Which type of image can you include in your Google Play store listing without submission of documented permission?
- Photos taken from a public figure or social-media account that you like to follow
- The team logo of a college sports team that you want to use for a sports gaming app
- Photos of exotic wildlife that you personally took during your last vacation
- The cover art of an old record of your favorite band that you purchased years ago
Explanation:
- Original Content: Photos that you took yourself are considered your original work and intellectual property. You own the copyright to these photos and can use them freely in your app listing without seeking permission from others.
The other options involve copyrighted material that requires permission:
- Photos from Public Figures/Social Media: Photos taken from a public figure’s social media account or professional images of public figures are typically copyrighted and require permission for use.
- College Sports Team Logo: Logos are trademarked and protected intellectual property. Using them without permission is a violation of trademark law.
- Cover Art of an Old Record: Cover art is copyrighted material owned by the artist or record label. Using it without permission constitutes copyright infringement.
The main chapter where this is discussed is “Comply with Google Play store listing policies”. The section on “Copyright” specifically addresses the use of copyrighted content in graphic assets and emphasizes the need for authorization or a legally valid reason to use such material. The section on “Examples of intellectual property covered by copyright” further lists examples of copyrighted material, including cover art and photos of public figures.