Shutterstock Fined $35M for Misleading Customers

A $35 million FTC settlement is not a slap on the wrist. Shutterstock allegedly misled customers and made millions doing it, and if you license your work through them or buy stock for client jobs, that matters. This isn't abstract legal theatre. It's the regulator putting the biggest name in stock on notice, which means billing practices, subscription terms, and cancellation traps are now under a microscope. Worth reading the full terms before your next renewal.