Image licensing terms & usage guidelines.

All digital image downloads from NCS (Northern California Scenics) are licensed for limited use only. By purchasing and downloading any image, you agree to the following terms:

TIER 1: WEB SIZE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (2048px)

  • Includes one image at 2048 pixels on the long edge

  • Licensed for personal use or small-scale editorial purposes (e.g. blogs, websites, internal presentations)

  • Suitable for web use or small prints under 5x7 inches

  • ❌ NOT licensed for resale, commercial branding, merchandise, or use in books/magazines

TIER 2: HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (3600px+)

  • Includes one high-resolution image (3600px or greater)

  • Licensed for one-time, non-exclusive commercial use

  • Allowed for use in websites, small business marketing, presentations, signage, and internal publications

  • ❌ NOT licensed for resale, redistribution, or use in printed publications (magazines, books, product packaging)

USES NOT PERMITTED (FOR BOTH TIERS)

  • Resale of the image file or derivatives

  • Use in printed books, magazines, or commercial editorial without a separate license

  • Use on merchandise, apparel, or digital products for sale

  • Mass printing, billboards, or wall-scale reproduction without written permission

NEED A CUSTOM LICENSE?

For publishers, editors, corporate marketing teams, or buyers needing multi-use, exclusive, or large-format rights:

Request a Custom License Here

We offer licensing for:

  • Editorial features (magazines, books, newspapers)

  • Commercial branding and campaigns

  • Corporate mural installations

  • Exclusive image use (limited or unlimited term)

By purchasing a digital image, you agree to abide by these licensing terms. Each download includes a license certificate.

For questions, contact kialjames@gmail.com or visit our Contact Page