Copyright Notice
© 2025 Dog City Guide. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise noted, all photographs, images, and visual content published on dogcityguide.com are the exclusive property of Dog City Guide and are protected by international copyright law.
Original Photography
Our Photography Team
The majority of images featured in our articles are original photographs taken by the Dog City Guide editorial and photography team during real travel experiences with our dogs.
📷 Our Photo Collection Includes:
- Travel Photography: Real experiences in Paris, Rome, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and 50+ cities across Europe
- Dog-Friendly Locations: Authentic photos of cafés, hotels, parks, and attractions that welcome dogs
- Street Photography: Candid moments of dogs and their owners exploring European cities
- Lifestyle Shots: Our dogs (Luna, Max, and Charlie) enjoying travel adventures
- Product Photography: Reviews of dog travel gear, accessories, and supplies
Lead Photographers
- Alexandra Daniels - Travel & Lifestyle Photography (Paris, Rome, Barcelona)
- Marcus Chen - Urban Dog Photography (London, Berlin, Amsterdam)
- Sofia Rodriguez - Nature & Adventure Photography (Swiss Alps, Norwegian Fjords)
Licensed Stock Photography
In cases where original photography is not available, we use high-quality images from reputable stock photography platforms under proper licensing agreements:
Unsplash
Free high-quality stock photos from talented photographers worldwide.
License: Unsplash License
Attribution: Credited when possible
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Pexels
Royalty-free stock photography and video content.
License: Pexels License
Attribution: Credited when possible
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Pixabay
Free images and illustrations shared by creators.
License: Pixabay License
Attribution: Not required but provided
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AI-Generated Imagery
Some illustrations created using Midjourney and DALL-E 3.
Tools: Midjourney, DALL-E 3
Usage: Commercial license obtained
Note: Clearly marked when AI-generated
Community Contributions
We occasionally feature photos submitted by our readers and the Dog City Guide community. All user-generated content is used with explicit permission.
📤 Want to Share Your Photos?
We love featuring authentic travel moments from our community! If you'd like your dog travel photos featured:
- Email us at photos@dogcityguide.com
- Tag us on Instagram @dogcityguide
- Use hashtag #DogCityGuide or #DogCityGuideEurope
Note: By submitting photos, you grant Dog City Guide a non-exclusive license to use your images with proper attribution.
Image Usage Policy
🚫 Unauthorized Use Prohibited
All images on Dog City Guide are protected by copyright. You may NOT:
- ❌ Reproduce, copy, or download images without written permission
- ❌ Use images for commercial purposes without a license
- ❌ Modify, crop, or edit images without authorization
- ❌ Remove watermarks or copyright notices
- ❌ Claim images as your own work
- ❌ Sell, redistribute, or license images to third parties
✅ Permitted Uses
You MAY use our images under the following conditions:
- ✅ Personal use: Inspiration for your own dog travel planning (non-commercial)
- ✅ Social sharing: Share articles on social media with proper attribution
- ✅ Linking: Link to our articles (images remain hosted on our site)
- ✅ Fair use: Brief excerpts for educational/commentary purposes with attribution
📝 Requesting Permission
For commercial use, licensing, or republication requests:
Email: licensing@dogcityguide.com
Subject: "Image Licensing Request - [Article Title]"
Proper Attribution Examples
If you're granted permission to use our images, please use proper attribution:
For Original Photography:
Photo credit: Dog City Guide / Alexandra Daniels
Source: https://dogcityguide.com/articles/perfect-day-paris-with-dog-photo-journey-2025
For Blog Posts/Articles:
Image courtesy of Dog City Guide For Social Media:
📸 @dogcityguide | dogcityguide.com
Copyright Infringement & DMCA
⚠️ Reporting Copyright Violations
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on Dog City Guide without permission, please contact us immediately:
Email: dmca@dogcityguide.com
We take copyright seriously and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices within 24-48 hours.
Our Commitment
Dog City Guide respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We:
- Only use images we have the right to use (original work or properly licensed)
- Credit photographers whenever possible (even when not required)
- Respond promptly to takedown requests
- Remove infringing content within 48 hours of valid notification
Our Image Quality Standards
We maintain high standards for all visual content on Dog City Guide:
📐 Technical Specifications
- Resolution: Minimum 1200x1600px (vertical)
- Format: WebP with JPG fallback
- File Size: Optimized to under 200KB
- Color: sRGB color space
- Compression: Balanced quality/performance
✨ Editorial Standards
- Authentic, unfiltered travel moments
- No overly edited or "Instagram perfect" shots
- Real dogs, real locations, real experiences
- Diverse representation of dog breeds and sizes
- Mobile-optimized for Google Discover
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Photo Credits & Image Attribution page from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Contact Us
Questions about our images or this policy?
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Photo Submissions:
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