{ "batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_acc_termination", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy contributor account: Running", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy may terminate a contributor account with 45 days' written notice at its sole discretion for breaches including fraudulent activity or bringing the Alamy name into disrepute", "body": "Alamy may terminate a contributor account with 45 days' written notice at its sole discretion for breaches including fraudulent activity or bringing the Alamy name into disrepute\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“You may terminate this Contract on 45 days' prior written notice to Alamy at any time; 21.1.1. Alamy may terminate this Contract immediately if Alamy... reasonably suspects fraudulent activity in relation to your Account or Registration; 21.1.2.7. any action by you is deemed by Alamy to bring the Alamy name or Mark into disrepute”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "You may terminate this Contract on 45 days' prior written notice to Alamy at any time; 21.1.1. Alamy may terminate this Contract immediately if Alamy... reasonably suspects fraudulent activity in relation to your Account or Registration; 21.1.2.7. any action by you is deemed by Alamy to bring the Alamy name or Mark into disrepute", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy contributor account", "topic": "Running", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_account_hold", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy contributor account payout hold: Running", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy may put contributor accounts on hold where there are third-party claims or suspected fraudulent activity, and may withhold payment", "body": "Alamy may put contributor accounts on hold where there are third-party claims or suspected fraudulent activity, and may withhold payment\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“Alamy may put your Account on hold in the event of any third party claim in relation to the Content or where Alamy reasonably suspects fraudulent, infringing or unlawful activity in relation to the Account. Where your Account is terminated due to any fraudulent, infringing or unlawful activity, Alamy shall be entitled to withhold payment to you”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Alamy may put your Account on hold in the event of any third party claim in relation to the Content or where Alamy reasonably suspects fraudulent, infringing or unlawful activity in relation to the Account. Where your Account is terminated due to any fraudulent, infringing or unlawful activity, Alamy shall be entitled to withhold payment to you", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy contributor account payout hold", "topic": "Running", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_payment_forfeit", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy unpaid balance forfeiture: Running", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy forfeits cleared balances over US $75 that remain unpaid for over one year", "body": "Alamy forfeits cleared balances over US $75 that remain unpaid for over one year\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“you agree to forfeit any such cleared balance that is over one (1) year old; 13.7. If you fail to supply payment details, any supplied payment details are incorrect, inactive or you have chosen a payment method that Alamy no longer supports, and your cleared balance is over the payment threshold specified in clause 13.3, you agree to forfeit any such cleared balance that is over one (1) year old”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "you agree to forfeit any such cleared balance that is over one (1) year old; 13.7. If you fail to supply payment details, any supplied payment details are incorrect, inactive or you have chosen a payment method that Alamy no longer supports, and your cleared balance is over the payment threshold specified in clause 13.3, you agree to forfeit any such cleared balance that is over one (1) year old", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy unpaid balance forfeiture", "topic": "Running", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_content_deletion", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy contributor content deletion effects: Running", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] After content deletion, Alamy may continue to grant licences and pursue legal action for up to two years", "body": "After content deletion, Alamy may continue to grant licences and pursue legal action for up to two years\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“If an item of Content is deleted, whether by you or by Alamy, any Licences granted prior to the date of deletion will remain in full force and effect. Alamy may continue to grant Licences for... two (2) years following the date of deletion; 4.1. Where an item of Content has been deleted, Alamy reserves the right to continue to take action in accordance with clause 17.8 for up to two years after the time of deletion”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "If an item of Content is deleted, whether by you or by Alamy, any Licences granted prior to the date of deletion will remain in full force and effect. Alamy may continue to grant Licences for... two (2) years following the date of deletion; 4.1. Where an item of Content has been deleted, Alamy reserves the right to continue to take action in accordance with clause 17.8 for up to two years after the time of deletion", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy contributor content deletion effects", "topic": "Running", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_content_strike", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy content strike policy: Trouble", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Three content strikes within 12 months may suspend or terminate contributor account; single serious strike may cause immediate termination", "body": "Three content strikes within 12 months may suspend or terminate contributor account; single serious strike may cause immediate termination\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“Alamy has a policy of suspending or terminating the accounts of repeat infringers. When it is determined that a contributor has uploaded Prohibited Content this constitutes a 'Content Strike'. As a rule, and subject to the assessment described below, Alamy may suspend or terminate contributor accounts that receive three (3) Content Strikes within a twelve (12) month period”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Alamy has a policy of suspending or terminating the accounts of repeat infringers. When it is determined that a contributor has uploaded Prohibited Content this constitutes a 'Content Strike'. As a rule, and subject to the assessment described below, Alamy may suspend or terminate contributor accounts that receive three (3) Content Strikes within a twelve (12) month period", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy content strike policy", "topic": "Trouble", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_model_release", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy model/property release requirements: Rules.content", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy requires model releases for commercial use when persons can recognize themselves; property releases for identifiable property", "body": "Alamy requires model releases for commercial use when persons can recognize themselves; property releases for identifiable property\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“Where you have indicated that a Model Release is available: (i) the Release is legally binding; (ii) your representation that a Release is available is true and accurate; (iii) the Release allows the Content to be used for all uses anywhere in the world without restriction; 5.1.7. Where you have indicated that a Property Release is available: (i) the Release is legally binding; (ii) your representation that a Release is available is true and accurate; (iii) the Release allows the Content to be used for all uses anywhere in the world without restriction; 5.1.8. If no Release has been indicated per clauses 5.1.8 and 5.1.9 the content will be restricted to Editorial Use only”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Where you have indicated that a Model Release is available: (i) the Release is legally binding; (ii) your representation that a Release is available is true and accurate; (iii) the Release allows the Content to be used for all uses anywhere in the world without restriction; 5.1.7. Where you have indicated that a Property Release is available: (i) the Release is legally binding; (ii) your representation that a Release is available is true and accurate; (iii) the Release allows the Content to be used for all uses anywhere in the world without restriction; 5.1.8. If no Release has been indicated per clauses 5.1.8 and 5.1.9 the content will be restricted to Editorial Use only", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy model/property release requirements", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_alamy_exclusive_risk", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Alamy exclusive content risk: Setting_up", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] If exclusive content is found on other platforms, Alamy may recoup commission difference and restrict exclusive marking", "body": "If exclusive content is found on other platforms, Alamy may recoup commission difference and restrict exclusive marking\n\nWhat Alamy Ltd actually says:\n\n“In the event of a breach by you of clause 3.8, Alamy may, in its sole discretion: recoup reasonable administration fees for any action taken... restrict your ability to mark images as 'Exclusive to Alamy'; and/or terminate the Contract immediately; 3.9.1-3.9.3”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/terms/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy Ltd", "evidence_quote": "In the event of a breach by you of clause 3.8, Alamy may, in its sole discretion: recoup reasonable administration fees for any action taken... restrict your ability to mark images as 'Exclusive to Alamy'; and/or terminate the Contract immediately; 3.9.1-3.9.3", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Alamy exclusive content risk", "topic": "Setting_up", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "alamy", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_getty_site_termination", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Getty Images site terms termination: Running", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Getty Images may terminate user accounts without notice at its sole discretion", "body": "Getty Images may terminate user accounts without notice at its sole discretion\n\nWhat Getty Images actually says:\n\n“Notwithstanding any of these Site Terms, Getty Images reserves the right, without notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate your account and/or to block your use of the Site”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.gettyimages.com/terms-of-use", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Getty Images", "evidence_quote": "Notwithstanding any of these Site Terms, Getty Images reserves the right, without notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate your account and/or to block your use of the Site", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Getty Images site terms termination", "topic": "Running", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gettyimages", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_getty_dmca_enforcement", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Getty Images DMCA enforcement: Trouble", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Getty Images terminates account holders who infringe intellectual property rights in accordance with DMCA", "body": "Getty Images terminates account holders who infringe intellectual property rights in accordance with DMCA\n\nWhat Getty Images actually says:\n\n“In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ('DMCA') and other applicable laws, Getty Images has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at Getty Images' sole discretion, account holders who infringe the intellectual property rights of Getty Images or any third party”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.gettyimages.com/terms-of-use", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Getty Images", "evidence_quote": "In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ('DMCA') and other applicable laws, Getty Images has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at Getty Images' sole discretion, account holders who infringe the intellectual property rights of Getty Images or any third party", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Getty Images DMCA enforcement", "topic": "Trouble", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gettyimages", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_getty_indemnity", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Getty Images user indemnity: Running", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Getty Images users indemnify the company against claims arising from their content, conduct, or breach of terms", "body": "Getty Images users indemnify the company against claims arising from their content, conduct, or breach of terms\n\nWhat Getty Images actually says:\n\n“You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Getty Images, its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, employees, agents, third party information providers and independent contractors against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to any User Content that you post, store or otherwise transmit on or through the Site, your conduct, your use or inability to use the Site, your breach or alleged breach of the Site Terms or of any representation or warranty contained herein, your unauthorized use of the Getty Images Content, or your violation of any rights of another”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.gettyimages.com/terms-of-use", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Getty Images", "evidence_quote": "You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Getty Images, its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, employees, agents, third party information providers and independent contractors against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to any User Content that you post, store or otherwise transmit on or through the Site, your conduct, your use or inability to use the Site, your breach or alleged breach of the Site Terms or of any representation or warranty contained herein, your unauthorized use of the Getty Images Content, or your violation of any rights of another", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Getty Images user indemnity", "topic": "Running", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gettyimages", "topic": [ "money.tax" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_shutterstock_blocked", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Shutterstock terms page: Choosing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Shutterstock contributor terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research", "body": "Shutterstock contributor terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research\n\nWhat Shutterstock actually says:\n\n“403 GET https://www.shutterstock.com/terms”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.shutterstock.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock", "evidence_quote": "403 GET https://www.shutterstock.com/terms", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Shutterstock terms page", "topic": "Choosing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "shutterstock", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "claude_review_pull" ], "checked_utc": "2026-10-19T03:13:13Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_adobe_stock_blocked", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Adobe Stock terms page: Choosing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Adobe Stock contributor terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research", "body": "Adobe Stock contributor terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research\n\nWhat Adobe Stock actually says:\n\n“403 GET https://stock.adobe.com/terms”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://stock.adobe.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Stock", "evidence_quote": "403 GET https://stock.adobe.com/terms", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Adobe Stock terms page", "topic": "Choosing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "adobestock", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_pond5_blocked", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Pond5 terms page: Choosing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Pond5 terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research", "body": "Pond5 terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research\n\nWhat Pond5 actually says:\n\n“403 GET https://www.pond5.com/terms-of-service”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.pond5.com/terms-of-service", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5", "evidence_quote": "403 GET https://www.pond5.com/terms-of-service", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Pond5 terms page", "topic": "Choosing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "pond5", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "claude_review_pull" ], "checked_utc": "2026-10-19T03:13:13Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_storyblocks_blocked", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Storyblocks terms page: Choosing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Storyblocks terms page returned HTTP 404 at the time of research", "body": "Storyblocks terms page returned HTTP 404 at the time of research\n\nWhat Storyblocks actually says:\n\n“404 GET https://www.storyblocks.com/terms”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.storyblocks.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyblocks", "evidence_quote": "404 GET https://www.storyblocks.com/terms", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Storyblocks terms page", "topic": "Choosing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "storyblocks", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "claude_review_pull" ], "checked_utc": "2026-10-19T03:13:13Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1036_stock_media_risks_freepik_blocked", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Freepik terms page: Choosing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Freepik terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research", "body": "Freepik terms page was inaccessible (HTTP 403) at the time of research\n\nWhat Freepik actually says:\n\n“403 GET https://www.freepik.com/terms”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.freepik.com/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Freepik", "evidence_quote": "403 GET https://www.freepik.com/terms", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1036-stock-media-risks", "subject": "Freepik terms page", "topic": "Choosing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "freepik", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }