{ "batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_royalty_levels_images", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Royalty rates for photos, illustrations, and vectors by level", "summary": "Shutterstock pays contributors 15%–40% of the sale price for photos, illustrations, and vectors, rising across six levels based on number of licenses in the current calendar year; levels reset January 1 each year.", "body": "Shutterstock pays contributors 15%–40% of the sale price for photos, illustrations, and vectors, rising across six levels based on number of licenses in the current calendar year; levels reset January 1 each year.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Level 1 | Up to 100 | 15% | Level 2 | 101 to 250 | 20% | Level 3 | 251 to 500 | 25% | Level 4 | 501 to 2,500 | 30% | Level 5 | 2,501 to 25,000 | 35% | Level 6 | Over 25,000 | 40%”\n\nNote: Earnings breakdown for photos, illustrations, and vectors table on Earnings Schedule page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/payouts", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Level 1 | Up to 100 | 15% | Level 2 | 101 to 250 | 20% | Level 3 | 251 to 500 | 25% | Level 4 | 501 to 2,500 | 30% | Level 5 | 2,501 to 25,000 | 35% | Level 6 | Over 25,000 | 40%", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Royalty rates for photos, illustrations, and vectors by level", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Levels based on licenses issued from Shutterstock marketplace in the calendar year.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_royalty_levels_video", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Royalty rates for video by level", "summary": "Shutterstock pays video contributors 15%–40% across six levels based on number of video licenses in the current calendar year.", "body": "Shutterstock pays video contributors 15%–40% across six levels based on number of video licenses in the current calendar year.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Level 1 | Up to 10 | 15% | Level 2 | 11 to 50 | 20% | Level 3 | 51 to 250 | 25% | Level 4 | 251 to 5,000 | 30% | Level 5 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 35% | Level 6 | Over 25,000 | 40%”\n\nNote: Earnings breakdown for videos table on Earnings Schedule page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/payouts", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Level 1 | Up to 10 | 15% | Level 2 | 11 to 50 | 20% | Level 3 | 51 to 250 | 25% | Level 4 | 251 to 5,000 | 30% | Level 5 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 35% | Level 6 | Over 25,000 | 40%", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Royalty rates for video by level", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Minimum payout threshold", "summary": "Shutterstock's minimum payout per accounting period is USD $25.00; if not reached, compensation rolls over to the next period.", "body": "Shutterstock's minimum payout per accounting period is USD $25.00; if not reached, compensation rolls over to the next period.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“There is a minimum payout rate per accounting period of: Twenty Five US Dollars (USD $25.00) (the \"Payout Minimum\"). If during an accounting period, you haven't reached the Payout Minimum or provided Shutterstock a valid electronic payment account, your compensation will be rolled over into the next accounting period.”\n\nNote: ToS Section 8(c).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/legal/terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "There is a minimum payout rate per accounting period of: Twenty Five US Dollars (USD $25.00) (the \"Payout Minimum\"). If during an accounting period, you haven't reached the Payout Minimum or provided Shutterstock a valid electronic payment account, your compensation will be rolled over into the next accounting period.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Minimum payout threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Payout schedule", "summary": "Shutterstock issues royalty payments monthly, on or about the 15th day of each month, for the previous month's downloads; payments are automatic.", "body": "Shutterstock issues royalty payments monthly, on or about the 15th day of each month, for the previous month's downloads; payments are automatic.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Royalty payments and accompanying statements will be issued monthly, on or about the 15th day of each month, for the previous month's downloads. Payments are automatic and do not need to be requested.”\n\nNote: ToS Section 8(b). Payment methods accepted: PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/legal/terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Royalty payments and accompanying statements will be issued monthly, on or about the 15th day of each month, for the previous month's downloads. Payments are automatic and do not need to be requested.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Exclusivity", "summary": "Shutterstock does not offer an exclusive program; contributors are free to license their content on any other website.", "body": "Shutterstock does not offer an exclusive program; contributors are free to license their content on any other website.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Shutterstock does not offer an exclusive program to its contributors. While we appreciate loyalty, you are free to market any materials owned by you, including the content in your portfolio, on any other website (or by any other means), whether they compete with Shutterstock or not.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594689-can-i-offer-my-work-exclusively-to-shutterstock", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Shutterstock does not offer an exclusive program to its contributors. While we appreciate loyalty, you are free to market any materials owned by you, including the content in your portfolio, on any other website (or by any other means), whether they compete with Shutterstock or not.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Exclusivity", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_model_release_trigger", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Model release requirement trigger", "summary": "Shutterstock requires a model release for content containing an identifiable face, identifiable human figure, or other identifiable attribute including voice, appearance, or likeness; content without a release depicting an identifiable person may be accepted as Editorial Use Only.", "body": "Shutterstock requires a model release for content containing an identifiable face, identifiable human figure, or other identifiable attribute including voice, appearance, or likeness; content without a release depicting an identifiable person may be accepted as Editorial Use Only.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You agree to provide valid and accurate model releases for all Content you contribute to Shutterstock that, in Shutterstock's judgment, contains an identifiable face or identifiable human figure or other identifiable attribute including, without limitation, voice, appearance, or likeness. ... Content without a release that depicts an identifiable person and/or requires a property release may be accepted for \"Editorial Use Only\" by Shutterstock in its sole discretion.”\n\nNote: ToS Section 3(a). A face is not necessary; 'other identifiable attribute' covers hands, body parts, voice, etc.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/legal/terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "You agree to provide valid and accurate model releases for all Content you contribute to Shutterstock that, in Shutterstock's judgment, contains an identifiable face or identifiable human figure or other identifiable attribute including, without limitation, voice, appearance, or likeness. ... Content without a release that depicts an identifiable person and/or requires a property release may be accepted for \"Editorial Use Only\" by Shutterstock in its sole discretion.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Model release requirement trigger", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Face is not the only trigger; any identifiable attribute triggers the requirement.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_content_obscenity", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Obscene and pornographic content policy", "summary": "Shutterstock will not knowingly license model-released content for use in pornographic contexts, and content that is 'obscene in nature' is grounds for account termination.", "body": "Shutterstock will not knowingly license model-released content for use in pornographic contexts, and content that is 'obscene in nature' is grounds for account termination.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Shutterstock will not knowingly license model-released Content for use in contexts that are pornographic, defamatory or deceptive, or in a manner that could be considered libelous, obscene, or illegal in nature.”\n\nNote: ToS Section 5(d). Submission of obscene content is also listed as a reason for account termination in ToS Section 4(c).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/legal/terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Shutterstock will not knowingly license model-released Content for use in contexts that are pornographic, defamatory or deceptive, or in a manner that could be considered libelous, obscene, or illegal in nature.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Obscene and pornographic content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_min_age", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Minimum age requirement", "summary": "Contributors must be at least 18 years old to create a Shutterstock account.", "body": "Contributors must be at least 18 years old to create a Shutterstock account.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You must be 18 years of age to create a Shutterstock account.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594696-contributor-account-and-content-submission-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "You must be 18 years of age to create a Shutterstock account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Minimum age requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_shutterstock_face_required_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Shutterstock Contributor: Whether a face is required in content", "summary": "Shutterstock does not require that the subject's face appear in content; body parts and other identifiable attributes are accepted.", "body": "Shutterstock does not require that the subject's face appear in content; body parts and other identifiable attributes are accepted.\n\nWhat Shutterstock, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You agree to provide valid and accurate model releases for all Content you contribute to Shutterstock that, in Shutterstock's judgment, contains an identifiable face or identifiable human figure or other identifiable attribute including, without limitation, voice, appearance, or likeness.”\n\nNote: The release trigger is any 'identifiable attribute,' explicitly not limited to the face.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/legal/terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shutterstock, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "You agree to provide valid and accurate model releases for all Content you contribute to Shutterstock that, in Shutterstock's judgment, contains an identifiable face or identifiable human figure or other identifiable attribute including, without limitation, voice, appearance, or likeness.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Shutterstock Contributor", "topic": "Whether a face is required in content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_royalty_photos_vectors_illustrations", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: Standard royalty rate for photos, vectors, illustrations", "summary": "Adobe Stock pays contributors 33% of the net price per licensed standard photo, vector, or illustration.", "body": "Adobe Stock pays contributors 33% of the net price per licensed standard photo, vector, or illustration.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“Photos, vectors, illustrations | 33%”\n\nNote: Last updated Jul 13, 2026.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/payments-earnings/royalties-pricing/royalty-rates-assets.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Photos, vectors, illustrations | 33%", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "Standard royalty rate for photos, vectors, illustrations", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rate applied to net price per licensed content based on U.S. purchase price including discounts.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_royalty_video", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: Standard royalty rate for video", "summary": "Adobe Stock pays contributors 35% of the net price per licensed video.", "body": "Adobe Stock pays contributors 35% of the net price per licensed video.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“Video | 35%”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/payments-earnings/royalties-pricing/royalty-rates-assets.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Video | 35%", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "Standard royalty rate for video", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_royalty_minimum_rates", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: Minimum royalty rates for large subscription plans", "summary": "Adobe Stock applies minimum royalty rates for content licensed under the large subscription plan (350+ standard assets/month): $0.33 per asset for 0–999 lifetime licenses, $0.36 for 1,000–9,999, and $0.38 for 10,000 and above.", "body": "Adobe Stock applies minimum royalty rates for content licensed under the large subscription plan (350+ standard assets/month): $0.33 per asset for 0–999 lifetime licenses, $0.36 for 1,000–9,999, and $0.38 for 10,000 and above.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“0–999 | $0.33 | 1,000–9,999 | $0.36 | 10,000 and above | $0.38”\n\nNote: Applies to standard content (photos, vectors, illustrations) only; excludes free collection.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/payments-earnings/royalties-pricing/royalty-rates-assets.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "0–999 | $0.33 | 1,000–9,999 | $0.36 | 10,000 and above | $0.38", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "Minimum royalty rates for large subscription plans", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: Minimum payout threshold", "summary": "Adobe Stock requires a minimum balance of US $25 in royalties before a contributor can request a payout, with a waiting period of 45 days since the first Adobe Stock sale.", "body": "Adobe Stock requires a minimum balance of US $25 in royalties before a contributor can request a payout, with a waiting period of 45 days since the first Adobe Stock sale.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“Minimum balance | US $25 in royalties | Waiting period | 45 days since first Adobe Stock sale | Payment account | Valid PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill account”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/payments-earnings/payment-taxes/payment-requirements.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Minimum balance | US $25 in royalties | Waiting period | 45 days since first Adobe Stock sale | Payment account | Valid PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill account", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "Minimum payout threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_model_release_body_parts", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: Model release requirement for body-part content", "summary": "Adobe Stock requires a signed model release for close-ups of body parts even when faces are not visible.", "body": "Adobe Stock requires a signed model release for close-ups of body parts even when faces are not visible.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“Use a model release for content that includes: ... Close-ups of body parts, even when faces are not visible.”\n\nNote: Last updated Jun 11, 2026. A model release may be required even if the person's face is not visible.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/content-policies-guidelines/model-property-releases/model-release-requirements.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Use a model release for content that includes: ... Close-ups of body parts, even when faces are not visible.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "Model release requirement for body-part content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Face not required in content for release to be required.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_model_release_exemptions", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: When model releases are NOT required", "summary": "Adobe Stock does not require a model release for back views of people with no recognizable features, crowds where individuals are not identifiable, or abstract/fictional illustrations.", "body": "Adobe Stock does not require a model release for back views of people with no recognizable features, crowds where individuals are not identifiable, or abstract/fictional illustrations.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“Contributors don't need a model release if their content doesn't show identifiable individuals. They aren't required to submit a model release when their content includes: Abstract or fully fictional illustrations. Crowds where individual people aren't identifiable. Back views of people with no recognizable features. Animals, objects, or scenes without identifiable features.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/content-policies-guidelines/model-property-releases/model-release-requirements.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Contributors don't need a model release if their content doesn't show identifiable individuals. They aren't required to submit a model release when their content includes: Abstract or fully fictional illustrations. Crowds where individual people aren't identifiable. Back views of people with no recognizable features. Animals, objects, or scenes without identifiable features.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "When model releases are NOT required", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_adobestock_face_required_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Adobe Stock Contributor: Whether a face is required in content", "summary": "Adobe Stock does not require a face to appear in content; body part close-ups and content without visible faces are accepted and licensable.", "body": "Adobe Stock does not require a face to appear in content; body part close-ups and content without visible faces are accepted and licensable.\n\nWhat Adobe Inc. actually says:\n\n“When you upload content showing someone who can be recognized, make sure to include a signed model release. People can be identified by other features or details. So, a model release may be required even if the person's face isn't visible.”\n\nNote: Explicitly states face is not required and content without a visible face may still require and receive a release.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/content-policies-guidelines/model-property-releases/model-release-requirements.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Adobe Inc.", "evidence_quote": "When you upload content showing someone who can be recognized, make sure to include a signed model release. People can be identified by other features or details. So, a model release may be required even if the person's face isn't visible.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Adobe Stock Contributor", "topic": "Whether a face is required in content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_royalty_video_nonexclusive", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Royalty rate for non-exclusive video", "summary": "Non-exclusive video contributors on Pond5 receive 30% of Net License Revenue.", "body": "Non-exclusive video contributors on Pond5 receive 30% of Net License Revenue.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Video: Exclusive video contributors receive 40% revenue share. Non-exclusive video contributors receive 30% revenue share.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Video: Exclusive video contributors receive 40% revenue share. Non-exclusive video contributors receive 30% revenue share.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Royalty rate for non-exclusive video", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_royalty_video_exclusive", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Royalty rate for exclusive video", "summary": "Exclusive video contributors on Pond5 receive 40% of Net License Revenue.", "body": "Exclusive video contributors on Pond5 receive 40% of Net License Revenue.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Video: Exclusive video contributors receive 40% revenue share. Non-exclusive video contributors receive 30% revenue share.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Video: Exclusive video contributors receive 40% revenue share. Non-exclusive video contributors receive 30% revenue share.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Royalty rate for exclusive video", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Exclusivity requires 180 days written notice to terminate; applies to all video accepted by Pond5 and all Similar Footag", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_royalty_other_media", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Royalty rate for photos, illustrations, music, sound effects, templates", "summary": "Pond5 pays contributors 30% royalty share on music, sound effects, photographs, illustrations, After Effects, and other templates.", "body": "Pond5 pays contributors 30% royalty share on music, sound effects, photographs, illustrations, After Effects, and other templates.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“All other media types: Contributors will receive a 30% royalty share on music, sound effects, photographs, illustrations, After Effects, and other templates.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "All other media types: Contributors will receive a 30% royalty share on music, sound effects, photographs, illustrations, After Effects, and other templates.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Royalty rate for photos, illustrations, music, sound effects, templates", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_royalty_dataset", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Dataset earnings royalty rate", "summary": "Pond5 pays contributors 20% royalty rate on items licensed for dataset/AI training use.", "body": "Pond5 pays contributors 20% royalty rate on items licensed for dataset/AI training use.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Dataset Earnings: Contributors who make content available for dataset earnings will receive a 20% royalty rate on each licensed item.”\n\nNote: Also confirmed in Contributor Agreement Section 3.b.v: 'For dataset earnings, your share of Net License Revenue will be 20%.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Dataset Earnings: Contributors who make content available for dataset earnings will receive a 20% royalty rate on each licensed item.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Dataset earnings royalty rate", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Minimum payout threshold", "summary": "Pond5 requires a minimum balance of $25 before the 15th of the month to receive a payout; if not reached, earnings roll to the following month.", "body": "Pond5 requires a minimum balance of $25 before the 15th of the month to receive a payout; if not reached, earnings roll to the following month.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“All earnings in your artist dashboard will be paid out on the 15th of every month using your selected payout method. You must reach a minimum balance of $25 before the 15th to receive a payout. If you haven't reached $25 just yet, we'll roll your earnings into the following month.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "All earnings in your artist dashboard will be paid out on the 15th of every month using your selected payout method. You must reach a minimum balance of $25 before the 15th to receive a payout. If you haven't reached $25 just yet, we'll roll your earnings into the following month.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Minimum payout threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Payout methods", "summary": "Pond5 pays via PayPal, Skrill (4% fee deducted), or Payoneer; all contributor prices denominated in USD regardless of customer currency.", "body": "Pond5 pays via PayPal, Skrill (4% fee deducted), or Payoneer; all contributor prices denominated in USD regardless of customer currency.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“PayPal – A web-based service that allows you to send and receive monetary payments securely and instantly over the internet. Skrill – Make simple, secure, and quick online global payments for international money transfers. Note: Due to fees charged by Skrill, 4% of your payment will be deducted at each payout if this option is selected. Payoneer – Whether you are a business owner, professional or freelancer, Payoneer offers multiple ways to get paid by your international clients and global marketplaces”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributor.pond5.com/getting-started/payout-overview/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "PayPal – A web-based service that allows you to send and receive monetary payments securely and instantly over the internet. Skrill – Make simple, secure, and quick online global payments for international money transfers. Note: Due to fees charged by Skrill, 4% of your payment will be deducted at each payout if this option is selected. Payoneer – Whether you are a business owner, professional or freelancer, Payoneer offers multiple ways to get paid by your international clients and global marketplaces", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_model_release_requirement", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Model release requirement", "summary": "Pond5 requires model releases from any persons whose recognizable name, voice, or likeness is contained or depicted in the content.", "body": "Pond5 requires model releases from any persons whose recognizable name, voice, or likeness is contained or depicted in the content.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“model releases from any persons whose recognizable name, voice, or likeness is contained or depicted in the Content;”\n\nNote: Contributor Agreement Section 5.b.i. Effective date 2025-01-15.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.pond5.com/legal/contributor", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "model releases from any persons whose recognizable name, voice, or likeness is contained or depicted in the Content;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Model release requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The trigger is 'recognizable name, voice, or likeness' — face is not the only trigger.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_exclusivity_video", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Exclusivity program for video", "summary": "Pond5 offers an optional Exclusivity Program for video footage; enrolled contributors must remove all video content from all other marketplaces and give at least 180 days written notice to terminate exclusivity; Shutterstock platforms are explicitly excluded from the 'other marketplace' definition.", "body": "Pond5 offers an optional Exclusivity Program for video footage; enrolled contributors must remove all video content from all other marketplaces and give at least 180 days written notice to terminate exclusivity; Shutterstock platforms are explicitly excluded from the 'other marketplace' definition.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“All video Content accepted by us will be deemed to be subject to the Exclusivity Program terms from the date of your enrollment in the Program until you terminate your enrollment in the Program by providing us with at least 180 days written notice ... you will not offer, market, license or provide any video Content or any Similar Footage to, on or through any Other Marketplace; provided, that for purposes of this Section 4.f neither Shutterstock, Inc. nor any member of the Shutterstock group of companies shall be deemed included in the term \"Other Marketplace\".”\n\nNote: Pond5 is owned by Shutterstock. Section 4 of Contributor Agreement.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.pond5.com/legal/contributor", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "All video Content accepted by us will be deemed to be subject to the Exclusivity Program terms from the date of your enrollment in the Program until you terminate your enrollment in the Program by providing us with at least 180 days written notice ... you will not offer, market, license or provide any video Content or any Similar Footage to, on or through any Other Marketplace; provided, that for purposes of this Section 4.f neither Shutterstock, Inc. nor any member of the Shutterstock group of companies shall be deemed included in the term \"Other Marketplace\".", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Exclusivity program for video", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_pond5_non_exclusivity_photos", "category": "Business", "title": "Pond5 Contributor: Non-exclusivity for non-video content", "summary": "Pond5's license for non-video content (photos, illustrations, music, etc.) is non-exclusive.", "body": "Pond5's license for non-video content (photos, illustrations, music, etc.) is non-exclusive.\n\nWhat Pond5, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Except as provided below under Exclusivity Program for Video, your license to us and the licenses granted by us under Pond5 License Agreements will be non-exclusive licenses.”\n\nNote: Contributor Agreement Section 2.b.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.pond5.com/legal/contributor", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Pond5, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Except as provided below under Exclusivity Program for Video, your license to us and the licenses granted by us under Pond5 License Agreements will be non-exclusive licenses.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Pond5 Contributor", "topic": "Non-exclusivity for non-video content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_commission_tiers", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Commission tiers", "summary": "Alamy pays contributors on a four-tier system based on gross sales in the Revenue Year (Sept 1–Aug 31): Bronze 15% (below $250), Silver 20% ($250–$3,000), Gold 40% ($3,001–$25,000), Platinum 50% (over $25,000, exclusive images only).", "body": "Alamy pays contributors on a four-tier system based on gross sales in the Revenue Year (Sept 1–Aug 31): Bronze 15% (below $250), Silver 20% ($250–$3,000), Gold 40% ($3,001–$25,000), Platinum 50% (over $25,000, exclusive images only).\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“Bronze – 15% to contributor, 85% to Alamy | Silver – 20% to contributor, 80% to Alamy | Gold – 40% to contributor, 60% to Alamy | Platinum – 50% to contributor, 50% to Alamy ((when images are exclusive to Alamy and qualifying criteria are met see Clause 13.14)”\n\nNote: All new contributors start in Silver. Tier recalculated at end of Revenue Year.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/contributor-contract/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "Bronze – 15% to contributor, 85% to Alamy | Silver – 20% to contributor, 80% to Alamy | Gold – 40% to contributor, 60% to Alamy | Platinum – 50% to contributor, 50% to Alamy ((when images are exclusive to Alamy and qualifying criteria are met see Clause 13.14)", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Commission tiers", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Contract came into force for all contributors on 1 September 2026. Students get 100%.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_payout_minimum_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Payout minimum and schedule", "summary": "Alamy starts the payment process on the 1st working day of each month if the cleared balance is over $75; funds may take up to nine working days to reach the contributor's account.", "body": "Alamy starts the payment process on the 1st working day of each month if the cleared balance is over $75; funds may take up to nine working days to reach the contributor's account.\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“We start the payment process on the 1st working day of each month, as long as your cleared balance is over $75. It may take up to nine working days for the funds to reach your account. 'Cleared' means we've been paid by the customer.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/#contributor", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "We start the payment process on the 1st working day of each month, as long as your cleared balance is over $75. It may take up to nine working days for the funds to reach your account. 'Cleared' means we've been paid by the customer.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Payout minimum and schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Payout methods", "summary": "Alamy pays via bank funds transfer or PayPal, in GBP, USD, or EUR.", "body": "Alamy pays via bank funds transfer or PayPal, in GBP, USD, or EUR.\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“You can choose how you get paid from the following: Funds transfer to your bank account | By PayPal | And which currency you get paid in: £ – UK Pounds Sterling (GBP) | $ – US Dollars (USD) | € – Euros (EUR)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/#contributor", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "You can choose how you get paid from the following: Funds transfer to your bank account | By PayPal | And which currency you get paid in: £ – UK Pounds Sterling (GBP) | $ – US Dollars (USD) | € – Euros (EUR)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Exclusivity", "summary": "Alamy is non-exclusive; contributors can sell on other sites, but must not tick 'only available on Alamy' unless the content is not sold elsewhere.", "body": "Alamy is non-exclusive; contributors can sell on other sites, but must not tick 'only available on Alamy' unless the content is not sold elsewhere.\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“We're non-exclusive so that means there are no restrictions and you can submit to other stock photo sites. If you do choose to submit to another agency, just make sure they're non-exclusive too.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/contributor-contract/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "We're non-exclusive so that means there are no restrictions and you can submit to other stock photo sites. If you do choose to submit to another agency, just make sure they're non-exclusive too.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Exclusivity", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_model_release_requirement", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Model release requirement for commercial use", "summary": "Alamy requires a model release for any person in a shot intended for commercial use, even if the person is unrecognisable; contributors need to declare whether a release exists but do not have to upload it to Alamy.", "body": "Alamy requires a model release for any person in a shot intended for commercial use, even if the person is unrecognisable; contributors need to declare whether a release exists but do not have to upload it to Alamy.\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“If you want to license your image for commercial use then you'll need a model release for any person that's in the shot, even if they're unrecognisable.”\n\nNote: Also: 'If there's at least one then you can select yes or no to whether you have a Model Release. If you say you have a release, you need a release for all the people in image - this includes if you cannot see the person's face or they are unrecognisable.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/contributor-image-sales-guide/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "If you want to license your image for commercial use then you'll need a model release for any person that's in the shot, even if they're unrecognisable.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Model release requirement for commercial use", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "For commercial use. Editorial use generally does not require a release.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_face_required_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Whether a face is required in content", "summary": "Alamy does not require a face in content; body-part images and content where the person is unrecognisable are accepted.", "body": "Alamy does not require a face in content; body-part images and content where the person is unrecognisable are accepted.\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“If there's at least one then you can select yes or no to whether you have a Model Release. If you say you have a release, you need a release for all the people in image - this includes if you cannot see the person's face or they are unrecognisable.”\n\nNote: Implied: the platform accepts and licenses content where the face is not visible.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/contributor-image-sales-guide/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "If there's at least one then you can select yes or no to whether you have a Model Release. If you say you have a release, you need a release for all the people in image - this includes if you cannot see the person's face or they are unrecognisable.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Whether a face is required in content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_ai_prohibition", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: AI-generated content policy", "summary": "Alamy does not accept images generated by AI programs.", "body": "Alamy does not accept images generated by AI programs.\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“We don't accept images generated by Artificial intelligence (AI) programs.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/help/#contributor", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "We don't accept images generated by Artificial intelligence (AI) programs.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "AI-generated content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_gettyimages_istock_model_release_trigger", "category": "Business", "title": "Getty Images / iStock Contributor: Model release requirement trigger", "summary": "Getty Images and iStock require a model or property release if content features recognizable people or property, whether the main subject or in the background.", "body": "Getty Images and iStock require a model or property release if content features recognizable people or property, whether the main subject or in the background.\n\nWhat Getty Images actually says:\n\n“A release is a legal document that allows Getty Images or iStock to license your work for commercial use. If your content has recognizable people or property–whether the main subject of the shoot or in the background–you'll need a model or property release.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://contributors.gettyimages.com/article_public.aspx?article_id=7822", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Getty Images", "evidence_quote": "A release is a legal document that allows Getty Images or iStock to license your work for commercial use. If your content has recognizable people or property–whether the main subject of the shoot or in the background–you'll need a model or property release.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Getty Images / iStock Contributor", "topic": "Model release requirement trigger", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_gettyimages_istock_min_age", "category": "Business", "title": "Getty Images / iStock Contributor: Minimum age requirement", "summary": "Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply as a Getty Images or iStock contributor.", "body": "Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply as a Getty Images or iStock contributor.\n\nWhat Getty Images actually says:\n\n“Be at least 18 years old to apply.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.gettyimages.com/workwithus", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Getty Images", "evidence_quote": "Be at least 18 years old to apply.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Getty Images / iStock Contributor", "topic": "Minimum age requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_gettyimages_istock_exclusivity_option", "category": "Business", "title": "Getty Images / iStock Contributor: Exclusivity", "summary": "Getty Images and iStock initially offer a Non-exclusive agreement; contributors can later apply to be Exclusive to receive higher royalty rates.", "body": "Getty Images and iStock initially offer a Non-exclusive agreement; contributors can later apply to be Exclusive to receive higher royalty rates.\n\nWhat Getty Images actually says:\n\n“If successful, we'll offer you a Non‑exclusive agreement to get you started. ... Later, you can apply to be Exclusive to get higher royalty rates and rewards.”\n\nNote: Exact royalty rates (exclusive vs. non-exclusive) not published on the public Work With Us page; the Artist's Supply Agreement is gated behind login.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.gettyimages.com/workwithus", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Getty Images", "evidence_quote": "If successful, we'll offer you a Non‑exclusive agreement to get you started. ... Later, you can apply to be Exclusive to get higher royalty rates and rewards.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Getty Images / iStock Contributor", "topic": "Exclusivity", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r66_stock_and_parts_modelling_alamy_contributor_earn_up_to", "category": "Business", "title": "Alamy Contributor: Maximum stated commission", "summary": "Alamy markets that contributors can earn up to 50% commission on every sale (and 100% if a student).", "body": "Alamy markets that contributors can earn up to 50% commission on every sale (and 100% if a student).\n\nWhat Alamy actually says:\n\n“Licence your photos, illustrations, and videos to the world's leading brands and earn up to 50% commission on every sale (and 100% if you're a student).”\n\nNote: This is the marketing claim; the full tier breakdown is in help/contributor-contract/.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.alamy.com/contributor/", "last_verified": "2026-09-03", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Alamy", "evidence_quote": "Licence your photos, illustrations, and videos to the world's leading brands and earn up to 50% commission on every sale (and 100% if you're a student).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "66-stock-and-parts-modelling", "subject": "Alamy Contributor", "topic": "Maximum stated commission", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }