net 303 unsplash policy primer

Unsplashwww.unsplash.com

What you need to know about the terms of use for

Icon image: https://unsplash.com/

First up, what is Unsplash?Unsplash is an online platform where

you can give and/or get ‘Free (do whatever you want) high-resolution photos’(Unsplash, 2016)

First up, what is Unsplash?Unsplash is an online platform where

you can give and/or get ‘Free (do whatever you want) high-resolution photos’(Unsplash, 2016)

Image: https://unsplash.com/collections/featured

Free? Yes, completely free. Unsplash is a collection of

beautiful photos available for all members of the site to use, copy, reproduce, or modify at NO cost

https://unsplash.com/license

Are you sure?Yes, all photos on Unsplash are licensed

under Creative Commons Zero

https://unsplash.com/license

No-oneSo, once a photo is uploaded to Unsplash,

who actually owns it?

Check it outThat means you can use any photo without asking permission, paying anything or

providing attributions

See the Unsplash License

https://unsplash.com/license

Even for commercial purposes?

Yep. Blogs, art, book covers, t-shirts and more…check out Made with Unsplash for

examples!

https://unsplash.com/faq

Just rememberWhen you upload a photo to Unsplash, you are releasing any intellectual, real or perceived ownership, moral ownership or

copyright of or for that picture.

https://unsplash.com/terms

Be very sureThat you are not uploading a photo that

any third party has rights to as you shall be held liable for

copyright infringements and, any damages or other harm

https://unsplash.com/terms

No tricks?No, no tricks. But you will have to

agree to the Unsplash Terms and Conditions when you join

https://unsplash.com/join

Yes, you shouldDo you really have to read the whole Terms and Conditions(T&C) document?

Why? Because when you agree to a T&C, you are entering into a legally binding contract

https://unsplash.com/terms

Your personal information!

Also, the Unsplash T&C incorporates the Privacy Policy, which is all about…

Some points to consider

• You must be 18 years or older to use the site• Unsplash takes no responsibility or liability for

pictures posted to the site• Use or sharing of pictures is wholly at your own risk• All laws applicable to your physical location apply

https://unsplash.com/terms

Unsplash will…• Notify you of changes to the T&C, by email, on the

website or by any other means• Accept notice, complaint or claim at any time from

you (via email)

https://unsplash.com/terms

HoweverUnsplash holds no obligation to monitor your, or

anybody else’s, use of the website but can do so for the purpose of

1. Managing the website2. Ensuring compliance with the T&C

3. Complying with requests from appropriate bodies

https://unsplash.com/terms

And they can• Terminate any customer account, at any time

• Remove or disable access to any pictures deemed by them as unsuitable

https://unsplash.com/terms

Unsuitable?• Unlawful

• Used for fraudulent purposes• Infringing, threatening, libellous, tortious

• Harmful to children• Violative of third party rights (including copyright)

• Considered as sexual or psychological harassment• Of a discriminatory nature

https://unsplash.com/terms

Putting it simplyYou agree to respect the Website and other users when

posting pictures and using the website

https://unsplash.com/terms

Is there more?Yes, let’s take a look at the Unsplash Privacy Policy

It’s all about your information

And Unsplash cannot 100% guarantee the security systems being used to protect your information

https://unsplash.com/privacy

However• Unsplash will notify you of changes to

the Privacy Policy by email, on the website or by any other means

• You can request (via email) to see your personal information – though there may be a fee involved!

https://unsplash.com/privacy

Personal information?

There are two types of ‘personal information’1. Non-personal information

2. Identifying personal information

https://unsplash.com/privacy

Non-personal information

Is (personally) non-identifying information collected about your activity on the site, without your knowledge

or consent. This may include your IP address and referring website

https://unsplash.com/privacy

It is collectedBy Unsplash to monitor website traffic data and

customer behaviour

https://unsplash.com/privacy

Identifying personal information

Will NOT be collected without your consent and may include details such as your address, phone number,

email address and credit card information

https://unsplash.com/privacy

It is collectedBy Unsplash to

• Manage the site• Enable you to post pictures and identify yourself

• Provide support and updates• Develop the site

https://unsplash.com/privacy

Can you say no?There are ways to disallow collection of personal information, or withdraw consent for information

collection, but this is likely to diminish your experience on the website and/or limit

your use of the site

https://unsplash.com/privacy

YesCan Unsplash share my personal information with others?

With who?1. Service providers who facilitate the functioning of

the site eg credit card service2. Government agencies when a request meets legal

requirements3. Third parties when the information constitutes a

business asset eg sale or merger of the business

https://unsplash.com/privacy

AlsoNon-personal information can be shared with third parties for advertising and marketing purposes

https://unsplash.com/privacy

Now you know…A little bit about the three policies (License, T&C and

Privacy Policy)that create the terms of use for Unsplash, you can decide whether to go ahead

and join the site!

But rememberYou should always read the full policies – there is

important information in them regarding your rights in relation to copyright, ownership, censorship, privacy

and more.

This Policy Primer has been prepared by Teresa Petzel for Net303 and does not substitute the Unsplash policy documents. The content of this slide show has not been

prepared or endorsed by Unsplash.

References

FAQ. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/faq.

Join. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/join.

Privacy Policy. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/privacy.

screenshot Unsplash featured collections. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/collections/featured.

screenshot Unsplash logo black. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/.

Terms and Conditions. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/terms.

Unsplash. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/.

Unsplash License. (2016). Unsplash. Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://unsplash.com/license.