TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read)
When creating commercial products like KDP books using media from platforms such as Canva, Shutterstock, or Freepik, the key points are:
- You can continue selling products made during your premium subscription period, even after cancellation.
- Free elements on platforms like Freepik and Vecteezy often require attribution for commercial use.
- Platforms like Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash offer completely free resources with no attribution needed.
- Be aware of print run limits (500,000 copies) on standard licenses from platforms like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock—you may need an extended license for larger print runs.
Creating Products for Commercial Sale (KDP) and Copyright Considerations for Free and Premium Media Packages
When creating products for commercial sale, such as a KDP book, it’s important to understand how the free and premium elements from media platforms are licensed, especially what happens after canceling a subscription. Below is a grouped summary of popular platforms.
1. Design Platforms: Canva, Freepik, VistaCreate (Crello)
Free Package: Offers limited elements (Canva, Freepik, VistaCreate) for commercial use. Freepik’s free assets require attribution.
Premium Package: Provides full access without attribution (Canva Pro, Freepik Premium, VistaCreate Premium). After Cancelling: You can continue selling KDP books or other products made during the subscription. However, you lose access to premium assets for new projects after canceling.
2. Stock Media Platforms: Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, iStock by Getty Images, 123RF, Dreamstime
Free Package: Free resources may be available, but commercial use often requires attribution.
Standard License (Premium): Allows up to 500,000 copies for physical products like KDP books.
Extended License: Needed for unlimited print runs.
After Cancelling: You retain rights to sell KDP books made with licensed content but can’t download new premium elements without resubscribing.
3. Free Stock Image Platforms: Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash
Free for Commercial Use: No attribution is required for these platforms, and you can use them for commercial products without worrying about subscriptions.
After Cancelling: Since there’s no subscription needed, you can continue using these assets indefinitely.
4. Video and Media Platforms: Envato Elements, Storyblocks, Pond5
Free Package: Limited free content, but most valuable assets are premium.
Premium Package: Full access to a wide range of media assets (images, videos, graphics).
After Cancelling: You can keep selling products made with assets used during your active subscription. New premium content will be unavailable without re-subscribing.
Key Takeaways
Keep Selling After Cancellation: For most platforms, you can continue to sell products created during your active subscription, but you won’t have access to new premium assets unless you resubscribe.
Free Resources: Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash offer free, no-attribution-required resources for commercial use, with no subscription needed.
Print Limits: Stock media platforms often limit standard licenses to 500,000 copies. An extended license is required for unlimited printing.
Attribution for Free Content: For free packages like Freepik or Vecteezy, make sure you provide attribution if required for commercial use.
FAQs
- Can I continue selling my KDP book if I cancel my subscription to a platform like Canva or Freepik?
- Yes, you can continue selling products created during your active subscription period. However, you won’t be able to use new premium assets without resubscribing.
- Do I need to provide attribution for free elements used in my KDP book?
- It depends on the platform. For example, Freepik and Vecteezy require attribution for free elements. Platforms like Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash do not require attribution.
- What happens if my KDP book sells more than 500,000 copies?
- For platforms like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and iStock, you’ll need an Extended License if your print run exceeds 500,000 copies. Standard licenses are limited to 500,000 copies.
- Can I use free elements from sites like Pixabay for commercial projects?
- Yes, Pixabay, Pexels, and Unsplash allow commercial use of their free elements without restrictions or attribution. However, always double-check specific content guidelines to ensure you’re compliant.
- Can I continue accessing premium assets after my subscription ends?
- No, once your subscription ends, you won’t be able to download or use new premium elements. You’ll need to resubscribe to regain access.
- Is attribution required for premium elements?
- Typically, no. Premium elements from platforms like Canva Pro, Freepik Premium, and Shutterstock do not require attribution.
- Which platforms are best for unlimited free use without attribution?
- Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash offer free resources that can be used commercially without attribution.
สรุปโดยย่อ (TL;DR) ภาษาไทย
เมื่อสร้างผลิตภัณฑ์เชิงพาณิชย์ เช่น หนังสือบน KDP โดยใช้สื่อจากแพลตฟอร์มต่าง ๆ เช่น Canva, Freepik หรือ Shutterstock คุณสามารถขายผลิตภัณฑ์ที่สร้างขึ้นในช่วงที่มีการสมัครสมาชิกแบบพรีเมียมต่อไปได้ แม้จะยกเลิกการสมัครแล้วก็ตาม สำหรับทรัพยากรที่ใช้งานได้ฟรี บางแพลตฟอร์มอย่าง Freepik หรือ Vecteezy อาจต้องมีการให้เครดิตเมื่อใช้งานเชิงพาณิชย์ ในขณะที่แพลตฟอร์มอย่าง Pexels, Pixabay, และ Unsplash สามารถใช้ได้โดยไม่ต้องให้เครดิต นอกจากนี้ สิทธิ์การใช้งานมาตรฐานในบางแพลตฟอร์ม (เช่น Shutterstock และ Adobe Stock) มีข้อจำกัดในจำนวนการพิมพ์ (500,000 ฉบับ) และต้องมีสิทธิ์การใช้งานแบบขยายหากต้องการพิมพ์มากกว่านั้น