Public-domain stock media
Quick answer
Public-domain media is free of copyright restrictions and can generally be used without permission. StockMediaHub pilot sources with public-domain material include The Met Open Access, Smithsonian Open Access, and the Library of Congress. Always verify the original source terms; this is informational only, not legal advice.
Best sources
- The Met Open Access - CC0 for open access assets
- Smithsonian Open Access - CC0
- Library of Congress Free to Use - public domain / no known restrictions varies by item
Workflow steps
- Confirm the public-domain evidence quote
- Open the original source page
- Download from the source
- Cite the source where appropriate
AI prompt templates
- Summarize what public domain means for this asset and what I should still verify.
Related topics
Informational only. This is not legal advice or a legal guarantee. Always verify the original source terms before use.