Avoid Unsupported Inferences — Avoid Unsupported Inferences

Editorial integrity requires avoiding unsupported assumptions when analyzing visual media. For example, the mere public display of a photograph does not, on its own, constitute publication under copyright guidelines.

Additionally, multiple photographs can feature the exact same subject in the same setting while remaining separate creative works. Distinguishing between public display, publication, and individual creative choices helps prevent incorrect conclusions about an image's origin.