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Content created by VZatsu and its Talents are protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws. The creation and use of user generated content or "derivative works" is encouraged, however please be aware of these general guidelines for fans to follow. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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SCOPE & APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES

 

1. These guidelines apply to "derivative works," or secondary creation of VZatsu's original content - Official Characters, their still drawings, and their models, of which we have exclusive rights.

 

2. Derivative Works are creations that add new elements to the original content. The reproduction of our original content without creative input or creative element is strictly prohibited unless otherwise granted by VZatsu.

 

3. Exclusive content is not subject to these guidelines. Exclusive content includes but is not limited to Members-Only, Early Access, or Patreon supporter content. Unauthorized reproduction of exclusive content is prohibited unless otherwise granted by us.

 

4. These guidelines apply to "individuals" or "organizations without juridical personality" globally. For corporations or businesses, please contact us before engaging in any Derivative Works.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Please comply with the following guidelines regarding derivative works.

 

1. Do not create content that impersonates or misrepresents VZatsu talent.

 

2. Do not use official VZatsu content, assets or material for business or commercial purposes. Do not alter our official assets and material for other purposes other than fanworks, memes, and fan art.

 

3. The use of Generative AI while creating derivative works is strictly prohibited. The use of VZatsu content, assets, material, or character’s likeness for the purpose of training AI models is strictly prohibited.

 

4. Sales of your derivative works are permitted at an individual level that is directly within the scope of your hobbies such as selling artwork and crafts. When selling fanworks, please be sure to label them as “fanmade” or “doujinshi”.

 

5. Depending on production volume, sales price, and nature of work, your sales activity may be determined to be business activities instead of at the hobby level. In such an event, we reserve the right to ask for suspension of such sales activities.

 

6. When contracted illustrators wish to sell illustrations that are drawn for us, separate arrangements will be made. Please contact us.

 

7. Figures, plushies and other three-dimensional products based on our official characters and related illustrations can be sold at events in small quantities considered to be at the hobbyist level. Greater quantities can only be sold at events where copyrights have been granted to the event organizers for the duration of the events. To obtain the rights to sell such products, please contact the event organizer.

 

8. Please comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the terms and rules of any relevant platforms. Please refrain from creating derivative works that:

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1. can be falsely represented as official, or can be misinterpreted or mistaken as official;

 

2. are considered socially unacceptable;

 

3. include matters pertaining to any particular ideology, belief, religion, or stance in politics;

 

4. damage VZatsu’s image, or that of VZatsu VTubers or content;

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5. damage a third party's image, or violate their rights;

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6. VZatsu deems unsuitable.

 

These guidelines are subject to change without notice. Please make sure to check that you are following the latest version of these guidelines at all times.