Why did I get "Property Issues"?

[Przemek24462118fuyd]

Hi community, as stated in the subject...
Thank you in advance.

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

Every visible sign and logo in the image needs to be edited out as each one constitutes an Intellectual Property violation. Have you read the Adobe Stock Contributor help pages relating to IP?

[Przemek24462118fuyd]

Thank you for your response and for pointing out the issue. I have read the Adobe Stock Contributor guidelines regarding Intellectual Property, but perhaps I misunderstood some parts. I based my submission on similar works I had seen, which included logos—even on buildings with outdated branding. That might have misled me. I truly appreciate your quick and helpful feedback.

[Jill_C]

It's possible that the existing images you saw in the database are Illustrative Editorial, suitable only for editorial use, not commercial use.

[Przemek24462118fuyd]

That's an interesting point—what surprised me is that the files I saw weren't marked as Illustrative Editorial. In fact, not just photos but also videos appeared to be available for commercial use under the standard or extended license. That’s why I assumed similar content was acceptable.

[Jill_C]

Indeed, there are often inconsistencies in what is approved. I have submitted images of various U.S. State Capitols, both interior are exterior. Sometimes one reviewer will allow an interior scene, while the same interior from a different perspective will get refused on IP grounds...

[ZALEZPHOTO]

Jill is correct! The solution is simpler than you think.

adobe has advanced dramatically in AI editing. Removing all those branding signs seamlessly is just one click away. I prefer using Photoshop for that, but keep in mind you need the subscription version.

You will love it, just don't go crazy 😜 

[Przemek24462118fuyd]

Yes, I understand now—thank you! Of course, I’m familiar with Adobe tools and quite comfortable with retouching, especially in Photoshop. Based on similar images I had seen, I assumed it wouldn’t be necessary in this case and thought the rejection reason might be something else.

And yes, I’ve loved Photoshop for a long time—since version 3.0, actually 😉