There seems to be some confusion on Getty Images new embed policy, as well as what qualifies a blog to be considered commercial. I visited the Help link on Getty Images website looking for clarification.
Here is what I found. " QUESTION: " Is there a fee for embedding a Getty Images photo on a website, social media site or blog?"
ANSWER: " No. You can embed a Getty Images photo on a website, social media site or blog for free and without having to buy a license, as long as the photo is not used for commercial purposes ( meaning in an advertisement or in any way intended to sell a product, raise money, or promote or endorse something.)"
So I ask myself:(1). Are any of my real estate blogs ( including my AR blog) intended to sell a product?
Answer: Yes. Homes and land are products that I'm trying to sell using my blog(s).
(2). Am I using my blogs to raise money? If generating income is considered raising money, then my answer is Yes.
(3). Are my real estate blogs being used to "promote or endorse something?" I'm promoting myself, my listings, my broker, my services. I'm also endorsing "Remax" and could be endorsing any products or services that I mention in my blog like electronic signatures, title companies, home warranty companies, lenders, etc" So I have to answer " Yes' to this one as well.
I would say I would have a hard time convincing any judge that my blogs are not being used for commercial purposes.
Of course, other agents might have different answers and interpretations than I do.
Jeff Pearl / Lic in VA
Remax Distinctive - McLean VA
703-727-4876
Homes / Land / Farms / Historic
Equal Housing
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