License Agreement
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Introduction
This license agreement defines the terms of use for creative content (photos, videos, illustrations, audio) purchased on the VisuStock platform. By downloading content, you accept these terms and conditions.
Standard License
Rights granted
The standard license allows you to:
- Use content in commercial and non-commercial projects
- Modify, crop, retouch content according to your needs
- Use content on websites, social networks, printed materials
- Integrate content into derivative products (books, magazines, brochures)
- Use content in advertising campaigns
Limitations
- Maximum 500,000 impressions per project
- Usage limited to one client/project per license
- Prohibition to resell content as is
- Prohibition to create competing products (stock photo libraries)
Extended License
Additional rights
In addition to standard license rights, the extended license allows:
- Unlimited usage in terms of impressions
- Usage for creating products for resale (t-shirts, mugs, posters)
- Usage in digital templates and models
- Unlimited electronic distribution
- Usage in mobile applications and software
Maintained restrictions
- Prohibition to resell raw content
- No usage for creating competing stock libraries
- Respect for rights of represented persons
Editorial License
Certain content is available only under editorial license, restricting their use to:
- News articles and journalism
- Educational and informational content
- Documentaries and reports
- Non-commercial uses
Prohibitions: Commercial use, advertising, promotion of products or services.
General Restrictions
Prohibited uses
- Presenting people in a negative or offensive light
- Promoting illegal, discriminatory or hateful content
- Use for adult sites or pornographic content
- Creating false identities or fraudulent profiles
- Use in sensitive political contexts without authorization
- Reproduction or distribution of content to unauthorized third parties
Model and Property Rights
Content including identifiable persons or private properties are accompanied by appropriate authorizations. However:
- Commercial use may require additional authorizations
- Certain sensitive uses may be restricted
- Respecting the dignity of represented persons is mandatory
Attribution
Attribution is generally not required, but is appreciated. If you choose to attribute:
"Photo/Illustration by [Author Name] via VisuStock"
Attribution may be required for certain content under Creative Commons license.
Duration and Termination
Licenses are perpetual, meaning you can use content indefinitely as long as you respect the terms of this agreement.
VisuStock reserves the right to terminate a license in case of serious violation of terms of use.
Liability
VisuStock guarantees that content is rights-free for uses authorized by the license. However:
- The user is responsible for their use of the content
- VisuStock cannot be held liable for non-compliant uses
- In case of third-party claims, VisuStock commits to defending the licensee's rights
Modifications
This agreement may be modified to reflect legal or commercial developments. Modifications do not affect licenses already granted before the modification date.
Contact
For any questions regarding this license agreement:
Email: contact@visustock.com
Address: 27 Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France
