Image Usage Policy of HypeX Digital
Effective Date: 1st of February 2025 | Last Updated: 5th of February 2025
Overview
HypeX Digital respects the intellectual property rights of creators and ensures that all images used in our content comply with legal and ethical standards. This Image License Policy outlines the terms under which images may be used, sourced, modified, and distributed by HypeX Digital.
Image Sources & Usage
HypeX Digital acquires images from the following sources,
- Licensed Stock Photos: Images purchased or licensed from stock image providers such as Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Unsplash, or similar platforms.
- Client-Provided Images: Images supplied by clients for use in their projects. Clients are responsible for ensuring they hold appropriate rights to these images.
- Original Content: Images created by HypeX Digital’s in-house designers and photographers, including images generated through AI.
- Creative Commons & Open-Source Images/videos: Images obtained under Creative Commons licenses, ensuring proper attribution where required.
Prohibited Image Sources,
- Unauthorized downloads from the internet without proper licensing.
- Screenshots from third-party websites, videos, or software without explicit permission.
- AI-generated images using proprietary datasets that restrict commercial use.
Licensing & Permissions
HypeX Digital adheres to the following licensing categories,
- Royalty-Free (RF): Purchased or licensed images that can be used multiple times without additional fees, within the agreed scope.
- Rights-Managed (RM): Images that are licensed for specific use cases, requiring additional fees for reuse beyond initial scope.
- Creative Commons (CC): Free-to-use images with varying levels of attribution and modification requirements.
- Public Domain: Images with no copyright restrictions, freely available for any use.
HypeX Digital ensures that all images used meet the requirements specified in their respective licenses.
Modification & Editing
HypeX Digital may modify images under the following conditions,
Resizing, cropping, and color correction for design consistency.
Adding overlays, text, and branding elements as long as it does not violate the original license terms.
Combining multiple images to create new compositions while respecting individual image rights.
Images obtained under licenses that restrict modifications will not be altered beyond the permitted scope.
Attribution Guidelines
When required by the license, HypeX Digital will provide proper attribution, including,
Name of the creator or source.
Title of the image (if available).
Link to the original source (where applicable).
Type of license under which the image is used.
Example Attribution Format:
“Image courtesy [Creator Name] via Unsplash”
Failure to provide proper attribution where required may result in the removal of the image from HypeX Digital’s content upon request.
Image Distribution & Third-Party Use
HypeX Digital does not allow redistribution of its licensed images except under the following conditions,
- Client-Owned Projects: Images used in projects for clients will be transferred under the agreed licensing terms.
- Marketing & Branding: Images used in HypeX Digital’s branding, social media, or website may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.
- Resale & Templates: Images cannot be resold, used in design templates, or incorporated into digital products without appropriate licensing.
Copyright Infringement & Violations
HypeX Digital takes copyright compliance seriously and follows these measures,
Regular audits to ensure image licenses are valid.
Removal of any images found to be in violation of copyright laws.
Immediate response to DMCA takedown requests and other copyright infringement notices.
If you believe an image used by HypeX Digital violates your copyright, please contact us with relevant details.
Policy Updates
HypeX Digital reserves the right to update this Image License Policy periodically. Users and clients will be notified of significant changes through official communication channels.
Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding this Image License Policy, please get in touch with us.
