SANJIESAN LICENSING / Asset dependencies
A partner deliverable can contain material from someone else
The proposed cover arrives as a single image, yet it may contain a photograph, lettering and a licensed texture. The UK government’s IPR guidance treats third-party IP as a distinct question in its own procurement setting. For a creative partnership, use a component check to explain what the deliverable depends on, then have the relevant permissions reviewed for the actual project.
Inspect components rather than file count
Ask the contributor for a concise component list that identifies outside material and its source. Include material that no longer appears as a separate layer in the final image. Do not demand private account credentials or an entire purchase history to make the list seem complete. What matters is a usable connection between the proposed output, the component and the evidence the responsible reviewer needs.
Match the question to the planned handoff
A flattened promotional image and an editable template for another team are different intended handoffs. Describe who needs access, what they will change and where the result is meant to appear. Keep these as concrete questions for the provider or adviser rather than inferring permission from a “commercial” label. If a component is unsuitable, identify which part can be replaced without making the entire approved direction unrecognisable.
Check the replacement in the complete output
Replace an unresolved component in a labelled working revision and inspect the whole composition, not just the missing patch. A type change may alter line breaks; a texture replacement may change the focal point. Update the component list and keep the selected source reference with the new revision. A clear dependency record helps later work, but it is not itself a licence or a guarantee about every future reuse.