{"id":37657,"date":"2019-07-12T10:35:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T08:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/?p=37657\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T09:16:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T07:16:00","slug":"copyright-fair-use-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/copyright-fair-use-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Online Images Copyright and Fair Use Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to distribute marketing content now requires careful consideration of Copyright and Fair Use laws. Does your post include online images protected by copyright? Where was this image uploaded? Finally, do you have the right to upload their image again, and under what conditions?<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Visuals matter<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketers and content creators know that having a block of text is just a sight for sore eyes. We\u2019re aware that having media included on our profiles is great for maintaining your readers\u2019 attention, whether it\u2019s in the form of a gif, pictures, videos, or infographics. If your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/how-to-increase-engagement-and-sales-on-instagram-with-personalized-posts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visual content is especially engaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or attention-grabbing, you might even be able to increase sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although videos can really push for more reach, they\u2019re definitely more effortful to create than static images. In fact, 32% of marketers in 2019 agreed that images are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediaexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Industry-Report-2018.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most important type of content<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their business. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzsumo.com\/blog\/how-to-massively-boost-your-blog-traffic-with-these-5-awesome-image-stats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BuzzSumo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including an image in your post on Facebook can get you 2.3 times more engagement. In comparison to a plain text tweet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/resources\/the-power-of-twitters-new-expanded-images-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tweeting with an image on Twitter generates 150% more retweets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3842881\/4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3842881\/4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb.png\" alt=\"Analyze your social media performance\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(3842881, '4a49e300-05d6-42ee-a1c5-b83db19b4bfb', {}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t just upload media haphazardly, though. You have to follow the rules for legal and financial reasons, as well as to show respect. Certain artists could completely disagree with what you stand for, so it is best not to disrespect their work or them in this way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37659\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37659\" class=\"wp-image-37659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image4-950x632.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image4-950x632.png 950w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image4-475x316.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image4-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image4.png 1052w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-37659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by @socialcut<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/music\/2018\/07\/16\/35-musicians-who-famously-told-politicians-dont-use-my-song\/784121002\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were several cases where politicians used an artist\u2019s music without their permission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ultimately, this behavior led to many angry cease-and-desist letters, followed by community disapproval and hefty financial fees. More recently, Ulta attempted to sell a new product using the likeness of Frida Kahlo (who is known by her fans as being against consumerism and would not have appreciated her image being used in this way). Long story short, <strong>don\u2019t assume you can read the author\u2019s\/artist\u2019s mind, contact them beforehand if you can<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, back to image use in a business setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Copyright definition<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get one thing out of the way. We\u2019re aware that you probably have clients that live all around the world, or maybe you just live in a region with completely different regulations than the ones we are used to here at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sotrender.com\">Sotrender<\/a>. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve gathered information about copyright and fair use from official European Union websites as well as legal sites and universities from the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So then, how is copyright defined? <\/span><b>Copyright <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a type of intellectual property law that safeguards one\u2019s <\/span><b>authorship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the other hand, a <\/span><b>trademark <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protects the <\/span><b>originality <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or uniqueness of things such as phrases, symbols, and designs. Just keep that in mind because it can get confusing when you start filling out registration or licensing papers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37661\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37661\" class=\"wp-image-37661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image3.png 887w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image3-475x268.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image3-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-37661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by Kevin Grieve<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the moment you create <\/span><b>a piece of art<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (including architecture and software), this is considered to be your intellectual property, and intellectual property is under copyright protection. In the EU, however, this includes scientific work as well. Your work is protected regardless of the art\u2019s published or unpublished status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyright.gov\/help\/faq\/faq-general.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Copyright Office <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">encourages you to register your work so it can be on the public record, and if anyone uses your creation without your permission, they are liable to pay damages and fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also gives you special permission under <strong>Title 17 \u00a7 106<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproduce the copyrighted work in copies (also in audio form)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare works derived from the original copyrighted work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribute copies of audio or copyrighted work to the public. This includes sales, renting, leasing, or lending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform it publicly if it is considered a literary, musical, dramatic, choreography, pantomime, motion picture, or audiovisual work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display the copyrighted work publicly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_37663\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37663\" class=\"wp-image-37663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image9-950x634.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image9-950x634.png 950w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image9-475x317.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image9-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image9.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-37663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by Adam Bentley(@adambentleydesign)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/copyright\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Government<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people cannot register their work to be copyrighted because <\/span><b>everything is copyrighted from the moment it\u2019s produced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, they can license the use of their work. That way, the author has more control over how the work can be used. If you\u2019re a marketer or content creator in the UK, it might be worth looking into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/copyright-if-theres-no-brexit-deal\/copyright-if-theres-no-brexit-deal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changes that may or may not occur with Brexit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Fair Use<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s consider the U.S. for the next example. If you spend a lot of time on YouTube, you will eventually find videos where the American content creators put out a <strong>Fair Use Disclaimer<\/strong>. Usually, the disclaimer announces that under section 107 of the Copyright Act (1976), the use of copyrighted material in the video is permissible because it benefits the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-profit content seems is fair game for including copyrighted material. This means that using copyrighted material for educational, research, reporting, or criticizing\/commenting is acceptable. If you\u2019re planning on using an image in its full form for a commercial reason, that\u2019s a different story and the protection doesn\u2019t apply to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37665\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37665\" class=\"wp-image-37665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image2.png 865w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image2-475x243.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image2-768x392.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-37665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot taken from a video by Tea Spill<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now consider the EU, which recently agreed on a new set of Copyright rules that does not include anything resembling the Fair Use framework. In fact, the EU\u2019s new rules appear stifling to our American counterparts. Companies such as YouTube have already criticized them because they require YouTube and other platforms to prove that they are removing content flagged as copyrighted (to the best of their ability). According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/curia.europa.eu\/jcms\/upload\/docs\/application\/pdf\/2018-08\/cp180123en.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the EU court<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>online photos cannot be republished without the photographer\u2019s permission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even in cases where images were already accessible. The user must ask the photographer for permission to use their pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Consequences: A word of warning<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should really abandon the mentality that \u201cit\u2019s always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission\u201d. It really isn\u2019t. In 2018, a German school student downloaded an image that was on another site and used it for his class project. The picture in question was then uploaded onto the school\u2019s website, with the end result being a lawsuit against the school. The court sided with the photographer and the school <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/technology-45113092\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid a \u20ac400 fine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps that fine doesn\u2019t look so bad, but in the U.S., you might be surprised to find that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contentfac.com\/copyright-infringement-penalties-are-scary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contentfactory was sued for $8000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USD and that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gigaom.com\/2013\/07\/15\/goodreads-hit-with-copyright-suit-over-fan-photo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goodreads was sued for $150,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the consequences can be severe, there are simple, precautionary steps you can take to avoid getting yourself into hot water. One of the first things you definitely have to do is change some of your habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy and tempting to hop on Google search and look for images you would find appealing or relevant for you. Resist that temptation. If you really want to use Google Images, here\u2019s something you could do. Google added an option where you can look for images using the usage rights filter. However, we recommend caution. Explore the sources of the pictures and whether they have a FAQ or a license page that explains whether the images there are allowed to be reposted after all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37667 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image5.png 905w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image5-475x233.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image5-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could choose to stand out from the rest of the competition by modifying the image in a way that fits your brand\u2019s aesthetic and tone of voice. Establishing your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/social-media-branding-strategies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand\u2019s personal tone and voice will help you build a better relationship with your current clients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while sticking out to potential clients. This could include a frame, a filter, or even text that fits your previous posts. Pick a theme and stick to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what\u2019s left? Short of picking up photography as a hobby and setting up your own darkroom, you can use websites like these to get access to high quality and free to use images. We highly recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of the versatility of the images you can get access to. You might be asking yourself what exempts these types of websites and the images on them from the rest. Creative Commons (CC) is the answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Copyright Licenses: Creative Commons<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CC licenses allow creators and companies the ability to grant permission for their work. The type of license the work has indicates various things. For example, whether you can use it for commercial purposes, are derivative works allowed, and more. The ones accepted within the EU include <strong>CC BY and CC0<\/strong>. The first allows others to distribute and adjust your work and use it for commercial purposes. The only condition is that they give you credit. The latter allows the creator to waive their rights and hand over the work to the <strong>public domain<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image8-950x490.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image8-950x490.png 950w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image8-475x245.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image8-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image8.png 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, you should <strong>give credit and specify where you found the image<\/strong>. If you have pictures by a specific photographer, try to credit them right after the image. If the image is not labeled for reuse, you are not exempt from legal consequences because you cited the author. Unfortunately, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/library.owu.edu\/Images\/Images_FairUse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">citing the author does not fall under Fair Use in the U.S<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">., but it does protect you from being accused of plagiarism.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Using images that are labeled for commercial reuse or gaining the image owner&#8217;s permission allows you to avoid legal issues much like asking customers to sign a waiver when you run a business allows you to avoid legal issues (see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandadoc.com\/waiver-agreement-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.pandadoc.com\/waiver-agreement-template\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1662562811249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PbkFogRi4_9IczRCDkdxx\">free waiver template<\/a>\u00a0for an example waiver agreement).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Reposting User-Generated Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBut hold on, what about reposting user-generated content on Instagram? How does that get a pass?\u201d Instagram stated in their <a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/581066165581870\">Terms of Service<\/a> that their users are responsible for the content they post. It\u2019s on them to get the appropriate permissions before reposting. The Instagram team just provides you with the platform, what you do on the platform is your responsibility. How should you ask for permission, though? And how can you give the person credit for their content?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>All it takes is a quick direct message or comment.<\/strong> Just leave a note of appreciation and ask if you can repost their picture with their <strong>profile handle in the repost<\/strong>. This is known as <strong>explicit consent<\/strong>. <strong>Implicit consent<\/strong> can be provided if you notified your followers that their content may get reposted by your account if they use a unique hashtag (this is typically done during giveaways, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/instagram-contests-effective-legal\/\">contests<\/a>, or when your strategy is to boost engagement).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37671\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37671\" class=\"wp-image-37671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image7.png 854w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image7-475x367.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image7-768x593.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-37671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot of Google Play Store<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have consent, but you can\u2019t right click and save images on Instagram, so you\u2019ll have to use another app. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/resources\/knowledge-base\/how-do-i-repost-pictures-from-other-users-on-instagram\/\">Reposting content on Instagram<\/a> can be done with any of the apps available on the Google Play Store or Apple Store. You have the option to add the Instagram profile name in the new image. Just make sure you add it in any of the corners of the picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Instagram community is pretty strict. Failing to comply with their <a href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/477434105621119\/?helpref=hc_fnav&amp;bc[0]=Instagram%20Help&amp;bc[1]=Privacy%20and%20Safety%20Center\">guidelines<\/a> and best practices can result in a ban if you get reported. As a brand, you might even get caught up in a social media crisis if it looks like you\u2019re stealing. Here\u2019s an example of reposting done right.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37675\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37675\" class=\"wp-image-37675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image6-950x604.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image6-950x604.png 950w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image6-475x302.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image6-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image6.png 1163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-37675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot of Missguided&#8217;s Instagram profile<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image1-950x493.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image1-950x493.png 950w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image1-475x246.png 475w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image1-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sotrender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image1.png 1166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Post content responsibly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to sharing content online. 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