Can I use Pexels videos on a monetized YouTube channel?
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TL;DR: Monetized video, edited: Yes. Videos on pexels.com are offered under the Pexels License.
Is monetized video, edited 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)
What else should I know?
- Don't imply endorsement by people or brands shown.
- Summary — verify against the official license text before relying on it: https://www.pexels.com/license/
- Attribution is not required (appreciated).
- Don't imply endorsement of your product by people or brands in the imagery, and don't show identifiable people in a bad light: check both before using a photo in ads.
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,
"modification": true
}
}
}Computed from a2ally's license profiles; not legal advice. JSON · Markdown
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