DMCA & Image Policy
Fashion is inherently visual. At The Fashion Dose, images help readers understand outfit combinations, silhouette proportions, fabric weights, styling details, and seasonal trends. Because visual media plays such an essential role in fashion publishing, The Fashion Dose takes image sourcing, copyright compliance, and creator rights seriously.
This page explains how images are used on The Fashion Dose, where those images originate, how attribution is provided, and how photographers, brands, or copyright holders can request credit, modifications, or complete removal.
Our Good-Faith Approach to Image Sourcing
The Fashion Dose operates under the principle that its use of third-party images aligns with fair use principles, public domain guidelines, active commercial licenses, or express permission from original owners. The goal is never to infringe upon intellectual property rights, trademarks, or creator ownership.
However, media sourcing across the internet can be nuanced. A fashion photograph often appears across brand lookbooks, press kits, stock archives, and social platforms before it reaches an editor. The Fashion Dose makes a genuine, good-faith effort to source images properly and resolve any attribution or copyright concerns promptly when brought to our attention.
Respect for Visual Creators
The Fashion Dose deeply respects the work of photographers, stylists, illustrators, designers, models, and creative directors. Images are what bring fashion stories to life, and the creators behind those images deserve recognition and respect.
If you are a rights holder and notice your work featured on The Fashion Dose, we want the process of reaching us to be clear, direct, and straightforward.
How Images Are Sourced on The Fashion Dose
Articles, trend breakdowns, and capsule wardrobe guides on The Fashion Dose may feature visual assets from a variety of legitimate sources.
Brand, Editorial, and Press Imagery
Because The Fashion Dose covers current style trends, certain images may feature garments, accessories, fashion shows, or campaign visuals in an editorial context. These images are used for commentary, product analysis, styling tutorials, trend comparisons, or reviews.
This editorial usage may qualify as fair use under copyright law when an image is utilized to analyze, discuss, or illustrate the specific topic at hand. Where appropriate, The Fashion Dose provides attribution to the brand, retailer, photographer, or press source.
Licensed Stock Photography
The Fashion Dose utilizes licensed stock images from paid commercial libraries, including Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Getty Images, Depositphotos, iStock, and Canva. All stock photography is used in accordance with the specific license terms granted by the provider.
Creative Commons & Open Access
Some images come from Creative Commons repositories or platforms offering creator-approved licenses, such as Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay. When a Creative Commons license mandates attribution, The Fashion Dose includes creator credit and source links as required by the license terms.
Public Domain Work
Historical fashion photos, archival illustrations, and vintage style references may be sourced from public domain collections, such as the Library of Congress, Wikimedia Commons, or institutional museum archives.
Original Media
Certain photos, flat lays, close-up details, and wardrobe visuals are created directly by Emma Brooks or contributors specifically for The Fashion Dose. These original images are protected by copyright and may not be republished or redistributed without prior written permission.
Submissions & Partnerships
Images submitted directly by readers, collaborators, or brand partners are published with permission. By submitting media to The Fashion Dose, the sender confirms they hold the rights to share that material.
How Attribution Is Handled
When attribution is required or appropriate, The Fashion Dose credits the original photographer, brand, creator, or source platform. Credit lines typically appear in image captions, article footers, or linked notes on the page.
If an attribution line is incomplete, inaccurate, or linked incorrectly, it will be updated promptly upon notice.
Handling Incomplete or Missing Credit
Across a high-volume visual site, an image may occasionally appear without full attribution due to oversight, broken source links, or misplaced licensing metadata. This is never intentional. The Fashion Dose does not claim ownership over third-party creative work.
If you spot an image that requires corrected credit, a watermark change, or updated links, please let us know so it can be fixed.
Options for Rights Holders
If your work appears on The Fashion Dose, you have full control over how it is handled. You can choose any of the following options:
- Request Proper Credit: We will happily add or update your name, brand, portfolio link, or social handle.
- Request a Display Change: We can adjust how the image is presented (such as cropping, sizing, or watermark visibility).
- Request Complete Removal: We will immediately remove the image from the article and server.
Response Time & What to Include
To help us handle your request quickly, please send an email to contact@thefashiondose.com containing:
- The link (URL) to the page on The Fashion Dose where the image appears.
- A link to your original source, portfolio, or proof of ownership.
- Your name and preferred contact information.
- Your requested action (credit, modification, or removal).
- Your preferred credit text and link, if requesting attribution.
Inquiries are typically reviewed and addressed within 24 to 48 hours.
No Formal Legal Action Needed
You do not need to hire an attorney or send a complex legal notice to resolve an image concern with us. A straightforward email pointing out the image and your preferred outcome is all it takes. Direct, respectful communication is the fastest way to get your request handled.