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  {
    "key": "shutterstock",
    "vendor": "Shutterstock",
    "accepts_ai": "no",
    "covers_video": "Not stated: the pages speak of AI-generated content in general and never name video",
    "reason": "Contributors must be able to prove IP ownership, and the page says AI-generated content ownership cannot be assigned to an individual. A second reason given: artists must be properly compensated if their work is used in AI training models, and the source model of most AI content cannot be verified.",
    "labelling": "No labelling route: the page says AI-generated content is not accepted, so there is nothing to label",
    "proof_of_rights": "Contributors must be able to prove IP ownership of all submitted content (Contributor Terms of Service, Sections 13d and 13f, as cited by the page)",
    "if_violated": "Not stated on the page",
    "note": "Shutterstock runs its own AI image generator; the FAQ says contributors are compensated for licensing of content made with that tool, which is not a contributor upload route.",
    "page_says_updated": "Policy page: 'July 16, 2025' under the subtitle. FAQ: 'July 17, 2025' near the title and 'Last updated April 18, 2024' in a heading",
    "source_url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594622-content-policy-updates-ai-generated-content",
    "source_updated": "2025-07-16",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594622-content-policy-updates-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "Shutterstock does not accept AI-generated content from our contributors"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594622-content-policy-updates-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "Shutterstock will not allow AI-generated content to be submitted by contributors for licensing on our platform."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594622-content-policy-updates-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "we want to ensure contributors can prove IP ownership of all submitted content."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594622-content-policy-updates-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "AI-generated content ownership cannot be assigned to an individual."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594622-content-policy-updates-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "We also want to be confident that artists are properly compensated if and when their work is used in AI training models."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594676-ai-generated-content-contributor-faq",
        "text": "Shutterstock will not allow AI-generated content to be submitted by contributors for licensing on our platform."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://submit.shutterstock.com/help/en/articles/10594676-ai-generated-content-contributor-faq",
        "text": "Shutterstock will continue to compensate contributors for the future licensing of AI-generated content through the Shutterstock AI content generation tool."
      }
    ],
    "source_check": "live: 2 page(s) re-read, every quoted sentence matched",
    "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  {
    "key": "storyblocks",
    "vendor": "Storyblocks",
    "accepts_ai": "no",
    "covers_video": "Not stated: the page speaks of AI generated content in general and never names video",
    "reason": "Not stated on the page",
    "labelling": "No labelling route stated; the only instruction is to email partner@storyblocks.com with a CSV of filenames if AI generated content was uploaded by mistake",
    "proof_of_rights": "All submitted content must be fully owned by the submitter, who must have the complete rights to it. Identifiable people (image or voice) need a model release and identifiable property (such as a trademark or privately owned building or object) a property release, except content that meets editorial standards.",
    "if_violated": "Storyblocks removes AI generated content from the library as it comes to its attention, and accounts that continue to upload it are subject to removal at its discretion. Separately, evidence of rights violations lets it terminate the account.",
    "note": "The AI page uses the word 'currently', so the rule is stated as the present position, not a permanent one.",
    "page_says_updated": "AI page: 'May 30, 2025'. Rights page: 'May 4, 2022'. Releases page: 'October 16, 2020'",
    "source_url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/10778984-does-storyblocks-accept-ai-generated-content",
    "source_updated": "2025-05-30",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/10778984-does-storyblocks-accept-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "currently accept AI generated content."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/10778984-does-storyblocks-accept-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "If you have uploaded AI generated content by mistake, please email partner@storyblocks.com with a CSV of the filenames so that we can remove them."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/10778984-does-storyblocks-accept-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "We will also be removing AI generated content in the library as it is brought to our attention."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/10778984-does-storyblocks-accept-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "Accounts that continue to upload AI generated content will be subject to removal at our discretion."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/4543672-do-i-need-to-have-rights-to-the-content-i-upload",
        "text": "All submitted content must be fully owned by you, the submitter."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/4543672-do-i-need-to-have-rights-to-the-content-i-upload",
        "text": "If there is evidence that you have violated this, we reserve the right to terminate your account."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/4543705-what-releases-are-needed",
        "text": "Any content that depicts an identifiable person (image or voice) must include a model release."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://contribute-faq.storyblocks.com/en/articles/4543705-what-releases-are-needed",
        "text": "Any content that includes an identifiable property (such as a trademark or privately owned building or object) must include a property release."
      }
    ],
    "source_check": "live: 3 page(s) re-read, every quoted sentence matched",
    "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  {
    "key": "motionelements",
    "vendor": "MotionElements",
    "accepts_ai": "conditional",
    "covers_video": "Yes: the page lists AI-generated videos, with AI-generated images and graphic templates, as media that belong in the separate AI-generated content account",
    "reason": "Two separate accounts give clarity, transparency and proper categorization, so buyers can tell content made by hand from content made with AI tools.",
    "labelling": "All generative AI content must be reported as AI-generated during upload, and the choice cannot be changed later. All AI-generated content is clearly indicated to buyers.",
    "proof_of_rights": "Contributors must hold the rights to both the generative AI tool and any pre-existing elements used, and must confirm that the AI tools used comply with their licensing agreements and do not infringe third-party rights. Replicating real-world locations, property or individuals without proper permissions is not allowed.",
    "if_violated": "MotionElements may review submissions; misrepresenting AI-generated content or failing to follow the guidelines results in removal of content and suspension or termination of accounts.",
    "note": "AI content must go in a second, separate contributor account (\"AI-Generated Content Account\"); it cannot be uploaded to the traditional contributor account. It must also meet the same technical and artistic quality standards.",
    "page_says_updated": "'2025-02-15' under the title (the page does not say whether this is a publish or an update date)",
    "source_url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
    "source_updated": "2025-02-15",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "MotionElements now accepts generative AI content under specific guidelines."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "contributors are required to manage these types of content under separate contributor accounts."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "AI-generated videos"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "You cannot upload generative AI content to the traditional Contributor account."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "All generative AI content must be reported as \"AI-generated\" during the upload process."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "Contributors must confirm that the AI tools used to create the content comply with licensing agreements and do not infringe on third-party rights."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "Contributors must hold the rights to both the generative AI tool and any pre-existing elements used to create the content."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "Having two distinct accounts ensures clarity, transparency, and proper categorization within the marketplace."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.motionelements.com/en/contributor/docs/policy-on-ai-generated-content-and-contributor-accounts",
        "text": "will result in the removal of content, suspension or termination of accounts."
      }
    ],
    "source_check": "live: 1 page(s) re-read, every quoted sentence matched",
    "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  {
    "key": "123rf",
    "vendor": "123RF",
    "accepts_ai": "conditional",
    "covers_video": "Not stated: the guidelines speak of AI-generated images and content and never name video",
    "reason": "The page says its community recognizes that AI-generated images can be used to create highly realistic and visually appealing advertisements and marketing materials.",
    "labelling": "AI content must be uploaded to the \"Ai Generated Images\" category only; AI content uploaded to other categories is rejected. Tagging with names of real places, people or brands is not allowed.",
    "proof_of_rights": "Contributors must have all the necessary rights to license the AI content under the Contributor Agreement, the generation tools must grant the right to license the content to another party, and the content must not infringe third-party rights through real people, places, brands or trademarks. Valid model or property releases must be attached for any identifiable person, brand, trademark, place or property.",
    "if_violated": "Only one consequence is stated: AI content uploaded to categories other than the AI category is rejected. The page also lists flawed AI output (for example distorted objects, nonsensical text, visible watermarks) as content it does not accept.",
    "note": "The page also sets a minimum of 6 megapixels (about 2000 x 3000 px) for AI content, which suits images; it gives no video specification.",
    "page_says_updated": "'Feb 8, 2023' and 'Updated: Dec 21, 2023'",
    "source_url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
    "source_updated": "2023-12-21",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "At 123RF, we welcome your AI-generated images within our collection."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "Our community recognizes that AI generated images can be used to create highly realistic and visually appealing advertisements and marketing materials."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "you have all the necessary rights to submit the AI Content for the purpose of licensing as per our Contributor Agreement."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "necessary rights to license the content to another party"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "does not infringe the rights of any third party"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "DO ATTACH valid model or property releases if your content depicts any identifiable person, brand, trademark, place and/or property."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://www.blog.123rf.com/123rf-guidelines-for-ai-generated-content",
        "text": "AI content uploaded to other categories will be rejected"
      }
    ],
    "source_check": "live: 1 page(s) re-read, every quoted sentence matched",
    "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  {
    "key": "envato",
    "vendor": "Envato (Envato Elements and Envato Market, which includes VideoHive)",
    "accepts_ai": "no",
    "covers_video": "Not stated: the page speaks of AI-generated content on Elements and Market and never names video",
    "reason": "Not stated on the page",
    "labelling": "No labelling route: the page says AI-generated content is not accepted, so there is nothing to label",
    "proof_of_rights": "Not stated on the page",
    "if_violated": "Not stated on the page",
    "note": "The page is the June 2023 author-agreement update, with a note added in August 2024; the answer is worded 'at this point', so it is the position as of that page, and the policy article it links to (help.author.envato.com) could not be read by a bot (HTTP 403).",
    "page_says_updated": "'Effective from June 1, 2023', with an update note beginning 'From 2 August 2024'",
    "source_url": "https://author.envato.com/hub/update-to-elements-author-agreement-and-market-author-terms",
    "source_updated": "2024-08-02",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "url": "https://author.envato.com/hub/update-to-elements-author-agreement-and-market-author-terms",
        "text": "Does this mean I can start uploading AI-generated content to sell through Envato?"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://author.envato.com/hub/update-to-elements-author-agreement-and-market-author-terms",
        "text": "At this point, we are still not accepting AI-generated content on Elements and Market."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://author.envato.com/hub/update-to-elements-author-agreement-and-market-author-terms",
        "text": "We are keeping a close eye on the advancements in the ethical AI space and will advise if there is a change in our AI-generated content policy for Market and Elements policy."
      }
    ],
    "source_check": "live: 1 page(s) re-read, every quoted sentence matched",
    "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  {
    "key": "unsplash",
    "vendor": "Unsplash",
    "accepts_ai": "no",
    "covers_video": "No video on the site: the library accepts photography, 3D renders and illustrations, so Unsplash is not a route for AI video either way",
    "reason": "Not stated on the page",
    "labelling": "No labelling route: AI content is not accepted, so there is nothing to label",
    "proof_of_rights": "Not stated on the page",
    "if_violated": "Not stated on the page",
    "note": "The help article covers the paid Unsplash+ library: content created or edited by AI generative models is not accepted, which is wider than fully generated content. A second help article says all content available on Unsplash is created by artists.",
    "page_says_updated": "Types-of-content article: 'May 8, 2024'. AI-content article: 'April 27, 2026'. Neither says whether this is a publish or update date",
    "source_url": "https://help.unsplash.com/en/articles/14790544-do-you-have-ai-generated-content-on-the-site",
    "source_updated": "2026-04-27",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "url": "https://help.unsplash.com/en/articles/14790544-do-you-have-ai-generated-content-on-the-site",
        "text": "At this time, all content available on Unsplash is created by artists, including photography, 3D renders, and illustrations."
      },
      {
        "url": "https://help.unsplash.com/en/articles/6604629-what-types-of-content-do-you-accept",
        "text": "We cannot accept content created or edited by AI generative models."
      }
    ],
    "source_check": "live: 2 page(s) re-read, every quoted sentence matched",
    "checked": "2026-11-13"
  }
]