# How to Use GearGrid's Images

**URL:** https://www.geargrid.com/how-to-use-geargrids-images/
**Author:** scribe
**Published:** January 8, 2026

> 1. General Use:  Our images are generally available for free under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) 2. License: This means you can use our images for personal or commercial purposes, but you must provide clear credit....

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1. General Use:  Our images are generally available for free under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

2. License: This means you can use our images for personal or commercial purposes, but you must provide clear credit.

3. Required Attribution: When using an image under the CC BY 4.0 license, you must include a visible credit line formatted like this:

- Image: (Image Title) by GearGrid, licensed under Creative Commons BY 4.0.

- Image Title should link to the original image page.

- Creative Commons BY 4.0 should link to the full license terms: [[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/])

4. Commercial/Premium Licensing If you require an image license that grants exclusive rights, no attribution requirement, or use in a context restricted by the CC BY 4.0 license (e.g., use as a trademark), you will need to purchase or be granted a premium license. Contact info@geargrid.com for more information.

5. Prohibited Uses: Under the free license, you may not use our images for: 1. Unlawful or defamatory purposes. 2. Suggesting endorsement of a product or service without a formal agreement. 3. For monetary gain.