Intellectual Property: Difference between revisions

From Bohemia Interactive Community
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Minor fixes)
m (Text replacement - "{{Checkbox|yes}}" to "{{Icon|checked}}")
(29 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{SideTOC}}
{{TOC|side}}
{{wip}}
This page covers many questions some users may have about what they can and cannot do about {{Name|bi}}'s or other licenses '''for a free, non-commercial use'''.
This page covers many questions some users may have about what they can and cannot do about {{Name|bi}}'s or other licenses '''for a free, non-commercial use'''.


Line 19: Line 18:
|-
|-
| Fair Use
| Fair Use
| {{Wikipedia|Fair use}} / {{Wikipedia|Fair dealing}}
| {{Wikipedia|Fair use}} / {{Wikipedia|Fair dealing}} / [https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/ Stanford uni link]
|-
| Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
| {{Wikipedia|DMCA}} / [https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf US Summary]
|}
|}




== "Fair Use" ==
=== Fair Use ===


{{quote|You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means|Iñigo Montoya|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}G2y8Sx4B2Sk&}}
{{Feature|quote|You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means|Iñigo Montoya|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}G2y8Sx4B2Sk&}}




Line 33: Line 35:


For more information, see the Wikipedia articles {{Wikipedia|Fair use}} / {{Wikipedia|Fair dealing}} above.
For more information, see the Wikipedia articles {{Wikipedia|Fair use}} / {{Wikipedia|Fair dealing}} above.
=== Personal Use ===
"Personal Use", as "Fair Use", is also frequently used to justify illegal IP usage.<br>
Personal use means '''for oneself only'''. Personal use does '''not''' cover group usage (e.g friends, clans), let alone '''reuploads'''.




== {{Name|bi}} ==
== {{Name|bi}} ==


{{Informative | Regarding {{Name|bi|short}} tools usage, '''anything that went through [[:Category:Official Tools|{{Name|bi|short}} Tools]] can NOT be sold''' by default, without '''express authorization''' from {{Name|bi}}. See [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]] for more information.}}
{{Feature | Informative | Regarding {{Name|bi|short}} tools usage, '''anything that went through [[:Category:Official Tools|{{Name|bi|short}} Tools]] can NOT be sold''' by default, without '''express authorization''' from {{Name|bi}}. See [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]] for more information.}}


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
Line 44: Line 51:
| rowspan="3" | Mods &amp; PBO
| rowspan="3" | Mods &amp; PBO
| Buying/Selling mods
| Buying/Selling mods
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''pbo''' files
| Buying/Selling '''pbo''' files
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| Forward-porting previous {{Name|bi|short}} games content to newer ones
| Forward-porting previous {{Name|bi|short}} games content to newer ones
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 3D Models
| rowspan="3" | 3D Models
| Buying/Selling '''p3d''' 3D models
| Buying/Selling '''p3d''' 3D models
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''non-p3d''' 3D models
| Buying/Selling '''non-p3d''' 3D models
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''non-p3d''' to '''p3d''' conversion service
| Buying/Selling '''non-p3d''' to '''p3d''' conversion service
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Textures
| rowspan="3" | Textures
| Buying/Selling '''paa''' textures
| Buying/Selling '''paa''' textures
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''non-paa''' textures
| Buying/Selling '''non-paa''' textures
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''non-paa''' to '''paa''' conversion service
| Buying/Selling '''non-paa''' to '''paa''' conversion service
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Text content
| rowspan="3" | Text content
| Buying/Selling '''sqf''' scripts
| Buying/Selling '''sqf''' scripts
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''cpp''' (config) files
| Buying/Selling '''cpp''' (config) files
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
| Buying/Selling '''bin''' (binarised config) files
| Buying/Selling '''bin''' (binarised config) files
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|unchecked}}
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
| [[End User License Agreement for BI%27s Tools|BITools EULA]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | Monetizing in-game content
| rowspan="2" | Monetizing in-game content
| Giving/Taking money for {{arma3}} server content
| Giving/Taking money for {{arma3}} server content
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| [https://www.bohemia.net/monetization Monetization Rules]
| [https://www.bohemia.net/monetization Monetization Rules]
|-
|-
| Giving/Taking money for {{dayz}} server content
| Giving/Taking money for {{dayz}} server content
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| [https://www.bohemia.net/monetization Monetization Rules]
| [https://www.bohemia.net/monetization Monetization Rules]
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" | Media Monetizing
| rowspan="1" | Media Monetizing
| Monetizing a video of {{Name|bi|short}} game(s)
| Monetizing a video of {{Name|bi|short}} game(s)
| style="text-align: center" | {{task/}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{Icon|checked}}
| [https://www.bohemia.net/community/game-content-usage-rules/monetization-youtube Monetization Rules]
| [https://www.bohemia.net/community/game-content-usage-rules/monetization-youtube Monetization Rules]
|}
|}
Line 113: Line 120:
* [[Bohemia Interactive Community:Guidelines]]
* [[Bohemia Interactive Community:Guidelines]]


=== {{armaSeries}} ===
=== {{arma}} ===


* Data provided in [[Arma Licensed Data Pack]]:
* Data provided in [[Arma Licensed Data Pack]]:
** '''can''' be modified and/or used to make an {{armaSeries}} mod
** '''can''' be modified and/or used to make an {{arma}} mod
** '''cannot''' be modified nor used in other games
** '''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.
* Data that is '''not''' listed in [[Arma Licensed Data Pack]] '''cannot''' be modified nor used in any way.
Line 123: Line 130:


* Data provided in [[Take On Helicopters Data Pack]]:
* Data provided in [[Take On Helicopters Data Pack]]:
** '''can''' be modified and/or used to make an {{armaSeries}} mod (or a {{tkoh}} one)
** '''can''' be modified and/or used to make an {{arma}} mod (or a {{tkoh}} one)
** '''cannot''' be modified nor used in other games
** '''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.
* Data that is '''not''' listed in [[Take On Helicopters Data Pack]] '''cannot''' be modified nor used in any way.
Line 135: Line 142:
-->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 would have to ''give'' ownership and remove any existing versions from the workshop in order for someone else to upload the file.


=== Other Intellectual Properties ===
 
== 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 page is provided '''as an assistance''' and should in no way be a legal reference.<br><!--
{{Messagebox/BI|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''' each company's EULA'''.<br><!--
-->'''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>
-->Use the provided information at your own risk!}}
<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!}}
{{Feature | Informative | This table was last updated on '''2021-01-10''' 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<br>contact
! License !! Owned by !! EULA !! Agreement-less<br>usage !!  Licensing contact
|-
! Babylon 5
| [https://www.warnerbros.com/ Warner Bros<br>Licensing Company of America]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Colorball|grey|1.25}} Unknown
| [https://www.warnerbros.com/studio/services/clip-and-still-licensing Contact info]
|-
! [https://www.syfy.com/battlestar-galactica BattleStar Galactica]
| [https://www.universalstudios.com/ Universal Studios]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
! Command and Conquer
! [https://www.battletech.com/ BattleTech] / [https://mechwarrior.com/ MechWarrior]
| Electronic Arts
| [https://www.topps.com/ The Topps Company]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}} - ''known'' as OK
|-
! [https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer Command and Conquer]
| [https://www.ea.com/ Electronic Arts]
| [https://www.ea.com/terms-of-service Terms of Service]
| {{Colorball|#AACCFF|1.25}} ''Seems'' to be tolerated
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
! Gears of War
! DC Comics
| Microsoft Studios
| [https://www.warnerbros.com/ Warner Bros]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Colorball|grey|1.25}} Unknown
| [https://www.warnerbros.com/studio/services/clip-and-still-licensing Contact info]
|-
! [https://fallout.bethesda.net/ Fallout]
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/ Bethesda]
| [https://bethesda.net/en/document/terms-of-service Zenimax Media Terms of Service]
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
| [https://www.zenimax.com/more Contact info]
|-
! [https://gearsofwar.com/ Gears of War]
| [https://www.microsoft.com/ Microsoft Studios]
| [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Dev Rules]
| [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Dev Rules]
| {{n/a}} - ''known'' as OK
| {{Colorball|#AACCFF|1.25}} ''Seems'' to be accepted
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
! HALO
! [https://www.halowaypoint.com/ Halo]
| Microsoft Studios
| [https://www.microsoft.com/ Microsoft Studios]
| [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Dev Rules]
| [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Dev Rules]
| {{n/a}} - ''known'' as OK
| {{Colorball|#AACCFF|1.25}} ''Seems'' to be accepted
| {{n/a}}
|-
! Marvel Comics
| [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/who-do-i-contact-to-license-content-from-marvel-films/  The&nbsp;Walt&nbsp;Disney&nbsp;Company<br>Marvel]
|
* [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/ Walt Disney Studios Licensing]
* [https://disneytermsofuse.com/english/ Terms of Use]
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
|
[https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/who-do-i-contact-to-license-content-from-marvel-films/ Contact info 1]<br>
[https://www.marvel.com/help/category/11 Contact info 2]
|-
! [https://www.metalgearsolid.com/ Metal Gear Solid]
| [https://www.konami.com/ Konami]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Colorball|grey|1.25}} Unknown
| {{n/a}}
|-
! [http://www.scpwiki.com/ SCP Foundation]
| [http://www.scpwiki.com/ SCP wiki]
| [http://www.scpwiki.com/licensing-guide SCP Licensing Guide] ([https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC-BY-SA])
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
| [http://05command.wikidot.com/license-experts-main Contact info]
|-
! [https://www.mgm.com/franchise/stargate Stargate]
| [https://www.mgm.com/ Metro-Golwyn-Mayer Studios]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
|-
! Star Wars
! [https://www.startrek.com/ Star Trek]
| [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/who-do-i-contact-to-license-content-from-lucasfilm-ltd/  The Walt Disney Company&nbsp;/&nbsp;LucasFilm Ltd.]
| [https://intl.startrek.com/licensees CBS Entertainment]
| [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/ Walt Disney Studios Licensing]
| [https://cbsinteractive.com/legal/cbsi/terms-of-use/ Terms of Use]
| style="text-align: center" | {{task}}
| {{Colorball|#AACCFF|1.25}} ''Seems'' to be tolerated
| {{n/a}}
|-
! [https://www.starwars.com/ Star Wars]
| [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/who-do-i-contact-to-license-content-from-lucasfilm-ltd/  The&nbsp;Walt&nbsp;Disney&nbsp;Company<br>LucasFilm Ltd.]
|
|
Christopher Holm<br>
* [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/ Walt Disney Studios Licensing]
☎ +1-415-623-1938<br>
* [https://disneytermsofuse.com/english/ Terms of Use]
✉ chris.holm@lucasfilm.com
| {{Colorball|red|1.25}} No
| [https://www.disneystudiolicensing.com/who-do-i-contact-to-license-content-from-lucasfilm-ltd/ Contact info]
|-
|-
! Warhammer
! [https://www.games-workshop.com/Warhammer-Age-of-Sigmar Warhammer]
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/ Games Workshop]
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/ Games Workshop]
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Intellectual-Property-Policy IP Policy]
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/Intellectual-Property-Policy Intellectual Property Policy]
| {{n/a}} - ''should'' be OK<br>Unsure about distribution
| {{Colorball|orange|1.25}} Unsure about distribution
| ✉ licensing@gwplc.com
| [https://www.games-workshop.com/Intellectual-Property-Policy Contact info]
|}
|}
== See Also ==
* https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/ - Stanford University's information page about "Fair Use"
* https://sqi.workshopcrawler.com/ - an unofficial Steam workshop tool that detects reuploads
* https://arma3practicalipguide.blogspot.com/ - Practical guide to IP in {{arma3}}
* https://soundcloud.com/armahosts-llc/ep-37-intellectual-property - a [https://www.radioarma.com/ Radio Arma] podcast on the matter




[[Category:Community Wiki]]
[[Category:Public Data]]

Revision as of 02:00, 8 February 2021

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 / Stanford uni link
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) DMCA / US Summary


Fair Use

«
« You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means » – Iñigo Montoya (source)


"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.

Personal Use

"Personal Use", as "Fair Use", is also frequently used to justify illegal IP usage.
Personal use means for oneself only. Personal use does not cover group usage (e.g friends, clans), let alone reuploads.


Bohemia Interactive

ⓘ
Regarding BI tools usage, anything that went through BI Tools can NOT be sold by default, without express authorization from Bohemia Interactive. See BITools EULA for more information.
Category Action Allowed Conditions
Mods & PBO Buying/Selling mods Unchecked BITools EULA
Buying/Selling pbo files Unchecked BITools EULA
Forward-porting previous BI games content to newer ones Checked BITools EULA
3D Models Buying/Selling p3d 3D models Unchecked BITools EULA
Buying/Selling non-p3d 3D models Checked N/A
Buying/Selling non-p3d to p3d conversion service Unchecked BITools EULA
Textures Buying/Selling paa textures Unchecked BITools EULA
Buying/Selling non-paa textures Checked N/A
Buying/Selling non-paa to paa conversion service Unchecked BITools EULA
Text content Buying/Selling sqf scripts Checked N/A
Buying/Selling cpp (config) files Checked N/A
Buying/Selling bin (binarised config) files Unchecked BITools EULA
Monetizing in-game content Giving/Taking money for Arma 3 server content Checked Monetization Rules
Giving/Taking money for DayZ server content Checked Monetization Rules
Media Monetizing Monetizing a video of BI game(s) Checked Monetization Rules

See also:

Arma

Take On Helicopters


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.


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.

bi symbol white.png
Important:
Please note that this table is provided as an assistance and should in no way be a legal reference.
Bohemia Interactive cannot and will not be held responsible for any license misuse you may commit.
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.

Use the provided information at your own risk!
ⓘ
This table was last updated on 2021-01-10 and may be obsolete at the time of reading. Read the EULA to be sure!
License Owned by EULA Agreement-less
usage		 Licensing contact
Babylon 5 Warner Bros
Licensing Company of America 		N/A
Unknown 		Contact info
BattleStar Galactica Universal Studios N/A
No 		N/A
BattleTech / MechWarrior The Topps Company N/A
No 		N/A
Command and Conquer Electronic Arts Terms of Service
Seems to be tolerated 		N/A
DC Comics Warner Bros N/A
Unknown 		Contact info
Fallout Bethesda Zenimax Media Terms of Service
No 		Contact info
Gears of War Microsoft Studios Dev Rules
Seems to be accepted 		N/A
Halo Microsoft Studios Dev Rules
Seems to be accepted 		N/A
Marvel Comics The Walt Disney Company
Marvel
No

Contact info 1
Contact info 2

Metal Gear Solid Konami N/A
Unknown 		N/A
SCP Foundation SCP wiki SCP Licensing Guide (CC-BY-SA)
No 		Contact info
Stargate Metro-Golwyn-Mayer Studios N/A
No 		N/A
Star Trek CBS Entertainment Terms of Use
Seems to be tolerated 		N/A
Star Wars The Walt Disney Company
LucasFilm Ltd.
No 		Contact info
Warhammer Games Workshop Intellectual Property Policy
Unsure about distribution 		Contact info

See Also

Retrieved from "https://community.bistudio.com/wiki?title=Intellectual_Property&oldid=245069"