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The logos, symbols and icons of political parties are often registered marks, and should be avoided in commercial use imagery. These icons or symbols may be suitable within editorial content. An example of such symbols are the Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey: In US politics, the modern stylized representations of these animals are employed by

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Priory Park is located near Bath, United Kingdom, and is managed by the National Trust Content featuring the park is not suitable for commercial use, however may be suitable for editorial use.   

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Many golf courses are privately owned, and access to these properties restricted.  Content featuring private golf courses would be unsuitable for commercial use. Shots taken off-site (such as vista shots) may be acceptable provided the location plays a minor role. If the course is located on public or municipal grounds, content featuring these locations should

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For commercial use content, a property release is required for any private dwelling, estate or converted structure that serves as a living residence. This includes shots taken from on the grounds or from public property, and where the home is primary to the shot. Interior shots are unacceptable unless a release is provided. Skyline shots

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Professional Sport Stadiums require extra consideration due to the commercial nature of such venues. Imagery of pro sport venue interiors is unsuitable for commercial use. Exterior shots may be acceptable provided the location plays a minor role and is not a main focus of the content. Content featuring pro sport venues may be suitable for

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Content shot at professional, collegiate, and league sporting events is off limits, except for members of the credentialed press invited to attend and shoot for editorial purposes. Any logos, branding, trade dress, or other intellectual property should not be featured or included in submitted content.  This includes uniforms, color blocking, and mascots. Venues are private property, therefore no shooting

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Any image of Queen Elizabeth II is unsuitable within content for commercial use. This is regardless of the presentation, or country of origin from which the image originated (i.e. currency). Additionally, any insignia or intellectual property belonging to the Queen or the Royal Family is not suitable within content offered for commercial use.  Imagery of Queen

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A red cross on a white background is a mark associated with the International Red Cross and the Red Cross Movement. The mark of the red cross is unsuitable within content for commercial use, however may be acceptable within content for editorial use.  

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The Rockefeller Foundation owns and operates a centre in Bellagio, Italy. Comprised of several buildings on more than 50 acres of land (200 000 square meters), the property hosts residents and conferences in any array of disciplines. Parties apply to the foundation to use the centre for any project of their choosing. Both interior and

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The Royal Canadian Legion has registered the lapel poppy as a trademark. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office application numbers are 0980289 and 1094997. Generally speaking the poppy is not suitable in content for commercial use, however may be acceptable in content for editorial use.     

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