requirements-photo-submission.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/content-policies-guidelines/model-property-releases/property-release-overview.html

     

    To submit Illustrative Editorial Content, you must meet certain eligibility requirements first.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-illustrative-editorial-content/illustrative-editorial-content-submission-overview.html

     

    Post back if you have any questions.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2026

    IP violations are a serious matter that could cause potential financial & legal penalties later. 

     

    Before submitting more content to Stock, please read your Contributor User Guide thoroughly. It contains important information that every Contributor must know.  Failure to adhere to Adobe’s policies could result in account deactivation which nobody wants to have happen.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/get-started/manage-your-account/intellectual-property-violation.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/content-policies-guidelines/content-policies/known-restrictions.html

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Participant
    June 17, 2026

    Here are a couple samples...

     

    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2026

    Please zoom in to 100% to check.

     

    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2026

    If the landscape photos or signs contain text, logos, illustrations, etc., please remove them using Photoshop before posting.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-photos/technical-legal-requirements-photo-submission.html

    RALPH_L
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2026

    With cityscape IP problems usually occur because:

    1. Company signs, logos, names or trademarks can be seen.
    2. House numbers can be seen.
    3. Car license plates, model logos or such can be seen.
    4. Single buildings are the main subject in the photo.
    jodij28273193
    Inspiring
    June 17, 2026

    Attach the pictures. We can't tell what you're talking about