Creator Guide

All submitted photos on cizucu undergo a review process.

Photos that do not meet the required standards or technical specifications for download may be declined.

In addition, the following types of photos are strictly prohibited and cannot be submitted for review.

If detected, such works may be removed without prior notice.Repeated violations may result in account suspension or legal action.

  • Photos that infringe on copyrights, portrait rights, or other third-party rights

  • Photos containing unnecessary text (e.g., dates, watermarks, author names)

  • Obscene photos

  • Photos that violate public morals or decency

Please note that cizucu cannot fully verify the rights of all depicted subjects.

Even if a photo passes review, it does not guarantee the complete absence of rights issues.

No. AI-generated images cannot be sold or published on cizucu at this time.

Yes. You may upload photos that have already been published on your personal social media or blog.

Yes, photos submitted to cizucu-hosted contests can also be published.

Photos submitted to external contests may be uploaded as well,but please confirm that the contest’s terms do not prohibit sharing or selling the same work on other platforms, including cizucu.

Yes. Film photos (positive or negative) may be uploaded,as long as they are properly scanned and meet the technical standards for sale.

A resolution of around 300dpi and 4000px on the long side is generally sufficient.

Yes, edited or composite photos are acceptable.However, photos that include unnecessary or excessive editing may not pass review—for example:

  • Simple filter effects or color changes that buyers could easily apply themselves

  • Edits that make the photo difficult to use as a stock image

  • Manipulations that conflict with the photo’s theme or concept

  • ...

Yes. Photos captured with smartphones are eligible for publication as long as they meet cizucu’s quality and technical standards.