Image Use & Copyright Policy
The Lab Mag (The Laboratory Arts Collective Magazine)
Effective Date: July 12, 2025
We deeply value creativity, authorship, and intellectual property. This page outlines how we approach image use, copyright, and licensing across our platforms, including our website, digital publications, and collaborative work.
📸 Image Use & Attribution
Most images featured on this site are:
Original works created by The Lab Mag (The Laboratory Arts Collective) and its contributors,
Submitted directly by artists, photographers, or members of the public with permission,
Licensed under Creative Commons or royalty-free agreements (e.g., Unsplash, Pexels), or
Used in accordance with U.S. copyright law under the Fair Use Doctrine.
Wherever possible, we credit photographers and image sources clearly and in good faith.
If you believe an image on our site has been used without proper attribution or permission, please contact us:
📧 info@thelabmag.com
We will respond promptly and, if appropriate, remove or correct the image in question.
🏷️ Sponsored or Partnered Content
From time to time, The Lab Mag collaborates with external partners to produce special features, which are clearly marked as “in partnership with” or “sponsored.” These posts may contain promotional or editorial materials, including images provided directly by the partner.
Images in partnered content are used with explicit permission, or supplied by the partner.
We do not use unlicensed images for promotional or commercial purposes.
Our editorial independence is maintained in all non-partnered content.
If a concern arises about a specific image used in a partnered post, we welcome you to contact us at info@thelabmag.com for prompt review.
🛡️ Fair Use Statement
Some content may be used under the Fair Use provisions of U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. §107) for purposes such as commentary, news reporting, education, cultural critique, or tribute.
Our fair use assessment considers:
The purpose and character of the use (educational, transformative, non-commercial),
The nature of the copyrighted work,
The amount and substantiality of the portion used,
The effect on the potential market value of the original.
The Lab Mag does not monetize its editorial content with advertising, and no profit is generated from the inclusion of such imagery.
📝 DMCA Notice & Takedown Procedure
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes infringement, you may submit a DMCA takedown request by providing:
Your name and contact information,
A description of the copyrighted work,
The URL of the allegedly infringing material,
A statement under penalty of perjury that you are the rights holder or authorized to act on their behalf.
Email takedown notices to:
📧 info@thelabmag.com
Write in the email heading DMCA take down for swift response.
We will remove any material found to be in violation promptly upon receipt of a valid notice.
🔁 Creative Commons Licensing
Where noted, some content may be shared under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You may use these materials with appropriate credit and link to the license.
Unless otherwise specified, all content on this site is protected by copyright and may not be reused or redistributed without explicit permission.
🤝 Our Commitment
We support artists and creators and aim to model respectful, ethical use of visual culture. At the same time, we strive to share meaningful and timely content in compliance with copyright law.
We appreciate your understanding, and your support of independent storytelling and visual arts.
Questions or concerns?
Email: info@thelabmag.com