Subscriber FAQ
Who We Are and What We Do
What is Scopio?
Scopio offers you diverse and global images and people from 190 countries to use images from and hire. Using Scopio is simple. Use our search terms to find images or hire artists. Sign up for a subscription to use images or hire artists through the site or by contacting us directly.
Scopio
Scopio is a platform and marketplace that revolutionizes the way images and stories are shared worldwide while elevating the people behind this talent. By providing a dynamic space for individuals to contribute captivating visuals and narratives, Scopio amplifies the voices of underrepresented communities and regions. What sets Scopio apart is its commitment to not only showcasing diverse perspectives but also creating economic opportunities for visual artists. With over 25,000 businesses actively using Scopio from Meta, Penguin Randomhouse Coachella and more, it serves as a bridge between these companies and the 14,000 skilled artists from 190 countries in our vibrant community. Through Scopio, businesses gain access to an unparalleled collection of high-quality images and art, while artists have the chance to turn their passion into a profession and secure employment opportunities otherwise impossible to get to. This unique combination of inclusivity, talent recognition, and economic growth makes Scopio the go to platform that benefits both artists and businesses, shaping the future of visual storytelling and supporting the visual creator economy.
How do I hire an artist?
Hiring is easy. You send us a brief of your project needs and hop on a call with our producers to lock in the details on your timeline, and budget.
You can contact our lead producer [email protected] with any immediate questions or to schedule a call.
Otherwise, reach out on each artist page or contact us to facilitate hiring on a variety of skills worldwide. We will quote you a price, share a deck of ideas, and manage the project for you. You can also hire artists as a non subscriber. Just contact us
How is Scopio different from traditional stock licensing?
Creators who contribute to traditional stock licensors strive to provide content that will sell repeatedly. While often generic, traditional stock offers a wide range of ready-to-go images and videos.
On social media, creators who post image and video content are often amateurs or underdogs whose primary motivation is to share real-life moments with friends, whether they’re related to travel, family, news or events. The content is real, authentic and topical. Scopio welcomes artists by democratizing this industry for them and fusing these sides together. By using Scopio you are contributing to a double bottom line by supporting under represented artists.
Scopio’s mission is to overcome social media licensing challenges. We open the door to a world of content that’s often more compelling than traditional stock photos or the same artists.
What about rights to the social media content?
Scopio is a facilitator. We provide a service that makes it easier than ever to use the most creative images and access the most talented artists in the world. We warrant these services via our Terms and Conditions and Service and Licensing Agreement, and contributors grant permission and warrant their rights to the content via the Contributor Agreement.
Every artist is registered with Scopio, we take care of all payments and contracts on our platform, so all you need to provide is your brief, and we will carry out the art.
What about third party IP?
Content creators warrant the rights to their content by agreeing to the Contributor Agreement. Many are amateurs who while happy to share content they created, might not be well versed in intellectual property law. After all, third-party IP can be a challenge even for the savviest media executive.
If a creator poses for a photo in front of a billboard for the latest Star Wars movie, or in their bedroom where a Star Wars poster is clearly visible on the wall, we doubt they secured rights for advertising usage from Disney, George Lucas, Harrison Ford and Princess Leia’s estate. If the usage is editorial in nature, you’re probably fine, but this is social media. Common sense should prevail.
Scopio works closely with our subscribers and their legal advisors in sorting out and securing any rights and clearances or customized licenses for particular uses.
Can I do anything I want with the image or video artistically?
Subscribers are granted rights to manipulate the content within certain parameters described in more detail in the Service and Licensing Agreement.
Creators tend to look to see where their images and videos end up and share the link with friends. Naturally, we want them to feel good about sharing their photos or videos with our subscribers.
What are custom services for my subscription?
You can hire for the creation of art and photography including and not limited to:
Scopio artists have over 7,000 skills Art Direction and Design, Digital Design, Creative Concepting, Production, Events/Physical Presence. Scopio specializes in visual art skills.
Your Personal Dashboard on the Scopio Platform
How does Scopio help me use authentic and global art and photography?
The Scopio dashboard is designed to maximize access to incredible images and people. Browse our Service and Licensing Agreement for more details.
Subscription Plans and Payments
What’s included in a monthly Subscription Plan?
Check out our plans page to see all the features and discover the subscription plan that’s right for you.
How much does a Scopio subscription cost per month?
It depends on the plan you'd like. For enterprise clients and those who need additional dashboards and seats, the Plus plan can be negotiated. The price of our Custom Services also depends on your organization’s needs. Visit our dedicated plans page for more information or Contact Us to talk pricing and features.
Is there a setup fee?
Nope! All of that is covered by your subscription fee.
What if we’re an NGO, educational institute or small start-up and have a smaller content budget?
We’re flexible and committed to making real content accessible for clients large and small. Contact us and we’ll work with you to devise a plan that meets your budget and needs.
What about the free trial?
There is no free trial but we have a cheap starter plan.
To sign up, check out our free trial on our dedicated plans page.
Why a subscription plan instead of item-by-item image and video sales?
Our subscription plans offer the ability to use images anytime and search and save your images.
If you need individual images or custom projects please contact us.
What are the commitments and contracts in the subscription plans?
Subscribers can cancel at any time and are only committed to that month’s fees. Our terms can be reviewed in our Service and Licensing Agreement and our Terms and Conditions.
If you cancel before the end of a billing period, you’ll have access to your Scopio dashboard and all approved content until it’s over. You can come back anytime and re-subscribe and many do.
