Credit Guidelines

Simple guide for correctly crediting content from HallinMedia.

Document type
Notice
Published
Updated
Version
1.0.0
Jurisdiction
Global
Audience
All

Thank you for using content created by HallinMedia! This simple guide helps you credit the material correctly. Proper attribution is important to respect the copyright holder’s work and to follow industry best practices.

Note: This guide is a simplified summary. Before publishing content from HallinMedia, please read through our complete Publishing Guidelines.

When should you credit?

Crediting is always required when using content from HallinMedia, regardless of whether it’s for:

  • Images on your website
  • Social media posts (including temporary ones like Stories)
  • Printed materials such as brochures or posters
  • Presentations and documents
  • Video and film material

How to credit correctly

On your website

Place the following text near the image or at the end of the page:

© HallinMedia

Make the text “HallinMedia” a link pointing to www.hallin.media

In printed materials

Write the following next to the image or on a dedicated credits page:

© HallinMedia | hallin.media

On social media

Instagram, Facebook:

Instagram/Facebook Stories:

  • Use the text tool to add “@williamhallinn”
  • Use the tagging feature to link to the account

YouTube:

LinkedIn:

Quick reference for credit formats

Where?How?
Web”© HallinMedia” with link to hallin.media
Print”© HallinMedia | hallin.media”
Instagram”@williamhallinn” in image and/or description
LinkedIn”@whallin” as tag
YouTube”HallinMedia” in description and/or end credits

Important considerations

  • The credit must be clearly visible
  • Use appropriate size and contrast to ensure text is readable
  • Avoid hiding or diminishing the credit
  • Maintain crediting in all sharing and republishing

Usage restrictions

Remember that you may only use the content for the purpose and during the time period specified in our agreement. You may not:

  • Modify the images without permission
  • Use the images in new projects without approval
  • Resell or transfer the images to third parties

Questions?

If you are unsure about how to credit or wish to discuss the use of content, contact us at: