Words, pictures & fair use.

Our writing

All articles, guides and essays on Opal Wardrobe Notes are original to this journal and protected by copyright. You are welcome to quote short excerpts — up to 150 words — with clear credit and a link back to the original story. Republishing full articles, translating them wholesale, or training commercial models on them requires written permission.

Our photography

Editorial photography across the journal is licensed from Unsplash, whose license permits free use, including commercial use, without asking permission — though we credit the source under each story image as a courtesy. Individual photographers retain moral rights in their work. If you are a photographer who believes an image has been misattributed, contact us through the newsletter and we will correct it promptly.

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Fair use & corrections

Criticism, review and classroom use under applicable fair-use provisions are respected. If you spot an error of fact in any story, tell us through the newsletter form and we will verify, correct and note the change in the changelog.