Record the original source
Save the creator and source page, not only a repost, screenshot, or image-search result.
Mood board image source and rights tracker
Keep inspiration traceable and separate reference use from final production clearance. Record the original source before a screenshot or repost loses the context.
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Add the first reference to begin the source record.
Where provenance prevents mistakes
- Mood board research provenance
- Client asset review
- Commercial production clearance
From source URL to production status
Separate research from final use
Mark reference-only images clearly so they are not accidentally treated as production assets.
Document permission
Record the license, written permission, purchase receipt, attribution text, and any limits that apply.
Review before handoff
Resolve unknown entries and replace uncleared final assets before publishing or delivering production files.
Keep every reference traceable
An image source and rights tracker keeps inspiration traceable. It records the original URL, creator, license or permission, intended use, attribution requirement, and whether an image is reference-only or cleared for final production. The register does not decide whether a use is lawful. It exposes missing facts early enough for the project owner or qualified adviser to resolve them.
Permission facts to verify
Does credit make any image legal to use?
No. Attribution does not replace permission when permission is required.
Can an image stay on an internal mood board?
That depends on the source, agreement, and context. The tracker records facts but does not provide legal advice.
What should I do with an unknown source?
Search for the original creator, keep it reference-only, or replace it with a traceable alternative.
What this workspace produces
A searchable source register with permission states, attribution notes, warnings, CSV, and JSON exports.
- Editable source ledger
- Permission and attribution states
- Missing-information warnings
- CSV and JSON export
- Private account copy
- Separate research and final production-use records with review status