Fan Content Policy

1. Purpose of This Policy

At Cup Code, we love seeing players and creators discuss our games, create videos, share theories, and make creative work inspired by our worlds.

This policy explains what you can and cannot do with content from our games, so the boundaries are clear and the rights of the studio, fans, and creators are protected.

This policy applies to fan content related to our games and projects, including ROAR, High School 53, and any future games, worlds, or characters.

2. What Is Fan Content?

Fan Content means content created by the community that is inspired by our games or uses permitted footage, screenshots, ideas, or visual elements from our games.

This includes videos, livestreams, reviews, analysis, screenshots, gameplay clips, articles, theories, fan art, designs, cosplay, memes, unofficial translations, and non-commercial creative works.

This policy does not give you ownership of any part of our games. It gives you limited permission to use certain content under the conditions described here.

3. Limited Fan Content License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use certain game content to create personal, editorial, creative, educational, or entertainment fan content, provided you follow this policy.

This license does not allow you to sell game assets, redistribute them, use them in standalone projects, or build commercial products without prior written permission.

We retain all intellectual property rights in our games, including names, logos, characters, worlds, stories, designs, sounds, music, code, and marketing materials.

4. Allowed Content

You are generally allowed to create and share gameplay videos, livestreams, reviews, analysis, articles, theories, screenshots, and educational or entertainment content about our games.

You may share non-commercial fan art and designs inspired by our worlds and characters, provided they are made by you or you have proper rights to use them.

You may share screenshots or gameplay clips on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram, Twitch, Discord, and Steam Community, as long as you do not violate this policy or platform rules.

5. Monetized Videos and Streams

We generally allow monetization of videos and streams that show original gameplay, such as YouTube ads, Twitch subscriptions, audience support, or platform partner programs.

This permission applies to content that adds real value, such as commentary, review, analysis, entertainment, education, or press coverage.

You may not sell raw game footage or re-upload our official trailers or videos unchanged for profit without clear transformation or added value.

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not sell, redistribute, or extract game assets such as 3D models, sounds, music, textures, code, UI elements, or internal files.

You may not use our game content to create another game, app, product, NFT, digital collectible, merchandise, or commercial project without written permission.

You may not present your content as if you represent Cup Code or are an official partner, employee, publisher, or authorized representative if you are not.

You may not use our content in abusive, racist, sexually explicit, extremist, defamatory, unlawful, or reputationally harmful contexts.

7. Use of Logos and Names

You may mention our game names or studio name when discussing, covering, or reviewing our games.

You may not use the Cup Code logo or our game logos in a way that suggests official affiliation, sponsorship, or approval without permission.

If you use a logo or name in a video, image, or article, it must be clear that your work is fan content or unofficial coverage, not an official studio announcement.

8. Fan Art and Designs

We welcome fan art inspired by our games, including drawings, designs, cosplay, memes, and visual theories.

Fan art must be created by you or used with proper legal rights.

You may not sell fan art as commercial products such as clothing, posters, figures, cards, or paid digital products without prior permission.

Free sharing, personal display, and posting on your accounts is generally allowed if it is clearly unofficial and does not harm the brand.

9. Mods and Modifications

You may not create or publish mods or modifications for the game unless the studio officially announces mod support.

If mod support is added in the future, separate terms or additional guidelines may be published.

Mods may not include cheats, hacks, protection bypasses, abusive content, stolen assets, or files that may harm players or the game.

10. Music and Audio

Our games or trailers may contain music and audio owned by us or licensed from third parties.

Permission to publish gameplay videos does not always mean you own the right to use music outside gameplay context or as a standalone file.

You may not extract music or sound effects and re-upload them as standalone albums or audio files without permission.

Some music may be subject to Content ID or third-party platform rights systems, and we are not responsible for platform decisions.

11. Leaks and Unreleased Content

You may not publish, share, or use leaks, internal files, unreleased content, or materials from closed test builds.

If you receive unreleased content unofficially, do not publish or use it in fan content.

Content based on leaks or stolen files may be removed or reported.

12. Spoilers

If your content includes story details, endings, secrets, surprises, or in-game files that reveal major events, use a clear spoiler warning.

Do not use titles or thumbnails that reveal major surprises without warning.

We may request modification or removal of content that spoils player experience, especially around launch, demo, or testing periods.

13. AI-Generated Content

You may share AI-generated or AI-assisted fan content if it is clearly unofficial and does not violate rights.

AI may not be used to impersonate developers, voice actors, real people, or to publish fake statements in the studio’s name.

You may not generate content that suggests it is official art, an official screenshot, or a real leak if it is not.

We may request clarification or removal of AI-generated content if it is misleading or violates this policy.

14. Our Use of Fan Content

If you publicly post fan content and tag us or share it in our channels, we may repost, reference, or feature it on our official accounts with credit where appropriate.

You retain rights to original content you created, but you grant us a non-exclusive permission to repost, display, or share it for community and non-exclusive promotional purposes unless you clearly request otherwise.

If you do not want us to share your content, you can contact us and request removal of the specific repost.

15. Avoiding Confusion with Official Content

Fan content must be clearly unofficial.

Do not use words such as "official", "approved", "in collaboration with Cup Code", or "sponsored by the studio" unless you have written permission.

If your content could create confusion, include a disclaimer such as: "This is unofficial fan content and is not affiliated with Cup Code."

16. Commercial Products and Merchandise

You may not sell commercial products using our game names, logos, characters, designs, or assets without a license.

This includes clothing, stickers, figures, cards, covers, digital products, print-on-demand products, or any paid goods.

If you want an official collaboration or commercial license, contact us through the official email.

17. Contests and Events

You may not organize a contest, event, or prize campaign using Cup Code or our game names in a way that suggests it is official without permission.

You may organize a small community activity if it is clearly unofficial and does not deceive users, collect data improperly, or generate unauthorized profit.

Any event involving cash prizes, sponsorships, or major brand use requires prior approval.

18. Press and Reviews

Journalists, reviewers, and creators may use limited gameplay footage and screenshots for press coverage, review, or analysis.

Content must not be distorted or used in a misleading way that communicates false information about the game or studio.

For larger media use, use our Press Kit or contact us for official materials.

19. Third-Party Platform Terms

This policy does not override the terms of YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X, Steam, Discord, or any other platform.

Even if a use is allowed by us, the platform may have different rules about music, violence, copyright, or monetization.

You are responsible for following the rules of the platform where you publish.

20. When We May Ask for Removal

We may ask you to remove or modify fan content if it violates this policy, creates confusion with official content, infringes our rights or others’ rights, includes leaks, or harms the community or brand.

We may contact you directly if possible or use platform reporting tools when needed.

The goal is not to stop creativity, but to protect rights, clarity, and trust.

21. No Guarantee of Continued Permission

We may change this policy or revoke certain permissions at any time if studio needs, legal requirements, or platform rules change.

The fact that fan content remains online for a period of time does not mean it has permanent approval or a commercial license.

All permissions in this policy are conditional on compliance with this policy and applicable laws.

22. Requesting Special Permission

If your intended use is unclear, commercial, large-scale, includes products, sponsorships, campaigns, or official logo use, request permission first.

Send a short explanation of the project, how the content will be used, the platform, and whether there is monetization or sponsorship.

No response does not mean approval. You must receive clear permission for uses that require it.

23. Contact

For questions, licensing requests, removal requests, or fan content inquiries, contact us at:

hello@cupcodestudio.com