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1. Definitions

• Non-Commercial Use: Use of images for personal, educational, or informational purposes without the intention of financial gain.
• Commercial Use: Use of images for advertising, promotions, merchandise, or any business-related purpose aimed at financial gain.
• Editorial Use: Use of images in a journalistic context, such as news articles, blogs, or documentaries, where the image is used to illustrate or report on a matter of public interest.
• Indemnification: Protection against financial liability, where users take responsibility for any misuse of the images.

2. License Types

A. Non-Commercial Use License

• Grant of License: StockMafia grants users a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use images for non-commercial purposes.
• Attribution: Attribution to StockMafia is appreciated but optional. If provided, it should include a link to the StockMafia website.
• Permitted Uses:
  • Educational projects (e.g., presentations, schoolwork)
  • Personal blogs and websites
  • Social media posts
  • Non-profit organizational materials
• Prohibited Uses:
  • Any form of use that results in financial gain
  • Unlawful, defamatory, or unethical use
  • Use in sensitive contexts such as adult content, hate speech, or political campaigns

B. Commercial Use License

• Membership Requirement: Commercial use requires a paid membership which grants a commercial license.
• Scope of Commercial Use:
  • Advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns
  • Website and app design for businesses
  • Product packaging, merchandise, and retail materials
• Modifications: Users may edit and adapt images for commercial use, provided such modifications do not violate ethical standards.

3. Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership

All images on StockMafia are protected under Indian copyright law (Copyright Act, 1957). Users do not obtain ownership of the images or any intellectual property rights by downloading them.

4. Modifications and Adaptations

• Permitted Modifications: Users may crop, resize, and apply filters to images, or combine them with other visual elements.
• Prohibited Modifications: Images cannot be used in a way that defames others, creates unlawful content, or misrepresents the original creator’s intent.

5. AI-Generated Content Guidelines

• Ethical Use Requirement: Users must use AI-generated content in a lawful and ethical manner.
• User Responsibility: Users are responsible for any misuse of AI-generated content, including promoting disinformation or violating privacy laws.

6. Limitations on Use

• StockMafia images may not be used in:
  • Pornographic or defamatory materials
  • Hate speech, violence, or discriminatory contexts
  • Political campaigns or unlawful purposes

7. User Responsibility and Indemnification

Users are fully liable for any legal claims arising from their use of StockMafia images. Users agree to indemnify StockMafia against all claims and damages from misuse of images.

8. Termination and Violations

StockMafia reserves the right to terminate access to its platform if this License Policy is violated. Legal action may be pursued for repeated infringement.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This License Policy is governed by Indian law, including the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in India.