Mostphotos FAQ - For sellers
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  • Do you accept scanned images or only images that have been taken with a digital camera?
    We accept all images regardless of the technique used. The important thing is that the image has been photographed by yourself and that the copyright belongs to you. It is not permitted to upload images that you do not have the copyright to. Not only will you be in violation of the User Agreement of this service but you will also be acting fraudulently and may be open to indictment against yourself in accordance with national and international copyright laws.
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  • Do you review images before they can be uploaded?
    No, we do not implement previews of uploaded images nor do we authorize images on the site. We trust that our members and users upload images that not only are attractive to customers but also in accordance with the User Agreement. However we do not hesitate to remove images that are offensive in any way or that are in breach of the User Agreement or in violation of national and international laws. Mostphotos utilizes a function that gives all members the possibility to report any image that is found offensive and in breach of the User Agreement. A reported image is reviewed by the administrator that decides on image removals.
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  • What image formats do Mostphotos accept?
    The site is optimized to manage the most popular format, JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). The upload process will not accept other formats and the process will be terminated. Please make sure that the image format is JPEG and that the image has a 4-megapixel minimum level.
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  • Do you support multiupload by ftp?
    Yes, we have both single- and multiupload services. Our multiupload by ftp allows you to upload many images at the same time, including the image tags that you may already have. Multiupload by ftp is the fastest and simplest way to upload your images.
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  • I already have all my images tagged - do I need to retag them all?
    No additional work is necessary. All the upload services on MostPhotos support the jpeg information in the jpeg-info and will automatically import the tags to the image information when you upload your images to Mostphotos.com.
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  • Is it permitted to manipulate or enhance images?
    Yes, you are entitled to make any appropriate adjustments to enhance your images as long as the adjustments are not offensive to anyone and in accordance with national and international copyright laws.
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  • Are there any images that I am not allowed to upload?
    The member or user may not upload images containing objects of offensive, pornographic or racist content. If the user violates the terms of the User Agreement he will be warned and later have the user account terminated without further notice. Any funds in the account will also be terminated without the possibility of refunds and claims of such. By disregarding the warning you may be open to indictment against yourself in accordance with national and international laws. The list that follows is not complete description of all existing restrictions regarding uploads at this site, but only a few examples of non authorized images that are not allowed on Mostphotos.com
    • You may not upload images that are photographed by someone else.
    • You may not upload images that originate from or that are enhancements of another artist’s work.
    • Images with fewer than 1500 pixels in any dimension will be automatically rejected.
    • You are not permitted to upload images containing objects of offensive, pornographic or racist content. If the user violates the terms of the User Agreement he will be warned and later have the user account terminated without further notice. By disregarding the warning you may be open to indictment against yourself in accordance with national and international laws. Read more about this under Upload images or the User Agreement.
    • Do not upload series of images that to a great extent are merely minor differences of the same image. Choose the best image to upload.
    • Do not upload images that are underexposed, overexposed or blurred unless this is the intended artistic purpose.
    • Do not upload images that have no artistic, esthetic or commercial value.
    • Do not upload images displaying family photos, personal vacations, simple portraits, pictures of pets and other similar images best suited for family albums.
    • Do not upload images displaying copyright material, logos, trademarks, copyright forms or patterns.
    • Do not upload images containing copyright architecture, buildings or private property.
    • Do not upload images displaying modern maps, documents with visible names, printed screens, toys, watches, computers or other objects under copyright.
    • Do not upload images containing pieces of art (not even public), ads, posters, or images containing other photos managed by copyrights.
    Read more about this under Upload images or the User Agreement.
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  • What are Royaltyfree images and what is my share?
    An image that is advertised as Royalty free can be sold several times over to different buyers. The buyer is free to use the image in accordance with the restrictions of the User Agreement. You can advertise and sell Royalty free images on other sites at the same time as they are being advertised and sold on Mostphotos.com. The price is fixed, decided by Mostphotos.com and the photographer’s revenue is 50 % of the image price. The photographer accepts Mostphotos’ right to adjust the prices for Royaltyfree images.
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  • Must I register in order to use the site?
    All content on the site is currently free to view. You will need to register if you want to use all the features on this site e. g. upload and sell images, comment and rate images, write inputs in the forum and so on. Buyers do not have to be registered in order to purchase any of the offered images.
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  • What are Editorial images?
    These are images that you do not have model release on. Not to be used in commercial designs and/or advertisements. Contributors: Special ethical considerations apply to editorial usage and photographers are solely responsible for any claims related to or arising from any visual adjustments of the images. We reserve the right to refuse any image submission that we consider as not marketable.
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  • Do I need to register to upload images?
    You need to register and accept the User Agreement to upload images on Mostphotos.com. If you wish to register now, please proceed to the register form, located at the top on this page. Please read the User Agreement carefully before submitting it to the site.
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  • What is a Model Release?
    A Model Release is a contract in which a model consents to the use of his or her images by the photographer or a third party and is sometimes referred to simply as a “release.” This applies not only to professional models but also to anyone that is portrayed in an image or a photo. All images that are uploaded and advertised on Mostphotos.com must have a signed Model Release. The photographer is responsible for documenting the release and must be prepared to send the document to buyers if so requested. The photographer is responsible for obtaining valid documents regarding integrity and other standpoints. By disregarding Model Releases you are acting fraudulently and in clear breach of the User Agreement for the services on this site. You may also be open to indictment against yourself in accordance with national and international laws. Read more about this in the User Agreement. By disregarding Model Releases you will be in breach of the User Agreement relating to the services on this site and your account can be terminated together with any funds in your account. No refunds or compensation for terminated funds are possible. Read more about this in the User Agreement. Model Releases can be downloaded in pdf-format in the footer.
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  • Is the membership free?
    Yes and we would like you to register so that you can access all the features this site has to offer.
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