Image Usage Policy

Effective Date: 01 January 2012
Last Updated: 03 February 2025

Welcome to Knitting by Post Ltd https://knittingbypost.com This Image Usage Policy outlines the permitted and restricted use of images available on our website. By accessing or using our images, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Ownership & Copyright

All images, graphics, and visual content on knittingbypost.com are owned by Knitting by Post Limited or are properly licensed for use. These images are protected under copyright law, and unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or redistribution is strictly prohibited.

2. Permitted Uses

You may use images from our website under the following conditions:

Editorial & News Use: You may use images in blog posts, news articles, or educational content if you provide a credit link to knittingbypost.com

Social Media Sharing: You may share images on social media platforms as long as you include proper attribution with a link to knittingbypost.com

Personal Use: You may use images for personal, non-commercial projects such as knitting references or hobbyist purposes.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not use images from knittingbypost.com for the following:

Commercial Use Without Permission: You cannot use our images to sell products, market services, or for advertising purposes without obtaining prior written consent.

Modifying or Editing Images: You are not allowed to alter, edit, crop, remove watermarks, or manipulate images in a way that changes their original meaning or removes branding elements.

Using in AI Training, Stock Photo Libraries, or Resale: Our images may not be used for AI datasets, machine learning models, stock photo websites, or reselling on any platform.

Embedding in Misleading, Defamatory, or Illegal Content: Images cannot be used in adult content, misleading advertisements, defamatory posts, or any illegal activities.

Hotlinking Prohibited: You may not directly link to our images from your website or use them in a way that consumes our server bandwidth.

4. Licensing & Attribution

Some images may require a licensing fee for commercial use. If you are interested in licensing an image, please contact us.

If you are unsure whether you need a license, please contact us at shop@knittingbypost.com

5. Requesting Permission for Commercial Use

If you wish to use our images for advertising, marketing, e-commerce, product packaging, or any commercial project, you must request permission.

To request image licensing, please contact us at:

Email: shop@knittingbypost.com
Website: knittingbypost.com

When making a request, please include:

  • The image(s) you want to use (or URLs)
  • The purpose of use (e.g., marketing, website, social media)
  • Your business details
  • How long you intend to use the image(s)

6. DMCA Notice & Reporting Unauthorized Use

We take copyright protection seriously. If you believe that an image from [Your Website] is being used without permission or violates our copyright, please report it immediately.

To file a DMCA takedown request, email us at:
shop@knittingbypost.com with the subject “DMCA Violation Report”.

Include the following details:

  • The URL of the unauthorized use
  • A description of the violation
  • Your contact information

We reserve the right to take legal action against unauthorized use.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Image Usage Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with the effective date updated accordingly.

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at:
shop@knittingbypost.com