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The stock license, explained in plain words

Aug 10, 2026 · 5 min read

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Royalty-free does not mean restriction-free. Here is what the Screenlark license covers, where the edges are, and when to ask us first.

What is always covered

Client work, advertising, social media, websites, presentations, and broadcast. Pay once, use forever, in as many projects as you like.

When extended applies

Merchandise for resale, broadcast to very large audiences, and use in trademarks or logos need the extended license included with Studio plans.

The three hard nos

Do not resell clips as stock, do not imply people in clips endorse your product, and do not use footage in defamatory contexts. Everything else is fair game.

Still unsure?

Send the help center a one-line description of your project and we will confirm coverage within a business day — free, in writing.