Copyright

License Overview

All webcam images and/or videos by Nova Scotia Webcams are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

This means you're free to use our content in many ways—but there are important limits. Please read below to understand what's allowed.

What You CAN Do

• Use content for personal, non-commercial purposes

• Share on social media (with proper attribution)

• Use for educational projects and presentations

• Include in news articles and media reports (with credit)

• Create derivative works for non-commercial use

What You CANNOT Do

• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license

• Remove watermarks, credits, or attribution

• Resell, redistribute, or claim ownership of our content

• Use our images in competing webcam services or platforms

• Modify and republish as your own original work

How to Give Attribution

When sharing our content, please include proper credit. Here are examples:

• Social Media: "Photo © Nova Scotia Webcams - Peggy's Cove Lighthouse" plus linking to our website or tagging us.

• Articles: "Image courtesy of Nova Scotia Webcams – https://www.novascotiawebcams.com"

• Presentations: Include "© Nova Scotia Webcams" in the image caption

Commercial Licensing

Need to use our content commercially? We offer flexible licensing options for:

• Tourism boards and destination marketing

• Media companies and broadcasters

• Hotels, resorts, and hospitality businesses

• Print and digital advertising campaigns

• Corporate presentations and marketing materials

Contact us at sales@novascotiawebcams.com for licensing rates, terms, and to discuss your specific needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use your images in my business presentation?
Personal or internal business use is generally allowed. However, if the presentation will be published or used for marketing purposes, you'll need a commercial license.

What about news organizations?
News outlets may use our content for editorial purposes with proper attribution. For regular or extensive use, we recommend contacting us about a media partnership.

Can I edit or modify the images?
You may make minor edits (crop, adjust brightness, etc.) for non-commercial use. Any significant modifications or commercial use requires permission.

Do I need permission to use images on my website?
If your website is non-commercial and you provide attribution, you're generally good to go. If your site generates revenue or promotes a commercial business, contact us for a commercial license.

Rights & Enforcement

Nova Scotia Webcams retains all intellectual property rights to our content. Unauthorized commercial use will be identified and pursued according to applicable law. We take our creators' rights seriously and actively monitor misuse.

If you have questions about what's permitted, or if you need a license for your specific use case, don't hesitate to reach out.

Questions or need a license? Email us at sales@novascotiawebcams.com