Can I use EPL for images I don't own?

No. You can only license images if you hold the rights or have permission from the rights holder.

What happens after the event is over?

The license allows continued use for documentation and archive purposes (e.g., "review of past events"). Commercial re-use for unrelated purposes is not permitted.

Is EPL legally binding?

Yes. EPL is a copyright license under German and EU law. By using an image marked with EPL, you agree to the license terms.

Can I revoke an EPL license?

No. Once an image is published under EPL, the license is irrevocable for that image. You can choose a different license for future images.

How do I indicate the license in image metadata?

Use the IPTC or XMP fields for "Rights Usage Terms" and include the license code (e.g., "EPL-ND") and URL.

Use EPL for Your Images

Everything you need to mark and share your event images under EPL.

For Event Organizers

How to license your images

1

Choose your license variant

Decide which EPL variant fits your needs

2

Add the license info

Include the license code in your image metadata or alongside the image

3

Share with partners

Provide images to ticketing platforms, calendars, and media with the license clearly marked

For Platforms & Developers

Integrate EPL into your system

JSON Schema for APIs

{
  "image_license": {
    "type": "EPL-ND",
    "version": "1.0",
    "permissions": ["reproduce", "publish", "distribute"],
    "restrictions": ["no-derivatives", "event-context-only"],
    "attribution": "optional",
    "license_url": "https://epl-license.org/licenses/epl-nd"
  }
}

License Codes

Code	Meaning
EPL	Base license, all permissions
EPL-ND	No derivatives
EPL-BY	Attribution required
EPL-BY-ND	Attribution + no derivatives
EPL-NS	No sharing
EPL-NS-ND	No sharing + no derivatives
EPL-EX	With expiration date
EPL-AR	Archive use allowed
EPL-DG	Digital only
EPL-PR	Print allowed
EPL-REG	Regional restriction

Combination syntax: Badges are combined with hyphens, e.g., EPL-BY-ND-DG

Badge Downloads

EPLBase license – event context only

NDNo editing or modification allowed

BYCredit to creator required

NSNo redistribution to third parties

ADEditing and modifications allowed

EXLicense expires on specified date

ARArchive/retrospective use allowed

DGDigital use only, no print

PRPrint media use allowed

REGLimited to specific region

Embed Code

HTML embed for websites

<a href="https://epl-license.org/licenses/epl-nd" rel="license">
  <img src="https://epl-license.org/badges/epl-nd.svg" alt="EPL-ND License" />
</a>