Copyright is a legal protection to the creators of original content.
Any original content will automatically enjoy copyright.
Note: The forum is operated by a German person or organisation, therefore complies with German Copyright Law (Urheberrechtsgesetz, UrhG)
What does copyright apply to?
Copyright can apply to many things, such as
• dramatic
• photographic
• musical
• choreographic
• original literally
• architectural
• artistic works
In this case the most violated category is "artistic works" mainly building materials for plugins.
Also ideas do not apply to copyright.
For example, if I had a idea of certain type of building in my head that does not apply as copyright.
Copyright only applies untill you create the content.
What should I do to prevent copyright infringement?
• first, the most simple way is to create the content by yourself. (I will recommend this)
• Secondly, if you find an image online that you want to use
you should try to look around and find a description of the content to see if you are allowed to use the image freely.
If you cannot find anything in the description of the material, contact the original creator and ask for permission if denied Do not use the image.
If accepted you can use the image freely.
In case you get no response that means that you did not acquire permission to use it!
Copyright infringement is a violation to the law, it may not seem like a big deal but remember you are breaking the law!
Information about Theotown graphics.
All non IAP ( In app purchases ) graphics are ok to use freely.
But, it's compulsory to add credits to the developers Lobby & Theotheoderich.
However you must not use any graphics within the Future contents as they are categorized as IAPs.
(The karlsruhe palace is technically not an IAP, but distribution is forbidden within the forum or not)
If you need some specific textures go the the Tutorials & Documentation or the Plug-In Discussion and search for the specific graphic before asking for it.
If you used graphics from the future content ( IAP ) that will apply as copyright, and you will get a warning from the moderators/administrators.
![Image](https://i.ibb.co/ncXPNWV/Copyright-Bear.png)
Bear Emotes were originally made by Bearbear76 and also the help of the community. Usage within the forum, Discord or any other official Theotown websites/communities are permitted.
For plug-in usage credit to Bearbear76 is necessary. If left uncredited the plugin-in could receive a take down.
Warnings
Copyright infringements will lead into warnings if ignored and you continue these acts you will be banned from this website.
We don't want to ban anyone so please follow these rules.
To Moderators / Administrators
If you see any building of a plugin that looks like it has been cropped.
First, check the description of the plugin to see if they credited anyone
Secondly, if you cannot see any credits ask them if they have permission
If he/she doesn't have permission: take down the image and link immediately or delete the post.
If he/she has permission: ask them to pm the proof of the permission.
If he/she cannot prove the permission take it down until they can prove the permission
or maybe take acts for example contact the original creator yourself and ask for permission etc...
Let's keep this forum a better place without any copyright infringements!
Sincerely
Bearbear76