Choose Your License
All EPL licenses share one core principle: Images may only be used to promote the specific event they belong to. Choose the variant that fits your needs.
License Comparison
| Feature | EPL | EPL-BY | EPL-ND | EPL-BY-ND | EPL-NS-ND |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with partners | |||||
| Edit / crop / modify | |||||
| Attribution required | |||||
| Best for | Maximum flexibility | Credit with full flexibility | Protect image integrity | Professional photographers | Exclusive images |
License Variants
EPL (Basic)
The most permissive EPL license. Images can be shared, edited, and redistributed freely – as long as they're used to promote the associated event.
Best for: Event organizers who want maximum reach.
EPL-BY
Share and edit freely, but the photographer or rights holder must be credited. Full flexibility with attribution.
Best for: Photographers who want credit while allowing maximum use.
EPL-ND
Share freely, but no modifications allowed. The image must remain unchanged (except technical resizing).
Best for: Protecting image integrity while allowing distribution.
EPL-BY-ND
Share freely with attribution. The photographer or rights holder must be credited. No modifications allowed.
Best for: Professional photographers who want credit for their work.
EPL-NS-ND
No sharing with third parties. Only the direct licensee may use the image. No modifications allowed.
Best for: Exclusive promotional images that shouldn't be redistributed.
Additional Modifiers
These can be combined with any base license to add specific conditions.
EX
License expires on specified date
AR
Archive/retrospective use allowed
DG
Digital use only, no print
PR
Print media use allowed
REG
Limited to specific region