Grade B — Fair terms (score 78/100)
Getty claims a broad, perpetual license to user-submitted content and requires users to indemnify the company, but does not force private arbitration.
Broad content license and indemnification. No forced arbitration.
By submitting comments, you acknowledge that they will be posted on the World Wide Web. You agree we have the right to quote from your comments in all media now known and hereinafter devised.
You grant Getty a perpetual, irrevocable license to use your comments in any media format.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Getty harmless from all claims, causes of action, allegations, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees), judgments, liabilities, losses and damages arising from or relating to your use of or operation of the Getty websites.
You must pay for Getty's legal defense and any damages if they are sued because of your actions.
You agree that all claims you may have arising from or relating to the operation or use of the Getty websites will be heard and resolved in the courts of Los Angeles, California.
All legal disputes must be handled in Los Angeles courts.
Getty may do so (i) to comply with legal or regulatory requirements or to assist in law enforcement investigations and procedures...
Getty reserves the right to share your data with law enforcement at their discretion.
By using the sites and their content you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms, which Getty may change at any time.
The company can modify the agreement whenever they want without providing notice.
Last reviewed 2026-08-21 under rubric v3.5.