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Can I use third-party content in my designs?

CO:CREATE's policy on using third-party or copyrighted content in your designs, and what counts as acceptable.

Every design you upload must be your original work, or something you have the legal right to use.

You're responsible for all the content you upload, so avoid using copyrighted material without permission. Content is generally okay to use if it's:

  • Your own original work

  • Something you have clear, written permission to use

  • In the public domain

  • Covered by fair use

Fair use depends on a few things: how transformative your use is, the nature of the original work, how much you use, and whether it affects the original's market. When in doubt, check with a legal professional before uploading.

CO:CREATE doesn't take on legal responsibility for infringement claims, so you're responsible for making sure any third-party content you use is legal.

For the full details, see our Terms of Service.

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