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Exclusive rights give the buyer the right to use the photo in any way and prohibit anyone else from using it. Non-exclusive rights allow the buyer to use the image but allow others to use it. Limited rights allow the buyer to use the photo for a specific purpose, such as an advertisement, and prohibit other uses.

Yes. Like other forms of property, copyrights are transferable. The copyright to a photograph may be bought, sold, given as a gift, or inherited. A copyright may not be involuntarily taken from the author by a court or other government body, except in bankruptcy proceedings.

Generally speaking, the copyright belongs to the person who created the image ? in the case of a photograph the person who took it (i.e. the photographer.) There are some exceptions to this ? for example if the photographer is an employee (for example in a large studio) the copyright belongs to their employer.

The cost of selling image rights depends on your level of work, resources, photography experience, marketing, and terms of use. Generally, you can get anywhere between $20 to $50 per image. However, you can ask for more if you want a complete copyright buyout.

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Negotiate when possible You can try to contact the platform provider and ask for a customized agreement that suits your needs and preferences. For example, you may want to limit the scope, duration, or purpose of the license that you grant to the platform, or request a higher compensation or credit for your images.

Put the license in writing Some photographers grant exclusive licenses so that only the licensee has the right to use their photograph in a certain way or for a certain time. Exclusive licenses must be in writing. You can grant non-exclusive licenses orally, but it's best to put all licenses in writing.