Clear clarification needed on commercial use of Adobe Express design assets

[Fred_Cracklin9496]

I am writing to inquire about the commercial use of Adobe Express design assets. I recently came across a tutorial video (https://youtu.be/-L-w-QJqWKA?si=Rjz9S2is_Q1BtRwq&t=371) on Printify's official channel that demonstrates how to create designs using Adobe Express assets for commercial purposes.

However, I have read the Adobe Express terms and conditions, which seem to prohibit commercial use. I believe there is a discrepancy between the tutorial and the terms of service.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide a clear explanation regarding the commercial use of Adobe Express design assets. Specifically, I would like to know if it is permissible to use these assets to create designs for products that will be sold on platforms like Printify.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

[David__B · Accepted solution]

Hi @Fred_Cracklin9496

Please see our general terms of use and Adobe Express additional terms for creating work for commercial purposes.

Best,
Dave

[Joel_Nair5381]

Stop responding with your generic, AI response. no one, i repeat, NO ONE in the planet reads terms and conditions.

Either respond properly, or, stop responding

[Glenn 8675309 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can use Adobe Express design assets for commercial purposes. However, there are some important considerations:

Originality: You need to modify the provided assets to create your own unique designs. Simply using the assets as-is without any alterations is not allowed for commercial use.

Stock Assets: If you incorporate any Adobe Stock assets into your design, you must comply with the licensing terms specific to those assets. This might include crediting the original creator or purchasing a license for commercial use.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Adobe General Terms of Use

Use this link to read about Adobe stock assets, and the different types of licensing:
https://stock.adobe.com/license-terms

[Glenn 8675309]

I used to to sell image sets I made on my web site, over 130 sets, over 22,000 images all together.  Before I even sold the first set (Which made me over $2,000 in three days) I got everything in writing- in particualr from the owners of the software I was using.

In a court of law ignorance of the laws are not an excuse- use due diligence, make records of searches, and users graphics you want to use "Contacted jeb cahoon on Sep 23,  2022 about using his 3 legged duck images" :  I used google search, pexels, Canva, etc  and reviewed all of the copyright information-- provide a list of links to your sources-- I even went as far as to print it all up, and kept it in a 3 ring binder.

[Elijah_Liam2798]

Hey everyone, I’ve been using Adobe Express to create social media posts, flyers, and thumbnails, but I’m struggling to figure out how to monetize my designs.

I tried selling templates on Etsy and Creative Market, but sales are inconsistent. Are there any good platforms or strategies to make money using Adobe Express designs?

While searching, I found an app that rewards users for referrals, sign-ups, and small tasks. It’s not directly related to design, but it’s been useful as a side income while I build my main business.

If anyone has better monetization ideas, please share! Here’s my website where I wrote about my experience: Wahoapp.in

[태수36467645izjp]

Hello.
I have a question about "Adobe Express." (Please refer to the image below.)

"Adobe Express" offers various services.
Among them, I like the "Make Animation with Audio" feature.
This service, provided by Adobe, allows users to create animations of up to 2 minutes by adding audio to character and background images provided by Adobe.

I am interested in the copyright of this service.
I want to use it to create YouTube videos.

I'm curious if it's possible to use it for commercial purposes to generate revenue on YouTube without any copyright issues.

If it's possible, which Adobe plan should I subscribe to?

Thank you.

[Giddy_Flair5CBA]

I was thinking the same, did you find an answer for this?

[FutureCreator]

Hi,

I just wanted to ask if Animate Characters - Make an animated character with your own voice. feature is free for commercial use like youtube videos and future monetization?

[David__B]

Hi @FutureCreator

Please see our general terms of use and Adobe Express additional terms for creating work for commercial purposes.

Best,
Dave

[FutureCreator]

Is it possible to provide me simple answer, I'm asking about this feature:

And especially if I can use them in creating educational YouTube videos for all ages and monetize them?

[FutureCreator]

Hello everyone,
Can anyone provide me simple answer, can I use this feature for commercial use, ex. create and monetize YouTube videos for educational purposes:

Also can I use all the characters and edit the rest of the video with other resources?

Thanks in advance.

[Tarun Saini]

Hi 

@FutureCreator

Apologies for the delay. I’m currently waiting for a response from our product team to ensure I provide you with accurate information. I’ll keep you updated as soon as I hear back from them.

Regards,

Tarun

[Tarun Saini]

Hi @FutureCreator ,

Please check this article for complete information- https://adobe.ly/45odZHJ

Regards,

Tarun

[FutureCreator]

I don't really get it. I described my question concrete enough for a simple answer from your side, can you please provide one?

[Prabhjot30371543x0fk]

I haven't seen this one explicitly answered anywhere so I'm asking it here. I need to create designs in Adobe Express and I need to use several images from the stock, provided by Express, to create the designs. I then need to print these designs on different things and sell the things. Is that allowed with Adobe Express's premium license?

[Lyn_D]

Hi @Prabhjot30371543x0fk,

Thank you for reaching out.

To find a suitable license, please follow this link: Adobe Stock License Terms. It contains detailed information about all the available licenses and their commercial use.

Please also take your time reviewing Adobe's General Terms of Use. It will help ensure that you have a clear understanding of the guidelines.

Don't hesitate to reach out should you have further questions, as we're here to help.

Lyn 🙂

[Marine28814926cfe0]

Hi,

could someone tell me if we can use the logos we design in adobe express for commercial purposes ? Because on the adobe website, they say we can't but then why enabling us to design logos? I'm really confused. I publish my own books and I would  have liked to design a logo going with my penname and put in on my books. Is that not possible?

thank you!

[Amitej S · Accepted solution]

Hi @Marine,

Thanks for joining the Adobe Express Community!

Adobe Express can be used for business purposes like any other Adobe product.

The offered Adobe assets (designs/shapes/logos) are Adobe property. To create your own work for profit, you must modify them.

For additional information, please refer to this article: Adobe General Terms of Use.

Enjoy using Adobe Express to create!

~Amitej

[Marine28814926cfe0]

Thank you very much for your answer!

Does it mean that I can use them for commercial purposes if for example I put several together, add text and change colouring to create an original logo? 

[Amitej S]

Yup, that's how you get to create your own logos!

[Ben33379537gp43]

Hello, so if i get a logo from adobe can i just change the background colour so then it is my own logo?

[Oliver30598623ucjr]

Hi, how can I modify it. I am sorry but I don't think I understand, if, for instance, my designs were for a clothing brand, lets say, would I be able to print that design (logo) onto the items of clothing or not? Many thanks!

[default28319867xehnd2]

I'm very confused about what is and is not in line with the user guidelines as the app primarily appears to primarily used for commercial purposes which are against the guidelines.

To start the app, it is required to accept the user guidelines which specifically state "4. No Commercial Use. While generative AI features are in beta, all generated output is for personal use only and cannot be used commercially."

This is confusing to me because the welcome page states the main use cases of Express which are primarilly commercial uses.

Is it only part of the Express app that can't be used for commercial purposes? Is the whole app supposed to not be used for commercial purposes and is entirely a preview marked for uses it can't currently be used for?

[thejanebradbury]

It's only the Firefly generative AI that cannot be used commercially. So, that's the Text 2 Image and Text Effects specifically at the moment. Everything else you cna use for commercial purposes. It's right at the end of this Help page. 

https://helpx.adobe.com/express/express-faq.html

Can I share designs that use Adobe Firefly generative AI for commercial use?  

Images created with Adobe Firefly generative AI can’t currently be used for commercial purposes.