Cape ground squirrel

Description

The image shows a Cape ground squirrel standing upright on a cluster of rocky stones, holding a small piece of green vegetation in its tiny hands. Its fur is a mix of sandy brown and gray, with subtle stripes along its back, catching the light and emphasizing the texture of its coat. The squirrel’s alert eyes and twitching whiskers suggest focus and curiosity as it nibbles on the greenery.

The rocky ground beneath it is uneven and scattered with small stones, providing a natural, rugged setting. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the squirrel as the clear focal point of the portrait.

Overall, the image captures a charming and intimate moment in the wild — a small, lively creature pausing mid-snack, perfectly framed against the earthy tones of its rocky habitat.

1. Personal License (Non-Commercial Use)

Grant of License
Upon purchase, the buyer is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the image for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Permitted Uses

• • Personal prints (home, office decoration)
  • Personal websites and social media (non-commercial accounts)
  • Desktop backgrounds and private use

Restrictions

• No commercial use
• No resale, redistribution, sublicensing, or sharing
• No use in advertising, marketing, or products for sale
• No claiming authorship
• No use in AI training datasets

Copyright remains with the photographer.

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2. Commercial License

Grant of License
The buyer is granted a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the image for commercial purposes.

Permitted Uses

• Websites and blogs (including monetized)
• Social media marketing
• Advertising (digital & print)
• Editorial publications
• Corporate presentations
• Product packaging (non-resale as standalone image)

Restrictions

• No resale of the image as a standalone file
• No redistribution to third parties
• No use in logos or trademarks
• No use in AI training datasets
• No sublicensing

Credit is appreciated but not required (unless you prefer to require it).

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3. Extended Commercial License

Includes everything in the Commercial License plus:

• Use in products for resale (e.g., prints, posters, calendars, books)
• Large-scale advertising campaigns
• Unlimited print runs
• Use in broadcast and streaming media

Still prohibited:

• Reselling the digital file itself
• Claiming authorship
• Use in AI training or stock redistribution platforms

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General Terms (for all licenses)

• All licenses are non-exclusive.
• Copyright remains with the photographer.
• The license becomes effective upon full payment.
• The license is non-transferable.
• The photographer reserves the right to use the image for self-promotion.
• Improper use automatically terminates the license.