Copyright / Release

Definitions

An image has a model and/or proprietary contract.

A model or a proprietary release cause the permission to use pictured persons or pictured properties (buildings, art, labels, etc.) for commercial purposes. The releases are available at delosfoto in written form or as a dataset. They contain the concerned persons’ declaration of consent for the publication. Independent of existing rights there might be hindrances for the image’s usage. These are described within the image’s detailed information.

What does "commercial usage" mean?

Commercial usage is a procedure which is implemented for the disposal of a product or for advertising purposes. Generally, images are used for commercial purposes if the usage serves directly or indirectly for the realization of turnovers and therewith for the realization of profits. In case of commercial usage, a previously declaration of rights should occur.

What does "editorial usage" mean?

The aim of editorial usage is to report an event, to impart knowledge and to illustrate those aims via images. Under normal circumstances, the usage for editorial purposes a release is not necessary.

Classification via the photo agency delosfoto

An image has a model and/or proprietary contract.

The releases are available at delosfoto in written form or as a dataset. Under these circumstances, no problems concerning the usage are to be anticipated. Independent of existing rights, there might be hindrances for the image’s usage. These are described within the image’s detailed information.

No model and/or proprietary contract is necessary.

No releases are available. This is a classification by delosfoto which guarantees an unlimited usage of the image. Under such a classification, no problems concerning the usage are to be anticipated. delosfoto is liable if problems occur under such a classification. Independent of existing rights, there might be hindrances for the image’s usage. These are described within the image’s detailed information.

Probably no personal rights and/or proprietary rights are necessary.

No releases are available. This classification by delosfoto is a not binding declaration and no hindrance for commercial usage. The risk can only be evaluated after the clarification of all details concerning the image’s intended usage. Generally, the risk is rather low. Independent of existing rights, there might be hindrances for the image’s usage. These are described within the image’s detailed information.

A declaration of rights for personal rights and/or proprietary rights is necessary.

No releases are available. If possible, we try to obtain the rights of use for the concerning image and using purposes. Therefore, delosfoto has to charge an appropriate fee. If it is impossible to obtain the rights of use, delosfoto will try to offer alternative graphical material. Independent of existing rights, there might be hindrances for the image’s usage. These are described within the image’s detailed information.

Existing Risks