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IMAGE USAGE & VISUAL CONTENT NOTICE

The Creative Passport


The Creative Passport is an independent online media publication committed to ethical journalism, copyright compliance, and responsible visual storytelling.

1. Ownership and Licensing

All images, photographs, graphics, and visual materials published on The Creative Passport are used under one or more of the following conditions:

  • Original images produced or commissioned by The Creative Passport

  • Images licensed under Creative Commons or royalty-free licences, with attribution where required

  • Images used with written permission from the copyright holder

  • Images supplied for editorial use by artists, organisations, public institutions, or event organisers

  • Public-domain images where applicable

We do not claim ownership of images that are not our original work unless explicitly stated.

2. Editorial Use of Images

Images used on this platform are published strictly for editorial, journalistic, educational, and commentary purposes, in line with media practice and public-interest reporting.

Where images relate to:

  • Cultural events

  • Public figures

  • Artistic works

  • Institutions or programmes

they are contextualised within original reporting, analysis, or commentary.

3. Attribution and Credits

Where required or appropriate, image credits are clearly provided.
If an image credit is missing or incorrect, this is unintentional.

We welcome notifications to correct or update credits promptly.

4. Copyright Concerns and Takedown Requests

If you are a copyright holder and believe that any visual material on The Creative Passport infringes upon your rights, please contact us with the following information:

  • Your name and contact details

  • Proof of ownership or authority

  • The specific URL(s) of the content in question

  • A description of the concern

Upon receipt, we will:

  • Review the claim promptly

  • Remove or replace the image where necessary

  • Correct attribution where applicable

We take copyright concerns seriously and aim to resolve matters professionally and without delay.

5. Good-Faith Publishing Commitment

The Creative Passport publishes visual content in good faith and strives to respect the rights of artists, photographers, creators, and institutions.

Our platform does not support:

  • Intentional copyright infringement

  • Misrepresentation of ownership

  • Uncredited commercial exploitation of creative work

6. Contact

For image-related queries, permissions, or copyright concerns, please contact:
📧 thecreativepassportmedia@gmail.com 

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