What does “royalty-free” mean? Are your files free?

Royalty-free means that an image is available for use in accordance with the licensing terms without the need for additional description or coordination of the place, audience, or manner of use, etc. When buying an image under a royalty-free license, you receive a non-exclusive lifelong right to use it for your purposes within the bounds stated by the Standard or Extended licenses. All our images are royalty-free. It doesn't mean they are free of charge. You just pay a one-time fee for a lifelong license.

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