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Frequently asked questions

What is Burst?

Burst is a free stock photo platform that is powered by Shopify. Our image library includes thousands of high-resolution, royalty-free images that were shot by our global community of photographers. We built Burst to provide designers, developers, bloggers and entrepreneurs with access to beautiful free stock photography. You can use our pictures for just about anything - your website, blog or online store, school projects, Instagram ads, facebook posts, desktop backgrounds, client work and more. All our photos are free for commercial use with no attribution required; you can read more about this on our license page.

How do I download free photos?

When you hover over or click on an image, you will see "High Resolution" and "Low Resolution" download options. "Low Res" images are great for small web graphics, where file sizes need to be very compressed. "High Res" images are better for presentations, websites, online stores, and anywhere else where quality matters most.

Can I edit, crop or resize Burst photos?

Yes, you're welcome to crop, resize, add text and filters, or otherwise modify our stock photos as you see fit. If you don't have Photoshop, there are lots of free or low cost online graphics editors that you can use instead. Feel free to add your logo or brand to our images to make them your own.

Can I use these pictures for another online store platform?

Yes! We believe in making commerce better for everyone, so these stock photos are free to use on any online store platform or ecommerce marketplace. Although they were specifically created and curated with Shopify stores in mind, it's really up to you how you want to use them.

Do I need to credit the site or photographer?

Our photographers appreciate getting credit for their work because it helps share their photography with more people, so we'd encourage you to do so whenever possible. You can give credit by linking back to the original photo page or the photographer's Burst profile (e.g. "Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst"). We realize it's not always possible to provide attribution, so it is not mandatory under our image license.

Are these photos free for commercial use?

Yes! In fact, we'd highly encourage it, as many of our collections were created with entrepreneurs in mind. You can use these free photos on your online store, product packaging, or anywhere else you'd like. You can even use these pics to create t-shirts, mugs, or other products.

Can I use these photographs for offline marketing campaigns?

Of course. We'd be honored to have you feature our free stock photos on a billboard, flyer, menu or catalog.

I'd like to contribute photos. What types of images should I submit?

We're looking for high-resolution, professional images that can be used by designers, developers, bloggers and entrepreneurs. Our users are always eager for more pictures of animals, nature photos, textured shots and background images. If you think it's a compelling photograph, please send it our way.

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By using any of the Websites, you accept and agree to comply with the following terms, which the Smithsonian may change at any time.

1. Ownership of the Content

The Smithsonian owns the compilation of content posted on the Websites, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, design, codes, and software ("Content"). This does not mean that the Smithsonian owns each component of the compilation, some of which may be owned by others and used with their permission or used in accordance with applicable law (e.g., fair use). Further, the Smithsonian owns some, but not all, of the intellectual property rights in the Content, including copyright.

2. Using the Content

Content on the Websites falls into one of two categories for purposes of your use:

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Content marked with the Creative Commons Zero icon is made available under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license. This Content is not protected by copyright and may be used for commercial and noncommercial purposes without fee or copyright restriction; however, the icon pertains only to the copyright status of the Content. The Smithsonian does not guarantee that all Content marked with the icon is free from rights other than copyright, including rights held by third parties, or that use of such Content might not be subject to other laws, such as rights of publicity or privacy.

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You may use Content marked with the icon for commercial purposes without further permission from the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian does not guarantee that all Content marked with the icon is free from rights held by third parties. While you do not need the Smithsonian's permission to use this Content, you are responsible for obtaining any third-party permissions that may be required for your use. For example, a third party may claim rights in the Content such as trademark, privacy, or publicity rights. You are fully responsible for your own lawful use of these materials and for not infringing on the rights of third parties.

For commonly asked questions about the use of Content, please visit www.si.edu/openacces/faq.

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All other Content is subject to usage conditions due to copyright and/or other restrictions and may only be used for personal, educational, and other non-commercial uses consistent with the principles of fair use under Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act. All rights not expressly granted herein by the Smithsonian are reserved, unless the Content is marked with the icon.

To use Content with usage conditions, you must:

Cite the author and source of the Content as you would material from any printed work.

Cite and link to, when possible, the Website as the source of the Content.

Not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, and notices, that are placed in or near the text, images, or data.

Comply with all terms or restrictions (such as copyright, trademark, publicity and privacy rights, or contractual restrictions) as may be specified in the metadata or as may otherwise apply to the Content.

Commercial Use of Content with Usage Conditions

You may not use any Content with usage conditions for commercial purposes, unless you have first obtained permission from the Smithsonian museum or program responsible for the Content and any others rightsholder. This means that, absent express permission, you may not sell Content with usage conditions or sell materials, products, or services that use and incorporate such Content. You may not use Content with usage conditions to promote or advertise products or services.

You may contact the museum or program responsible for the Content to seek permission, but please be aware that some Content may not be available for commercial use at all due to contractual and other restrictions. Contact information for each museum and program are listed on the Rights Contacts page of this website.

If you are uncertain about what office to contact or are seeking permission to include Content with usage conditions in a commercial product or other item of consumer merchandise, please contact the Office of Product Development and Licensing, rightsmanager@si.edu. If you are seeking to use Content with usage conditions in a film or video product, or for general assistance with filming requests, please contact filmingcommittee@si.edu.

For commonly asked questions about the use of Content, please visit www.si.edu/openacces/faq.

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Many of the names, titles, trademarks, service marks, and logos that appear on the Websites that include the Smithsonian name, logo, or programs operated by the Smithsonian are registered or common law (unregistered) marks owned by the Smithsonian. You may not use the Smithsonian trademarks to state or imply an association with or endorsement of your goods, services, or activities or in any manner that infringes upon the Smithsonian trademarks. Requests to use the Smithsonian trademarks in connection with commercial activities should be made to the Office of Product Development and Licensing, rightsmanager@si.edu.

Trademarks of third parties may also appear on the Websites, including in the Content, from time to time. You must agree that nothing on the Websites shall be construed as granting any license to use any trademark displayed on the Websites without the express written permission of the trademark owner.

4. User-Generated Content

The Smithsonian offers interactive features, such as comment sections on its Websites or social media accounts, to engage with its audiences and advance its mission for the increase and diffusion of knowledge. The rules listed below for your participation in these features are intended to encourage a learning environment where thoughtful discussion may safely occur among people of all ages and backgrounds. While the Smithsonian monitors and removes comments that do not comply with these rules, we may not be held responsible for any delays or failures in such removal.

Rules of Conduct

Stay on topic. The Smithsonian and its audiences expect comments to deal with the topic at hand.

Keep the conversation civil. Express yourself in ways that are befitting of an educational environment. Post nothing threatening, sexually explicit, or hateful here. Hateful includes derogatory statements targeting individuals or specific groups; these may be based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, age, and mental or physical ability. No profanity. Criticizing Smithsonian decision making or operations is allowed, but a purely personal attack is not.

No spamming, selling, or advertising. This is not the place to promote non-Smithsonian products, services, causes, or any candidates.

Allow reuse.   The Smithsonian (and those authorized by it) may use what you say to us for noncommercial, educational, or promotional purposes.

Stay lawful. Post only what is yours to post. Do not spread malicious or harmful software or other technology. Do not suggest or encourage illegal activity.

Take personal responsibility. These are public sites. Please do not post personal or other information you would not want the public to know, and again, do not post what is not yours to post.

5. Copyright Complaints

If you have any complaints or objections to Content posted on the Websites because it was not properly credited or it was posted without permission and you are the copyright owner, please contact the Office of General Counsel, OGCCopyright@si.edu, with your contact information and a link to the relevant Content.

6. Third-Party Sites

The Websites may link to or from third-party sites that are not under the control of the Smithsonian. These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only, and they do not indicate the Smithsonian's endorsement, sponsorship of, or affiliation with the third party or content of the linked site, including any advertisements that may be posted. The Smithsonian has no control over, makes no representation or warranty, and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party sites that link to or from the Websites.

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The Smithsonian makes no representations of any kind regarding the Websites, the Content or any portion thereof. The Websites and Content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, copyright ownership and/or non-infringement or other third-party proprietary rights. The Smithsonian shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or losses that may occur to you or any third party based on your use of the Websites and/or the Content. The Smithsonian may update or take down any Website or any Content on a Website at any time.

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These Terms of Use and any amendments or revisions shall be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any case, controversy, suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, in connection with, or related to these Terms of Use shall be brought in the appropriate federal court.

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By using the Websites, you agree that the Smithsonian may collect, use, and disclose information that you provide as described in the Privacy Statement, at www.si.edu/privacy.

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