I am a contract/real estate paralegal and I looked through their license agreement and came to the same conclusion you did: "standalone" is the operative word there. They repeatedly say throughout the document that you can't use their Pro graphics alone; you have to create something transformative.
What does that mean? It is also not necessary to put several pro graphics on the same design out of text, with the no obligation to add something different in order to create what they call a unique design!
These are the most useful tips and tricks I ever saw about Canva do's and don'ts. And the interface is clear and I can read every single word from my phone. It makes all of the doubts clear in real time. Thank you so much.
thank you for the video! I haven't started yet POD properly and see a lot of questions about licensing popping up. Some things still require clarity. wish someone with a proper vlog interviewed a Canva specialist to get answers to common questions.
Thank you for the clarification, it's very helpful. I've just discovered your channel and I'm really loving your design tutorials. New subscriber here.
IF the terms come back not in favour of POD how exactly are they going to police it? There are thousands and thousands of designs being created every day in Canva for POD
The person that posted in the Canva group kept reference Point 9 and numbers 10 and 12 under there. She is basically saying that you cannot upload it to a print company to reprint for you 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ I wish Canva would hurry up and make a clear statement on this.
Ok so looking at that they want to make sure that no one can download the individual (stand alone) elements. "made available in a manner such that a person can extract or access or reproduce the content as an electronic file" number 10, "use or display the Content in an electronic format that enables it to be downloaded, exported or distributed via mobile devices or shared in any peer-to-peer or similar file sharing arrangement" number 12. By selling a shirt with a printed design you created, no person can extract the original graphics used in the design. As I mentioned in the video, I have been using Canva primarily for my POD designs for over 2 years without any issue and do not anticipate any issues with my business going forward. To my knowledge, there have been no actions taken by Canva or its designers against any POD designer for the sale of their designs.
The whole conversation got quite ridiculous. She was insinuating that employees from POD companies could extract the elements in your upload. A manager from Erank commented how ridiculous that was but she just kept going with her narrative.
@@therapydesigns6426 That Jo lady said we couldn't use any graphics even if we changed it and if we download it and send it to another printing company, like redbubble it's considered file sharing. She also told ppl that when you email canva and they say you can she said not to listen to them. lol if you make the design and print yourself to a product that's ok. She confused a lot of people.
@@annemarie2437 Why is everyone afraid of Jo's statement in group? while Jo, she is not an official employee of Canva, I think this is just a misunderstanding
Adding text below the image is not possible then? Now I started worry as I use their images on my youtube video to teach Thai lesson and I take the whole design as is and only add text or explaination below those images, nothing overlapping on the images though.
I have a question as someone who is trying to get into digital marketing and creating my own digital products to sell. Does this also apply for digital products? And is this just for FREE Canva, or Pro as well?
It seems everyone is glossing over the single use license, that is what needs to be addressed, if they don't change that, I wouldn't even bring in my own graphics or even use the fonts. I hope that Canva clears it up soon.
So if you have a pro account you get a new license every time you use pro content. If you don't have a pro account then you have to pay for each pro element and if you want to use the same element in 2 different designs you would have to pay twice.
Hey there! So just to confirm from what I am understanding from this video, is that as long as you combine for example, (images from their library, text, lines together ) it is considered as your own design? I understand you are not allowed to just plonk a stand-alone image and sell
I have a question as someone who is trying to get into digital marketing and creating my own digital products to sell. Does this also apply for digital products? And is this just for FREE Canva, or Pro as well?
Same rules apply, so long as you combine elements to create your own unique design you can sell your art. Just never use any element as a stand alone. @@jamiemarr8095
I know one conversation that people were unclear of is, if we can use free elements, changed ofcourse, to KDP, since KDP requires you to own the copyright of your designs....
Informative though I’m confused about the standalone uses say I use one graphic element and combine it with itself creating a piece of art using multiple copies that overlap like a collage would that be considered a new design and my creation ?
I would still make some kind of alteration to the element. If you get really picky about what stand alone means, they say if you can crop out any graphic/photo in it's non altered state it is standing alone.
Hi, Thank you for your video. I have a question. Is using graphic elements/stock photos for websites ok? What restrictions are in place for this? Slightly confused. Thank you
I have many videos on my channel showing how to do a clipping mask but at the moment Canva does not do them so I use a site called photopea just for the clipping mask. It means covering the shape of something, a graphic or letter, with a picture or pattern.
Hello kelly, I am very new to POD currently i am selling on etsy, very confusing how to add variations, for example different color different sizes, for example when the client pick a color i want the system to show the color , if it is red, i want it to show red , if the client pick green i want it to show green. Could you do a video for that? please ❤
If you are using a third party print company such as printful, it will integrate with Etsy and automatically add all variants. If you do your own printing then you will need to do it all manually and have mockup photos for all colors. I do not currently have any videos on manual upload but I know there are several on youtube.
I do not think that changing the colors on an editable image is enough to "make it your own" You must combine elements or alter the graphic by using photo effects. When in doubt, do more to change the original content.
Same general rules apply. You can use any graphics so long as they are not stand alone. I have used canva to create books, coloring books, and journals for KDP.
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I am a contract/real estate paralegal and I looked through their license agreement and came to the same conclusion you did: "standalone" is the operative word there. They repeatedly say throughout the document that you can't use their Pro graphics alone; you have to create something transformative.
What does that mean? It is also not necessary to put several pro graphics on the same design out of text, with the no obligation to add something different in order to create what they call a unique design!
Wow so glad she took the time to clarify i seen so many youtube garbage saying contrary wow ty
These are the most useful tips and tricks I ever saw about Canva do's and don'ts.
And the interface is clear and I can read every single word from my phone.
It makes all of the doubts clear in real time. Thank you so much.
thank you for the video! I haven't started yet POD properly and see a lot of questions about licensing popping up. Some things still require clarity. wish someone with a proper vlog interviewed a Canva specialist to get answers to common questions.
Thank you for the clarification, it's very helpful. I've just discovered your channel and I'm really loving your design tutorials. New subscriber here.
Hi Kelly, would you do a video on how to use Canva and CF together for selling on your own website and MBA. Thank you.
Thank you just found u researching this topic...New subscriber...❤
IF the terms come back not in favour of POD how exactly are they going to police it? There are thousands and thousands of designs being created every day in Canva for POD
Thank you very much for this video!
Thank you - it's very helpful.🤙
The person that posted in the Canva group kept reference Point 9 and numbers 10 and 12 under there. She is basically saying that you cannot upload it to a print company to reprint for you 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ I wish Canva would hurry up and make a clear statement on this.
Ok so looking at that they want to make sure that no one can download the individual (stand alone) elements. "made available in a manner such that a person can extract or access or reproduce the content as an electronic file" number 10, "use or display the Content in an electronic format that enables it to be downloaded, exported or distributed via mobile devices or shared in any peer-to-peer or similar file sharing arrangement" number 12. By selling a shirt with a printed design you created, no person can extract the original graphics used in the design. As I mentioned in the video, I have been using Canva primarily for my POD designs for over 2 years without any issue and do not anticipate any issues with my business going forward. To my knowledge, there have been no actions taken by Canva or its designers against any POD designer for the sale of their designs.
The whole conversation got quite ridiculous. She was insinuating that employees from POD companies could extract the elements in your upload. A manager from Erank commented how ridiculous that was but she just kept going with her narrative.
@@therapydesigns6426 That Jo lady said we couldn't use any graphics even if we changed it and if we download it and send it to another printing company, like redbubble it's considered file sharing. She also told ppl that when you email canva and they say you can she said not to listen to them. lol if you make the design and print yourself to a product that's ok. She confused a lot of people.
@@annemarie2437 Why is everyone afraid of Jo's statement in group? while Jo, she is not an official employee of Canva, I think this is just a misunderstanding
Adding text below the image is not possible then? Now I started worry as I use their images on my youtube video to teach Thai lesson and I take the whole design as is and only add text or explaination below those images, nothing overlapping on the images though.
Don't worry too much. No one is policing all designs. But if you can combine elements it is always better.
Thank you.🌺
I have a question as someone who is trying to get into digital marketing and creating my own digital products to sell. Does this also apply for digital products? And is this just for FREE Canva, or Pro as well?
It seems everyone is glossing over the single use license, that is what needs to be addressed, if they don't change that, I wouldn't even bring in my own graphics or even use the fonts. I hope that Canva clears it up soon.
So if you have a pro account you get a new license every time you use pro content. If you don't have a pro account then you have to pay for each pro element and if you want to use the same element in 2 different designs you would have to pay twice.
Thank you
Hey there! So just to confirm from what I am understanding from this video, is that as long as you combine for example, (images from their library, text, lines together ) it is considered as your own design? I understand you are not allowed to just plonk a stand-alone image and sell
yes
I have a question as someone who is trying to get into digital marketing and creating my own digital products to sell. Does this also apply for digital products? And is this just for FREE Canva, or Pro as well?
Same rules apply, so long as you combine elements to create your own unique design you can sell your art. Just never use any element as a stand alone. @@jamiemarr8095
Can I use pro fonts alone? for wall art?
I think fonts are okay to use alone. If you wanted to make alterations to fonts you could simply add a clipping mask to the text using photopea.
I know one conversation that people were unclear of is, if we can use free elements, changed ofcourse, to KDP, since KDP requires you to own the copyright of your designs....
once you alter the graphics they become your own design and I believe you can use them for KDP
How about a text based design with canva fonts?
I say write away. If you really want to be careful you can upload fonts from creative fabrica for free. I have a video on that.
Hi Kellie, Thx for video , well if it's ok to remove some parts in canva Elements and combine with other elements ?
As long as you are altering the content it should be okay.
Informative though I’m confused about the standalone uses say I use one graphic element and combine it with itself creating a piece of art using multiple copies that overlap like a collage would that be considered a new design and my creation ?
yes that would be a new design.
Do you think it would be ok to have text above and below a element even if the font is not overlapping the graphic
I would still make some kind of alteration to the element. If you get really picky about what stand alone means, they say if you can crop out any graphic/photo in it's non altered state it is standing alone.
@@therapydesigns6426 thanks for responding Kelly. Appreciate it. Looking forward to your next video 🇬🇧👍
Hi,
Thank you for your video.
I have a question. Is using graphic elements/stock photos for websites ok? What restrictions are in place for this?
Slightly confused.
Thank you
You can use designs created on canva using free or pro elements for websites.
Hi, what are clipping masks? Thank you.
I have many videos on my channel showing how to do a clipping mask but at the moment Canva does not do them so I use a site called photopea just for the clipping mask. It means covering the shape of something, a graphic or letter, with a picture or pattern.
Hello kelly, I am very new to POD currently i am selling on etsy, very confusing how to add variations, for example different color different sizes, for example when the client pick a color i want the system to show the color , if it is red, i want it to show red , if the client pick green i want it to show green. Could you do a video for that? please ❤
If you are using a third party print company such as printful, it will integrate with Etsy and automatically add all variants. If you do your own printing then you will need to do it all manually and have mockup photos for all colors. I do not currently have any videos on manual upload but I know there are several on youtube.
I wanted to use one of your cd album covers for tangible cd cases and digitally. Can i do that? And if so, what's required? What's the rules?
You simply have to do something to make it your own. Change something or add something.
I have the pro for a year, but if I can not use them for comercial use. I guess I’m just waiting my money.
You can use them! You only need to make some alteration so you don't use any element as a stand alone only.
How change canva design RGB to CYMK
I don't
What if all you do is change the colors on a editable canva image (and make no other change)?
I do not think that changing the colors on an editable image is enough to "make it your own" You must combine elements or alter the graphic by using photo effects. When in doubt, do more to change the original content.
@@therapydesigns6426 I had the feeling that was the answer which is why I went ahead and deleted 8 listing. #bettersafethansorry
Can i sell products if i make my one designs using pro elements?
You can use pro or free elements so long as you make it your own and do not simply use one element as a stand alone.
what about selling books in kdp ? is it okay as long as im creating an original cover?
Same general rules apply. You can use any graphics so long as they are not stand alone. I have used canva to create books, coloring books, and journals for KDP.
@@therapydesigns6426 Thank you so much, that's reassuring.
What about changing its colors?
You would probably want to do more than just change colors, especially if the graphic comes with the option to select colors.
@@therapydesigns6426 thank you 🙂