FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
   
  What is GP 7/24?  
 

We are an e-marketplace where users and copyright owners of images are brought together to transact business in the most efficient and time saving manner. Here, photographers, graphical artists, fine artists and advertising agencies utilize the benefits of being a member of an ever growing on-line community of industry participants

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  What is an e-marketplace?  
  Advances in internet technologies have allowed us to dramatically alter the way we transact business. Many companies are increasingly automating their work procesesses and moving them onto the internet. As a result e-business is increasingly establishing itself as a major trend. One of these trends is the e-marketplace where member companies are able to meet in cyberspace to do business and increase their reach and effectiveness.

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  What does GP 7/24 offer to its clients?  
  GP 7/24 offers a wide range of digitally prepared images which are carefully indexed and presented through a user friendly interface for immediate use. There is no need to wait for cargo deliveries. Speed of internet access allows our clients to streamline their projects for maximum efficiency.
The user is able to create many light boxes for different projects with images stored in each. Tha ability to make notes on each image and then to share these images and notes with project partners also creates a collaborative approach to each and every project of the user. In other words, we automate your workflow.
Additionally, we also allow members to post notices, offers, and ads for other members to see in our unique e-marketplace.

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  Why should I become a member as a copyright owner?  
  At GP 7/24 all images are digitally stored. So, not only does the owner access an international audiance, he/she keeps possession of h/er original image once it is scanned and submitted. Furthermore, buyers' statistics on general searches, their image requirements, availability of most frequently searched for images, will be made available to copyright owners. This will of course allow them to monitor current market demand more effectively.

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  Why should I become a member as a buyer?  
 
  • To enable you to license the images you want
  • To create light boxes for different projects and to share these light boxes over the internet with project partners to create a collaborative approach to each and every project.
  • To personalize search results acording to your screen resolution and preferences
  • To leave messages for copyright owners and image producers requesting specific images
  • To post notices requesting quotes for special shoots from image producers

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  Why should I become a member of GP 7/24 as a copyright owner  
 
  • To present your image on a 7 day, 24 hour basis to an international audiance
  • To utilize the statistics generated by the site to give direction to your image production based on emerging market trends. Thusimproving your chances to increase market share of your saleable products.
  • To take advantage of having your original image scanned and returned to you.
  • Being a member allows you to continue working with other stock agencies within the guidelines of our general agreement
  • To access prospective customers who post requirements at the site
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  What is a 'royalty free license'?
  
  Buy once, use always!
 Images presented under a royalty free license are priced according to size. Once licensed, the image is made available for use in any location or market for any lenght of time by the licensee without incuring any extra fees. The image, however, is not transferable and can only be used by the licensee. Images presented under a royalty free license are free to be licensed by anyone at any time.

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  What is a 'rights managed license'?  
  Buy once, use ones!
An image presented under a rights managed license is for user-specific projects. Pricing reflects the medium in which the image is used, its duration and purpose. An image licensed under a rights managed license cannot be used by third parties in the same market during the license period.

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  What is a 'comping license'?  
  All members are owners of this license. It governs low resolution free comping image files that you download from our website. By issuing this type of license, we allow you to use comping files to take a closer look at a particular image or to create materials for proofing presentations to clients. Comping files are not licensed for use in final projects, whether for internal or external use.

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  How are orders invoiced?  
  Each order is invoiced seperately.

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  Are my personal details safe with GP 7/24?  
  GP 7/24 in no way sells or shares customer information with any third parties.

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  What is the best web browser to use with GP 7/24?

 
  Our site is best used with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher browsers.

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  Does GP 7/24 keep cookies on my compuer?  
  Yes. Your web browser needs to be configured to accept cookies. The cookies are used to increase your productivity while using the site.

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  Is GP 7/24's internet connection secure?  
  128bit SSL encryption is used during the ordering process. This is the most secure internet security technology used by many commercial sites transacting business on the internet. Credit card details are routed directly to our bankers and in no way can it be stored in our systems.

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  Can I do a search without becoming a member?  
  Yes. Anyone can use the search capability of the site.

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  How can I access detailed information on the image?  
  You can click on the image returned from the search query to access the relevant information on the image.

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  Do I need to become a member to download and license the rights to selected images?  
  Yes. You need to register as a member and accept the appropriate agreements..

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  What are theimage file download options?  
 
AVAILABLE FILE TYPES
Licence Type Target
media		 Resolution
( dpi )		 Size
( Aprox Mb ) (pixel) ( inch ) ( cm )
Comping Royalty
Free		 Rights
Managed

Work file

 Downloadeble
JPEG file (RGB)
Comping works 72 < 0.15 (RGB) < 0.15 370x560 - -
Multi medya 72 < 1 (RGB) < 1 600x900 - -
Up to A5 print 300 14,6 (CMYK) 1,4-5 1600x2400 5.3x8 13,5x20,3
Up to A4 print 300 33 (CMYK) 2,5-8 2400x3600 8x12 20,3x30,5
Up to A3 print 300 62.4 (CMYK) 5-13 3300x4950 11x16,5 27,9x41,9

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  Why does GP 7/24 present the digital images in RGB instead of CMYK?  
  GP 7/24 scans all images in RGB mode and subsequent to color adjustments. It is then presented to the user. Image files in RGB mode are 25% smaller than CMYK files. This reduction in file size ensures a shorter download time to your computer..

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