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Christine Holzmann
Christine Holzmann
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June 21, 2018
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Not InDesign related...Image re-use permissions/licensing related question...

  • June 21, 2018
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Hi everyone, I just have NO idea on where to find the exact answer for this but know that the BEST PEOPLE who could answer this question would be all of YOU

I have a client who is adamant about using an image that he found online for the back cover of his product catalog. Normally I would never use something that was found online unless I found the original source/photographer and got their permission. I am usually able to find out where an image originated, or whether we can repurchase it from a stock photo library by doing a reverse search.

I did a reverse search for this image and found it has been used in LOTS of online articles about tractor trailers ... and then also found the image on a Background Wallpaper library HERE. My personal thoughts are that it would STILL be risky to use the image, even if it is freely available here to use as a wallpaper background (but I think it would be available for personal use only) but I would like to hear YOUR thoughts as well if possible?

Thank you for your time

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    Correct answer SJRiegel

    Tell your client that due to legal issues, you are unable to use the image unless they can provide you with firm licensing data in their name for that image for commercial use. 

    This is a legitimate concern - you will take the heat if the image is unauthorized for this use.  

    Along these lines - the company I work for owns several trademarks. When we sent our catalog to print, the printer asked us for proof of ownership of those trademark logos before they would proceed. You are well within your rights to refuse to do something that would put you in legal jeopardy.

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    SJRiegelCorrect answer
    Legend
    June 21, 2018

    Tell your client that due to legal issues, you are unable to use the image unless they can provide you with firm licensing data in their name for that image for commercial use. 

    This is a legitimate concern - you will take the heat if the image is unauthorized for this use.  

    Along these lines - the company I work for owns several trademarks. When we sent our catalog to print, the printer asked us for proof of ownership of those trademark logos before they would proceed. You are well within your rights to refuse to do something that would put you in legal jeopardy.

      Derek Cross
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      Derek CrossCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      June 21, 2018

      SJRiegel's definitely correct, and in any case, if your customer found it online it's probably too low res to use in print anyway!

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