Media & Image Credits
Effective and Revised as of: June 2026
Meredean uses visual media to support editorial storytelling, analysis, and explanation of global systems shaping technology, business, culture, and society. We aim to ensure all visual content is used responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with the respective licensing terms of each source.
This page explains the sources of images used across the platform and how attribution is handled.
1. Stock Photography Platforms
Unsplash
Some images used across Meredean are sourced from Unsplash, a platform offering freely usable photography.
- Images are used under the Unsplash License
- Attribution is not legally required
- All rights remain with the original photographers
Website: https://unsplash.com
Pexels
We also use images from Pexels to support editorial visuals where appropriate.
- Images are used under the Pexels License
- Attribution is not required, though appreciated
- Content is used in accordance with platform guidelines
Website: https://www.pexels.com
2. Wikimedia Commons
Some images featured on Meredean are sourced from Wikimedia Commons, a media repository containing content under different open licenses.
Wikimedia Commons includes materials under:
- Public Domain (CC0 or expired copyright)
- Creative Commons Attribution licenses (CC BY)
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike licenses (CC BY-SA)
Where required by the license, attribution is provided in accordance with the original creator’s conditions.
We respect all applicable licensing requirements, including:
- Proper credit to original authors
- Reference to the original source
- Compliance with license type (including ShareAlike requirements where applicable)
Website: https://commons.wikimedia.org
3. Editorial Use of Images
Images used on Meredean are selected to:
- Support editorial analysis and storytelling
- Provide visual context for complex ideas
- Improve readability and comprehension of long-form content
Images are not used as standalone content but as supporting elements of written analysis.
4. Attribution Approach
Meredean follows a structured and scalable attribution approach:
- No attribution required for Unsplash and Pexels content under their respective licenses
- Wikimedia Commons content is used with attention to license type
- When required, attribution is maintained either:
- within image metadata or captions (when applicable), or
- in internal source records aligned with licensing terms
We continuously aim to improve attribution transparency as the platform grows.
5. Content Integrity Statement
Meredean does not claim ownership of third-party images unless explicitly stated.
All visual materials remain the property of their respective creators, platforms, or copyright holders.
Our goal is to use open and properly licensed media responsibly while focusing on original editorial content and analysis.
6. Contact for Media Concerns
If you are a copyright holder and believe an image has been used incorrectly or requires correction, you can contact us for prompt review and resolution.
We respect intellectual property rights and take all concerns seriously.
Email: hello@meredean.com
You may also contact us through the contact form available on Meredean.com
