Licensing
How licensing works
Every clip in the portfolio is available as royalty-free stock footage through our marketplace partners. This page explains the usual process, the license options you will see and what to check before you buy.
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Please note: this page is a plain-language overview, not a license. The license agreement of the marketplace you buy from is the binding document, and its terms may change. Always read the license summary on the checkout page before you pay.
1. The short version
- Choose a clip, then choose one of the marketplaces that carries it. Prices, file options and license terms differ between platforms.
- You pay once for a royalty-free license. There are no per-view, per-impression or renewal fees.
- Licenses are non-exclusive: the same clip remains available to other buyers. Exclusive and buyout arrangements are available on request.
- Rights are granted worldwide and, in most cases, for an unlimited period. A few editorial and broadcast options are restricted to a single production.
- The marketplace issues the license and the receipt — not this website. Keep both with your project files.
2. How the process works
- Pick a clip. Open a title in Featured work to see its description, source-file specifications and the marketplaces where it is listed.
- Compare marketplaces. The same clip may be offered in several places, with different prices, resolutions and license tiers. Choose the one that matches your budget and the rights you need.
- Choose the license tier. A standard (individual) license covers most web, social, corporate and broadcast work. An enhanced or extended license is usually required when the final product is sold, merchandised or distributed at a large scale.
- Pay and download. Checkout happens on the marketplace. Payment methods, invoices and download links are handled there, and the master file is available immediately after purchase.
- Keep the paperwork. Save the license certificate or receipt together with the project files. It records what you bought and when, which matters if a client, broadcaster or platform asks for proof of rights.
- Use the clip in your production. Cut, grade, retime and composite it as your project requires, within the terms of the license you purchased.
3. What “royalty-free” means
| Term | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Royalty-free | One payment for the right to use the clip. No additional royalties, view-based fees or annual renewals. |
| Non-exclusive | The license does not reserve the clip for you; the same footage can be licensed by other customers. |
| Worldwide | Use is not limited to a country or region. Local laws still apply to what you publish. |
| Perpetual | The license does not expire, so existing productions can keep using the clip. Some editorial and broadcast options are tied to one production instead. |
| No attribution | A credit is normally not required. Editorial content may have its own credit or caption requirements. |
4. What a license usually allows
- Commercial and editorial productions, subject to how the clip is labeled on the marketplace.
- Websites, social media, online ads, presentations, corporate video, online courses and apps.
- Film, television, streaming and broadcast, provided the license tier covers that distribution.
- Client work: the license is normally bought by the party that publishes the final production. Freelancers and agencies can license on a client's behalf where the marketplace allows it.
- Editing, color grading, cropping, retiming and compositing with other footage.
5. What a license does not allow
- Reselling or redistributing the clip on its own, or as part of another stock library, footage collection or download site.
- Using the clip as the product itself — for example in templates, screensavers, wallpapers, greeting cards or print-on-demand items — unless the license explicitly permits it or you have written permission.
- Registering the clip as a logo, trademark or service mark, or claiming authorship of the footage.
- Unlawful, defamatory or misleading use, including suggesting that a person, brand or organization endorses your product.
- Using the files to train generative AI models, unless the marketplace's terms and a separate agreement allow it.
6. License options by marketplace
These are the platforms that carry our work. Each one sets its own prices, file options and license conditions.
| Marketplace | Typical license options | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| VideoHive | Envato's video media license for stock footage, with single-use and multi-use options. Covers both free and paid productions. | Envato license FAQ ↗ |
| Shutterstock | Standard and Enhanced royalty-free licenses, purchased individually or through a subscription. Editorial content is restricted to editorial use. | Shutterstock licenses ↗ |
| Pond5 | Royalty-free license per clip, with tiered options that add seats, indemnification and broader rights. Some editorial clips are limited to one production. | Pond5 licensing options ↗ |
| Adobe Stock | Standard, Enhanced (Plus) and Extended licenses, with different limits on copies, merchandise and distribution. Editorial assets have their own conditions. | Adobe Stock license terms ↗ |
| Dreamstime | Royalty-free downloads on a credit or subscription plan, with extended licenses available for wider reproduction and merchandise. Editorial content is labeled. | Dreamstime terms ↗ |
| 123RF | Standard royalty-free license with liability protection, plus an extended license for uses the standard license excludes. | 123RF standard license ↗ |
| Motion Elements | Royalty-free license for unlimited projects worldwide. Extra permission is needed for templates, screensavers, wallpapers and similar redistributed products. | Motion Elements license ↗ |
| Gumroad | Direct purchase from the studio with instant download. The license is stated on the product page and the receipt is issued by Gumroad. | Studio store ↗ |
| ArtStation | Direct purchase from the artist's marketplace. Digital products are licensed for use in your own productions; resale or redistribution is not permitted. | Studio store ↗ |
7. Editorial and commercial use
Commercial content may be used in advertising, marketing, sponsorship and merchandise. Editorial content is intended for news, documentary, education and other matters of public interest, and cannot be used to promote a product or service.
Our clips are computer-generated, so people and locations are not real. A marketplace may still label a clip as editorial when it shows a recognizable brand, event or trademark. That label always takes precedence over any other license option.
8. Releases, trademarks and sensitive use
Because the footage is 3D animation, no model or property releases are required for the people and places shown. Some scenes do include recognizable symbols — for example cryptocurrency logos — so avoid implying that a company endorses your product, and check the marketplace's rules before using such a clip in sensitive contexts (politics, medicine, finance or similar).
9. Formats, delivery and records
Clips are delivered as digital downloads in the format listed on each product page, typically MP4 (H.264) at 4K UHD, 5K or Full HD. Frame rates, durations and resolutions vary per title and are listed in the specifications on the clip page.
Download links, re-download windows and invoice details are managed by the marketplace. Keep the license certificate or receipt with your production archive, and note the license tier you purchased in case the project is later extended or upgraded.
10. Custom, exclusive and direct licensing
Standard marketplace licenses are non-exclusive. If you need an exclusive or buyout arrangement, a bespoke license for a large campaign, or a custom animation, get in touch before the purchase so the scope can be agreed in writing. The Gumroad and ArtStation stores are the most direct route for single-clip purchases, and the social links on the main page reach the studio for everything else.
11. Refunds, support and questions
Refunds, failed downloads and payment issues are handled by the marketplace that processed the order, under its own policy. If a file is damaged or does not match its description, contact that marketplace's support first; they can usually re-issue the download or refund the purchase.
If you are unsure which license tier your project needs, ask before buying. It is easier to choose the right tier at checkout than to upgrade later.
Do I have to credit T.J.Viking Entertainment?
Not usually — royalty-free licenses rarely require attribution. Some editorial clips carry credit or caption requirements, and a credit is always appreciated.
Can I use a clip in work for a client?
Yes, under most royalty-free licenses, including standard tiers. The client normally becomes the end user of the production; check whether the marketplace requires the license to be transferred or purchased in their name.
Can I use a clip on monetized YouTube or social channels?
Yes, in most cases. Monetized videos, ads and sponsored content are commercial uses and are covered by standard royalty-free licenses. Broadcast, streaming originals and theatrical release may need a higher tier.
Can I include a clip in a template, app or game I sell?
Only if the license allows it. Products where the clip is a core part of what the buyer pays for — templates, stock packs, screensavers, wallpapers, print-on-demand goods — usually require an enhanced or extended license, or written permission.
Can I get an exclusive license?
Yes, subject to availability. An exclusive license removes the clip from the marketplaces for the agreed term and territory, so it is quoted individually.
Can I use the preview images and videos from this site?
No. The previews on tjviking.com are for reference only. Any use in a production requires a license purchased from one of the marketplaces.
12. Changes to this page
Marketplace terms and the platforms we use change over time. This page will be updated when that happens, and the date at the top revised.