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One-time printed use (no online publishing, no commercial use)
The "Owner" (Michael Sutton) of this copyrighted photograph being purchased (the "Work") hereby grants you the non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-sublicensable, and non-commercial right to print the "Work" once for personal non-commercial use only at a size no larger than A4. You are prohibited from using the "Work" for any other purpose other than creating one printed copy, including using the "Work" online; creating electronic copies of the "Work"; or using the "Work" as part of a trademark, service mark, or logo. The "Owner" retains all other rights in the "Work" and any derivative the "Work", including without limitation, the right to use, copy, sell, license, and distribute the "Work" in all markets, countries, and territories. In consideration for the grant of this non-exclusive license, you agree to pay the "Owner" the amount specified, due and payable immediately prior to your downloading a digital copy of the Work. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws designated by the "Owner", now or in the future.
Michael Sutton Photography has the philosophy that art is meant to be seen and not hoarded. Our licensing policies are thus designed to balance the costs that go into creating and sharing our images with the desire to provide inspiration through our images on the internet and around the world.
Michael Sutton Photography allows use of images in two ways:
Creative Commons License
With Creative Commons you are free:
To Share: Copy, distribute, and transmit the image
To Remix: Create derivative works of the image
Under these conditions:
Attribution: Attribution to Michael Sutton Photography must be made along with the image.
Non-Commercial: The image must not be used for commercial purposes under any circumstances. For clarity on what defines commercial use, please see the Sample Accepted uses below.
Accepted Use Of The Creative Commons License:
- Blog Post describing a recent trip
- Online article discussing a location or event
- A website for a school project
- An individual using an image as a desktop background for the computer monitor
License To Copyright
‘Commercial Use’ regarding the use of images online or offline is defined very broadly. The determination of commercial or non-commercial use is based on the contextual use of the image. The determination is NOT based on the tax-filing status of the entity using the image nor on whether or not a financial transaction takes place.
Commercial use of our images is allowed only if expressly granted by Michael Sutton Photography. All commercial uses will incur a licensing fee. Our fees are based on the following criteria:
- Media (print, web, television, etc.)
- Distribution Size – number of copies printed, viewing audience size, exposure (regional, national, international)
- Length of Use – 1 year, 2 years, etc.
- Prominence of Display – 1/4 page, 1/2 page, full page, spread, front cover, back cover, home page (online), interior page (online), etc.
All licensing inquiries should be sent to: hello@michaelsutonphotography.com
Sample Use Requiring A License To Copyright:
- A marketing campaign for a commercial entity
- A fund-raising campaign for a not-for profit entity
- A background image for a website about lifestyle
- License to create an individual print for use in a private home