All content is usually delivered as fully released and ready for commercial use, unless there are restrictions due to the nature of the brief (for example, inclusion of a product or brand, or a type of location). If your brief falls into a category that's not fully released, our team will advise you before proceeding with the brief.
The release status is available on each brief gallery. Click on the grey question mark to review the rights granted.
What do different release statuses mean?
All content released
For the Licensed Content, Getty Images warrants that your use of such content in accordance with this agreement and in the form delivered by Getty Images (that is, excluding any modifications, overlays or refocusing done by you) will not infringe on any trademark or other intellectual property right, and will not violate any right of privacy or right of publicity.
Most briefs will have this release type.
Most briefs will have this release type.
Content released except brand
For the Licensed Content, except with respect to your brand and trademarks, Getty Images warrants that your use of such content in accordance with this agreement and in the form delivered by Getty Images (that is, excluding any modifications, overlays or refocusing done by you) will not infringe on any trademark or other intellectual property right, and will not violate any right of privacy or right of publicity. Customer acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding the Standard Terms, any use or instance of Customer’s brand and trademark in the Licensed Content is not released.
Standard for product placement briefs.
Standard for product placement briefs.
Models released only, needs property release
For the Licensed Content, Getty Images warrants that your use of such content in accordance with this agreement and in the form delivered by Getty Images (that is, excluding any modifications, overlays or refocusing done by you) will not infringe on any rights of right of publicity. Customer acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding the Standard Terms, other than the persons appearing in the Licensed Content, for whom a release has been obtained, all Licensed Content is unreleased and it is the Customer’s sole responsibility to make sure that the necessary releases regarding the content depicted within these images, such as properties, fashion brands, street art, etc. are in place for its intended uses.
Could be used for specific types of product-based briefs or briefs that feature a client brand or a type of location (for example, people using ATMs of a particular bank) - our team will advise such release status before accepting the brief.
Could be used for specific types of product-based briefs or briefs that feature a client brand or a type of location (for example, people using ATMs of a particular bank) - our team will advise such release status before accepting the brief.
No content released
Getty Images does not grant any right or make any warranty with regard to the use of names, people, trademarks, trade dress, logos, registered, unregistered or copyrighted audio, designs, works of art or architecture depicted or contained in the Licensed Content. Customer acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding the Standard Terms, all Licensed Content is unreleased and it is Customer’s sole responsibility to make sure that the necessary releases regarding the content depicted within these images, such as people, properties, fashion brands, street art, etc., are in place for its intended uses.
Could be used for briefs that depict a location setting (for example, capturing a network of postal offices around the country) or specific property - our team will advise such release status before accepting the brief.
Could be used for briefs that depict a location setting (for example, capturing a network of postal offices around the country) or specific property - our team will advise such release status before accepting the brief.
If you have questions regarding the release status of your content, please reach out to your Custom Content team.