Can I use Pexels photos commercially?
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TL;DR: Commercial use: Yes. Redistribution (e.g. reselling, other stock sites): Needs review. Photos and videos on pexels.com are offered under the Pexels License.
Is commercial use allowed under Pexels License?
Yes. Every use you described is granted by Pexels License, and nothing you described is prohibited.
License: Pexels License (LicenseRef-Pexels, curated_provisional)
Is redistribution (e.g. reselling, other stock sites) allowed under Pexels License?
Needs review. Redistributing or selling on other stock-photo or wallpaper platforms, and selling unaltered copies, are not allowed; check that your redistribution is neither.
License: Pexels License (LicenseRef-Pexels, curated_provisional)
What else should I know?
- Don't imply endorsement by people or brands shown, and don't show identifiable people in a bad light.
What are the sources?
How can I check it myself (free, no key)?
{
"tool": "check_license",
"arguments": {
"license": "LicenseRef-Pexels",
"intended_use": {
"commercial_use": true
}
}
}Computed from a2ally's license profiles; not legal advice. JSON · Markdown
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