Stock Submission Risk Checklist

Updated May 2026

What this is for

Use this checklist before uploading AI-generated or AI-assisted visuals to stock platforms.

Check the platform policy first

Each marketplace may have its own policy for acceptance, disclosure, metadata, releases, and prohibited content.

Platform policy checked
Date policy was checked
AI-generated content accepted, restricted, or rejected
Disclosure or tagging required

Review the image for protected material

AI-generated images can still contain risky visual material.

No logos or brand marks
No protected characters
No celebrity likenesses
No living artist imitation
No misleading editorial-style claims

Save submission records

Keep a record of what you uploaded and how you disclosed it.

Prompt saved
Tool name and date saved
Final uploaded file saved
Submission metadata saved
Disclosure choice saved

This resource is educational information only and is not legal advice. It is designed to help creators keep clearer records of their AI-assisted visual work.