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Content License Agreement

Last updated 1 month ago

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

1. Introduction

This RozStock Content License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between RozStock Digital Media and Technology Services, headquartered in Diyarbakır, Türkiye (“RozStock”), and the natural or legal person who purchases or licenses photographs, videos, video templates, graphics, graphic templates, vectors, audio, music, sound effects, or other digital content from the RozStock platform (“Licensee”).

By downloading, purchasing, using under a subscription, or otherwise accessing any content from the RozStock platform, you are deemed to have accepted all provisions of this Agreement.

2. Definitions

Content

Refers to photographs, videos, premium videos, video templates, graphics, vectors, illustrations, PSD files, audio files, music, sound effects, and other digital media files offered on RozStock.

Premium Content

High-quality content designated by RozStock as part of a special collection.

Editorial Content

Photographs and videos that may be used only for news, commentary, education, documentary, or public-interest purposes.

Standard License

The basic license type that includes the usage rights specified in Section 5 of this Agreement.

Extended License

The paid license type that includes the additional usage rights specified in Section 6 of this Agreement.

Subscription

A membership model that provides the right to download content for a specified period.

3. Nature of the License

All licenses provided by RozStock are:

  • Non-exclusive
  • Non-transferable
  • Non-sublicensable
  • Valid worldwide
  • Perpetual

Copyright in the Content remains with the content creator or RozStock.

The Licensee acquires only a right of use.

4. Permitted Uses

The Licensee may use Content in the following areas:

  • Websites
  • Blogs
  • Social media accounts
  • YouTube and similar video platforms
  • Digital advertising campaigns
  • Corporate presentations
  • Mobile applications
  • Television broadcasts
  • Educational materials
  • Printed advertising materials
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • E-books

Color adjustments, resizing, cropping, editing, and montage of Content are permitted.

5. Standard License

The Standard License includes the following rights:

  • Unlimited web display
  • Social media use
  • Digital advertising use
  • Mobile application use
  • Use in video productions
  • Corporate promotional works
  • Up to 500,000 physical print copies

The following uses are prohibited under the Standard License:

  • Resale products
  • Printed product sales
  • T-shirt, mug, or poster production
  • Template sales
  • NFT sales
  • Distribution of Content as a standalone file

6. Extended License

The Extended License provides the following additional rights:

  • Unlimited print runs
  • T-shirt sales
  • Mug sales
  • Poster sales
  • Print-on-demand systems
  • Digital template sales
  • Use in corporate products
  • Unlimited commercial distribution

Even under an Extended License, resale of Content as a raw file is not permitted.

7. Premium Content

Premium Content may be used only within the scope of the applicable license type.

RozStock reserves the right to establish additional usage terms for certain Premium Content.

8. Editorial Content

Content marked “Editorial Use Only” may be used in:

  • News websites
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Documentaries
  • Educational content

Editorial Content may not be used in:

  • Advertisements
  • Sponsored content
  • Product promotions
  • Commercial promotions

9. Prohibited Uses

The Licensee may not engage in the following uses:

9.1 Distribution of Content as a Raw File

Content may not be:

  • Resold
  • Rented
  • Relicensed
  • Distributed free of charge
  • Uploaded to another stock media platform
  • Made available to third parties in a downloadable format

9.2 Brand and Commercial Identity Use

RozStock Content may not be used as:

  • A logo
  • A trademark
  • A service mark
  • A corporate identity element

No Content may be used alone or as a dominant element for trademark registration.

9.3 Unlawful Uses

Content may not be used in the following areas:

  • Pornographic publications
  • Obscene content
  • Racist or discriminatory content
  • Hate speech
  • Incitement to violence
  • Terrorist propaganda
  • Illegal activities
  • Fraudulent activities
  • Defamatory content

9.4 Sensitive Uses

Content featuring models requires a clear disclaimer when used in the following areas:

  • Health conditions
  • Psychological disorders
  • Sexual health topics
  • Crime reporting
  • Addiction-related content
  • Political content

Example statement: “Stock image. Posed by model.”

10. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

10.1 Prohibition on AI Training

RozStock Content may not be used for:

  • Artificial intelligence training
  • Machine learning
  • Dataset creation
  • Training of image generation models
  • Training of audio generation models

10.2 Prompt and Reference Images

The user is responsible for:

  • Copyright infringements
  • Trademark infringements
  • Personality rights infringements

arising from reference images uploaded by the user.

10.3 AI-Generated Content

Content marked by RozStock as “AI Content” may:

  • Be labeled differently from human-created content
  • Be subject to separate license terms
  • Include additional usage restrictions

11. Audio, Music, and Sound Effect Licenses

11.1 General Use

Music and sound effects may be used in:

  • Video projects
  • Advertisements
  • Podcast broadcasts
  • Mobile applications
  • Games
  • Television productions

11.2 Prohibited Uses

Music and sound effects may not be:

  • Resold on their own
  • Distributed as a music library
  • Used to create a sound bank
  • Sold as NFTs

11.3 Theme Music Restriction

Unless otherwise stated, no musical work may be exclusively claimed as:

  • A company anthem
  • A brand jingle
  • Permanent theme music

12. Subscription System

12.1 Subscription Licenses

Content downloaded under a subscription may be downloaded only during the active subscription period.

Usage rights for Content downloaded during the subscription period continue in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

12.2 Account Sharing

Subscription accounts may not be:

  • Shared
  • Sold
  • Transferred

RozStock reserves the right to suspend accounts where account sharing is detected.

12.3 Enterprise Accounts

Under enterprise subscriptions, users within the same legal entity may access Content.

13. Copyright Infringement Notice

RozStock evaluates rights holders’ requests under:

  • DMCA
  • Applicable data protection legislation
  • the Turkish Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works,
  • International copyright legislation

The rights holder must provide:

  • Full name or organization details
  • A description of the infringing Content
  • Documents demonstrating ownership
  • Links to the infringement

RozStock may remove Content without prior notice where it deems necessary.

14. Content Withdrawal

RozStock may remove any Content due to:

  • Copyright dispute
  • Legal risk
  • Technical error
  • Internal policy change

In such cases, RozStock may require you to:

  • Stop using the Content
  • Delete copies
  • Accept substitute Content where offered

15. Contributor Rights

Copyright in Content belongs to the content creator.

RozStock acts only within the scope of its licensing and distribution authority.

Contributors may request removal of their works from the platform.

However, licenses already granted remain valid.

16. Representations and Warranties

16.1 RozStock’s Representations

To the extent reasonably known to RozStock, RozStock represents that it:

  • Has the authority to distribute and license the licensed Content
  • Has ensured Content is uploaded in compliance with applicable law
  • Has entered into the necessary agreements with Contributors

However, RozStock does not warrant that Content is:

  • Error-free
  • Suitable for a particular purpose
  • Continuously accessible
  • Free from third-party claims

16.2 User Representations

The user represents and warrants that they will:

  • Use Content only as specified in this Agreement
  • Comply with local and international legislation
  • Not infringe the rights of third parties

17. Limitation of Liability

RozStock shall not be liable for:

  • Loss of profit
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of business
  • Indirect damages
  • Special damages
  • Consequential damages

RozStock’s total liability shall in no event exceed twice the purchase price of the relevant Content or the total fees paid by the user to RozStock in the preceding 12 months, whichever is greater.

This limitation shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

18. Indemnification

The user agrees to indemnify RozStock for damages arising from:

  • Breach of this Agreement
  • Unlawful use of Content
  • Third-party rights infringements
  • Trademark and copyright infringements

This includes:

  • Attorney fees
  • Court costs
  • Arbitration costs
  • Settlement amounts

19. Payments and Billing

19.1 Pricing

RozStock may offer services through:

  • Individual content sales
  • Credit systems
  • Monthly subscriptions
  • Annual subscriptions
  • Enterprise subscriptions

19.2 Taxes

All prices are subject to applicable tax legislation unless otherwise stated.

The user is responsible for tax obligations in their own country.

19.3 Refunds

Refunds are generally not provided for downloaded digital Content.

However, RozStock may review requests in the following cases:

  • Corrupted file
  • File could not be downloaded
  • Incorrect file delivered
  • Technical error preventing use

20. Subscription Renewal and Cancellation

Subscriptions may renew automatically unless otherwise stated.

The user may cancel a subscription from the account panel.

A cancelled subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period.

No new charge will be collected at the end of the period.

21. Privacy and Data Protection

RozStock protects user data in accordance with:

  • the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK),
  • the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable,
  • Electronic Commerce legislation

Details regarding the processing of personal data are set out in the RozStock Privacy Policy.

22. Force Majeure

RozStock shall not be liable for events beyond its reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • Earthquakes
  • Fires
  • War
  • Terrorist incidents
  • Cyberattacks
  • Power or internet infrastructure outages
  • Government authority decisions

23. Assignment

The user may not assign rights under this Agreement to third parties.

RozStock may assign this Agreement to affiliated companies or successors in cases of:

  • Merger
  • Demerger
  • Investment
  • Sale of the company

24. Termination

RozStock may suspend or close an account in the following cases:

  • License violation
  • Copyright infringement
  • Account sharing
  • Suspected fraud
  • Failure to meet payment obligations

Upon termination, the user must:

  • Stop using Content
  • Delete raw files
  • End uses that constitute license violations

25. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye.

Disputes between the parties shall first be resolved amicably.

If no resolution is reached, the courts and enforcement offices of Diyarbakır shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

26. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

The invalid provision shall be deemed replaced by the valid provision closest to the parties’ intent.

27. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Contributor Agreement, and other RozStock policies, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

28. Effectiveness

This Agreement enters into force when the user views, downloads, purchases, or uses subscription services for any Content.

29. Enterprise and Multi-User Licenses

29.1 Enterprise License

Enterprise licenses may allow employees of a company, institution, or organization to use Content within the scope of organizational activities.

The scope of an enterprise license is determined by:

  • the license plan,
  • the number of licensed users,
  • enterprise contract terms.

29.2 Group Companies

Unless otherwise stated, an enterprise license applies only to the licensed legal entity.

Separate licenses may be required for affiliates, subsidiaries, or group companies.

29.3 Client Work

Agencies and freelancers may use Content on behalf of clients.

In such cases:

  • Final usage rights may be transferred to the client,
  • raw files of Content may not be distributed to the client,
  • a separate license may be required for each client project.

30. Social Media and Digital Platform Use

Content may be used on:

  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • X
  • Twitch
  • Podcast platforms

and similar platforms.

RozStock is not responsible for removal, blocking, or loss of revenue arising from platform content policies.

31. NFT, Blockchain, and Web3 Use

Unless expressly permitted in writing, Content may not be:

  • Minted as NFTs
  • Tokenized
  • Sold as an ownership product on a blockchain
  • Redistributed in cryptocurrency projects

Where RozStock offers a separate NFT license, special terms may apply.

32. Metaverse and Virtual Environment Use

Content may be used within:

  • Metaverse projects
  • VR applications
  • AR applications
  • Virtual events
  • Digital exhibitions

However, extraction or redistribution of Content as standalone files is not permitted.

33. API and Automated Access

Where API access is provided by RozStock, it is subject to separate terms of use.

The user may not engage in:

  • Data scraping
  • Bulk downloading
  • Content copying
  • Use of robots or bots
  • Automation that increases system load

RozStock may limit or terminate API access where it deems necessary.

34. Security and Abuse Prevention

RozStock may use monitoring systems regarding:

  • Account security
  • License violations
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Suspicious access

RozStock may temporarily suspend accounts in the following cases:

  • Suspicious sessions
  • Unauthorized use
  • Suspected license violation
  • Payment security risk

35. Audit Rights

RozStock may request usage information from the user to verify license compliance to a reasonable extent.

The user agrees to provide, within a reasonable time:

  • License records
  • Usage examples
  • Download history

36. Export Controls and Sanctions

The user agrees not to engage in activities contrary to sanction and export control regulations imposed by:

  • the United Nations,
  • the European Union,
  • the United States of America,
  • the Republic of Türkiye.

RozStock may refuse to provide services to persons or organizations on sanctions lists.

37. Electronic Evidence Agreement

The parties agree that the following constitute conclusive evidence:

  • System records
  • Server logs
  • License records
  • Order records
  • Electronic correspondence

and other digital records.

38. No Waiver

Failure or delay by RozStock in exercising any right shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

39. Language and Interpretation

If this Agreement is translated into other languages and a discrepancy arises in interpretation, the Turkish text shall prevail.

40. Updates and Changes

RozStock may update this Agreement due to:

  • new license types,
  • new content categories,
  • technological developments,
  • legal requirements.

Material changes may be communicated to users by reasonable means.

41. Reserved Rights

All rights not expressly licensed remain with:

  • the Contributor,
  • the rights holder,
  • RozStock.

No right not expressly stated in this Agreement shall be deemed transferred to the user.

42. Classification and Labeling

RozStock may establish categories such as:

  • Premium
  • Editorial
  • AI-Generated
  • Exclusive
  • Enterprise Use
  • Archive Content

Additional usage terms may apply to these categories.

43. Final Provision

This License Agreement, together with:

  • the Terms of Service,
  • the Privacy Policy,
  • the Cookie Policy,
  • the Contributor Agreement,
  • the DMCA / Copyright Infringement Policy,
  • other RozStock policies and procedures,

forms the comprehensive legal framework of the RozStock ecosystem.