AI Image Generation

Can AI-generated images be used commercially?

Commercial use of AI-generated images depends on the tool and model license, subscription plan, and image content. Commercial usage permission and copyright indemnification are different things.

Detailed Answer

Before commercial use, read the current terms of the tool, model, and plan used for generation. A paid subscription does not permit every type of content for every purpose; free-plan terms also vary by tool. Midjourney's official terms require a Pro or Mega plan when a business grossing more than US$1 million annually uses images commercially for the company. The threshold is annual revenue, not monthly revenue, and should not be described as a separate “Enterprise” plan requirement. [Midjourney commercial usage terms](https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/27870375276557-Using-Images-Videos-Commercially). For Adobe Firefly, check commercial usage permission separately from the intellectual property indemnification in your agreement. Indemnification applies only to eligible outputs under the contract's conditions; it is not an unlimited guarantee for every plan and output. [Adobe Generative AI terms](https://www.adobe.com/cc-shared/assets/pdf/legal/servicetou/adobe-generative-ai-product-specific-terms-en-us-20260423.pdf). Separately consider brands, recognizable people, uploaded reference images, and similarity to other works. When combining outputs from several tools, check each tool's terms. Keep plan, license, and generation records for the project; obtain legal review for significant commercial projects.

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