Question 1

Is this legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. LicenseOrg provides informational summaries of platform license terms for educational purposes only. We are not a law firm and our summaries are not a substitute for reading the official license agreements or consulting a qualified legal professional. Always verify terms directly with the platform before making business decisions.

Question 2

What does 'royalty-free' actually mean?

Accepted Answer

Royalty-free means you pay once (or get a free license) and can use the asset multiple times without paying additional fees per use. It does not mean the asset is free or that there are no restrictions. Royalty-free licenses still have rules about commercial use, redistribution, and attribution that vary by platform.

Question 3

Can I use stock assets for client work?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the platform and license tier. Some platforms allow client work under their standard license, while others require an extended or enterprise license. Our guide shows client work permissions for every tier on every platform so you can compare before you buy.

Question 4

What happens to my downloads if I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

This varies widely by platform. Some platforms let you keep using assets downloaded during your subscription forever, while others revoke your license when you cancel. We track this under the 'License Survives Cancellation' field for every platform tier.

Question 5

Do I need to credit the creator when using stock assets?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the platform and license type. Free platforms like Unsplash appreciate attribution but don't require it. Many paid platforms don't require attribution under their standard license. Editorial licenses may have different rules. Check the 'Attribution Required' field on each platform page.

Question 6

What's the difference between editorial and commercial use?

Accepted Answer

Editorial use means using an asset in news, education, or commentary - essentially non-promotional contexts. Commercial use means using an asset to promote, sell, or advertise a product or service. Many platforms offer both editorial-only and commercial licenses at different price points.

Question 7

Can I resell or redistribute stock assets?

Accepted Answer

Almost never in their original form. Most licenses prohibit redistributing the raw asset file. You can typically use assets as part of a larger work (a design, video, or website), but you cannot resell the asset itself as a standalone file. This is one of the most common license violations.

Question 8

How often do you update platform information?

Accepted Answer

We verify platform terms regularly and display a 'last verified' date on every platform page. License terms can change at any time, so we recommend checking the platform's official license page for the most current information. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.

Question 9

What platforms and categories do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover platforms across 9 categories: stock images, video, music and audio, design and graphics, AI-generated content, code, text content, 3D assets, and fonts. We're continuously adding new platforms and expanding our coverage.

Question 10

How do I suggest a platform to add?

Accepted Answer

We welcome suggestions. If you use a platform that isn't in our guide yet, let us know and we'll prioritize adding it. We focus on platforms that are widely used and have clearly documented license terms.

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