Zusätzliche Nutzungslizenzen

Places & Landmarks:

Alphabetische Sortierung

30 St. Mary Axe (aka “The Gherkin” and the “Swiss Re Building”) London, UK

• Designed by Lord Foster, Ken Shuttleworth, and Arup enqineers.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as it is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) New York City

• Photography for personal use is allowed.
• Tripods and lights may not be used.
• Sale of photographs or reproductions are not allowed without Museum permission.

Anton Gaudi Architecture (in Barcelona, Spain)

• Casa Batlló
  ◦ Unacceptable for commercial/editorial use.
• Sagrada Família
  ◦ Interior images/footage are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
  ◦ Exterior images/footage are acceptable for editorial use only.
• Casa Milà / La Pedrera
  ◦ Interior images/footage are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
  ◦ Exterior images/footage are acceptable for editorial use only.
• Park Güell
  ◦ Images/footage are acceptable for commercial/editorial use.

The Atomium Brussels, Belgium.

• The building is a large model structure of an iron molecule.
• Unacceptable for editorial or commercial use.
• Auskunft :: Bau-Ingenieur André Waterkeyn

Bahrain World Trade Center Manama, Bahrain.

• Unacceptable for commercial use. Acceptable as editorial with a newsworthy caption.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

• Professional photography is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Chief or Senior Curators.
• Photographs are permitted for personal use only and are not to be published anywhere (including personal web sites) without the expressed written consent of the Museum.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C.

• Interior images of The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception cannot be accepted without a property release.
• Exterior images of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception can be accepted.

Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest Stadium) China.

• The stadium is a large steel structure used throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics.
• Isolated images of the stadium are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images are acceptable as editorial with a newsworthy caption.

Beverly Hills Shield & Sign

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable as editorial with a newsworthy caption.

Biltmore Estate

• The logo, name, and image of Biltmore Estate are registered trademarks.
• They may not be used without permission from The Biltmore Company.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Blenheim Palace

• Unacceptable for commercial & editorial use.

Boston Public Library

• Library buildings may not be used as setting for photographs or as a background for fashion models or advertisements which will be used for commercial purposes.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Brazil National Parks

• Content which has been shot in Brazil National Parks are unacceptable for editorial or commercial use without permission from IBAMA. Some of these parks include:
  ◦ Brasilia National Park
  ◦ Iguacu National Park
  ◦ Tijuca National Park (including Pedra da Gávea)
  ◦ Serra dos Orgaos
  ◦ Aparados da Serra
  ◦ Jardim Botanico
  ◦ Chapada Diamantina National Park

British Royal Residences

• The royal residences include: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyrood, Kensington Palace and Clarence House.
• Commercial photography is not allowed within the houses and grounds of any of the royal residences without prior permission.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Bruce Lee Statue Hong Kong.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as it is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Burj Khalifa Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Isolated images of the Burj Khalifa are unacceptable for commercial and editorial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Images taken on the “At the Top” observatory may only be accepted for editorial use.

Busch Gardens

• The name of two amusement parks located in Virginia and Florida.
• Everything within the parks is protected and cannot be photographed for commercial use.

Cadillac Ranch (art installation) Amarillo, Texas

• Created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Castel Meur North-Western France (Pointe du Château, Plourgrescant, Bretagne, France).

• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Castle Ksiaz Silesia, Poland.

• A property release is required for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Castle of Chillon (Château de Chillon) Veytaux, Switzerland.

• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Charging Bull (art installation near Wall Street, NYC)

• Located in Bowling Green Park near Wall Street in New York City.
• Sculpture designed and owned by Arturo Di Modica.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Christ the Redeemer (“Cristo Redentor”) Rio, Brazil

• Designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski
• Unacceptable for commercial use where the sculpture is isolated. Cityscapes will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Accepted for editorial use where accompanied by a proper caption.

Chrysler Building Manhattan / New York City.

• Designed by architect William Van Alen for Walter P. Chrysler in 1928.
• Unacceptable as an isolated standalone commercial use image.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the Chrysler Building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad De Las Artes Y Las Ciencias)

• An entertainment based cultural and architectural complex located in Valencia, Spain.
• Designed by Santiago Calatrava & Felix Candela and inaugurated in 1998.
• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Chateau Vauvenargues France.

• A property release is required for commercial use.

Chatsworth House Derbyshire, England.

• A property release is required for the shooting of the interior of Chatsworth House.
• Unacceptable for commercial use without a property release.

Chicago Board of Trade Chicago, Illinois.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Chicago Navy Pier

• A long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan with numerous entertainment attractions.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Columbus Circle Globe New York, NY.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

CN (Canadian National) Tower Toronto, Canada.

• Owned by the Canada Lands Company.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the Tower is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

The Colosseum Rome, Italy.

• Exterior Images of the Colosseum are acceptable for commercial use.
• Interior Images of the Colosseum are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Exterior and Interior images of the Colosseum are acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Crazy Horse Memorial Black Hills of South Dakota.

• The memorial is a monument in the form of a warrior, riding a horse and pointing into the distance.
• Unacceptable for commercial/editorial use.

“Cupid’s Span” (art installation) Rincon Park (The Embarcadero) in San Francisco, California.

• Designed by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in 2003.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire.

• The campus (including tower) are unacceptable for commercial use.

Dinosaur Museums

• The term “dinosaur museums” pertains to types of museums that have exhibits related to dinosaur fossils and models.
• Photos for personal use are allowed.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Disneyland Resort

• All Disneyland Theme Parks are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Eiffel Tower Paris, France

• Daytime shots are acceptable for commercial use.
• Images depicting the Tower’s lighting design are unacceptable for commercial use.

Empire State Building New York City

• Isolated images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Flatiron Building New York City.

• Isolated Images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscape images will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

The Fremont Troll (aka ‘The Troll’ or the ‘Troll Under the Bridge’)

• Public art located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington in the United States.
• The artists (Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead) own the copyright and control commercial use of the Troll images.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings

• The architect Frank Lloyd Wright has designed numerous buildings in the United States as well as a few in Japan. Some of his most famous buildings are:
  ◦ Robbie House – located in Chicago, IL.
  ◦ Fallingwater – located in Mill Run, PA.
  ◦ Johnson Wax Headquarters – located in Racine, WI.
  ◦ Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – located in New York City.
  ◦ Taliesin – located in Iowa County, WI.
  • Photography is only allowed for personal use.
  • Unacceptable for commercial use.

The Getty, The Getty Center, & The J. Paul Getty Museum.

• Getty prohibits commercial use of the Getty name and images of the buildings and gardens.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Goldwell Museum – The Last Supper

• This depiction of The Last Supper is copyrighted by the Belgian artist Albert Szukalski.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Graceland Memphis, Tennessee.

• Any commercial use must be cleared with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in writing in advance.
• Unacceptable for commercial use without written clearance.

Grand Ole Opry Nashville, Tennessee.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Grande Arche Puteauz, France.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Grauman’s Chinese Theater Los Angeles, California.

• The theater is property of Weststar Real Estate.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Guangzhou Tower (Canton Tower)  Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
  Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Guggenheim Museum New York City, Bilbao, Venice, Berlin, and Las Vegas.

• Property of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
• Unacceptable for editorial or commercial use.

Hagia Sophia Istanbul, Turkey.

• Images containing the interior or exterior of the Hagia Sophia that are taken on the property are unacceptable for commercial use if they are not accompanied with a property release from an authorized representative of the Hagia Sophia.
• Images of the Hagia Sophia that are taken off of the property are acceptable for commercial use.
• Images containing the interior or exterior of the Hagia Sophia are acceptable for editorial use.

Hearst Castle San Simeon, California

• The Hearst Castle is property of the State of California.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Hollywood Sign Los Angeles, California.

• The sign itself is trademarked.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Los Angeles, California.

• The Walk of Fame is a Hollywood landmark protected by trademark.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

ICEHOTEL Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

• The world’s largest hotel of ice & snow.
• Images are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Iolani Palace – Hawaii Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

• It is currently a private museum managed by a non-profit, non-governmental organization.
• Images containing the interior and exterior of the Iolani Palace are unacceptable for commercial use due to Iolani Palace’s photography policy.
• Images containing the Iolani Palace are acceptable for editorial use if they were taken off of the Iolani Palace’s property.

Jardim Botanico (Rio botanical garden) Rio, Brazil

• Images taken in the garden are unacceptable for editorial or commercial use without permission.

John Hancock Tower Boston, MA.

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscape images will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Korean War Veterans Memorial  Washington DC

• Copyright owned by Cooper Lecky Architects & Louis Nelson.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Las Vegas Sign

• Acceptable for commercial use.

The Little Mermaid Statue Copenhagen, Denmark

• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Lincoln Memorial

• Acceptable for commercial use.

London Underground Symbols/Logo London, UK

• The symbol & text are registered trademarks of Transport for London.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

The “Lone Cypress” Pebble Beach, CA.

• On property owned and managed by the Pebble Beach Company.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Longwood Gardens (DuPont Gardens)

• Longwood Gardens is located outside Philadelphia PA, and sometimes referred to as the DuPont Gardens.
• This garden offers 1,050 acres of gardens, meadows, and woodlands. Only personal photography and video is permitted at Longwood Gardens.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Louisiana Superdome (aka “Superdome”, “The Dome”, or the “New Orleans Superdome”) New Orleans, Louisiana

• Unacceptable for commercial use.

The Louvre & IM Pei’s Pyramid Paris, France.

• The largest museum in France and one of the largest museums in the world.
• Both the Louvre & IM Pei’s Pyramid are trademarked designs.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

MAC – Museum of Contemporary Art Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

• The MAC building is copyrighted.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Manneken Pis

• Located in the city of Brussels, Belgium.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions that contain the statue can be accepted for editorial use with a proper caption.

Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)

• Located in Arlington, VA.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

• Located in Washington, D.C.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Merlion of Singapore (Merlion Park)

• The Merlion of Singapore is protected by act of parliament and is a registered trademark of the Singapore Tourism Board .
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Millau Viaduct Millau-Creissels, France.

• Unacceptable for commercial use
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Millennium Park (art installations) Chicago, IL

• The following art installations inside the park are trademarked designs.
  ◦ Cloud Gate aka “The Bean” (copyright owned by Amish Kapoor)
  ◦ The Crown Fountain (copyright owned by Jaume Plensa)
  ◦ Lurie Gardens (copyright owned by Gustafson & Associates)
  ◦ Jay Pritzker Pavilion (copyright owned by Frank Gehry)
  ◦ BP Pedestrian Bridge (copyright owned by Frank Gehry)
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Millennium Wheel aka “London Eye” London, UK

• The London Eye was designed by British Airways engineers.
• Isolated images of the wheel are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the Wheel is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Images are only acceptable as editorial with appropriate editorial captions.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Minneapolis, MN

• Images taken in the sculpture garden are unacceptable for stock (including editorial) due to copyright issues.

Modern Buildings

• Images of isolated buildings with modern or recognizable architecture are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable if they are a part of a skyline.

Monaco’s Coat of Arms

• Monaco’s Coat of Arms is trademarked.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images are only acceptable as editorial with appropriate editorial captions.

Monticello Estate Virginia.

• Exterior & Interior shots are unacceptable for commercial OR editorial use.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA

• Exterior & Interior shots (including animals in the exhibits) are unacceptable for commercial use.

Museum De Heksenwaag Netherlands.

• Images taken on the property are unacceptable for commercial/editorial use.

Museum Interiors

• Unacceptable for commercial use unless accompanied with a property release signed by an authorized representative of the establishment.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.
• Images of museum interiors that contain isolated artwork or artwork that is the main focus of the image are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
• Wide-shots of museum interiors where the artwork is not the main focus of the image, are acceptable for commercial use with a property release, or editorial use.
• We will evaluate these images on a case by case basis.

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

• Located in Mystic, CT
• The facility is an aquarium and oceanography institute that opened in 1973.
• The aquarium is owned by the Sea Research Foundation.
• Exterior & Interior shots (including animals in the exhibits) are unacceptable for commercial use.

National Trust Properties

• The National Trust is an organization dedicated to the preservation of historic monuments, buildings and places of historical interest or natural beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• The National Trust does not permit photography or filming at its properties for commercial use or for reproduction in any form without prior written permission.
• List of National Trust Properties in England.
• List of National Trust Properties in Wales.
• List of National Trust Properties in Northern Ireland.

New York Stock Exchange aka “NYSE” and American Stock Exchange

• Stock exchanges located in lower Manhattan, New York
• Exterior & Interior shots are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the Exchange is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Newport Mansions

• A series of historical mansions located in Newport, Rhode Island.
• Owned by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
• Accredited by the American Association of Museums.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Oak Alley Plantation

• This is a historic plantation located on the Mississippi River in Louisiana.
• Photographs are not allowed to be taken inside the home.
• You are welcome to take any photography on the galleries or grounds for personal use only.
• Commercial use is permitted only with written permission from Oak Alley Plantation.

Oscar Niemeyer Buildings and Monuments

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

The Pacific Exchange

• Located in San Francisco, CA.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Pacific Marine Mammal Center

• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
  The Painted Ladies
• Victorian row houses located in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in

San Francisco, California

• Images containing The Painted Ladies are acceptable for commercial and editorial use only if the images were taken from public property.
• Submissions for editorial use must have a proper caption.

The Peter the Great Statue

• Located in Moscow, Russia.
• Designed by Zurab Tsereteli & unveiled in 1997.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Penrhyn Castle – Interior

• The Penrhyn Castle is located in North Wales.
• Interior photos of the Penrhyn Castle are unacceptable for commercial use.

Peterhof Palace

• Peterhof Palace is a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
• Images containing the interior and exterior of the Peterhof Palace are unacceptable for commercial use due to the Palace’s photography policy.
• Images containing the exterior of the Peterhof Palace will be considered for editorial use if the images were taken clearly off of the Palace grounds.

The Petronas Twin Towers

• Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Designed by Argentine architects César Pelli and Djay Carico.
• Isolated images (excluding skylines) are unacceptable for commercial use.

Pike Place Market

• Located in Seattle, WA
• “Public Market” & “Public Market Center” signage are trademarks of the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Princeton University

• Prior permission and arrangement is required for any Commercial photography inside the Princeton grounds.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Rosslyn Chapel

• Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh is famous for being mentioned in “The Da Vinci Code” book and film.
• Only personal photography on the premises is allowed.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

• Located in Cleveland, OH
• Exterior & Interior images (including exhibits) are unacceptable for commercial use.

Rockefeller Center

• Located in New York City.
• All buildings, sculptures, and views (from “Top of the Rock”) are protected by license.
• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Royal Parks – Great Britain

• The Royal Parks in Great Britain may not be commercially photographed without a specially obtained license.
• The includes the following parks:
  ◦ Hyde Park
  ◦ Kensington Gardens
  ◦ Brompton Cemetery
  ◦ Grosvenor Square
  ◦ St. James’s Park
  ◦ The Green Park
  ◦ The Regent’s Park
  ◦ Primrose Hill
  ◦ Greenwich Park
  ◦ Richmond Park
  ◦ Bushy Park
  ◦ Victoria Tower Gardens

Sam Houston Statue

• The Sam Houston Statue is a trademarked monument and requires a property release for commercial photography. It is located on I-45 just south of Huntsville, TX.
• The statue stands as the world’s tallest statue of an American hero at 67 feet tall.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

San Diego Zoo

• Located in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
• Images from the zoo (including animals, shows, and attractions) are unacceptable for commercial use.

San Galgano Abbey

• Abbey near Siena (Tuscany, Italy).
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Santa Monica Pier Sign

• • Located in Santa Monica, California.
  • Unacceptable for commercial use.

Science World at Telus World of Science

• Located in Vancouver, BC Canada
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Schonbrunn Palace

• Former imperial summer residence in Vienna, Austria.
• Unacceptable for commercial use without an official permit.

Seattle International Fountain

• The Seattle International Fountain is located in the middle of “Seattle Center” located in Seattle, Washington.
• Unacceptable for commercial use without property release.

SeaWorld

• A chain of marine mammal parks with locations in Florida, California, and Texas.
• Owned by Busch Entertainment Corporation.
• Images from the parks (including animals, shows, and attractions) are unacceptable for commercial use.

Sistine Chapel

• Located in Vatican City
• Images (both interior & exterior) are unacceptable for commercial and editorial use.

Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

• Located in Melbourne, Australia.
• Unacceptable for commercial use without property release.

Smithsonian Institution

• Located in Washington DC.
• The world’s largest museum complex with most of its facilities in Washington, DC.
• Shots of the Smithsonian building are unacceptable for commercial use.

Sovereign Hill, Australia

• An open-air museum located in Gold Point, Australia.
• Images that contain Sovereign Hill (including: Mines, Gold Museum, Sound and Light Show) are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Space Needle

• Located in Seattle, WA.
• Isolated images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as it is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Spinnaker Tower

• Isolated images of the Spinnaker Tower are unacceptable for commercial use. Cityscapes can be considered for commercial use as long as the Spinnaker Tower is not the primary subject of the image. These images should be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Editorial images featuring the Spinnaker Tower can be accepted as long as the image has a proper editorial caption.

Statue of Liberty

• Located on Liberty Island in New York City. Acceptable for commercial use.

Stanford University

• Located in Stanford, California.
• Images taken on campus are unacceptable for editorial or commercial use.

Swan Boats

• The swan boats are located on the lake of the Boston Public Garden in Boston, MA.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Sydney Opera House

• A multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• Conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
• Isolated images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the Opera House is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Taipei 101 (Taipei Financial Center)

• Located in Taiwan.
•  Isolated images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Terracotta Warriors

• The Terracotta Warriors is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Tokyo Skytree

• Located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
• Isolated images of the Tokyo Skytree are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Isolated shots of the Tokyo Skytree can be accepted for editorial use with a proper caption.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Transamerica Pyramid

• The Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest and most recognizable skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline.
• Isolated images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the building is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Tupperware Tower

• The Tupperware Tower is a 100 foot tall tower made of plastic Tupperware bowls.
• It is located in Orlando, Florida at the corporate headquarters of the Tupperware Company.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park

• The Unisphere is a globe sculpture located in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York.
• Images that contain the Unisphere are unacceptable for commercial use unless accompanied by a property release.
• Images that contain the Unisphere are acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Universal Studios & Theme Parks

• A group of theme parks located in California, Florida, and Japan.
• All logos, images, attractions, products, productions, movies, characters and worldmarks are protected.
• Images from the studios & theme parks are unacceptable for commercial use.

University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA)

• Located in Los Angeles, California.
• Images taken on the UCLA campus are unacceptable for creative commercial use without a property release.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

University of Alabama

• Photographing outside areas of the Campus does not require advance permission,but photographers are expected to inform the office of University Relations before taking photographs. Photographers are required to get permission when photographing for commercial purposes.
• Before photographing inside University Libraries buildings, photographers must request permission from the Associate Dean for Circulation and Information Services.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (including Ayer’s Rock)

• Located in the Northern Territory of Australia.
• Unacceptable for commercial/editorial use.

Virginia House

• Located in Richmond, VA.
• The Virginia House requires a special property release from the Virginia

Historical Society.

• Unacceptable for commercial use without a property release.

Walt Disney World Resort

• The largest and most visited recreational resort in the world, containing four theme parks, two water parks, 24 themed hotels, and numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational venues.
• Located southwest of Orlando, FL.
• Images from the entire resort are protected and are unacceptable for commercial and editorial use.

Westminster Street Signs

• Westminster Street Signs are protected by copyright.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Williamsburg (Colonial Village)

• Colonial Williamsburg is the historic district of Williamsburg, VA.
• Images from the histroic district are protected (including reenactments) and are unacceptable for commercial use.

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Statue

• Located in Moscow, Russia.
• Acceptable as editorial with an appropriate caption.

World Trade Center / 9/11 Memorial

• Images that are taken on the grounds of the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City cannot be accepted for commercial or editorial use.
• Images taken off the grounds of the World Trade Center Memorial can be accepted for editorial use with the proper caption.

The Wrigley Building

• Located in Chicago, IL.
• Isolated images are not acceptable for commercial/editorial use.
• Cityscape images will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)

• Located in Chicago, IL.
• Isolated images are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Cityscapes will be considered, as long as the Tower is not the primary subject of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

 

Objects and Subjects:

3D Interior Renderings

• At this time, we are no longer accepting images of 3D interior renderings. We have noticed some of these designs contain elements based on wire-frame models from third-party sources. Artists who upload these images could be exposing themselves to legal issues. Our advice is to focus your attention on creating images and illustrations from scratch that do not rely on outside elements.
• Interior renderings and isolated 3D renderings of furniture contain trademarked furniture designs and proprietary architectural elements.
• Unacceptable for commercial use

Airshows

• Snowbirds (CAN), Blue Angels (US), Thunderbirds (US), The Red Arrows (UK)
• Images may be submitted as editorial.
• Additional property release or credentials may be required.

Artwork (isolated)

• Images taken in building interiors that contain isolated artwork or artwork that is the main focus of the image are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
• We will evaluate these images on a case by case basis.

Banknotes / Currency

• Flat scans, flat photographs, or head-on images of Banknotes (both U.S. & foreign) are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images containing banknotes are acceptable for commercial or editorial use (with a proper caption) as long as they are not direct shots of the entire banknote. These images will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Canadian banknotes and Canadian coins are unacceptable to reproduce in any form.
• British pound banknotes are unacceptable to reproduce in any form. British pound coins are acceptable for both commercial and editorial use.

The British Concorde

• Manufactured by the BAC (British Aircraft Corporation)
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Burning Flags

• Due to political and cultural issues we cannot accept images of burning flags.

Cameras

• Isolated images of cameras or camera equipment (anything which could be seen as a “product shot”) are copyrighted.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Carnival Cruise Line Ships

• The term “Carnival Cruise Line” and Carnival Cruise Line’s unique branching funnel design are protected under trademark.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images that contain Carnival Cruise Line’s unique branching funnel design are acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Cell Phones

• Isolated images of cell phones are unacceptable for our commercial/editorial collection.
• Images are acceptable when the cell phone is not the main focus of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Illustrations of cell phones must be submitted with a note explaining that they are original designs. These illustrations will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Caricatures (Celebrity / Political)

• We cannot accept cartoons featuring celebrities or politicians for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered if they meet our standards, here.

Chemex

• Content featuring Chemex coffeemakers, where the coffeemaker is the focus of the content, cannot be accepted for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with proper editorial caption.

Devil Duckies

• Devil duckies are copyrighted by Accoutrements, Inc.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Dentastix

• Content featuring Dentastix products are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Easter Eggs – Painted Designs

• Complex Easter Egg Designs are copyrighted artwork.
• Need a property release to be accepted.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Simple designs are accepted.

Elvis Presley

• Images using Elvis Presley’s name, image or likeness are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images using Elvis Presley’s name, image or likeness are acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.
• Images of Elvis impersonators are acceptable for commercial use only if the title clearly states that it is an impersonator.

EuroCup

• “Eurocup” can be associated with Eurocup Basketball or Eurocup Formula Renault (car racing). The logo and term “EuroCup” are protected by trademark.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

European Central Bank- Euro Sculpture

• The Euro sculpture was created by Ottmar Hörl in 2001
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Famous Trophies/Awards

• Oscar award statue, Grammys, AMAs, Emmy etc.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Fingerprint Trees

• The Fingerprint Tree concept is copyrighted.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Handprints are acceptable for commercial use.

Fonts

• Isolated letterforms from commercial typefaces are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images & vector designs incorporating fonts will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Frankenstein

• Images that portray Universal Pictures’ Frankenstein’s monster are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.
• These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Frisbee

• “Frisbee” is a registered trademark of Wham-O, Inc.
• • Use of “Frisbee” as a keyword or in the title/description is unacceptable for commercial use.
• • Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Game™ Brand Rubber Duckies

• Rubber duckies and related products by the Game group have protected product designs and cannot be resold in royalty-free stock imagery.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

The Green Dot (German recycling symbol)

• This symbol is controlled and operated by Duales System Deutschland AG.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Globes and Maps

• Globes and Maps may be subject to copyright.
• Images of globes and maps for commercial use will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• General restrictions for Globes and Maps submitted for commercial use include: flat scans of maps, recognizable symbols or components which are particular to the cartographer, and a key or legend in focus.

Graffiti/Street Art

• Content featuring isolated graffiti/street art is unacceptable for commercial use unless accompanied by a valid property release from the artist. Content where graffiti/street art is in the background, and not the focus of the content, will be evaluated for commercial use on a case by case basis.
• Content featuring isolated graffiti/street art may be acceptable for editorial use where the image meets our editorial standards and is accompanied by a proper editorial caption (including the artist’s name). We will review editorial submissions on a case by case basis.
• We are no longer accepting submissions of isolated graffiti/street art which appear to have been taken in San Francisco, CA for either commercial or editorial use.

Guitars (Isolated)

• Isolated guitars are unacceptable for commercial use where the source of the guitar is discernible from its unique characteristics.
• Images of isolated Rickenbacker, Gibson, and Fender Guitars are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images of isolated guitars may be accepted for editorial use with a proper caption and, where applicable, credentials to shoot the event.

Guy Fawkes Mask

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images of the Guy Fawkes Mask can only be accepted for editorial use with proper citation.

Handbags (Isolated)

• Images of isolated handbags will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and only generic handbags are acceptable for commercial use.
• Images of isolated handbags are acceptable for editorial use as long as the image is newsworthy and is accompanied with a proper editorial caption.

Inductive Rotation Design

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images of the Inductive Rotation Design can be accepted for editorial use with proper citation.
• The keyword “Inductive Rotation Design” can only be applied to editorial images that contain this design.

Indy 500 Race (logos)

• Professional racing logos, locations and events are trademarked.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Isolated copyrighted characters

• Content featuring isolated copyrighted characters are unacceptable for either commercial or editorial use. Examples of such characters include but are not limited to: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lego, DC Comics, and Muppets characters.
• We will evaluate editorial submissions containing copyrighted characters on a case by case basis, and may accept content where the characters are not isolated (e.g., an illustrative editorial image of a character next to product packaging or other contextual elements).

Jewelry (Isolated)

• Images of isolated jewelry will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and only generic jewelry can be accepted for commercial use.
• Images that feature jewelry taken at trade shows, conventions, demonstrations, etc. are acceptable as long as the image is newsworthy and is accompanied with a proper editorial caption and, where applicable, credentials to shoot the event.

Kikkoman Bottles

• Commercial submissions where Kikkoman bottles are the focus or main subject of the image are not acceptable.
• Editorial submissions will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Le Corbusier Furniture

• Le Corbusier Furniture is a registered trademark of Cassina.
• Isolated objects, 3D renderings, and images where the furniture is used as a prop are all unacceptable for commercial use.

Marmalade Jar Shape (certain jar labels & shapes)

• Certain jar shapes & label designs are trademarked.
• These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

London 2012 Olympics

• “London 2012” is a registered trademark.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Love Keys

• Love Keys are protected under trademark and copyright.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• This restriction extends to images of keys that contain the word “love” attached to them.

Jar Shapes and Labels

• Certain jar shapes & label designs are trademarked.
• These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

McDonald’s Arches

• Unacceptable for commercial use.

McDonald’s Fries

• The design of the McDonald’s French Fry Container is copyrighted.
• Applies even if the container is blank because the design is protected.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Mississippi Paddle Steamers, including Delta Queen, Natchez, Belle of Louisville, and Spirit of Peoria (Paddle Boats)

• Some paddle steamers still operate on the Mississippi River.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

“Me to You Bears” (aka “Tatty Teddy”)

• Bears are made by Carte Blanche Greetings Ltd.
• A number of products are available including teddies, figurines, cards, rugs, mugs and wedding accessories.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Monopoly Board Game

• The board game Monopoly is copyrighted.
• This includes the game pieces.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

NASA (including Visible Earth)

• An online catalog of NASA images and animations.
• Submitted content that incorporates NASA elements/imagery must contain the following text in the title: “Elements of this image furnished by NASA”

Nalgene Water Bottles

• The Nalgene logo, name, and design of the bottle are all protected under trademark.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions containing the Nalgene logo or bottles are acceptable with a proper caption.

Neocube

• The Neocube magnetic toy is copyrighted.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

NovoLog Insulin Pens

• The NovoLog Insulin Pen is protected under trademark.
• Isolated images of the pen are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions containing the NovoLog Insulin Pen are acceptable with a proper caption as long as they are not isolated shots.
Ordnance Survey Maps (Landranger, Explorer)
• Ordnance Survey is Great Britain’s national mapping agency.
• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Olympics (Logo & Torch)

• All Olympic logos and torches are trademarked designs.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Panama Flags and Symbols

• The Panama flag and national symbols are protected.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use only where the image is accompanied by a proper editorial caption.

Parental Advisory Notice

• The Parental Advisory sticker seen on CDs etc. is copyrighted.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Passport Stamps

• Submissions will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Unacceptable for commercial use where identifying elements are visible in the stamp(s).

Political Party Logos – Democratic Party and Republican Party Logos (United States)

• The Democratic Party and Republican Party Logos are trademarked.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use if these logos are part of an editorial image.

Postcards

• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use due to potential copyright issues.

Postal Stamps

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use only where the postal stamp is a genuine postal stamp, there is a cancellation mark on the stamp, and your caption contains copyright attribution to the appropriate Postal Service and artist of the work contained in the stamp.
• Please note the following restrictions:
• We cannot stamps featuring celebrities (non-deceased) or cartoon/animated characters (e.g., Disney and Pixar characters, the Muppets, cartoon characters).
• Singapore postage stamps are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
• Macao postage stamps are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

POW/MIA Flag

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Public Domain Content

• We do not accept public domain content, including but not limited to scans of or head-on photographs of public domain artwork. We also do not accept public domain footage.

QR Codes

• Images that feature QR Codes are acceptable, but the QR code cannot link to specific websites, offensive language, or any other restricted content.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

• The letters “RCMP” and images of the uniform of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are protected and cannot be used for commercial purposes without the written authorization of the RCMP Intellectual Property Office.
• Unacceptable for commercial & editorial use.

Rubik’s Cube

• Protected by intellectual property laws throughout the world.
• Protection includes any configuration, color, or shape even without a logo.
• Images (including derivative works) are unacceptable for commercial use.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

• Images of red-nosed reindeer are acceptable for commercial use as long as the word “Rudolph” is not a keyword or in the title/description.

Samsung Phones

• All Samsung cellular phones are protected by design patents.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Sheet Music

• Unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.

Shinkansen (aka Japanese Bullet Train)

• A network of high-speed railway lines in Japan.
• Operated by four Japan Railway Group companies.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Shoes (Isolated)

• Images of isolated shoes are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images of isolated shoes are acceptable for editorial use as long as the image is newsworthy and accompanied with a proper editorial caption.

Signatures

• Images that contain signatures are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption.

Slinky

• A metallic/plastic gravity toy.
• Manufactured by the Poof company.
• The Slinky design is protected.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Smiley Face

• Smiley has been a registered trademark in some countries since 1971.
• Smiley face submissions will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Smirnoff Vodka Bottles

• The trade dress of Smirnoff vodka bottles is a registered trademark
• This rule applies even if the standard Smirnoff labels on the bottle are blank
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Soccer, Rugby, and Volley Balls

• Soccer, Rugby, and Volley Balls must be blank or feature the black & white generic pattern design.
• Any other unique designs will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
  Stuffed Animals & Toys
• Certain stuffed animals & toys may have copyright protection.
• These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Sunglasses

• Images of unique or recognizable sunglasses that are the main focus of an image or are isolated shots are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
• Sunglasses that are not the main focal point of the image are acceptable for commercial use.
• Sunglasses that are featured at trade shows, conventions, demonstrations, etc., are acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption and, where necessary, credentials to shoot the event.

Tattoos

• Images of tattoos, where the tattoo is prominently displayed, are unacceptable for commercial use unless accompanied by a property release.
• Images that contain tattoos, where the tattoo is secondary to the entire image as a whole and is not the main focus, are acceptable for commercial use without a property release. These images will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Acceptable for editorial use.

TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse)

• France’s high-speed rail service.
• Currently owned and operated by VFE.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

United Nations Flag and Emblem

• Unacceptable for commercial use.
• Editorial submissions will be considered with a proper caption.

Vehicles (Automobiles)

• Images of isolated vehicles (automobiles) are unacceptable for commercial use.
• Images are acceptable for commercial use when the automobile is not the main focus of the image. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Images of isolated vehicles may be acceptable for editorial use with a proper caption. These images will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Verifone Credit Card Readers

• Isolated images of Verifone Credit Card Readers (anything which could be seen as a “product shot”) are trademarked.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Viewmaster

• Viewmaster is trademark of Fisher-Price.
• Unacceptable for commercial use.

Volkswagen

• Images featuring Volkswagen vehicles (Beetle, campervan, Eurovan, etc.) are unacceptable for commercial use.  No Volkswagen trademarks may be submitted as metadata or in the captions for commercial use content.
• Illustrations or vectors featuring Volkswagen vehicles may not be accepted for commercial use.
• Images may be acceptable for editorial use only with a proper caption.

Wall of Screens

• The concept of Multiple Screens on a Black Background or Wall of Screens is copyrighted.
• If the image has any of the following it is unacceptable for commercial use:
  ◦ Reflection on floor; or
  ◦ Curve in monitor placement; or
  ◦ Man watching monitors

Wallpaper

• Wallpaper designs may be protected by copyright.
• Photographs or scans of wallpaper are unacceptable for commercial or editorial use.
• Vectors or illustrations labeled as wallpaper are acceptable for commercial use only if accompanied by a reference image (to which the contributor owns the copyright), showing the original creation.

X-Rays, MRI’s & CAT Scans

• Images of X-Rays, MRI’s and CAT Scans are unacceptable for commercial use if they contain patient information, doctor information, medical information, medical codes, or any other identifying information.
• Unaltered images of X-Rays, MRI’s and CAT Scans are acceptable for editorial use as long as the image is newsworthy and is accompanied by a proper editorial caption.