Streetbuzz Content Licensing

At Streetbuzz, we value the content created by our community. This section outlines our licensing policy, ensuring clarity and proper usage of media.

Content Licensing & Media Use

Effective Date: 03/04/2026

This policy explains how content uploaded to StreetBuzz (“Platform”) may be used, shared, and licensed.

By uploading content to StreetBuzz, you agree to the terms outlined below.


1. Ownership of Content

Users retain ownership of the content they upload, including:

  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Text posts
  • Other media

StreetBuzz does not claim ownership of user content.


2. Licence Granted to StreetBuzz

By uploading content to the Platform, you grant StreetBuzz a:

  • Worldwide
  • Non-exclusive
  • Royalty-free
  • Perpetual
  • Sub-licensable licence

to:

  • Use
  • Reproduce
  • Distribute
  • Modify
  • Display
  • Publish

your content across the Platform and related services.


3. Media & Third-Party Licensing

StreetBuzz may license user-generated content to third parties, including:

  • News organisations
  • Media outlets
  • Digital publishers

This may include use for:

  • Editorial purposes
  • News reporting
  • Promotional or commercial use

StreetBuzz may receive compensation for such licensing.

Users acknowledge that they are not automatically entitled to payment, unless agreed separately in writing.


4. How Media Can Obtain Permission

Media organisations or third parties wishing to use content from StreetBuzz must:

  • Contact us at hello@streetbuzz.com.au
  • Clearly identify the content they wish to use
  • Obtain written permission or a licensing agreement before use

Unauthorised use of content is not permitted.


5. Unauthorised Use

If content from StreetBuzz is used without permission:

StreetBuzz reserves the right to:

  • Issue a formal takedown request
  • Require proper attribution or licensing fees
  • Pursue legal action where necessary

This includes use by:

  • Media outlets
  • Social media pages
  • Third-party platforms

6. User Responsibilities

By uploading content, users confirm that:

  • They have the right to share the content
  • The content does not infringe copyright, privacy, or other rights
  • They have permission from identifiable individuals where required

Users are solely responsible for the content they upload.


7. Public Nature of Content

Content shared on StreetBuzz may be:

  • Publicly visible within the Platform
  • Shared across StreetBuzz channels
  • Viewed, reshared, or referenced by others

Users should avoid uploading sensitive or private material.


8. Content Removal

StreetBuzz may remove content at its discretion.

However:

  • Removal does not revoke licences already granted
  • Content previously licensed may continue to be used

9. Attribution

StreetBuzz may provide attribution where appropriate.

However:

  • Attribution is not guaranteed
  • Third-party usage may not always include attribution

10. No Guarantee of Use

StreetBuzz is not obligated to:

  • Use or promote any content
  • Enter into licensing agreements
  • Provide compensation

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any updates.


12. Contact

For licensing enquiries:
hello@streetbuzz.com.au

4. What Is Generally Permitted Without a Licence

The following uses are generally permitted without a licence:

 

 

If you are unsure whether a proposed use requires a licence, please contact us before publishing.

5. Why Licensing Exists

Content licensing helps everyone:

6. Enforcement & Requests

Let’s all work together!

7. Media Enquiries & Licensing Requests

For media enquiries, licensing requests, or clarification regarding content use, please contact:

Email: hello@streetbuzz.com.au


 

8. Relationship to Terms of Service

This page forms part of StreetBuzz’s broader policies and should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions and User Policy.

In the event of any inconsistency, StreetBuzz’s Terms and Conditions apply.