A usage evidence file brings together the essential facts of a suspected unauthorized image use. It records where the image appears, how it is used, what ownership materials are available and whether any license or stock-platform record may explain the use.
Capture full URLs and dated screenshots
Compare the online use with original source files
Review stock-platform and licensing records
Prepare a clear chronology of publication and discovery
Organize evidence for platform or counsel review
Identify gaps before escalationThe goal is not to overstate a claim. The goal is to create a factual file that can be reviewed, explained and used responsibly.