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Do I own the images I purchase a licence for?

When you purchase SCP Stock Media, you’re not purchasing the copyright for the media but you are purchasing the right to use the media for editorial or creative use.

 

But what does Royalty-Free even mean?

After paying a one-off licence fee based on the Collection and the size of the file you need, SCP Stock Royalty-Free media can be used indefinitely anywhere you like (subject to usage type and prohibited uses as per our T&Cs). This means you won’t ever need to pay further licensing fees for multiple uses or after a particular period of time.

 

What are the pros and cons of Royalty-Free media?

PROs:

    • Super easy one-off pricing – use SCP Stock media for as long as you need.
    • Initial fees are based on file size and Collection – you’ll only ever pay for what you need.

CONs:

    • Other people can use the same or similar media and SCP Stock does not control or track who uses other images.
    • You can’t purchase exclusive use or the copyright of any SCP Stock media.

 

Are Rights-Managed images available?

Sorry no, not at this point in time.

 

How do I know if I need Editorial or Creative use images?

  • Are you wanting to use the media for news or anything related to public interest?  If so, then you are able to use both SCP Stock’s ‘Editorial’ and/or ‘Creative’ imagery.
    • Note:  Editorial specific imagery will be noted as such with the word ‘Editorial’ being shown in the Collection pricing information, and also shown as an ‘inclusion’ alongside each image when selecting the license required. See example below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Are you wanting to use the media to sell products or services, generate income, promote a brand or business? If so, then you need to use SCP Stock’s ‘Creative’ imagery.
    • Note: Creative imagery will be noted as such with the word ‘Creative’ being shown in the Collection pricing information alongside each image when selecting the license required. See example below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Please Note: Does the media feature people, products, dwellings, logos/brand or art?  If it does, then the image must have a Model and/or Property Release to be used for creative use. Please contact us for further assistance if needed.

 

Image Collections

There are three image collections available to purchase from, these are our Sweet-as Collection (cheapest), Chur Collection (mid-range), and our Far-out Collection (more expensive).

 

What size image do I need?

Within each of the three image collections, there are three image sizes to choose from; these range from the smallest at 2500 pixels, mid-size at 3500 pixels, to the largest at 6000 pixels along the long side/edge of the image.  We recommend that you speak with your Web Developer, Graphic Designer or printing company, etc. to determine which size best fits your needs before you purchase.  Please note: We are unable to offer refunds should you purchase the wrong size image.