Wix provides you with a platform to create websites to reach your online audience. As a Wix user, you waive any claims that you may have against Wix with regards to your site being used in marketing o...

Wix Site and Content Ownership

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix provides you with a platform to create websites to reach your online audience. </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>As a Wix user, you waive any claims that you may have against Wix with regards to your site being used in marketing or promotional material.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content"><div>See section 2.2.5 of our <a href="http://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a> for more information.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>In the event of a dispute between several parties, Wix will determine site ownership by using established guidelines. </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We reserve the right to determine and/or grant ownership to an account or site based on our reasonable judgment, whether or not an independent investigation has been conducted by us. Among others, we may consider the principles set forth below:<br />
</div><div><strong>For free sites:</strong> The owner of any sites or content is the owner of the Wix account under which the content was created. In most cases, the owner of the account is considered to be the person or entity who has access to the email address listed in Wix's records.</div><div><strong>For premium sites connected to a domain:</strong> If a site is/was connected to a domain whose registration information is publicly available via the <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/domains/whois" target="_blank">WHOIS</a> database, the owner of the site is considered to be the person or entity registered as the owner of this domain.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="text"><p>If a domain is not connected or we are unable to verify the registration information in the WHOIS database, we may use any relevant billing information to determine the account or site owner. If any paid services were purchased via the account, the owner of this account or any site or content created there, is considered to be the person or entity whose billing details were used to purchase these paid services.</p></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content"><div>See section 1.3 of our <a data-composite="true" href="http://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a> for more information. </div></div></div></div>

You own all the materials created in your Wix account, as defined in our Terms of Use, section 2.1: “User Account”. Wix.com does not and cannot provide any legal advice concerning the protection of yo...

Wix Site Copyright Protection

<div data-component-type="text"><div>You own all the materials created in your Wix account, as defined in our <a href="http://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a>, section 2.1: “User Account”. </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix.com does not and cannot provide any legal advice concerning the protection of your intellectual rights. If you have discovered that your content has been used without your consent, please consider seeking the advice of a legal professional.</div></div>

Wix.com opposes any unauthorized infringement of copyrights. It is Wix.com's policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the requirements of the Digital Mille...

Reporting Copyright Infringement

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix.com opposes any unauthorized infringement of copyrights. It is Wix.com's policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the requirements of the <a href="https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf">Digital Millennium Copyright Act</a> (the &quot;DMCA&quot;).</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>To report a copyright infringement by a Wix user, please fill out our <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/support-chatbot?nodeId=om98g6kPvnc8SE5FUBqC&amp;referral=termsOfUse" target="_blank">automated DMCA Copyright Complaint Form</a>. This form is the fastest way to report a case of copyright infringement.</div></div>

Important:The text below does not constitute legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.Wix.com opposes any unauthorized infringement of copyrights.It is Wix.com's policy to respo...

Avoiding Copyright Infringement: Videos, Music, Text and Software

<div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="orange"><div class="info-title">Important:</div><div class="info-content"><div>The text below does not constitute legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix.com opposes any unauthorized infringement of copyrights.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>It is Wix.com's policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the &quot;DMCA&quot;). When adding content to your site, it is important to make sure that you have the rights to use that content.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We have set out some guidelines for you to help keep your site and content safe from copyright complaints.<br /><br /></div><ul><li><strong>Videos: </strong>Wix allows you to add videos to your site which have been uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. If you uploaded the video yourself, you are free to use it on your site. With regards to other content available through these services, we recommend that you read through the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/t/terms" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and <a href="http://vimeo.com/terms" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> Terms of Use thoroughly before adding anything.</li><li><strong>Music: </strong>Most music is protected by intellectual property rights. The Wix Terms of Use state that you may not upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that might infringe a third party's intellectual property rights. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have permission to use any audio content on your site.</li><li><strong>Text: </strong>All text added to your site should be original, unique and created by you. It is not permissible to copy text from another person's site.</li><li><strong>Software</strong>: Software may be protected by intellectual property rights. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have the relevant permission/license to disclose and/or make available any software on your site.</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Tip:</div><div class="info-content"><div>Check out the Wix Content blog to learn more about <a href="https://www.wix.com/blog/content-writing/2018/02/legal-and-marketing-writing-online/" target="_blank">the legalities of writing online.</a></div></div></div></div>

Important:The following information does not constitute legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.Wix.com opposes any unauthorized infringement of copyrights. It is Wix.com's pol...

Avoiding Copyright Infringement: Images

<div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="orange"><div class="info-title">Important:</div><div class="info-content"><div>The following information does not constitute legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix.com opposes any unauthorized infringement of copyrights. It is Wix.com's policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the &quot;DMCA&quot;).</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>When adding images to your site, it is important to make sure that you have the right to use those images. We have set out some guidelines for you to help keep your site and content safe from copyright complaints.</div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/7f40210b-c6c2-4c15-bbcf-5bb78a69d10e/2024/06/05/a4ef1295-c92f-4ace-8bb6-8e159b47ccca/22694d66-697b-47a5-81f5-17a205825414.png" alt="adding free from Wix images," /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="images-found-on-the-internet" level="3">Images found on the internet</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>When looking for images on the internet, keep in mind that some images might be protected by copyright. It is your responsibility to find out what limitations apply to the image before adding it to your site.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="purchasing-the-rights-to-use-an-image" level="3">Purchasing the rights to use an image</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>There are many sites which sell stock images for you to use on your site, such as Shutterstock, iStock, Getty Images etc. When you purchase an image, in most cases, you will be allowed to use it on your site, but it is important to verify which license you have purchased and to check the restrictions that come with it. Wix has a partnership with Shutterstock, where you can <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-media-purchasing-shutterstock-images-videos" target="">purchase stock images</a> via your site editor.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="unsplash-images" level="3">Unsplash images</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix offers free images from Unsplash. You may use Unsplash images only in accordance with the <a data-composite="true" href="https://unsplash.com/terms" target="_blank">Unsplash Terms of Use</a> and <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Wix Terms of Use</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="free-from-wix-images" level="3">Free from Wix images</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix offers a variety of free images which you are welcome to use. You may use these images on any of your Wix sites, or in your email campaigns. <strong>However, the license available with these images is for digital use within Wix only</strong>. Therefore, unless Wix explicitly states otherwise, these images may not be used in printed material or anywhere outside of Wix.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Tip:</div><div class="info-content"><div>Check out the Wix Content blog to learn more about <a href="https://www.wix.com/blog/content-writing/2018/02/legal-and-marketing-writing-online/" target="_blank">the legalities of writing online.</a></div></div></div></div>

As can be seen in our Terms of Use, all content (excluding content uploaded by the user) on Wix.com and within the Wix Editor and Studio Editor is subject to copyright and other intellectual property ...

Copyright of Wix's Content

<div data-component-type="text"><div>As can be seen in our <a data-composite="true" href="http://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a>, all content (excluding content uploaded by the user) on Wix.com and within the Wix Editor and Studio Editor is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights, under local and international law.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>All Wix copyrighted content can be used by Wix users within the Wix platform only. Users are not authorized to migrate Wix content outside of Wix.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix content may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without prior written consent from Wix.</div></div>

If content from your Wix site was removed, or access to your Wix account was disabled, due to a copyright infringement claim, you may send a counter-notification.You can find additional information, a...

Submitting a Copyright Infringement Counter-Notification

<div data-component-type="text"><div>If content from your Wix site was removed, or access to your Wix account was disabled, due to a copyright infringement claim, you may send a counter-notification.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>You can find additional information, and submit a counter-notification on our <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/support-chatbot?nodeId=19240239-47f0-41f8-b806-08bf6b64868b" target="_blank">DMCA counter-notification contact page</a>.</div></div>

Adding Shutterstock images and videos can give your site a high-quality, unique and professional look. There are millions of files to choose from. Read below for the conditions of using Shutterstock m...

Using Shutterstock Media Purchased Through Wix

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Adding Shutterstock images and videos can give your site a high-quality, unique and professional look. There are millions of files to choose from. Read below for the conditions of using Shutterstock media on your Wix site.</div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="4">Shutterstock media guidelines:</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li>You can use Shutterstock images and videos you've purchased on any site in the same Wix account. Learn how to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-media-importing-media-from-one-wix-site-to-another" target="">import them to another site.</a></li>  <li>Images are for digital use within Wix only and may not be used for printing.</li>  <li>Shutterstock files are not downloadable.</li>  <li>You may not use the media as a trademark for a business.</li>  <li>You may not portray a person in a way that may be offensive, including:
    <ul>
      <li>in connection with adult-oriented services or ads for dating services.</li>      <li>in connection with political endorsements.</li>      <li>with pornographic, defamatory, unlawful, offensive or immoral content.</li>      <li>as suffering from, or being treated for, a physical or mental ailment.</li>    </ul>  </li>  <li>You may only use the media in websites and content on Wix, and not with other website or content services. </li></ul></div>

Wix.com takes trademark violation very seriously and opposes any unauthorized infringement of trademark rights.If you encounter any Wix sites that you believe to be infringing your trademark rights, y...

Reporting Trademark Infringement

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix.com takes trademark violation very seriously and opposes any unauthorized infringement of trademark rights.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If you encounter any Wix sites that you believe to be infringing your trademark rights, you can file a complaint by filling out <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/support-chatbot?nodeId=05e54612-fae1-4366-946a-ca187280b695&amp;referral=abuseMainPageTrademark" target="">this form</a>.</div></div>

Wix.com takes copyright violation very seriously and opposes any unauthorized infringement of intellectual property. To avoid the suspension or termination of your account, please read our policy care...

Wix Policy for Repeat DMCA Infringement

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix.com takes copyright violation very seriously and opposes any unauthorized infringement of intellectual property. To avoid the suspension or termination of your account, please read our policy carefully.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>As explained in our <a href="https://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms of Use</a>, Wix respects the intellectual property rights of third parties. To uphold these rights, Wix may terminate or suspend the accounts of repeated copyright infringers.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>It is our policy that you may not post content without appropriate permissions, or in a manner that violates third parties' copyrights or other intellectual property rights. If you do so, in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (<a href="https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf" target="_blank">DMCA</a>) and other applicable laws, Wix may terminate or suspend your account. </div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="4"> Circumstances for action may exist in the following cases:</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li>If your site has been found (by a court of competent jurisdiction) to have infringed the copyrights of a third party on two or more occasions; or</li>  <li>In other cases of repeated clear abuse of usage of Wix Services (e.g., willful commercial piracy, or malicious attempts to destroy the value of copyrighted works); or</li>  <li>If we receive a notice of infringement and, as a result, content posted on your site is removed, it constitutes a copyright strike. If you get three copyright strikes for content in your account within a one-year period, your account may be terminated.
    <ul>
      <li>However, if you submit a counter-notification in response to the copyrights owner’s notice (within the timeframe and in the manner specified in our guidelines), and such counter-notice is not answered by the copyrights owner, we may cancel the respective strike. Likewise, if the copyright owner retracts their claim, we may withdraw the strike.</li>    </ul>  </li></ul></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="orange"><div class="info-title"></div><div class="info-content"><div>In addition, Wix reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account if Wix believes, in its sole judgment, that circumstances relating to the infringement of third party intellectual property rights justify such action.</div></div></div></div>

How to begin

Choosing a template 

Hiring a professional to build your site

Use Wix to build your site and business. Try our AI tools to create a site, customize our templates or hire a professional to create or enhance your web presence.

Getting started

Learn how to use Wix to build your site and business.

Wix Editor basics

Using the Editor tools

Your site's layout

Strips and columns

Structuring your site

Designing your site

Pages

Menus

Managing pages and menus

Text

Buttons

Containers and boxes

Slideshows

Shapes and lines

Adding and customizing elements

Images

Galleries

Videos

Documents and files

Adding files and media

Working with elements

Using effects and animation

Sharing and promoting your site

Adding advanced elements

Getting Started

Mobile Tools

Pages on Mobile

Background on Mobile

Mobile Site Layout

Site Menu on Mobile

Text on Mobile

Media on Mobile

Other Elements on Mobile

Troubleshooting

Building a mobile site

Troubleshooting your Editor site

Using the Wix Editor

Using your site dashboard

Site management

Managing roles and permissions

Managing your site

Getting started with AI

Using AI to create & manage your site

Using AI to set up your business

AI tools

Media Manager basics

Uploading media

Purchasing media

Managing media

Media issues

Adding and managing your media

Using the Pro Gallery

Editing images (Wix Photo Studio)

Managing your media

Setting up your multilingual site

Translating your site

Managing your languages

SEO in Wix Multilingual

Creating a multilingual site

Privacy & GDPR

About Accessibility

Making your site accessible

Advanced accessibility features

Creating an accessible site

About the CMS (Content Management System)

Managing CMS collections

Connecting CMS collection content to your site

Working with dynamic pages and the CMS

Connecting user input elements to the CMS

Using CMS with other Wix products

Advanced CMS features

Wix for developers

Test Sites

SSO Logins

Wix Blocks

Advanced features

Learn how to create a site and manage its content with our intuitive editors. Know how to protect visitors' privacy and make sites compliant with accessibility laws.

Creating your site

Design and manage your site using intuitive Wix features.

Changing your account settings

Sign in issues

Managing your account

Upgrading to a Premium plan

Billing for Premium Plans

Billing for Domains

Billing for Google Workspace Business Emails

Managing your subscriptions

Charges, payments and tax

Invoices for Wix services

Using vouchers and promotions

Billing & premium subscriptions

Review your account settings, manage your subscriptions and plans and understand your invoices.

Account & billing

Manage subscriptions, plans and invoices.

Managing your site with the Wix app

Mobile apps basics

Customizing your own mobile app

Managing your own mobile app

Submitting your mobile app for approval

Building your own mobile app

Customizing your site on the Wix member apps

Managing your site on the Wix member apps

Using mobile apps as a member

Using the Wix member apps

Mobile apps for your customers

Use our mobile apps to run your business efficiently on the go and set up a dedicated app for your site members to stay in touch. 

Using the Wix mobile apps

Run your business and connect with members.

Domain basics

Wix domains

Domains purchased elsewhere

Transferring domains

Managing domains

Troubleshooting domains

Follow our step-by step guides to learn how to purchase, connect or transfer a domain for your site, and find out how to keep your site’s data secure.

Connecting a domain

Learn to purchase, connect or transfer a domain to your site.

Setting up your store

Managing products and categories

Setting up shipping & fulfillment

Setting up payment and checkout

Designing your store

Managing your orders

Managing store inventory

Managing the Members Area

Managing store emails

Promoting stores sales

Dropshipping with Wix Stores

Setting up sales channels

Using the Wix app for Wix Stores

Wix Stores

Setting up Wix Bookings

Creating your services

Managing your staff

Managing your calendar & bookings

Memberships, packages & payments

Customizing Wix Bookings pages

Emails, SMS, and promotions

Using the Wix app to manage your bookings

Video conferencing with Wix Bookings

Fit by Wix

Wix Bookings

Setting up Wix Events

Creating your event

Designing Wix Events

Managing your events

Managing your guests

Selling event tickets

Promoting your event

Using the Wix app for Wix Events

Check-in by Wix for Events

Wix Events

Setting up Pricing Plans

Creating your plans

Designing your plans pages

Selling Pricing Plans

Managing purchased plans

Using the Wix app for Pricing Plans

Wix Pricing  Plans

Setting up your restaurant

Creating Wix Restaurants menus (NEW)

Taking online orders (NEW)

Table reservations

Creating your Wix Restaurants menu

Taking online orders

Wix Restaurants

Business solutions & apps

Get tools to grow your business and web presence. Find the right tools for your specific needs, set up online payments and keep track of your site's analytics.

Managing your business

Get tools to grow your business and web presence.