Commercial use policy

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• 1. EF-12 Commercial Use Policy Version 2 September 1st 2013 We permit the usage of EF-12 for commercial use under the following conditions. 2014 2015 2016 ？ Usage period: Until the 31st of December 2015 (This is a provisionary date. We will examine the situation in late 2015 and decide on extending usage into 2016 as appropriate.) EF-12 Data you created The game must contain at least some data created by you (hereby referred to as 'original data') Fee: Free EF-12 can be used free of commission until the 31st of December 2015. Quad Arrow do not require a usage fee or a commission for use of this software.
• 2. ■ Definition of permissible packages for sale EF-12 EF-12 You may not sell copies of EF-12 that have no changes from the original distributed version. This includes only using sample tutorial materials. You may sell EF-12 plus original material. Original data Original data EF-12 EF-12 You may sell versions containing only original material. It does not matter how little the modifications are, as long as one part is original. *See the next slides for a definition of ‘one part’. For using copyrighted materials for other companies, please contact the relevant copyright officers. Copyright EF-12 You may upload gameplay video footage and monetize it. Let’s play! (Mail) magazine EF-12 You may write about EF-12 or include walkthroughs in magazines.
• 3. EF-12 Defining “One Part”
• 4. On what "modification of one part" entails EF-12 Motion 500 Character models 5 Background model 2 Skillset documents 6 2D 100 Effect 15 AI 6 BGM 3 The elements of EF-12 that can be modified are as displayed above. Motion 500 Character models 5+1 Background model 2 Skillset documents 6 2D 100 Effect 15 AI 6 BGM 3 In this example a single original character model has been added. This set now counts as 'original'. Motion 499+1 remodeled 2D 100 Character models 5 Background model 2 Skillset documents 2 Effect 15 AI 6 BGM 3 Editing distributed materials instead of creating original content from scratch is also fine. However in this case the amount of changes becomes an issue. Please see the next slide.
• 5. Definition of Modifications In the case of Motion → created from scratch → Fully original motion Entirely original Model for motion → created using officially distributed model → Fully original motion Considered as entirely original Sample motion → changed high kick to middle kick → Modified motion Recognized as your original creation Sample motion → extended the number of frames → Modified motion Recognized as your original creation Sample motion → increased movements of punch etc. → Modified motion Recognized as your original creation Sample motion → only changed the filename → Modified motion Is not your original creation Our definition of what is acceptable for motion modifications is relatively broad. We consider taking distributed data and changing it to be an entirely acceptable practice. This is also true for effects.
• 6. Definition of Modifications For Characters / Background models → Created entirely by yourself from scratch→ Fully original model Entirely original Official skeleton → model created using officially distributed skeleton → Fully original model Recognized as your original creation → Official model → Official model → → Official model Redrawn textures → AND Changes to model shape → Redrawn textures → OR Changes to model shape → → only changed the filename → Modified Model Hard to measure, but acceptable as long as the content is over 50% changed. Modified model Case-by-case, but unless the changed element is 90% different, not acceptable. Modified model Is not your original creation It is difficult for us to assess model originality as they are attached other content. For this reason we believe unless both textures and model shape have changes it is not acceptable. This is also true for 2D.
• 7. Definition of Modifications For SE/BGM → Entirely original content → Original sound Entirely original Official SE/BGM → Effects added → Changed SE/BGM Is not your original creation In the case of music and sound effects, please create your content entirely from scratch. Recommendation for distributing modified versions We ask that you use the latest version of EF-12 wherever possible when distributing the game with edited contents. EF-12 Original data Newest version We ask you update your distributions whenever EF-12 has a major version update.
• 8. Prohibited Matters
• 9. Copyright infringement is something you take full responsibility for. If a legal claim arises from the usage of EF-12, Quad Arrow will take no responsibility. EF-12 Developer: Me! Please do not attempt to claim EF-12 as your own original work. You may of course change splash images or text contents, but please make it clear the original developer of the software was Quad Arrow. The following is also not to be distributed. ・Materials that attack or infringe upon the privacy of others. ・Religious imagery that may cause offense ・Pornographic imagery of children ・Content that includes viruses ・Other content that is illegal or may cause offense Quad Arrow takes no responsibility in issues involving these elements.
• 10. Non-Commercial Use
• 11. EF-12 Cha Model data Original data Sample data EF-12 Developer: Me! You can upload EF-12 without any modifications to your own site. You may distribute official EF-12 data along with your own. Creating characters entirely from scratch is very difficult, so we understand why users may choose to edit existing content instead. You may of course distribute your own original content Please do not distribute sample data. Please do not distribute packages that do not acknowledge Quad Arrow as the original creators of EF-12.
• 12. Disclaimer
• 13. Usage of EF-12 for commercial purposes is subject to the following conditions. 1. Do not sell materials created using AutoDesk's Modtool. Modtool is distributed strictly under a no-profit disclaimer. If you are creating content for the purpose of sale, please purchase an Autodesk license or use other software. 2. EF-12 was developed as a platform, and it's developer Quad Arrow accepts no responsibility for any contents created or distributed using it. In the case of a legal claim against a creation, the creator alone is to take responsibility. 3. EF-12 may contain bugs. Quad Arrow may, in the case of existence of a bug being brought to their attention, choose to issue a fix. However in the case of a bug affecting end users of a sold product using EF-12 as it's platform, Quad Arrow is not to be held responsible. 4. This agreement may be changed without prior warning for any reason. 5. In the case of changes as described in 4, the new agreement will come into effect immediately, and affects all contents released prior to it's publishing. 6. New versions of EF-12 may contain changes to graphic formats that will render content created on prior versions of the software unusable. ---------For any questions or inquiries, please check the official website or the official Twitter of Quad Arrow.