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Image Licensing Terms

Image Licensing Terms

Media Images Photography – Image Licensing Terms 2026

Media Images Photography – Image Licensing Terms 2026

Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Business Name: Media Images Photography
Website: https://www.ukmediashots.uk/
Location: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom


1. Copyright Ownership

All photographs, images, and visual content created by Media Images Photography remain the full copyright property of Media Images Photography at all times, in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK).

No copyright is transferred to any client, artist, band, venue, promoter, organisation, or third party unless a written copyright transfer agreement is explicitly signed.


2. Licensing Model

Media Images Photography operates on a licensed usage model, not a sale-of-copyright model.

Clients purchase usage rights (licenses), not ownership of images.

All licenses are:

  • Non-transferable
  • Non-exclusive (unless explicitly agreed in writing)
  • Time-bound or usage-specific
  • Medium-specific

3. Free Coverage Policy

Media Images Photography may provide free photographic coverage for selected gigs, showcases, community events, and local festivals.

Important:
Free coverage does not include free image usage.

All images remain licensed content and must be purchased or licensed before any use.

No implied rights, usage permissions, or distribution rights are granted through free coverage.


4. License Types

Editorial License

For press, media, and non-commercial promotional use.

Includes:

  • Press releases
  • Online magazines & blogs
  • Music media platforms
  • Event listings
  • News articles
  • Venue promotion
  • Artist/band PR

Restrictions:

  • No product sales
  • No paid advertising
  • No commercial merchandise
  • No resale

Commercial License

For revenue-generating, promotional, or business use.

Includes:

  • Paid advertising
  • Brand promotion
  • Merchandise
  • Ticket sales
  • Album/EP artwork
  • Tour posters
  • Sponsorship content
  • Commercial websites
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Promotional video use

Personal License

For private use only.

Includes:

  • Personal prints
  • Private collections
  • Home display

Restrictions:

  • No social media use
  • No public distribution
  • No promotion
  • No commercial use

5. Social Media & Online Use

Social media use requires a valid license.

Permitted platforms include:

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Bandcamp
  • Spotify artist pages
  • Websites

Credit is mandatory on all platforms: 📸 Photo: Media Images Photography
Or tag: @MediaImagesPhotography (where supported)


6. Prohibited Use

Without written permission, images may NOT be:

  • Edited, filtered, or altered (including AI enhancement)
  • Cropped to remove branding/watermarks
  • Used for NFTs or blockchain assets
  • Used in AI training datasets
  • Sold or resold
  • Sub-licensed
  • Shared with third parties
  • Submitted to stock websites
  • Used in political or religious campaigns
  • Used in defamatory or misleading content

7. AI & Machine Learning Restriction

Images may not be used for:

  • AI model training
  • Dataset creation
  • Machine learning projects
  • Generative AI input
  • Style transfer models

This applies to both commercial and non-commercial AI systems.


8. Image Integrity & Moral Rights

Media Images Photography retains full moral rights including:

  • Right to be identified as creator
  • Right to object to derogatory treatment of images

Images must not be altered in any way that misrepresents the subject, artist, venue, or photographer.


9. Delivery & Access

Images are delivered via secure online galleries.

Licenses apply only after full payment has been received.

Access to galleries does not grant usage rights.


10. Payment & Fees

All licensing fees:

  • Are payable before usage
  • Are non-refundable once images are delivered
  • Are usage-specific

Unlicensed use will result in:

  • Retroactive licensing fees
  • Additional infringement charges
  • Legal enforcement if required

11. Credit Requirement

Wherever technically possible, all licensed usage must include visible credit:

Media Images Photography

or

📸 Media Images Photography

Failure to credit may result in additional licensing fees.


12. Exclusivity

No exclusivity is granted unless stated in writing.

Media Images Photography retains the right to:

  • License the same images to other parties
  • Use images for portfolio
  • Use images for self-promotion
  • Use images for exhibitions
  • Use images for marketing

13. Festival, Venue & Promoter-Specific Clauses

13.1 Festival Coverage

For music festivals, multi-stage events, and multi-day events:

  • Coverage may be provided free of charge or by agreement
  • No automatic usage rights are granted
  • All images remain fully licensed content
  • Festival organisers, sponsors, and partners must obtain a valid license before use

Festival usage requires licensing for:

  • Official festival websites
  • Sponsor content
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Paid advertising
  • Posters & flyers
  • Aftermovies
  • Highlight videos
  • Ticketing platforms
  • Press packs

13.2 Venue Usage Rights

Venues do not receive automatic rights to use images taken at their location.

Licensing is required for:

  • Venue websites
  • Social media
  • Promotional materials
  • Posters
  • Event listings
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Sponsorship promotion

Free coverage does not grant venue usage rights.

13.3 Promoter & Organiser Usage

Promoters and event organisers must obtain licensing for any use including:

  • Event promotion
  • Artist promotion
  • Sponsorship packages
  • Press releases
  • Media distribution
  • Paid campaigns
  • Partner marketing

13.4 Accreditation Terms

Media accreditation, guest lists, access passes, or press access do not constitute image usage permission.

Accreditation grants access only, not rights.

All usage requires licensing.

13.5 Sponsor & Partner Restrictions

Sponsors, partners, and third parties may not use images without a direct license from Media Images Photography.

No sublicensing is permitted through:

  • Festivals
  • Venues
  • Promoters
  • Artists
  • Agencies

14. Third-Party Responsibility

The license holder is fully responsible for:

  • Gaining permissions from venues
  • Artist approvals
  • Model releases where required
  • Brand clearances
  • Sponsor permissions

Media Images Photography is not liable for third-party rights issues.


14. Archiving & Storage

Media Images Photography is not obligated to store images indefinitely.

Long-term archiving is not guaranteed.


15. Termination of License

Licenses may be terminated if terms are breached.

Upon termination:

  • All usage must cease immediately
  • Images must be removed from all platforms
  • No refunds will be issued

16. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.


17. Contact

For licensing enquiries:

Media Images Photography
Website: https://www.ukmediashots.uk/
Email: [Insert business email]


© Media Images Photography 2026 – All Rights Reserved

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