FTC - Federal Trade Commission

05/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2026 09:13

Shutterstock, Inc. - Shutterstock Inc. will pay $35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the online digital photo and video platform illegally made tens[...]

Last Updated
May 13, 2026
Case Status
Pending
Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff, v. Shutterstock, Inc., a corporation, Defendant.

Case Summary

Shutterstock Inc. will pay $35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the online digital photo and video platform illegally made tens of millions of dollars from a range of unfair and deceptive practices, including charging consumers for products without their informed consent and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions.

In May 2026, the FTC announced settlements with five individual and corporate IM Mastery Academy defendants, including ringleaders Chris and Isis Terry.

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