Stocksy's Exclusivity Policy

Stocksy's collection is 100% exclusive. Exclusivity is not just a rule; it's part of our brand identity. Our clients love that they don't see our content on every site. It's critically important that each member takes care when contributing to multiple agencies. By doing so, we maintain our clients' trust.

You can find the full legal text in our Supply Agreement, but here's what it means in non-lawyer speak: 

You're free to work with other agencies, but content that appears on Stocksy and anything that would reasonably be considered part of the same series (including photos and videos from the same series) may not be licensed elsewhere.

What is similar content?

Stocksy determines related content on a case-by-case basis, considering common factors such as models, wardrobe, location, and concepts. If you're unsure about your sets, please contact Support with specific examples.

What if I created the content on different days?

We suggest you keep as many factors as possible different when splitting content between Stocksy and another agency. For instance, if you create photos or videos of the same model in the same clothes riding the same bike in the same location on two different days, we may consider this Related Content. However, using the same model in another place for another activity could be acceptable. If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Support.