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
| Feature | Editorial Digital | Print & Digital | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 1 Credit (₹150) | 2 Credits (₹300) | 5 Credits (₹750) |
| Online Use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print Use | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broadcast | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Re-downloads | One-time download — no re-downloads | Re-download within 1 year of purchase | Re-download anytime |
| Term | One-time | 365 days | Perpetual |
| 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