License Types & Usage Rights

Rewa Images offers three editorial license types, each granting specific usage rights. Choose the license that matches your intended use case.

1. Editorial Digital License

Price: 1 Credit (₹150)

Editorial Digital License Agreement

Rewa Images grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the downloaded image(s) under the following terms.

Permitted Uses

  • Publication on websites, online news platforms, blogs, and digital magazines
  • Social media posts in an editorial/informational context
  • Digital newsletters and email publications
  • Online educational materials

Restrictions

  • No print use. This license does not cover print publications, newspapers, or magazines.
  • No commercial use. Images may not be used in advertising, marketing, product packaging, or promotional materials.
  • No implied endorsement. Images may not be used in a manner that implies any person depicted endorses a product, service, or brand.
  • No defamatory use. Images may not be used in a false, misleading, or defamatory context.
  • No resale or sublicensing. You may not sell, resell, or sublicense the image.
  • One-time use. This license covers a single editorial publication.

Attribution

Photo credit to the contributor is strongly recommended. Use the format: Photo: [Contributor Name] / Rewa Images

Term & Territory

Worldwide, one-time use, no expiry on the permitted digital publication.

Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of India.

For questions, contact legal@rewaimages.com.

Typical Buyer

Online journalists, bloggers, digital publishers, content creators

2. Editorial Print & Digital License

Price: 2 Credits (₹300)

Editorial Print & Digital License Agreement

Rewa Images grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the downloaded image(s) under the following terms.

Permitted Uses

  • Online and digital publications (websites, news platforms, blogs, digital magazines)
  • Print publications: newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters
  • Books in an editorial/non-fiction context (not for commercial cover use)
  • Television news and documentary broadcasts
  • Educational materials in both print and digital formats

Restrictions

  • No commercial use. Images may not be used in advertising, marketing, product packaging, or promotional materials.
  • No implied endorsement. Images may not be used in a manner that implies any person depicted endorses a product, service, or brand.
  • No defamatory use. Images may not be used in a false, misleading, or defamatory context.
  • No resale or sublicensing. You may not sell, resell, or sublicense the image.
  • No use as album or book cover art where the image is used as a primary commercial marketing element.

Print Run

Unlimited circulation within the 1-year term.

Attribution

Photo credit to the contributor is strongly recommended. Use the format: Photo: [Contributor Name] / Rewa Images

Term & Territory

Worldwide, 1 year from the date of purchase. For continued use after 1 year, a new license must be purchased.

Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of India.

For questions, contact legal@rewaimages.com.

Typical Buyer

News organizations, magazine publishers, book publishers, broadcast media

3. Editorial Unlimited License

Price: 5 Credits (₹750)

Editorial Unlimited License Agreement

Rewa Images grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the downloaded image(s) under the following terms.

Permitted Uses

  • All uses permitted under the Editorial Print & Digital License, plus:
  • Books (non-fiction, academic, educational, reference works) — including print and digital editions
  • Museum and gallery exhibitions (physical and digital)
  • Theatrical and streaming documentary films
  • Academic presentations, conferences, and published papers
  • Non-profit educational campaigns
  • Archival and institutional use

Restrictions

  • No commercial use. Images may not be used in advertising, marketing, product packaging, or promotional materials.
  • No implied endorsement. Images may not be used in a manner that implies any person depicted endorses a product, service, or brand.
  • No defamatory use. Images may not be used in a false, misleading, or defamatory context.
  • No resale or sublicensing. You may not sell, resell, or sublicense the image.

Term & Territory

Worldwide, perpetual (no expiry). This license remains valid indefinitely from the date of purchase.

Attribution

Photo credit to the contributor is strongly recommended. Use the format: Photo: [Contributor Name] / Rewa Images

Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of India.

For questions, contact legal@rewaimages.com.

Typical Buyer

Publishers with long-term archival needs, documentary filmmakers, institutions, academic researchers, museums

Comparison Table

FeatureEditorial DigitalPrint & DigitalUnlimited
Price1 Credit (₹150)2 Credits (₹300)5 Credits (₹750)
Online Use
Print Use
Broadcast
Re-downloadsOne-time download — no re-downloadsRe-download within 1 year of purchaseRe-download anytime
TermOne-time365 daysPerpetual
Commercial

Important Notes

  • Attribution: Photo credit to the contributor is strongly recommended: *Photo: [Contributor Name] / Rewa Images*
  • Licensing is per image: Each image purchase grants rights only for that specific image. Purchasing one image does not grant rights to use other images on Rewa Images.
  • License terms are worldwide: All licenses grant worldwide usage rights, not limited to any geography.
  • No exclusive rights: These are non-exclusive licenses. The contributor may sell the same image to multiple buyers.
  • Read the full agreement: For complete legal terms and conditions, see the individual license agreement for each license type.

License Agreements

View the complete legal text for each license type:

Questions?

If you're unsure which license fits your use case, contact our legal team.

Last updated: 17 July 2026