However, if a photo has a watermark (often the name of the company/creator written on the image), if it has the ⓒ symbol, or a caption that indicates ownership or sourcing, then it’s generally safe to assume this image is protected under copyright and you can’t use it.
Can you be sued for using clipart?
According to fair use copyright law, you are financially liable for using copyrighted images even if it’s by accident, or you cite the creator, or link back to the source, or even if you’re not using it for commercial purposes.
Are clipart images copyright free?
Most commercial clip art is sold with a limited royalty free license which allows customers to use the image for most personal, educational and non-profit applications. Some royalty free clip art also includes limited commercial rights (the right to use images in for-profit products).
Is clipart copyright free?
Clip art refers to pre-made illustrations or images that can be easily inserted into various projects such as websites, presentations, or documents. Typically, these visuals are protected by copyright laws, meaning you need permission from the creator or owner before using them.
What happened to free clip art?
On December 1, 2014, Microsoft officially ended its support for the online Clip Art library in Microsoft Office products. These programs now guide users to the Bing image search.
