Last updated: April 2026
CrozNest Ltd | Company No. 07418811
At CrozNest, we respect intellectual property rights. We also believe in the value of education, criticism, review, and commentary – especially when it comes to helping hairdressers and salon owners stay ahead of trends.
This page explains how we use images on our blog and website, and what to do if you believe your work has been used without proper permission.
Our Commitment to Fair Use
We sometimes use third-party images on our blog, trend reports, and social media content to:
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Illustrate hair and fashion trends
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Provide educational commentary
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Review collections, techniques, or seasonal styles
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Report on fashion week looks and industry developments
We believe this use falls under “fair dealing” as defined in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK law).
What Is Fair Dealing?
Under UK copyright law, fair dealing allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the owner for specific purposes, including:
| Purpose | Example in our context |
|---|---|
| Criticism or review | Commenting on a celebrity’s red carpet hair |
| News reporting | Sharing backstage images from fashion week |
| Education | Teaching salon owners about trending colour techniques |
| Research / private study | Analysing seasonal shifts in hair styling |
We always aim to use images in a way that is transformative (adding new meaning or commentary) and not detrimental to the original work’s commercial value.
What We Do to Respect Copyright
We take reasonable steps to ensure we use images responsibly:
✅ We try to use images that are:
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In the public domain
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Licensed under Creative Commons (with attribution where required)
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Commissioned or created by CrozNest (our own photography and video)
✅ We provide attribution whenever we know the original source
✅ We use images only to illustrate and enhance educational or editorial content
✅ We do not claim ownership of third-party images
What We Do NOT Do
❌ We do not use copyrighted images for commercial resale
❌ We do not use images in a way that directly competes with the original work
❌ We do not intentionally infringe on any creator’s rights
Our Content Packs – Original Work
Important distinction:
The images and videos in our paid content packs (Formidable, Conqueror, Endeavour, etc.) are original creations or licensed specifically for resale.
When you purchase a CrozNest content pack, you are getting 100% cleared, original, or properly licensed assets. These are not subject to fair dealing – they are our intellectual property (or used with full permission).
See our Terms & Conditions for details on how you may use purchased content packs.
If You Believe Your Work Has Been Used Without Permission
We take copyright seriously. If you are the owner of an image used on our website (particularly on our blog) and believe it has been posted without proper permission or attribution, please contact us immediately.
We will:
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Acknowledge your request within 2–3 business days
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Investigate the use of the image
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Remove, replace, or properly attribute the image – whichever you prefer
We want to do the right thing. A simple conversation usually solves everything.
How to Contact Us About Copyright
Please email us with:
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Your full name and contact information
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The exact URL where the image appears
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Proof that you own the copyright (or are authorised to act on behalf of the owner)
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Your preferred resolution (removal, attribution, or alternative)
📧 jason@croznest.co.uk
📬 CrozNest Ltd, 40 Henfield Close, London, N19 3UL
We will respond promptly and in good faith.
No Legal Advice
This page is a good-faith explanation of our practices, not legal advice. Copyright law can be complex. If you have specific legal concerns, we recommend consulting a qualified solicitor.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this Copyright Disclaimer from time to time. If we make material changes, we will:
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Post the updated version on this page
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Change the “Last updated” date at the top
Your continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated disclaimer.
This Copyright Disclaimer was last updated in April 2026.