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- documentaries 
- nonfiction books 
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- promotional articles and graphics (including “advertorials”) 
- commercial productions 
- product packaging 
- advertising 
- merchandise 
- social media campaigns

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Why is some content marked "Editorial Use Only?"

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What is the difference between an individual and a Team or Enterprise account?

Content labeled “Editorial Use Only” refers to images and video content that doesn’t have a model or property release on file. This content is typically used by publishers and media, and until now, wasn’t available for commercial purposes. With Asset Assurance™, Shuttestock’s team of editorial and legal experts evaluate all editorial content and work with our customers to review the potential commercial use of this content. If additional clearances are needed our Rights &amp; Clearance team will help secure third party clearances. Following legal approval, brands and businesses can bring their campaigns to life with the assurance that they have secured the necessary indemnification for commercial use, protecting them against any potential model or property claims.

<a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/help#contact-us" target="_blank">Contact us</a> to find out more about using editorial images for your campaigns.

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