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January 19, 2023
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Stock photo-reason for rejection

  • January 19, 2023
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Hi.
My automotive illustration was just rejected from stock for "containing elements that appear to be protected by intellectual property (IP) laws, so we can't accept it into our collection". Can you help me find the exact reason for the refusal?


I am working on the large batch of automotive graphics, and would like to avoid it in future.


Also I found that there are some strict rules regarding AI created images.
Can you help me with that.
I create several images using AI, then I photobash them to create one image from a few renders, then I paint over it.
Should I still upload it as AI generated image?
Should I still add" AI generated" to the image title although I tick the box to indicate it?
Should I also add to the tags "AI" "AI generated image" or something else?

This is so weird that image is being rejected with so vague reason description"

I hope you can help me with that.
Thank you

 

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

IP extends to any protected design.  That car design does not look original, sorry.

 

Generative AI (if indeed it is AI) must be submitted, titled, keyworded and described as generative AI.  Did you do all that?

 

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Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 20, 2023

The description is not vague. You can buy that car. Price on request:

I'm sure with a little research, we could find even a more similar car.

 

There are also quality issues with your picture.

 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 19, 2023

IP extends to any protected design.  That car design does not look original, sorry.

 

Generative AI (if indeed it is AI) must be submitted, titled, keyworded and described as generative AI.  Did you do all that?

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
j.1121230Author
Participant
January 20, 2023

Yes It does not look original, but it is not any particular brand either.
So how come people list photos of so many real cars here on stock and mine is being rejected as it may resemble some car?
I am new here, so there is probably many things I still do not get, hence my post...

Ricky336
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 20, 2023

Those photos may have been uploaded ages ago. Because AI is becoming very popular as people are jumping on the bandwagon, there has to be restrictions. Your illustration, whether or not it is AI resembles a known car, and as it is not a generic shape, IP comes into play - "containing elements that appear to be protected by intellectual property (IP) laws, so we can't accept it into our collection".

(This is probably the rationale behind this.) 

George_F
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 19, 2023

Anything that is created by a human can theoretically be their Intellectual Property and be protected by IP laws.  I commonly see the phrase "recognizable property" used when talking about what needs a property release for Stock Photos.

 

A while back and if my memory is right, Apple and Samsung had a go in court about whether rounded corners on a phone could be considered IP or not.

 

Sometimes simply removing logos is enough be accepted and appear generic, other times the object is still easily recognized.  This illustration reminds me of a Lamborghini for instance, even modified some and without badging.

 

Defending a lawsuit is very expensive, so even if Adobe were to be in the clear it still might cost them several hundred thousand dollars.  Along with @Jill_C , I think Adobe errs on the side of caution.

 

Good luck with future submissions!

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 19, 2023

The distinctive shape of some autos is protected by IP.

 

regarding your questions on generative AI, here's the Adobe help page:

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/generative-ai-content.html

 

I think that since you created the base image with AI tools you need to check the box, even though you subsequently modified the asset. I think one of the reasons for that check box is to allow Buyers to select or exclude AI assets when they're querying the database.

 

 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
j.1121230Author
Participant
January 19, 2023

Hi Jill.
Thanks.
How can I find out which cars can be listed?  Is there a reasonable explanation for this somewhere?

 

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 19, 2023

This Adobe help,page lists known restrictions but is not comprehensive. There's no way that every moderator knows what products and properties are protected by IP worldwide. I suppose they err on the side of caution.

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/known-image-restrictions.html

Jill C., Forum Volunteer