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Where to submit vector images for use in public domain? (lemmygrad.ml)
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I regularly make vector-based images as a part of my job and would like to upload files I make so they are available for public use.

Aside from Wikipedia Commons, I'm not familiar with any other well-known image databases that provide files to their users for free. Can anyone provide recommendations for places I can submit images I've made so others have free access to use them?

Image types are SVGs and PNGs that I have licensed under CC0, usually with a focus on scientific topics, similar to what is found in Biorender or similar products. I have already checked that I have the rights within my employment contract to release images I make at work to the public domain without any fear of reprisal.

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[–] MeowZedong@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 year ago

100% agreed and what I would expect. I was using the term policies a bit loosely because I'm a public employee and most of our normal "policies" are outlined in state law.

All of my IP de facto goes to the state, but there are a few instances where the laws allow me to get approval to release minor bits of media that I've produced. I think this is mostly because they don't currently use them as a source of income.

I won't be doing this without covering my butt first!