License Agreement
Introduction and Scope
This License Agreement (the "Agreement") governs the use of all digital content ("Content") that you (the "Buyer" or "Licensee") purchase or download via the Aeongraph Network ("Platform").
By downloading or purchasing the Content, you agree to the terms of this Agreement.
Licensor: The rights to the Content are licensed to you directly by the Author (the "Creator") as the Licensor. Aeongraph acts exclusively as a platform provider and intermediary service - it does not hold ownership rights over Creator content.
1. Acquisition of Usage Rights
Upon purchasing or downloading the Content, you acquire a non-exclusive, perpetual, and worldwide right of use to the Content, exclusively within the framework of the license model chosen by the Creator (see Section 2). Any use that exceeds the rights defined herein is prohibited.
2. License Models and Usage Types
The Creator determines which of the following license models applies to the Content at the time of upload:
License Model
Scope of Use for Buyer
Commercial Use
Aeongraph Free Content
Aeongraph Premium Content
Aeongraph Exclusive Content
Editorial Use only
Editorial and Commercial Use
Editorial and Commercial Use
Not permitted.
Permitted.
Permitted.
3. Detailed Definitions of Use
3.1. Editorial Use
Editorial Use includes the use of Content in an informative, educational, or commentary context without direct advertising intent.
Permitted uses include: newspaper articles, online magazines, blogs, news portals, TV reports, documentaries, educational materials, non-commercial presentations, contributions to social discourse, and artistic explorations.
3.2. Commercial Use
Commercial Use includes any use of the Content primarily aimed at achieving a direct or indirect commercial advantage. Editorial Use is always included in Commercial Use.
- Permitted (perpetual, worldwide):
• Advertising, marketing, and product promotion (online and print).
• Sales promotion, social media advertising campaigns, and branding
• Use on physical products (merchandise, T-shirts, posters, etc.), provided the Content forms part of an overall product and is not the sole object of sale - up to 100,000 copies
4. General Restrictions and Prohibitions
The following uses are strictly prohibited under all license models (Free, Premium, Exclusive):
- • Re-Resale: Reselling the licensed Content itself as a standalone product (e.g., as a digital file, stock photo, or vector) is prohibited.
- • Negative/Misleading Use: Use that portrays persons or brands in a negative, suggestive, or misleading manner (e.g., falsely representing individuals as endorsers) is prohibited.
- • Illegal Use: Use in any context that violates applicable law - including racist or defamatory content - or for political advertising without the explicit written consent of the Creator is prohibited.
- • No Use for Machine Learning and AI: Content (including associated metadata such as captions and keywords) may not be used for machine learning, artificial intelligence training, or biometric identification technologies.
- • No NFT Use of Editorial Content: Content designated as "Editorial" may not be used in connection with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) intended for sale or distribution. Unless expressly licensed otherwise, the creation or sale of NFTs using any Content is prohibited.
- • No Separate Metadata Use: Metadata (captions, keywords) may not be extracted or used independently from the Content.
5. Transferability of Rights
The rights granted under this Agreement are non-transferable and non-sub-licensable, with the following exceptions:
• Employer or Client: If you make a purchase on behalf of your employer or client, they may use the Content. The acquired rights belong exclusively to either you or your employer/client - not both simultaneously - depending on who is designated as the Licensee.
• Subcontractors: You may permit subcontractors (e.g., printers or delivery services) or distribution partners to use Content solely in the context of production or distribution processes related to your final project. Such third parties must agree to the terms of this Agreement before use.
6. Intellectual Property Rights and Creator Credit
- • Ownership: All Content uploaded to Aeongraph remains the intellectual property of the respective Creators. Aeongraph does not claim ownership of Creator content. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by the respective Creator.
- • Creator Credit:
- • Commercial Use: Attribution to the Creator is not required for commercial use.
- • Editorial Use: When Content is used for editorial purposes, an attribution notice must be placed in close proximity to the Content or within the copyright section. The notice must read: "[Name of Photographer / Author / Artist / Institution] via Aeongraph"
7. Termination and Content Withdrawal
- • Termination by Aeongraph: Aeongraph may terminate this Agreement at any time if you violate any provision herein. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Content, delete all copies, and confirm this in writing to Aeongraph.
- • Social Media Termination: If a social media platform uses Content for its own purposes or in a manner that violates this Agreement, your license rights for that use terminate immediately. You agree to promptly delete all affected Content from that platform.
- • Content Withdrawal: Aeongraph may discontinue the licensing of specific Content at any time. Upon notification, you must cease all further use of the Content in question.
8. Warranties and Liability
8.1. Creator's Warranty
The Creator warrants to the Buyer that use of the Content in accordance with this Agreement - and in the form supplied by the Creator without alteration by the Buyer - does not infringe any third-party copyrights or moral rights.
8.2. Aeongraph's Platform Warranty
Aeongraph warrants only the technical functionality of the Platform and the validity of the license agreement concluded between Creator and Buyer.
Aeongraph assumes no warranty or liability for:
- • The copyright status or clearance of any Content
- • The merchantability or fitness of Content for any particular purpose
- • The accuracy of metadata (captions, keywords)
8.3.Releases
It is the sole responsibility of the Buyer to determine whether additional releases are required for their intended use. Aeongraph does not guarantee that model releases or property releases are available. The Buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary releases for the use of:
- • Names, persons, or their likenesses
- • Trademarks, logos, trade dress, or third-party copyrighted works depicted in the Content (e.g., architecture, artworks, music)
8.4. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Aeongraph and its licensors shall not be liable for any lost profits, punitive damages, or consequential damages arising from or related to this Agreement. Aeongraph's liability is limited to cases of intent and gross negligence.
9. Final Provisions
This Agreement is governed by Austrian law. Should any individual provision of this Agreement be found invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.