What license do I get when I download an image?

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When you download content from Cathopic, you automatically receive a license to use that content according to our terms.

Standard License (included with all subscriptions)

Every subscription includes a Standard License for all content you download. This license allows you to:

  • Use the content for digital and print media

  • Use for social media, websites, and applications

  • Use for presentations and promotional materials

  • Use for commercial and non-commercial projects

  • Edit and modify the content as needed

Enhanced License (available for purchase)

For specific high-volume or special use cases, an Enhanced License is available that provides:

  • Greater distribution capabilities

  • Higher impression limits for digital advertising

  • Extended usage rights for certain applications

Contact our support team if you need an Enhanced License for your project.

Free content license

Images marked as "Free" also come with a royalty-free license that allows:

  • Use for personal or professional projects

  • Use for social media, websites, and marketing

  • Commercial use

  • No attribution required

License documentation

Your license is automatically granted when you download content while logged into your account. There is no separate license certificate, but your download history serves as proof of your license.

For complete license terms and conditions, visit our License page.

What the license covers

The license covers:

  • The specific image, video, or graphic you downloaded

  • Use by you or on behalf of a single client

  • The right to use for the duration specified in the license terms

  • Modifications and edits you make to the content

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