Frequently Asked Questions

Akuraa is a curator-led Pan-African image licensing platform. We work exclusively with African photographers, paying them 60% of licensing revenue (vs. industry standard 20–35%). Every image comes with cultural context, legal compliance, and ethical sourcing guaranteed.

Akuraa serves institutions and organisations: museums, galleries, publications, educational institutions, brands, and creative agencies seeking authentic African imagery with cultural integrity.

• Curator-vetted quality (not algorithm-driven)
• 60% to photographers (vs. 20–35% industry standard)
• Cultural context included (photographer stories, location details, cultural notes)
• Invite-only photographers (quality over volume)
• Ethical, transparent licensing (clear terms, fair compensation)

No. We're a curated Pan-African visual ecosystem. Stock sites commodify imagery; we steward visual narratives with cultural intelligence and institutional trust.

We offer tiered licensing based on usage: Editorial Use (news, education, commentary, museum exhibitions, academic publications), Commercial Use (advertising, marketing, packaging, brand campaigns), and Extended Use (merchandise, products, unlimited distribution). Each licence is perpetual — one-time payment, unlimited duration within agreed terms.

Yes, with a Commercial or Extended licence. Editorial licences are restricted to non-commercial use (journalism, education, commentary). Check the licence type before purchase.

Model release requirements are indicated for each image. “Yes” = commercial advertising permitted (signed release on file). “No” = editorial use only. “Not Required” = no identifiable people in image.

Licensing is non-exclusive by default. For exclusive rights, contact hello@akuraavisuals.com for custom licensing arrangements.

Licences are perpetual — one-time payment, unlimited duration. You can use the image forever within the terms of your licence. You cannot resell, sub-licence, or transfer rights to third parties.

Subscriptions include a set number of download credits per year: Small (£1,000/year, 50 downloads), Professional (£2,000/year, 100 downloads), Institution (£5,000/year, 250 downloads), Enterprise (£10,000+/year, 500+ downloads, custom).

Additional downloads are charged at £25 per image beyond your included credits. You'll be notified when approaching your limit.

Yes, unused downloads roll over for 12 months from subscription start date.

Yes. Email hello@akuraavisuals.com with 30 days' notice. No refunds for partial periods, but you retain access through the end of your billing cycle.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via Stripe. We also accept bank transfers for institutional subscriptions over £2,000.

Immediately after payment, you'll receive an email with a secure download link. Links are valid for 7 days. If expired, contact hello@akuraavisuals.com for a new link.

All images are delivered as high-resolution JPEGs (3000px+ on longest side, RGB colour space). Specific dimensions vary by image.

Yes. Each image includes embedded IPTC metadata: photographer credit, copyright notice, location, keywords, and usage restrictions.

Akuraa is invite-only. We're currently onboarding founding photographers through curated recruitment. If you're interested in future cohorts, email photographers@akuraavisuals.com with your portfolio link, brief bio, and location.

Photographers receive 60% of licensing revenue (vs. industry standard 20–35%). Payouts are monthly (15th of each month) with a £50 minimum threshold.

Yes. Photographers retain full copyright ownership. Licensing is non-exclusive (except for Fine Art Prints). You can withdraw images anytime with 30 days' notice.

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