Licence Terms

These terms apply to every licence granted through OSEA Wildlife Media. The specific licence type you purchased (e.g. Editorial, Commercial, Broadcast) and any bespoke terms on your licence document take precedence where they differ.

Grant of licence

Subject to full payment, you are granted a non-exclusive (unless you purchased an Exclusive Licence), non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to use the licensed asset for the permitted uses of your licence type.

Copyright & representation

Copyright remains with the photographer at all times. OSEA Diver Ltd acts as the exclusive commercial licensing representative where applicable. Licensing does not transfer copyright.

Restrictions

• No redistribution, resale or sublicensing of the asset or previews.
• No use that is defamatory, unlawful, or that misrepresents wildlife.
• No use in a way that allows extraction of the asset as a standalone file by third parties.
• AI training: use of any asset to train, fine-tune or develop machine-learning or generative-AI systems is prohibited unless you hold a specific written AI-training licence.

Editorial vs commercial

Editorial licences cover news, commentary and non-advertising contexts. Commercial and advertising uses require the corresponding licence.

Term, territory & exclusivity

Unless stated otherwise, licences are worldwide and perpetual for the permitted use. Broadcast, advertising and exclusive licences specify term, territory and scope on the licence document.

Credit

Where reasonably possible, credit the photographer and OSEA Wildlife Media. Editorial uses should include a visible credit.

Termination

Breach of these terms, or a refund/chargeback, terminates the licence and revokes download access. We may audit usage where we reasonably suspect misuse.