The only incident I'm aware of where this happened, the person who used the photograph was issued with a legal demand. I've been unable to find out whether he paid up, negotiated, or whether it went to court (I did email to ask, but they didn't reply).

https://www.diyphotography.net/photographer-faces-legal-action-after-using-a-photo-he-downloaded-from-unsplash/

The Unsplash licence doesn't cover images of recognisable people, logos or artwork.

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Susie Kearley 🐹 Guinea pig slave
Susie Kearley 🐹 Guinea pig slave

Written by Susie Kearley 🐹 Guinea pig slave

Freelance journalist UK. Published in BBC Countryfile, The Mirror, Britain mag etc. Covers writing, health, psychology, memoir, current affairs, & environment.

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