Copyright & Licensing
Understanding image rights and usage on Best European Christmas Markets
Site Content Copyright
© 2026 Best European Christmas Markets. All Rights Reserved.
Original photographs, text, design, and compiled content on this website are the exclusive property of Best European Christmas Markets unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our original content is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission.
Contact for licensing inquiries: Please contact us for permission requests or licensing opportunities.
Original Photography
Many photographs featured on Best European Christmas Markets are original works taken by our team during visits to Christmas markets across Europe. These images are protected by copyright and may not be used, copied, or distributed without permission.
- •Personal, non-commercial viewing is permitted
- •Downloading, sharing, or republishing requires written permission
- •Commercial use is strictly prohibited without license agreement
Third-Party Licensed Content
Some images on this site are licensed from third parties under Creative Commons or other open licenses. These images are clearly attributed with:
- •Photographer/creator name
- •Source platform (Wikimedia Commons, Pexels, etc.)
- •Specific license type (CC BY 2.0, CC0, etc.)
These images may be used according to their respective license terms. Please refer to the attribution information displayed with each image for specific licensing details and source links.
DMCA and Copyright Infringement
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with:
- 1.A description of the copyrighted work
- 2.The URL where the material appears on our site
- 3.Your contact information
- 4.A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
Fair Use
Limited use of content from this site may be permitted under fair use doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. However, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis. When in doubt, please request permission.
Last updated: February 2026