Licensing (plain English)

Important: this site does not grant rights. Always confirm usage rights on the source page for each specific image.

What to look for on an image page

• Public Domain / PD / No known restrictions (wording varies)
• CC0 (Creative Commons “No Rights Reserved”)
• A clear Rights or License statement that explicitly allows reuse

Fast checklist

1. Open the image’s detail page.
2. Find the rights/license area (often “Rights & Access”, “License”, “Usage”).
3. If it’s unclear, choose a different image or a different source.
4. Save the source link and creator/collection info for attribution (even when not required).

Common gotchas

• Collections vary: within the same site, some items are open, some are restricted.
• Trademarks & privacy: public domain doesn’t override trademark rights or privacy concerns.
• Edits & compilations: some scans have added restrictions; check the specific rights note.

This is general information, not legal advice.