Property release question

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Am a new contributor to Adobe stock, just had my first images approved. Also just learned that one of those images approved by Adobe is considered as needing a property release at another agency. I did not mark it as needing one when I submitted it at Adobe, and it was accepted without question. Does this mean Adobe deems it as acceptable without a release, or is it my responsibility to make that decision? Here's the image. Would appreciate knowledgeable feedback.

joanH · Accepted Answer

You can revisit the site of uploading your stock and go through the list of words to describe this photo -- at the bottom of the list is a yes/no asking if anything in this stock offering is recognizable - click on the yes button this time and follow the instructions about a release form. I have had several of my illustrations accepted and then a release is requested, often in an email. The picture might need the owner of this logging operation permission. Best regards, JH

Ricky336 · Answer

Does this mean Adobe deems it as acceptable without a release, or is it my responsibility to make that decision?Actually, Adobe will tell you if you need a release. If they accept the image, but needs a release, it will go into the 'reminders' section. (Especially if a model release is required). For property rights, probably just rejected under IP rights.If they accepted it, which in your post you say they have, then I wouldn't worry about it. There are no identifying marks, so this picture could have been taken anywhere. The key thing is being identifiable!Although, if there are identifying marks etc, and you want to upload, then of course you would need a release. Sometimes it is obvious, sometimes not!So, I think sjlocke is correct!As for the other agency, well each agency has their own requirements!Here, we are talking about Adobe.My understanding up to now is that if all identifying logos, writing, and other proprietary marks were removed from a product, and it wasn't otherwise identifiable as a specific brand or a specific object, then a release was not needed.This is how I understand it as well, and so far, I haven't had an issue. And, if there is an issue, it gets rejected under IP rights. No problem. Sometimes, I just don't know, so I submit, and let them decide. Again, the key point is BEING IDENTIFIABLE.As for deleting an image, yes, you can delete yourself! You don't have to get Adobe to delete for you!Go to your portfolio, click on an image, and you have the option to change keywords, title and DELETE.I don't think you can delete everything, but should leave around 10% of your images.Adobe gives a lot of individual control over your images!

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