Images not accepted, even though the model-release of Adobe was uploaded.

[RolandDutzler]

I want to know, why my model images are no accepted in Adobe Stock.

I used the model release, downloaded from Adobe, signed by the model and me, but the images are still rejected

Who can me inform, where I can get a reliable answer and how to solve such conflicts in future.

Kind regards

Roland

[Ricky336]

Can you state what the actual rejection reason was - this is unclear. Secondly, can you upload the image, so others on here can give some advice on how to improve the image.

[RolandDutzler]

Together with the image I uploaded the model release (template provided by Adobe), signed by me and the model.

And now the image has been rejected without giving reasons.

[Ricky336]

Just maybe then, the plane is an issue. Maybe you need a property release for that. So, a model release, plus a property release for the plane. There can always be something that we miss!

And make sure you have a third person (regarding model release) - a witness to both of you - so you need three signatures, yours, the model's, and a witness!

[RolandDutzler]

It would be great and much easier if somebody would define about the needs to get the approval.

It's too complicated if I have to guess what's missing.

I will not upload anymore images to Adobe stock, because of this unclear - and in my opinion unprofessional - situation.

It's too time consuming to work in such a way.

Kind regards

Roland

[Ricky336]

Actually, there is information about this:

Look at the links which are shown on the Contributors page.

[v.poth · Accepted solution]

HI,

you can contact the Contributer Support contributor-support@adobe.com

and describe your problem with the model release there, if this was the reason for the rejection.

If not, I agree with ricky336, than you should post the pictures here so someone could give his suggestions for improving.

Greets,

v.poth

[joanH]

I have had several of my illustrations rejected after I went through getting the release required.  If the release is needed first before the final inspection, then a rejection can and did follow for another reason. Just my experience. JH

[RolandDutzler]

thx, but what does this mean?
is there no clear and comprehensible approval process?

Kind regards, Roland

[RolandDutzler]

Thank you, I sent an email to the contact and I will see whether I receive an answer which can clarify the situation

[BrianJacksonNYC]

I understand that Adobe may require the model release to be witnessed by a third party.

Good Luck

Brian

[joanH]

Yes, that is possible. My partner witnessed my release with me since he watched me creating the artwork I was submitting and he vouched for it as being my original. The copyright regulations will only get tighter because of the rapidly changing international regulations on property use abuse and theft. Adobe does a good job protecting their contributor copyright and must protect themselves from possible legal action due to any violation of any and all international laws and regulations. Be sure to stay alert and informed of this responsibility if you are an Adobe contributor. Best regards, JH

[BrianJacksonNYC]

If you are a member of Kelbyone.com there is a video by Terry White on Adobe Stock and covers a lot of important topics including release issues

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

[RolandDutzler]

I'm not a member of Kelbyone.com.

I want only to know, why Adobe rejects an image, although I attached their model release (template provided by Adobe!).

It was acceptable and understandable for me, that Adobe has been rejected my own designed model release, but not after using their template for the model release.
I hope my English is understandable 😉

kind regards

Roland

[RolandDutzler]

thank you Brian.

What does this mean?

Who is the third party and where can I follow the progress of such procedure (...to be witnessed by a third party).

[joanH]

After this discussion and still many unanswered questions, it seems only logical that we ask the contributor to read and search Adobe guidelines for contributors. And post the stock submission here so we can see what else might be wrong with the work submitted. In reply to the witness question, I think a place for a witness to sign is provided on the release of property form. Also, just use the form provided by Adobe it contains key components for the linkup with them. Go to this site and look at guidelines for submissions. Regards, JH

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Adobe Stock Contributor Guide https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html