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Can I Use This Image On My Client's Website?

by yourreviewer
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I just found a picture that would be relevant for my client's website.

Depressed | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

This image is from Flickr and under License, I see "Some rights reserved" and then I see "Request to license Sander van der Wel's photos via Getty Images"

Can I use this picture on a website (that sells digital products) for free as long as I give him attribution? If so, then what does the Getty Images request to license offer?
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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    It appears that you have to buy it from Getty and adhere to their terms. See, on the right about halfway down where it says "Request to license Sander van der Wel's photos via Getty Images"? Click the link and you can buy it. I think the smallest size is $5.

    Getty actively goes after people that just use their images without buying them and it can be quite costly - usually around $5000 per image.
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    • Profile picture of the author yourreviewer
      Originally Posted by cashcow View Post

      It appears that you have to buy it from Getty and adhere to their terms. See, on the right about halfway down where it says "Request to license Sander van der Wel's photos via Getty Images"? Click the link and you can buy it. I think the smallest size is $5.

      Getty actively goes after people that just use their images without buying them and it can be quite costly - usually around $5000 per image.
      Oh I see, when I click on the Some rights reserved, I get this.

      You are free:
      to Share -- to copy, distribute and transmit the work
      to Remix -- to adapt the work
      to make commercial use of the work

      But I got confused when I read the Getty Images Request to license below.
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      • Profile picture of the author cashcow
        Originally Posted by yourreviewer View Post

        Oh I see, when I click on the Some rights reserved, I get this.

        You are free:
        to Share -- to copy, distribute and transmit the work
        to Remix -- to adapt the work
        to make commercial use of the work

        But I got confused when I read the Getty Images Request to license below.
        It looks like maybe the photographer has made some deal with Getty? Otherwise, why would that Getty images link be there? That link goes to this page: https://secure.gettyimages.com/flick...language=en-US

        I don't know all I know is that if you use a Getty Images photo without buying it you can be in a world of hurt. Google it or search the forum to see what has happened to others in the past.
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  • Profile picture of the author CollegeCEO
    For a client's website I would recommend purchasing images. It's just safer.
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  • Profile picture of the author onSubie
    Hi

    Actually that looks like Getty cleverly trying to recruit photographers.

    The rights to the photo are as stated in the Flikr terms.

    The link goes to a Getty page that asks you to request a license through them.

    If you do, they will contact the photographer and tell him they have a license request for a photo of his that they don't own. Would he like to license his photos to Getty?

    When you submit a request, our team of Getty Images editors will:
    - Review the photo to determine if it's a good fit for licensing through us
    - Contact the photographer
    - Handle the details like releases and pricing

    Mahlon
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    • Profile picture of the author cashcow
      Originally Posted by onSubie View Post

      Hi

      Actually that looks like Getty cleverly trying to recruit photographers.

      The rights to the photo are as stated in the Flikr terms.

      The link goes to a Getty page that asks you to request a license through them.

      If you do, they will contact the photographer and tell him they have a license request for a photo of his that they don't own. Would he like to license his photos to Getty?

      When you submit a request, our team of Getty Images editors will:
      - Review the photo to determine if it's a good fit for licensing through us
      - Contact the photographer
      - Handle the details like releases and pricing

      Mahlon
      LOL. They sure are something, aren't they?
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Originally Posted by yourreviewer View Post

    I just found a picture that would be relevant for my client's website.

    Depressed | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

    This image is from Flickr and under License, I see "Some rights reserved" and then I see "Request to license Sander van der Wel's photos via Getty Images"

    Can I use this picture on a website (that sells digital products) for free as long as I give him attribution? If so, then what does the Getty Images request to license offer?
    I wouldn't touch a photo that said Getty on it no matter what the licensing says unless your client himself purchases it directly from them.
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    • Profile picture of the author cjreynolds
      Getty Images are one of the sharks in the copyright pool - they aggressively pursue copyright violators, and nowadays with software it's easy to search for copies of an image - even if you change the filename, etc. Getty has even been known to come after people who have purchased the rights to images from the original photographer, but Getty later hosted the image and their lawyers tried to lean on the webmaster for CR infringement!

      I stay away from any images that mention Getty at all - not worth the risk...
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