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May 1, 2023
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third party usage clarification

  • May 1, 2023
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Hello. I understand that Adobe Stock files cannot be shared or sold to a third party, and I know that when an Adobe Stock file is used within a book as part of its design, it is permissible to sell the book itself. But what about selling the book's layout to a third party when some of that layout's design was created using RF icons from Adobe Stock? 

 

A book might be sold to a third party (another publisher) so that it could be sold in different countries in different languages. Is it OK to keep those design elements that use RF icons/illustrations from Adobe so long as the individual Adobe files are not shared?   In these situations the stock file is not used alone but has been incorporated into some sort of new illustration or bit of design. I've read through the information online but am seeking clarity. 

 

Example: Adobe stock file 321233348 was used to help create a header like the one attached. Adobe file: https://stock.adobe.com/images/set-of-magnifying-glass-icons-magnifier-or-loupe-sign-set-search-icon-concept-for-finding-people-to-work/321233348?prev_url=detail

 

Thank you. 

 

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Abambo
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Community Expert
May 2, 2023

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
May 2, 2023

Thank you, but this does not answer my question. I've read through all of this without finding an answer to my specific question, thus my post here, since I found no direct line to Adobe. I think my question is too nuanced for a community board, but I don't see an Adobe support phone number. 

Legend
May 2, 2023

Adobe will not be able to help. The license was drafted by their legal department, and is complete. No clarifications are permitted; indeed they are pointless because in a court, only the words of the contract can be looked at. This is a difficult area and you may need to pay your IP lawyer for a professional opinion.