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Okay guys, it's time for another reminder about the copyright rules on Aywas.
For those of you who don't know, there is a copyright board found here.
You must create a thread on this board if you create a design that is based on something that is not your original design. This means if you reference anything that you don't own, you submit it here before you make it. If the copyright has expired on whatever it is you have based your design on, it must be submitted to the board so my team can just check.
It's always been a rule that if something is instantly recognisable as what it was based on, it is against the rules. People seem to have forgotten this little fact, so here's a reminder on that.
I've heard things said like, "Disney isn't going to sue a pet site." Disney will do this, and they have in the past. This is not an excuse, and by saying this and avoiding the copyright panel, you are putting the site at risk. It is their copyright, not Aywas, which is why we have the rules in place to protect Aywas.
If you have any questions, they can most likely be found here.
You can also shoot me a message via pms (or use my snazzy new email - [email protected] :D )
Remember - The use of making designs based of copyright designs is a privilege, not a right you are entitled to. If you break the copyright rules, you put the site at risk and will face a punishment, which may be a permanent ban.
If these copyright rules keep on being broken, there may be discussion of removing the privilege of letting you design things that are not based on your own original work. Please think about your actions in the future so you don't ruin this privilege for the people who do follow the rules.
I hate grumping at you about this, but it is needed.
Thank you!
-Aeth
Posted by Aetheria & rage
(#46) on Fri May 20, 2011 3:25am
- Kaelizilla
(#9021)
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Posted on: Sun May 22, 2011 3:44pm
Do we know how long we should wait for a "Yae" or a "Nay" after posting to the copyright board? I saw this asked before, but I didn't see an answer (could be my oversight, so please forgive me if this is the case). I'm not planning to act until after I get an answer, but it's been a few weeks since I posted. I can be patient, it just helps to have an end in sight :)
Thank you!
Posted on: Sat May 21, 2011 2:07am
If you base your custom on anything that isn't your own, it has to be submitted. It doesn't matter if there's no copyright on it, that's what the team is there to check on. It's not about to change, so that's really the end of story.
-Aeth