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March 14, 2022
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Editorial Only Images

  • March 14, 2022
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Is it allowed to use editorial only images for wall graphics in a private building or workplace not open to the public?

I understand it is not allowed for cmmercial use, or advertising etc, but where does a wall graphic in a private office fall in the great scheme of things?

 

It would only be seen by the staff.

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Abambo
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March 14, 2022

My interpretation: "Editorial use only" is "Editorial use only"! There is a reason why its editorial use only, and I'm sorry, staff is not private. And even in your living, you could have a visitor seeing the asset and being upset (even that I agree that the chance is near to zero for this to happen).

 

Look here for more information on licensing: https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock/links-for-licensing-terms/td-p/11366788
(Disclaimer: As always with licensing, this is my interpretation of the rules. I think they are correct and advice is based on reading and interpreting the licence terms and on fair use for both the buyer and the artist/stock company, but I cannot rule out that my interpretation is wrong. I'm not an Adobe employee).

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Participant
March 14, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to answer. They are just pictures of trains to go in a place where those specific trains are actually owned and managed, but having not taken the photos i understand it gets complicated. Anyway, best to stick to standard licence to be safe. 🙂

 

Abambo
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Community Expert
March 15, 2022

You're welcome.

 

Those train pictures feature probably logos, that's why they are marked as editorial use only.

 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer