The copyright of all photos published on cizucu belongs to the creator.
Uploading photos you did not personally take or create constitutes a copyright infringement—please refrain from doing so.
No. Since copyright and usage permissions depend on each subject, context, and intended use, cizucu cannot verify rights or provide legal advice on individual photos.
To avoid disputes, please research and confirm permissions before shooting or uploading your work.
If permission is required, it is your responsibility as the creator to obtain it.
Yes. Corporate creators may publish photos, provided that the copyright for all uploaded works belongs to the company.
Yes, if the uploader has been legally assigned the copyright from the original photographer.
If identifiable individuals appear in the photo, a model release is required.
When the subject is deceased, a family member may sign on their behalf, noting the proxy on the release.
Scanned prints are also acceptable, but please ensure they are clean and dust-free.
Note: cizucu does not provide or require a specific model release form. Please manage all agreements directly between involved parties.
No. Even if you own the data, copyright remains with the person who took the photo unless a written transfer of rights has been signed.
A formal written contract is required for copyright transfer.
Note: cizucu does not provide or require a specific contract format. Please manage documents independently.
If uncertain, we strongly recommend contacting the property owner, manager, or rights holder in advance.
If ownership or rights cannot be confirmed, do not upload the photo.
If the owner or rights holder cannot be identified or contacted, refrain from uploading the work.
However, photos that incidentally include buildings or objects as part of a landscape—taken from public locations where photography is not prohibited—are generally acceptable.