Out of copyright
If an item is out of copyright, you can use it for free. No restrictions, permissions or fees apply.
If you are unsure if something is in or out of copyright, email copyright@st-andrews.ac.uk to check.
Taking a new like-for-like photograph or scanning something out of copyright does not create new copyright.
University copyright
- Non-commercial use: Free
- Commercial use: £100 per image
The University typically owns the copyright of items in University Collections, when:
- a staff member has created the item as part of their job, for example, University records or photographs taken by staff.
- copyright in the item has been assigned to the University, for example, as part of a donation or purchase agreement.
To check if the University owns the copyright of an item or collection, email unicolls@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Third-party copyright
People or organisations outside the University (third parties) typically own the copyright for:
- publications
- manuscripts, artworks or photographs purchased or donated by third parties.
The price will be at the third party's discretion. The third party may approve or decline any requests to use images and may charge a licensing or permission fee.
Email unicolls@st-andrews.ac.uk to get more details on the agreement that applies to the items you need.