Copyright & Usage Information

Welcome to the copyright policy for Asisbiz.com, your premier source for historical WWII photos. Our mission is to preserve and share the rich history of aviation, military, and global heritage through meticulously restored images and uncensored historical content.

About Our Content

Asisbiz.com hosts a vast collection of over 2 million images, including:

Historical Photos: Sourced from public domain archives such as the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Imperial War Museums (IWM), and Bundesarchiv. These images, include many iconic WWII aircraft often photographed during combat, are often free from copyright restrictions in most jurisdictions, having passed their copyright terms.

Original Photography: Captured by myself during my travels, showcasing unique perspectives on aviation, culture, and history. These images are copyrighted by Asisbiz.com and protected under international copyright law.

Preserving Uncensored History

We believe history should be preserved in its authentic form, without censorship. Many of our archival photos include symbols like the swastika, which are subject to censorship in some European countries due to legal restrictions. At Asisbiz.com, we maintain these images in their original state to honor historical accuracy and provide researchers, educators, and enthusiasts with unfiltered access to the past. We respectfully navigate these sensitivities while prioritizing truth and education.

Our Restoration Efforts

Our team dedicates countless hours to enhancing historical photos using advanced tools like Adobe Photoshop. We correct color balance, remove dust and scratches, and restore faded images to their original glory. Many of these photos, sourced from archives like NARA and IWM, have not been enhanced since their initial development decades ago. This labor-intensive process ensures that iconic images, such as those of the Focke-Wulf Fw-190 or Supermarine Spitfire, are presented in stunning clarity for future generations.

Usage Guidelines

You’re welcome to use our images for non-commercial purposes (e.g., educational projects, personal blogs) with proper attribution to asisbiz.com. Please include a link to the original page (e.g.,  Asisbiz aviation history and photo galleries section ) and credit “Image courtesy of asisbiz.com”.

Commercial use (e.g., publications, merchandise) requires written permission. Contact us at sales@asisbiz.com with details of your request.

Prohibited actions: Do not hotlink, embed, or redistribute images without permission. Share links to our pages instead to support our mission.

Share Our Content

We encourage sharing links to our pages on platforms like X, forums, or social media. This helps aviation enthusiasts discover our content while allowing us to add more information when it comes to light.

DMCA Takedown Requests

General Principles

Public Domain: Images are in the public domain if their copyright has expired, was never claimed, or was explicitly waived. Anyone can use public domain images without permission.

Publication Status: Copyright duration often depends on whether an image was published (e.g., in a newspaper, book, or archive) and when.

Country of Origin: Copyright laws are national, and the rules of the country where the image was created or first published typically apply. International treaties like the Berne Convention may extend protections across borders.

U.S. Government Works: Images created by U.S. government employees (e.g., military photographers) in their official duties are generally in the public domain in the U.S.

Non-Government Works: Images taken by private individuals, organizations, or foreign governments may still be under copyright, depending on the creator’s lifespan or publication date.

United States

Copyright Duration:

For works published before 1923, copyrights have expired, and they are in the public domain.

For works published between 1923 and 1977 with a copyright notice, protection lasts 95 years from publication if renewed (e.g., a 1945 image could be protected until 2040).

For unpublished works, copyright lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years, or until December 31, 2002, if the creator’s death date is unknown.

U.S. Government Images: Most WWII photos taken by U.S. military or government employees (e.g., Signal Corps, Office of War Information) are public domain. Examples include iconic images like General MacArthur wading ashore at Leyte.

Private or Commercial Images: Photos by private photographers or agencies (e.g., news agencies, private studios) may still be copyrighted if the creator died after 1955 (life + 70 years) or if the image was published with a copyright notice.

Orphan Works: Many WWII images lack clear authorship or publication details, making copyright status uncertain. Users must assess the risk of using such images, especially for commercial purposes.

If you find our content used without permission (e.g., on Pinterest or other platforms), or if you believe your content appears on asisbiz.com, please send a DMCA notice to websiteerrors@asisbiz.com. Please include:

Description of the material.

URL where it appears.

Your contact information and ownership statement.

We respect intellectual property and will address valid requests promptly.

Contact Us

Questions about usage or licensing? Email us at mla@asisbiz.com. We’re here to help aviation enthusiasts enjoy our content responsibly.

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