DMCA Policy

How we approach image use in our articles

WarmPicks aims to use images only when we created them, have a license or permission to use them, or believe in good faith that our use is lawful, for example to identify and discuss a product an article covers. Whether a particular use is permitted depends on the facts, and we do not treat any image as automatically free to use.

Image sourcing online can be complicated. The same appliance photo may appear on a manufacturer’s website, a retailer listing, a press kit, and dozens of reposts before it reaches an editor. We make a good-faith effort to use images properly, and we act quickly to correct concerns when a creator or rights holder contacts us.

Respect for photographers, brands, and creators

WarmPicks respects the work of product photographers, appliance manufacturers, brands, retailers, illustrators, and other creators. Their images help readers understand the topics we cover, and the people behind those images deserve fair treatment.

If you are a creator or rights holder and you see your work on WarmPicks, we want you to have a simple way to reach us. Our goal is to handle every concern respectfully and quickly, without making the process harder than it needs to be.

Where the images in our blog posts come from

WarmPicks may use several types of images across its blog posts, how-to guides, listicles, and other articles. Not every article uses every type, but the following sources may appear on the site.

Manufacturer, retailer, and press images

When an article features a specific appliance or kitchen product, it may show a product image published by the manufacturer, brand, or retailer so readers can identify the exact item being discussed. Some of these images may be displayed directly from the owner’s own website rather than stored on our servers.

These images belong to their owners, and WarmPicks does not claim ownership of them. Mentioning a product or linking to a manufacturer’s or retailer’s website does not by itself give us permission to use an image.

Where appropriate, we credit the brand, retailer, or press source. If credit is missing or should be changed, please contact us at contact@warmpicks.com.

Licensed stock photography

WarmPicks may use images licensed from paid stock libraries, for example to illustrate kitchen setups, cooking scenes, or general appliance topics when a product-specific image is not needed.

Stock images are used only under the license terms of the platform they came from. Because those terms differ between platforms, we follow the usage rights attached to each image.

Free-license photo libraries

Many of our featured images come from free photo libraries such as Pexels and Unsplash. These platforms publish images under their own license terms, which are separate from Creative Commons licenses, and we use their images in line with those terms.

If we use an image under a Creative Commons license, we follow that license, including any attribution it requires. If an image from any of these sources is missing credit or links to the wrong page, we will correct it after review.

Public domain and archive images

WarmPicks may occasionally use public domain images, such as historical photos of kitchen appliances or illustrations from public archives, when they fit an article’s purpose.

Public domain images do not always require attribution, but we may still credit the source when it helps readers understand where the image came from.

Original photos and graphics

Some images on WarmPicks are created by our own team, such as step-by-step photos, infographics, charts, and photos taken specifically for our articles. These belong to WarmPicks or are used with the creator’s permission.

Images shared with us directly

WarmPicks does not currently publish reader-submitted photos, guest posts, or sponsored content. If a manufacturer or other rights holder provides images to us for editorial use, such as through a press kit, we use them only within the permission given.

If you believe an image was shared with us by mistake or without proper permission, please contact us so we can review and resolve the issue.

How we credit image sources

When attribution is required, WarmPicks aims to credit the original creator, photographer, brand, retailer, or platform. Where possible, credit may include the creator’s name, the brand name, the source platform, or a link to the original image page.

Credit may appear in an image caption, a credit line, a note within the article, or another reasonable place on the page. Placement can vary depending on the article format and the type of image.

If an attribution is incorrect, incomplete, missing, or linked to the wrong source, we will update it promptly once we have enough information to confirm the correction.

If a credit is missing or incomplete

Across a site with so many blog posts and articles, an image may sometimes appear without full credit. This can happen because of an oversight, a broken source link, a retailer or product page that no longer exists, a license page that has changed, or an image that circulated widely before it reached us.

This isn’t intentional at all. WarmPicks does not want to take credit for another creator’s work or hide where an image came from.

If you notice an image that should have credit, better credit, a corrected link, or removal, please reach out without hesitation. We would rather fix the issue directly than leave a creator feeling ignored.

Your options as a rights holder

If you own the rights to an image on WarmPicks, or are authorized to act for the owner, you can choose the option that works best for you.

1. If you are happy for the image to stay on the page but want clearer credit, we can add or correct the attribution.
2. If you want the image shown differently, you may ask us to update the caption, credit wording, source link, size, or crop.
3. If you prefer that the image no longer appear on WarmPicks, you can ask us to remove it from the relevant page.

For any of these options, email contact@warmpicks.com with the page link and your preferred option. Using “Copyright request” in the subject line helps us find your message quickly.

How quickly we respond

WarmPicks aims to reply to rights holder requests within 48 to 72 hours. Once a request has been reviewed, straightforward changes and removals are handled promptly.

Some requests may take longer, for example if ownership needs to be verified, if the image appears in more than one article, or if the request covers several images. Even then, we will make a good-faith effort to handle the matter quickly and respectfully.

What to include in your request

To help us process your request faster, please include the following details in your email:

• The link to the WarmPicks page where the image appears, and which image it is if the page has several.
• A link to the original source of the image, if available.
• Information showing your ownership or rights, such as a portfolio, photographer website, brand page, or license record.
• Your name, or the rights holder’s name if you are acting on their behalf.
• Your preferred contact method.
• Which option you prefer: credit, a change, or removal.
• The exact credit wording or link you want us to use, if you are requesting attribution.

What happens after you contact us

After WarmPicks receives your request, we review the page, locate the image, and check the information you provided. Where reasonable, we may verify the ownership claim, the source link, or the license details, and we may ask you for more information if something is unclear.

Once the request is reviewed, we take the appropriate action. That may mean adding credit, correcting attribution, changing how the image appears, replacing it with a different image, or removing it completely. If the information provided does not support the request, we will let you know.

After the action is complete, we will follow up by email so you know your request has been handled.

You don’t need a formal notice to reach us

Creators and rights holders do not need to hire a lawyer or file a formal legal notice before contacting WarmPicks about an image. A clear email with the page link and your request is enough to begin a review, and most concerns can be resolved faster this way than through a formal dispute.