How to legally transfer an Adobe Stock Image License to a client?

Question

Hi everyone! I've seen plenty of forums about this topic but none that really answer the question, I'm also in a chat with Adobe help and it is a useless conversation with no answer. I am surprised Adobe doesn't have a clear answer on this, considering a large amount of their users are creatives creating things for other clients.

I'm a graphic designer and I create book cover designs for authors.

If I have a standard license on an image used in one of my designs, how can I transfer that standard license to the author?

In the Adobe Stock Terms #3.5 it states, "You may use the license granted in these Terms for the benefit of one of your clients, provided that you transfer your license to your client, and your client must comply with these Terms and restrictions."

My question is HOW can I legally transfer the license? I wish Adobe had a form for this (similar to this one they have for transferring product licenses). I already know that the author will need a Extended License if they sell more than 500,000 copies.

WendellaBee · Accepted Answer

Hi EBQ,

The ability to transfer ownership forms part of my contractual agreement with Adobe Stock and one of the reasons I chose this platform so I'm confused why it's not possible to faciliate?

You say there is no formal way - is there any way?

Would I need to seek a refund and compensation for all the licenses I want to 'transfer' and then ask my client/employer to purchase all licenses from their account?

Thanks

You can find additional information about transferring a license on page 4, section 6.3 of https://wwwimages2.adobe.com/content/dam/cc/en/legal/servicetou/Stock-Additional-Terms-en_US-20210129.pdf

late2game · Answer

Given that the terms now state explicitly that the license can be transferred to a client or employer I assume this answer is now out of date? If so, what is the method to initiate this transfer?

Standard licenses

Most Adobe Stock photos, vectors, and illustrations come with a Standard license. With a Standard license, you may:

Reproduce up to 500,000 copies of the asset in all media, including product packaging, printed marketing materials, digital documents, or software.
Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000.
Post the asset to a website or social media site with no limitation on views.
Include the asset in some types of products, such as inside a textbook, as long as the primary value of the product is not the asset itself, and the product is not reproduced more than 500,000 times.
Share the unmodified asset with your employees and contractors who have contractually agreed to abide by the license terms.
Transfer the license to your client or employer.

Source: https://stock.adobe.com/ca/license-terms

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