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== Other Intellectual Properties == | |||
In a general manner, companies do not agree to usage of their Intellectual Property without a license agreement. | In a general manner, companies do not agree to usage of their Intellectual Property without a license agreement. | ||
Here are some licenses detailed '''for a free, non-commercial use'''. | Here are some licenses detailed '''for a free, non-commercial use'''. | ||
{{BIMessagebox|Important|Please note that this | {{BIMessagebox|Important:|Please note that this table is provided '''as an assistance''' and should in no way be a legal reference.<br><!-- | ||
-->{{Name|bi}} cannot and will not be held responsible for any license misuse you may commit.<br><!-- | -->{{Name|bi}} '''cannot''' and '''will not''' be held responsible for any license misuse you may commit.<br><!-- | ||
-->'''You and only you''' will be held responsible for your actions. As a general rule of thumb, '''read and abide by | -->'''You and only you''' will be held responsible for your actions. As a general rule of thumb, '''read and abide by each company's EULA'''.<br> | ||
<br>'''Use the provided information at your own risk!'''}} | |||
{{Informative | This information was last updated on 2020-10-27 and may be obsolete at the time of reading. '''Read the EULA''' to be sure!}} | {{Informative | This information was last updated on 2020-10-27 and may be obsolete at the time of reading. '''Read the EULA''' to be sure!}} | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! License !! Owned by !! EULA !! Agreement-less<br>usage !! Licensing | ! License !! Owned by !! EULA !! Agreement-less<br>usage !! Licensing contact | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Command and Conquer | ! Command and Conquer | ||
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| {{n/a}} | | {{n/a}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! Halo | ||
| Microsoft Studios | | Microsoft Studios | ||
| [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Dev Rules] | | [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Dev Rules] | ||
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! Warhammer | ! Warhammer | ||
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/ Games Workshop] | | [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/ Games Workshop] | ||
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Intellectual-Property-Policy | | [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Intellectual-Property-Policy Intellectual Property Policy] | ||
| {{n/a}} - ''should'' be OK<br>Unsure about distribution | | {{n/a}} - ''should'' be OK<br>Unsure about distribution | ||
| ✉ licensing@gwplc.com | | ✉ licensing@gwplc.com | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 29 October 2020
Template:SideTOC Template:wip This page covers many questions some users may have about what they can and cannot do about Bohemia Interactive's or other licenses for a free, non-commercial use.
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| License | License |
| End-User License Agreement (EULA) | End-user license agreement |
| Intellectual Property (IP) | Intellectual property |
| Fair Use | Fair use / Fair dealing |
"Fair Use"
"Fair Use" is very often called as the ideal line of defense regarding copyright infringement.
Alas for its subscribers, Fair Use most likely means allowed for research and educational purpose, under which gaming/modding does not fall.
It is also a personal, non-commercial "default license" that cannot cover a mod team nor Steam distribution of such work.
For more information, see the Wikipedia articles Fair use / Fair dealing above.
Bohemia Interactive
| Category | Action | Allowed | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mods & PBO | Buying/Selling mods | Template:task | BITools EULA |
| Buying/Selling pbo files | Template:task | BITools EULA | |
| Forward-porting previous BI games content to newer ones | Template:task/ | BITools EULA | |
| 3D Models | Buying/Selling p3d 3D models | Template:task | BITools EULA |
| Buying/Selling non-p3d 3D models | Template:task/ | N/A | |
| Buying/Selling non-p3d to p3d conversion service | Template:task | BITools EULA | |
| Textures | Buying/Selling paa textures | Template:task | BITools EULA |
| Buying/Selling non-paa textures | Template:task/ | N/A | |
| Buying/Selling non-paa to paa conversion service | Template:task | BITools EULA | |
| Text content | Buying/Selling sqf scripts | Template:task/ | N/A |
| Buying/Selling cpp (config) files | Template:task/ | N/A | |
| Buying/Selling bin (binarised config) files | Template:task | BITools EULA | |
| Monetizing in-game content | Giving/Taking money for Arma 3 server content | Template:task/ | Monetization Rules |
| Giving/Taking money for DayZ server content | Template:task/ | Monetization Rules | |
| Media Monetizing | Monetizing a video of BI game(s) | Template:task/ | Monetization Rules |
See also:
Template:armaSeries
- Data provided in Arma Licensed Data Pack:
- can be modified and/or used to make an Template:armaSeries mod
- cannot be modified nor used in other games
- Data that is not listed in Arma Licensed Data Pack cannot be modified nor used in any way.
Take On Helicopters
- Data provided in Take On Helicopters Data Pack:
- can be modified and/or used to make an Template:armaSeries mod (or a Take On Helicopters one)
- cannot be modified nor used in other games
- Data that is not listed in Take On Helicopters Data Pack cannot be modified nor used in any way.
Steam EULA
Steam Subscriber Agreement (User Generated Content paragraph)
- items must be uploaded by the creator/owner/group account. It is forbidden to upload an item that was made by someone else
- the creator/owner's permission does not allow someone else to reupload their work on Steam.
The creator/owner would have to give ownership and remove any existing versions from the workshop in order for someone else to upload the file.
- the creator/owner's permission does not allow someone else to reupload their work on Steam.
Other Intellectual Properties
In a general manner, companies do not agree to usage of their Intellectual Property without a license agreement. Here are some licenses detailed for a free, non-commercial use.
| License | Owned by | EULA | Agreement-less usage |
Licensing contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command and Conquer | Electronic Arts | N/A | N/A - known as OK | N/A |
| Gears of War | Microsoft Studios | Dev Rules | N/A - known as OK | N/A |
| Halo | Microsoft Studios | Dev Rules | N/A - known as OK | N/A |
| Star Wars | The Walt Disney Company / LucasFilm Ltd. | Walt Disney Studios Licensing | Template:task |
Christopher Holm |
| Warhammer | Games Workshop | Intellectual Property Policy | N/A - should be OK Unsure about distribution |
✉ licensing@gwplc.com |