Our Legal Policy
Last updated on 1 September 2022
At Skyfect, we know that you, the players and developers, are capable of creating wonderful things. We are delighted that you use our intellectual property (“IP”) to bring your free projects (“Project”) to life. We have no issue with Projects that comply with the rules set out below. However, should we determine at any time that a Project fails to comply with the rules below, is misinterpreted, or uses our IP in an inappropriate manner, we may terminate that Project.
1. What can I do with Skyfect’s IP?
Subject to Skyfect’s discretion: Skyfect (“Skyfect” or “We”) grants you the right, provided you comply with all the rules set out in this policy (“Rules”) and the Terms of Service, to create, display and use derivative works based on Skyfect’s IP and (except as set out below) produced strictly for non-commercial purposes, for the community’s use, provided that they are not produced for commercial purposes (except in the circumstances set out below). We reserve the right to refuse permission to anyone to use our IP at any time, for any reason or for no reason at all, including where we have determined, in our sole discretion, that our IP has been used inappropriately. If we have not granted you the right to use our IP, you must immediately cease developing, publishing or distributing your Project.
2. You may not undertake a commercial project (though there are some exceptions)
Without a written agreement with Skyfect, you may not create commercial Projects, including any Project that obtains any part of its funding through crowdfunding, any Project involving a business or legal entity, or any Project where a fee is required to access its content (e.g. Patreon, YouTube Premium, Amazon Prime, etc.). We have only two exceptions to this rule.
1. Exception: Advertising Revenue
We do not permit players to promote their Projects individually on websites, live streams or in videos, or to generate revenue by displaying appropriate advertisements—including pre-roll adverts, ad breaks and sponsored ad overlays—unless you have an agreement with Skyfect. Inappropriate adverts are not permitted. Only Skyfect (us) decides what constitutes inappropriate content.
2. Exception: Live Streaming of the Game
We permit live streaming provided that everyone has equal access to the stream; however, if we detect any situation during the live stream that violates Skyfect’s Privacy Policy, Legal Terms, or Terms of Service, or if we suspect any inappropriate behaviour, we may decide to terminate the stream and prohibit the person providing the content from ever again producing (or creating) live streams or content relating to games developed by Skyfect.
3. You may not develop games or applications without authorisation.
The use of our IP in games and applications is strictly prohibited. You may not use any part of our IP (e.g. character appearance, character abilities, icons, items, etc.) in a game or application. You may develop games and applications using our IP only if you have a written agreement with our company.
4. Should my project contain original content?
1. If you intend to use work created by others, you must first obtain their permission and clearly state this.
2. Do not imitate existing content; strive to create something original of your own.
3. Do not use a third party’s IP in your projects without their permission.
5. Can I use Skyfect’s logos or trade marks?
Unless you have a written agreement with our company, you may not use our logos or trade marks anywhere. You may not register any domain names, or open social media accounts or similar accounts, that contain the name ‘Skyfect’ or our trade marks, trade names, character names, etc. You may not use our trade marks or names associated with our intellectual property as keywords or search tags online.
6. Can I share my project?
Before sharing your project, please contact us to sign an agreement or contract confirming our approval. When sharing your project, please ensure that content owned by Skyfect is displayed and legible (for example, on the project’s website or its homepage) in a manner that complies with Skyfect’s Legal Policy. Skyfect does not endorse or sponsor this project.
7. Can Skyfect use my project?
To put it briefly: YES
To explain in more detail: We may use your project worldwide, on a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable, transferable, sub-licensable, for any purpose and without attributing it to you, without making any payment to you or obtaining your consent, you are deemed to have granted us permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and create derivative works from it in any manner.