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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REFUSAL

  • May 24, 2024
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I've created over 150 3D animated map animations of different countries, and they've all been accepted except the one for "Singapore." I've reviewed the keywords and titles, and I've uploaded it twice, but it has been rejected both times. Does anyone know why it's being rejected, even though it's similar to the other animations for different countries? Thanks!

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Correct answer Jill_C

@Shahid4420   is correct. As indicated on this page:

Known image restrictions (adobe.com)

Flags of countries         YES Except for Singapore, country flags depicted in a neutral context are acceptable for commercial use. Politically charged content, such as flag burning, is not acceptable.

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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May 26, 2024

It may be really cofusing, but contrary to all other countries, Singapore really restricts the use of their flag.. I do not think that it is correct, and enforcable in many countries, but Adobe, as a global company needs to obey to many local and obscure rules, that make our life more difficult. 

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    Shahid4420
    Shahid4420
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    May 25, 2024

    all country flags are accepted without Singapore. please, read adobe guidelines. 

      Jill_C
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      Jill_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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      May 25, 2024

      @Shahid4420   is correct. As indicated on this page:

      Known image restrictions (adobe.com)

      Flags of countries         YES Except for Singapore, country flags depicted in a neutral context are acceptable for commercial use. Politically charged content, such as flag burning, is not acceptable.
      Jill C., Forum Volunteer
        Shahid4420
        Shahid4420
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        May 26, 2024

        Thanks, dear Jill. 

          daniellei4510
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          daniellei4510Community Expert
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          May 24, 2024

          This might be a stretch, but the Crescent and Star is a trademarked symbol for Crescent watch cases, in addition to being an Islam symbol. They bear little resemblance, however, as the former has 1 star, not three, and the moon faces the opposite direction.

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          Kashif_4748Author
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          May 25, 2024

          So the review process is usually done by bots? like for a human it's just a flag of Singapore, right?

          daniellei4510
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          daniellei4510Community Expert
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          May 25, 2024

          It's done by humans. And humans make mistakes. This might have been a moderator who was following the "letter of the law." and was over-zealous in their review.

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