Image Licensing

Image Licensing & Usage Terms

Last Updated: February 2026

All visual assets, including photographs, graphics, and videos (collectively referred to as "Images") hosted on europeancyclingtours.com are protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws.

1. Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, all Images are the exclusive intellectual property of European Cycling Tours. Ownership is protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

2. Restrictions on Use

Unauthorised use of our Images is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Downloading or copying images for commercial use.
• Modifying, altering, or creating derivative works from our photography.
• Distributing images on social media platforms for brand promotion without prior written consent.

3. The "Licensable" Badge & Metadata

Our images contain embedded Schema.org metadata and IPTC headers. The presence of the "Licensable" badge in search engine results does not imply that the image is in the public domain; rather, it indicates that licensing information is available here.

4. How to Obtain a License

If you wish to use any of our Images for editorial, commercial, or personal purposes, you must obtain a formal license. Please follow the steps below:

1. Identify the URL of the page where the image is located.
2. Contact us via our Contact Page with the subject line "Image License Request".
3. Provide details on the intended placement and duration of use.

5. Copyright Infringement

European Cycling Tours actively monitors the use of our intellectual property. Unauthorised use may result in a formal request for removal, an invoice for retrospective licensing fees, or legal action in accordance with UK law.