License

Cosmic Basin images are made to be used freely. Our license reflects that.

What is permitted

✅ All photos can be downloaded and used for free
✅ Commercial and non-commercial purposes
✅ No permission needed (though attribution is appreciated!)

What is not permitted

❌ Images cannot be sold without significant modification.
❌ Compiling images from Cosmic Basin to replicate a similar or competing service.

How to give attibution

Even though attribution isn’t required, Cosmic Basin creators appreciate it as it provides exposure to their work and encourages them to continue sharing:

Image by Eric Lu on Cosmic Basin.

Longform

Cosmic Basin grants you an irrevocable, nonexclusive, worldwide copyright license to download, copy, modify, distribute, perform, and use photos from the Site for free, including for commercial purposes, without permission from or attributing the photographer or the Site. This license does not include the right to compile photos from Cosmic Basin to replicate a similar or competing service.