Photographic Usage Guidelines for suchen.expert
The quality, authenticity and lawfulness of photos uploaded to suchen.expert are of central importance.
Images provide a transparent presentation of offers and enable other users to make appropriate, informed decisions.
To ensure fair, safe and trustworthy use of the platform, all uploaded photos must meet the following requirements.
1. Clarity and Recognisability
Photos must:
- be sharp, well lit and clearly recognisable,
- realistically depict the product or service offered,
- be free of heavy filters or manipulative image editing.
The following are not permitted:
- blurred, pixelated or excessively noisy images,
- overexposed or underexposed photos,
- images that misrepresent the actual condition or scope of the offer.
2. Appropriate and Permitted Image Content
Photos showing the following are not permitted:
- nudity or sexualised depictions,
- provocative or offensive clothing,
- injuries, diseases or disturbing scenes,
- violence, discrimination or hatred,
- the depiction or consumption of alcohol, tobacco or comparable substances.
3. Protecting Privacy — No Contact Details
Photos must not contain personal or business contact details, in particular:
- telephone numbers,
- email addresses,
- URLs or social media names,
- addresses or other identifying information.
Users may contact one another exclusively through the platform’s designated functions.
4. Copyright and Usage Rights
By uploading a photo, you confirm that:
- you are the creator of the image, or
- you hold valid permission to use it.
The following are not permitted:
- images taken from the internet without permission,
- photos containing third-party trademarks, logos or protected content without authorisation,
- images that infringe third-party rights, including copyright, trademark rights and personality rights.
Users bear full legal responsibility for the images they use.
5. Technical Requirements (File Size)
Maximum file size per photo: 12 MB.
The image format must be technically compatible with the platform.
Files that are too large or technically unsuitable cannot be processed.
6. Duty of Care and Personal Responsibility
Photos should be checked carefully before uploading.
If in doubt, it is better to adjust or replace an image than to risk its removal.
A high-quality photo that complies with the rules improves:
- the visibility of your listing,
- the trust of other users,
- your offer’s chances of success.
7. Measures in the Event of Violations
In the event of violations of these guidelines, suchen.expert reserves the right to:
- remove or hide photos,
- block or delete listings,
- restrict or suspend user accounts in the event of repeated or serious violations.
8. Purpose of the Guidelines
These guidelines protect all users and maintain a respectful, safe and professional platform environment.
A good image is more than decoration — it builds trust.
