Getty images going free?
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1. No Commercial Use
Their official policy states that their embed tool is forbidden: “for any commercial purpose (for example, in advertising, promotions or merchandising) or to suggest endorsement or sponsorship;”2. Photo Must Stay in the <iframe> (“Embedded Viewer”)
You cannot use the image in a derivative work, such as a theme or mashup, but it must stay in its entirety inside the <iframe> html tag that Getty provides.3. “Editorial Purposes” Only
Getty intends its photos to be used for ‘editorial purposes’ which it defines as: “meaning relating to events that are newsworthy or of public interest.”4. Expect to be Tracked
Getty will very likely use the embedded <iframe> element to gather data about your website and your visitors. “Getty Images (or third parties acting on its behalf) may collect data related to use of the Embedded Viewer and embedded Getty Images Content...”5. Expect YouTube-esque Ads
Getty states that advertisements may likely appear at random in front of your images: “...and reserves the right to place advertisements in the Embedded Viewer or otherwise monetize its use without any compensation to you.”6. The Photo May Disappear without Warning
Getty reserves the right to take down the photo without warning, which will leave a gaping hole in any web content relying on the subject of the photo.7. You Agree to Remove the Photo Upon Request
Getty has reserved the right to demand you remove the embedded widget without cause. “...availability may change without notice. Getty Images reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove Getty Images Content from the Embedded Viewer. Upon request, you agree to take prompt action to stop using the Embedded Viewer and/or Getty Images Content.”