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Can You Use AI-Generated Images Commercially?
Whether you can put AI-generated images on a paid client site or company homepage usually comes down to the tool's terms, your jurisdiction, and how the image was made — here's how to think it through without overpromising legal certainty.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
Read moreIs It Risky to Just Google an Image and Put It on Your Site?
Saving an image straight from Google search and dropping it on your site feels harmless, but Google is a finder, not a license — here's why that habit carries real copyright risk and what to do instead.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
Read moreModel and Property Releases: When Do You Actually Need Them?
Model releases cover identifiable people; property releases cover recognizable private property, art, or distinctive buildings. Here's when commercial website use actually triggers the need — and how AI imagery sidesteps some of it.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
Read moreBefore You Publish: A Quick Image Rights Check
A short, scannable checklist to run on every website image before it goes live — confirm your usage rights, scan for hidden brands and faces, and disclose AI honestly — so you publish with confidence.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
Read moreWhat to Do If You Get a Copyright Complaint About a Website Image
Getting a copyright complaint about a website image is stressful but usually manageable. Here's a calm, step-by-step way to respond — assess, take down if needed, document, and prevent a repeat.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
Read moreHow to Avoid Copyright and Trademark Trouble With Website Images
Copyright and trademark are two different image hazards — one is about who owns the picture, the other about logos and brands inside it. Here's a practical checklist to vet website imagery before it goes live.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
Read moreAre 'Free' Stock Photo Sites Actually Safe to Use?
'Free' stock sites aren't automatically risk-free: images can be uploaded by people who didn't own them, contain hidden logos or recognizable faces, or carry terms that change. Here's how to evaluate any free source.
Oct 15, 2026 • Picdrome
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