Account suspended

[mosoya]

My account has been suspended due to similar content. but i think every contribito waste the time on this platform because million of content available on this platform so similarty can be possible with one to another contributor content that do not means suspend the account. simply remove the content or not accept before publishing.

[Jill_C]

Did Adobe Contributor Support advise that "similar content" was the reason for account suspension?

[daniellei4510]

Seems like more is going on here. Account aren't suspended for submitting similar images. It's one of the reasons for rejecting images, but not suspending accounts.

[Abambo]

Seems like more is going on here. Account aren't suspended for submitting similar images. It's one of the reasons for rejecting images, but not suspending accounts.

By @daniellei4510

Spamming the database is, according to Adobe, one of the frequent suspension reasons.

From what we see here, however, it does not seem so frequent. My feeling is, that extremly high sales and IP violations are the top suspension reasons. Now, with generative AI, you have also people using artists' names as keywords, but I consider that IP related. 

Suspensions are getting more frequent now. When I started here, they were extremely rare. But the database really swelled and I suppose also the number of contributors increased dramatically. 

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @mosoya 

A similar rejection is based on what you submit, and what you submit only. Similar does not necessary means two or more of the same but two or more images that are closely looking alike that does not offer something different for the customer. You are likely warned multiple times and sent non-compliant notices before your account was suspended. Usually you get the information of what is required in each similar refusal notice. If you persist in submitting similar images your account will be suspended. This is a clause in the agreement you signed to.

Of a single subject, you are allowed to submit a portrait, a landscape, the top, bottom and a side, or multiple sides if they are all different. You are not allowed to submit multiple of the same subject in different colors. Diversification is what Adobe is looking for from each contributor.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

[photorebelle]

This is the first time I've read of an account suspension issue for uploading similar images! In this case, I guess Adobe considers this as spam

[RALPH_L · Accepted solution]

If you continuosly upload similar content you are wasting Adobe resources need to review the content. Adobe warns you about spamming and submitting similar content here in the first paragraph and informs you that your account may be suspended or closed for doing so. 

Similar content versus spam for Adobe Stock Contributors

[Kini-II]

Is it possible that you have spammed adobe with x identical or similar uploads. It's not about the same content on the platform, but about the same content from your uploads. It is not desirable that you, for example, have 100 images generated via AI on the same topic (which is not a lot of work) and then abuse Adobe to select the best ones.

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

My account has been suspended due to similar content. but i think every contribito waste the time on this platform because million of content available on this platform so similarty can be possible with one to another contributor content that do not means suspend the account. simply remove the content or not accept before publishing.

By @mosoya

You only get suspended, when you submit “massively” similar assets. For each setting, according to Adobe, they accept up to three different takes. All above could be considered as spamming. But you won't be suspended by having 4 or 5 similar pictures in your database.

It isn't also Adobe's task to refuse your assets, or to remove your assets, but it is your responsibility to submit only first class distinct assets. Moderation is done to protect buyers from bad assets, not to make contributors better contributors. As a contributor you are supposed to be a professional. An occasional refusal does not impact your situation here, but strong violations of the rules get your account suspended. 

You need to communicate directly with Adobe, to learn any corrective measure you can take to reopen your account. Nobody here can do that for you, and we can't help you with that quest.

[Nancy OShea]

Being a successful Stock Contributor requires some effort on your part.  But it's minimal effort.  It's not much to ask for a golden opportunity to reach millions of potential customers worldwide. 

It's your job to ensure your content is unique & offers customers something special.  Always compare your work with existing Stock inventory BEFORE you submit.   If it fails the litmus test, don't submit it.  Failure to submit unique content will almost guarantee rejection.  If done persistently, you're asking to be cut loose.