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Unsplash images are no longer in the public domain(creativecommons.org)

over 6 years ago from Christopher Skillicorn, Designer

  • No NameNo Name, over 6 years ago

    By the looks of it, Unsplash isn't really doing this to harm or undercut users. Instead, they are trying to inhibit the growth of websites that use their API to build Unsplash competitors. Having seen Unsplash photos on sites like Pexels pulled in via API or scraping, this makes sense. They are just trying to protect their model and keep others from ripping off their idea with their own content.

    Seems fair—only part I don't like is the revocable license. Leaves a BIG window for abuse to occur, but I'm not too worried.

    4 points
    • Luke ChesserLuke Chesser, over 6 years ago

      Hey Arix, unfortunately the CC article doesn't get the revocable part (among other things) right. The Unsplash License is irrevocable. The only thing we will stop doing at the discretion of the photographer is stop distribution of the photo if they delete the photo from Unsplash. However that doesn't make any uses or future uses of the photo any different: they're still allowed and free.

      4 points
    • Luke ChesserLuke Chesser, over 6 years ago

      Note that we've updated the license's wording to specifically make clear that the Unsplash License is irrevocable.

      https://cl.ly/lIH5/Screen%20Shot%202017-06-23%20at%202.10.02%20PM.png

      2 points