What Getty Images's terms say
Getty Images's terms of service and privacy policy have 48 rated points: 2 serious, 21 bad, 16 worth knowing and 9 good. 35 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 13 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Getty Images
Bad 18
Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
It's an opt-out process for US users.
Where it says this ↗Referring and/or exit pages are tracked
This service tracks which web page referred you to it
Where it says this ↗Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage
Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent merely from your usage.
Where it says this ↗Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations
Some personal data may be kept after the end of the data retention period or a request for erasure
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
I selected this case because data is 'mostly' in the USA but may also be elsewhere, and those regions aren't precised in the agreement.
Where it says this ↗Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising
This cross-device tracking can easily link to a unique identity and therefore be considered as personal data, that is used by third parties to target advertising.
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be disclosed to comply with government requests without notice to you
This service reserves the right to disclose your personal information without notifying you
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
Where it says this ↗Your profile is combined across various products
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting and device fingerprinting
Also: "We use the term "devices" to refer collectively to computers and mobile devices, as well as the internet browsers and other applications on your devices that interact with the internet. Getty Images engages in cross device data collection which refers to the process of collecting data from devices that have been determined through statistical analysis to be linked or related."
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
Where it says this ↗Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
Except the service decides otherwise.
Where it says this ↗Information is gathered about you through third parties
Where it says this ↗Your personal information is used for many different purposes
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 10
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
Where it says this ↗Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
Where it says this ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Where it says this ↗This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially
This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially.
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs
This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
They employ third parties for "direct" marketing purposes so I believe it fits well with this case.
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided
The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
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Where it says this ↗
Good 7
The service claims that third parties it shares your personal information with are bound by confidentiality obligations
Third parties used by the service are bound by confidentiality obligations
Where it says this ↗The service claims to be CCPA compliant for California users
Where it says this ↗The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
Where it says this ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
Your personal data is not sold
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
Where it says this ↗The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable
Where it says this ↗If you offer suggestions to the service, they may use that without your approval or compensation, but they do not become the owner
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Getty Images account
Serious 2
Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice
Where it says this ↗Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason
Where it says this ↗
Bad 3
You must provide your identifiable information
At registration, the full legal name and a phone number are requested among others, and according to this quote these should always be accurate.
Where it says this ↗Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
Your account can be deleted without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 6
You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Full quote: "you agree not to post, upload, transmit, distribute, store, create or otherwise publish through the Site any of the following: a. Any message, comment, data, information, text, music, sound, photos, graphics, code or other material ("User Content") that is unlawful, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic"
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users over 18 years of age
Where it says this ↗You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Where it says this ↗You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
Where it says this ↗
Good 2
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from publishing any third party’s personally identifiable information without their consent
The publishing of personally identifiable information without the owner’s consent is not allowed
Where it says this ↗
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Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.