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    "url": "https://unsplash.com/license",
    "summary": "Free download and commercial/non-commercial use; attribution appreciated but not required. Do not resell without significant modification or compile to replicate a competing image service."
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      "visualCheck": "Neon canal and small boat. Tiny/background people, no prominent faces; inspect/blur at final crop if required by brand."
    },
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  "video": "Not selected; prioritized source-verified authentic photos."
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