Does Stocksy ever remove published content?

We do. Regular culling, to ensure we are offering clients a reliable source of contemporary and fresh content, was one of the first resolutions passed by members.

As the collection continues to expand and age, it is increasingly important that we commit to a process of ongoing re-evaluation that is strategically focused on promoting evolution over growth. 

Some reasons we may remove content include:

• The content is no longer in line with Stocksy’s mission or the character of the collection.
• The technical quality or aesthetic or cultural significance is not in line with clients’ current expectations.
• The style or technologies cannot be restored to reflect contemporary form.

All removals are undertaken with care and after due consideration of relevant sales and contextual information. If we feel your content could be restored to current standards (for example, with updated processing), it will be sent back with a note inviting you to update and resubmit the file.