Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Do you have any Terms?
Yes i do have few terms, you should read them before you start using my pictures, take a look at my License and Copyright page.

 

Why no more Public Domain ?
I am putting much effort and work to make this site bigger and better and updated on daily bases, I gave up on releasing my photos to the Public Domain because lots of people don't really appreciate it, and seems my terms are strict and doesn't fits the public domain license, for my visitors ... my photos still the same, nothing changed, and they are free and available for commercial and personal use and almost for any purpose (but i have few terms to use), and i don't ask for anything in return.

 

Is there a way that someone could donate a little money to you ?
I don't take donations, my photos are free, and i don't ask for money in return, the donation you can give me is a link to my site.

 

How Often you Update and Upload new photos ?
New photos are updated and added on Daily bases. 

 

Why, Who, How, What Camera you use ?
I use Canon EOS SLR camera, information about my site and about Photography, Camera, Equipment and Gear. You can read my About Page 

 

Do you Twitter? Flickr? etc. ?
Yes i twitter Photos8 at Twitter, and Flickr (Public Domain Photos). and also at deviantART 

 

Is the photos here really free ?
Yes, they are Truly Free, and i ask for nothing in return.

 

Is the photos here are Public Domain ?
No, the photos here are not in the public domain, my public domain collection are in my old site : RepublicDomain.com, , All photos there are Public Domain. 

 

Can i use one of your photos for my commercial project ?
Yes you can. but the LAW is complicated and have many sides, you should be careful about what to use. If the picture is free, but contains trademarks, art work, painting, other copyrighted items, or people, then others may have rights that might be actionable. But probably not, and such things should be obvious.

 

Can i sell your photos on Stock photos sites?
I want people to make and earn money by using my photos, this site is exist so people can truly find free photos they can use for commercial or personal, My Photos are FREE, and i want to keep them free so others can use them, i have no problems if you make money with my pictures with your projects, designs, work, etc. but selling the same picture that i offer here for free at other stock photos sites is not ok, so the answer is No you can't sell my photos. and such things should be obvious.

 

I have a Wallpapers Site, and i want to use your photos ?
No you can't without my permission, i consider wallpapers sites competitors to me. you can't use my photos and wallpapers  in a website that competing with my own site and my content, i allow the usage of limited number of photos or wallpapers with some conditions and terms, for more information please contact me with your site name and detials.

 

Can i remove your Photos8.com watermark ?
Yes you can, but you have to give a credit back to my site, so the source of  the photo can be known.

 

Can you give me Legal Advice for my commercial project ??
I'm not a lawyer. i only take pictures, and i put them in my site and they are free to use, again .. If the picture is free, but contains trademarks, art work, paintings, other copyrighted items, or people, then others may have rights that might be actionable. But probably not, and such things should be obvious. And if you are using these pictures commercially you really should have some legal savvy beyond anything I might be able to add. Don't ask me for legal advice. I won't give it. you should assume no model release was obtained. And pictures featuring products or property should be used with care. Some of the images here feature members of the public.

 

Just one more question about using a pictures of art work or paint ?
Copyright laws are not easy about paintings or artwork, I am a photographer, i take photos, so I took a picture of the Paint or the Artwork, and the picture only is free to use, but the artwork or paint itself might be copyrighted. so sources, places or names of the painters or artists is something that i don't have and i can't give. my advice is to be careful when using paintings and artworks images in commercial use.

 

What about using People Pictures ?
I respect the intellectual property of others, and so should you. Please don't misuse images of others that you find here. Clearly I can't grant you the right to use images of people without their permission. Fair use is good, but so is privacy and accountability. No model release was obtained, for photos that has identifiable people on it, I cannot guarantee that you will be able to use the Image for any purpose you like. I do not represent or make warranties whatsoever as to the legality or validity of it. Furthermore, certain Images may be subject to additional copyrights, people, property rights, trademarks, logos etc. and may require the consent of a third party or the license of these rights. Photos8.com does not represent or make any warranties that it owns or licenses any of the mentioned, nor does it grant them. It's your sole responsibility to make sure that You have all the necessary rights, consents and licenses for the use of the Image.

 

There is a violates of copyrights, what to do ?
If you are shown in a photo, or feel a photo violates your copyrights, and object to it being available on the Internet, please contact me and the image will be removed.

 

I would you like to credit you ? I'm using one of your photos.
mentioning the site name is very nice from you, "Photo courtesy Photos8.com" is enough, and a Link to Photos8.com is very appreciated.

 

Can I have your permission to use one of the pictures here?
You don't need to ask me permission. yes you can use for anything such as : Advertisements in newspapers, magazine, or other printed material, Web and digital advertisements, Printed promotional projects including product packaging, catalogues, brochures, promotional greeting cards, promotional postcards and promotional posters, Corporate film and video presentations, Commercial film, motion pictures, movies or theatrical presentations, Books and book covers, CD & DVD covers, Editorial purposes: printed magazines, newspapers, editorials, newsletters, Online or electronic publications or uses, including web pages and templates, Prints, posters, stationery items and other reproductions for personal or business use, calendars, mugs, mousepads, t-shirts, games, etc. Web Templates for resale on websites, brochures, business cards, e-greeting cards, etc. you can use my photos in any logo or trademark. any questions feel free to Contact me.

 

Do you have a CD, DVD with all the photos?
No, perhaps someday. 

 

Are all the photos on Photos8.com yours, and did you took all of the pictures here?
Yes, this is my site, and 95% of the pictures here taken by me, rest 5% is by other photographers and also released to the public domain.

 

Do you recommend any other public domain photos and pictures sites?
Yes, great sites such as : PDPhoto.org  ,  PublicDomainPictures.net , also you can take a look at Wikipedia:Public domain image Resources page.

 

I used your photos in my project, can i show you my work ?
very nice to let me know, i would love to see that, so I can at least enjoy whatever creative use you're putting it my photos to.

 

How can i contact you ?
You can contact me here, my Contact Page.