Question 1

Do I have permission to use the data?

Accepted Answer

ISIC images are shared for research and education use, but they are not automatically free of any use.
Permission depends on the license assigned to each individual image in the ISIC Archive. Every image is labeled with one of these licenses:
 • CC0 (Public Domain Dedication): You may use the image for any purpose without permission or attribution.
 • CC-BY (Attribution): You may use the image for any purpose (including commercial), as long as you provide proper attribution.
 • CC-BY-NC (Attribution–NonCommercial): You may use the image only for non-commercial purposes, and you must provide attribution.
Always review the license shown on the image metadata page and follow its requirements.

Question 2

How can I gain access to private images and diagnostic labels from a private test set?

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstance can we provide special access to private images or hidden metadata.

Question 3

How do I appropriately cite individual images, datasets, or the ISIC Archive as a whole?

Accepted Answer

The right citation depends on what you used:
 • Individual image: Cite the image’s ISIC ID and include any required attribution listed with the image (especially for CC-BY and CC-BY-NC).
 • Datasets/Collections: Cite the dataset/collection page (name + DOI when available) and all distinct image attributions associated with the collection.