Can I use things created by other people in my submissions?

You are allowed to use any valid stock resources providing that you obey the terms and conditions set by the stock provider.

For works which are not valid stock resources you must first obtain a license or other proper permission for use. Information on permissions and providing them is detailed elsewhere in the FAQ

You may also use materials governed by a Creative Commons license providing that you obey the terms of the licensing.

Failure to obey all of the required Terms and Conditions or License requirements attached to the stock may result in the removal of your submission

Please be aware that not all websites are considered legitimate stock imagery resources. Only the legal owner of the imagery has the ability to offer the work as a stock resource- if the 'stock' website includes images taken from print or film, or includes photographs featuring celebrities or supermodels then you may rest assured that it is not a valid resources site. Likewise "Render" websites are not valid stock sources as they offer copyrighted materials which have been cut apart and which are offered by people without the legal right to do so.

Also be aware that the lack of obvious copyright information does not imply that the imagery is free for use. Always assume that everything you see is copyright protected by default.