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    Can I Use That Image on My Website? 4 Tips for Ethical Image Use

    Oluwadamilare AkinpeluOluwadamilare Akinpelu
    May 3, 2018
    Can I Use That Image on My Website? 4 Tips for Ethical Image Use

    Did you know that just copying an image from a search engine like Google could be wrong and also illegal? Yes, some of those images are copyright-protected. As a matter of fact, using them without the creators’ permission is Copyright Infringement, and could bring on serious lawsuits to your website.

    Royalty free and copyright free are two different things. And to assume that every image on google images is free from copyright is wrong 🙂

    — Hello I’m Nik Gaming 👵🏻 (@hello_im_nik) April 21, 2018

    So, to protect yourself from this and help you figure out the kinds of images to use on your website, here are some tips:

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    Create the Images Yourself

    Create the images that you’ve painted for yourself in your head.

    — 🕴🏾A.A.O (@SR7_Era) March 28, 2018

    This is the best way to save yourself the headache of copyright infringement. If you create the images yourself, then you own them totally. To do this, you can take the photos and design the graphics yourself or seek the help of a seasoned graphics designer or photographer.

    Use Creative Commons Images

    #sunDistanceLearners – When you need to use images in your assignments, choose creative commons images – they can be used freely although you may need to give attribution. A great place to start is https://t.co/3wxE3N7vZw pic.twitter.com/vSRocJ5QmZ

    — University of Sunderland Library & Study Skills (@UniOfSunLib) May 2, 2018

    Creative Commons Images are images that their creators (the photographers or designers) have given people the right to share, use or build on what has been created. These kind of images are an advantage to websites as they are free to use and readily available, although you may need to give attributions and read the terms and conditions of the license. There are millions of photos ready and waiting to be used in blog posts and other creative projects.

    Acquire Images from Stock Photo Agencies

    Stock Photos And Royalty-Free Images By Dreamstime https://t.co/4beMm22YPj pic.twitter.com/QAhkUNFcfq

    — Raul Diaz (@poet7rd) May 3, 2018

    You can pay to a stock agency for licence to use a particular image, and you would be able to post the image on your website. But in doing this, note that, you are not buying the images but paying for certain rights to use them according to the license you have signed. Some popular examples are iStockphoto, Shuttershock, Fotolia, Dreamstime and FotoLibra.

    Get Permission from the Image Creator

    Not Correct: A person who creates a photo or video retains the copyright when it is uploaded to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube. As copyright is retained by the creator of the image or video, journalists should therefore seek permission from the originator.

    — Stevie B (@Blaa80) April 9, 2018

    Just like it’s said, ‘ask and you shall receive,’ — most image creators are considerate and will happily agree to let you make use of their picture or graphic designs on your website. But they would like you to inform them first and probably give them credit when you do post it. And if they say no, you would just have to move on and get the image from somewhere else. So, when next you are questioning whether to use a copyright image, just ask the creator.

    The truth is, copying images from social media or search engines can be very tempting. And as it is often the case, the law may take a while to catch up, but adhering to these tips would go along way in protecting you.

     


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