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What is the Creator Commerce License and when should you use it?

What is the Creator Commerce License and when should you use it?

Not all stock image licenses are created equal. If you’re selling products that feature stock images — on merchandise, prints, or digital goods — you need the right license to do so legally and confidently. In this article, we’ll explain what the Creator Commerce License from One Dollar Stock™ covers, who it’s for, and when you should use it. What is the Creator Commerce License? The Creator Commerce License is designed for creators, makers, and businesses who want to use stock images to create products for resale. It allows you to: Use stock images on physical products for sale (e.g. t-shirts, mugs, posters) Include stock images in digital products for sale (e.g. e-books, templates, paid downloads) Print stock images on packaging or promotional materials for products This license goes beyond the scope of a standard commercial license, which typically excludes products intended for resale. When should you use the Creator Commerce License? You should choose this license if you plan to: Sell merchandise featuring stock images (print-on-demand or bulk) Use images in paid digital downloads (templates, planners, e-books, etc.) Create artwork or prints for sale using stock images Offer designs featuring stock images on marketplaces like Etsy, Redbubble, Gumroad, Shopify, etc. For all of these use cases, One Dollar Stock™’s Creator Commerce License ensures that your usage is covered — giving you legal clarity and peace of mind. What’s not allowed (even with the Creator Commerce License)? Even under this license, some restrictions still apply: You may not resell the stock image itself as a stand-alone file You may not offer the image as part of another stock product or resource pack You may not falsely claim ownership of the original stock image In short — you must add value. Using stock images as part of a broader product or design is fine; selling the image by itself is not. How the Creator Commerce License compares to other licenses At One Dollar Stock™, we offer several license options: Personal License → for personal, non-commercial projects Commercial License → for business/commercial use (but not for resale products) Creator Commerce License → for creating products to sell featuring stock images Corporate License → for large companies with extended usage needs If you plan to sell physical or digital products — choose the Creator Commerce License. How to get the Creator Commerce License Getting this license is simple: Browse premium stock images on One Dollar Stock™ Select your images and choose the Creator Commerce License option at checkout Download and start creating your products — with full clarity on usage rights Conclusion — empower your creative business If you’re building a creative business that sells products featuring stock images, the Creator Commerce License gives you the freedom and flexibility to do so legally and confidently. Explore premium stock images on One Dollar Stock™ and start creating today.