net 303 unsplash policy primer
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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.