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usage rights
In short and in plain language
Usage rights are the permission to use a work. A work can be a photo, a text or a design.
The permission comes from the author or from whoever holds the rights. It can be limited in time, place or purpose.
For a website it is worth writing down which use has been agreed.
Definition
Usage rights are the permission from an author or rights holder to use a work such as a photo, text or design. They can be limited in time, territory or purpose. For a website it is worth recording in writing which use has been agreed.