License Agreement Clarification.

scott_2429512315

Howdy!

I just wanted to double check something with regards to the general license agreement. I make space and astronomy related stock footage and although I'm pretty good with space scenes, composting, animating, planets, motion graphics etc... I'm not much of a 3D modeller. So from time to time I like to license 3D models or hire a modeller to create stuff for me.

So for example... I'll make a space scene and handle the stars, planets, asteroids, nebulae and lighting/animation myself... but use a satellite model that I've licensed for use.

I've read through the license agreement a couple of times and it looks like using models in my stock renders is ok:

"Terms of Use. Two Dimensional Works. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, User may (i) access, use, copy and modify the Content in the creation and presentation of two-dimensional animations and renderings, (ii) incorporate two dimensional images (including two dimensional images that simulate motion of three dimensional objects) derived by User from the Content in User’s other works, and (iii) publish, market, distribute, transfer, sell or sublicense User’s two-dimensional animations, renderings and other works; provided that User may not in any case publish, market, distribute, transfer, sell or sublicense any renderings, animations, software applications, data or any other product from which any Content, or any part thereof, or any substantially similar version of the Content can be separately exported, extracted or de-compiled into any re-distributable form or format."

It seems to be saying that I can sell 2D animations (videos) as long as I don't sell or distribute the 'Content' (the model itself) i.e. creating a short animation that contains a 3D model bought from Daz 3D and make that animation available for sale, as long as I'm not distributing or selling the actual model itself, only renders made with the model, would be ok?

Also, there's no mention of how many times I can use a model... can I create one animation and then need to buy a new license if I want to make another animation? The license doesn't mention whether they are single use or multi use. So if I license one model, can I make a series of ten animations for example?

There's some great models on here and I'd like to incorporate some of them in my work, but I also want to make sure I'm not breaking the rules, so if I can get a bit of clarification, that would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Scott

Moderator edit;- Poll removed

JimmyC_2009

It seems to be saying that I can sell 2D animations (videos) as long as I don’t sell or distribute the ‘Content’ (the model itself) i.e. creating a short animation that contains a 3D model bought from Daz 3D and make that animation available for sale, as long as I’m not distributing or selling the actual model itself, only renders made with the model, would be ok?

Correct

Also, there’s no mention of how many times I can use a model… can I create one animation and then need to buy a new license if I want to make another animation? The license doesn’t mention whether they are single use or multi use. So if I license one model, can I make a series of ten animations for example?

Create as many renders/animations as you like

There’s some great models on here and I’d like to incorporate some of them in my work, but I also want to make sure I’m not breaking the rules, so if I can get a bit of clarification, that would be much appreciated!

As long as all you are doing is creating renders/animations then that is covered by the EULA. Games, for example, where the actual mesh of the model needs to be embedded into the game, requires a Game Developers Licence.

I must point out, that this is a user forum, and for a definitive answer on what you may or may not do under the EULA, you would need to ask DAZ 3D directly, by using the Help > Contact Us button

Also, Polls are not allowed under the EULA, but I'm sure a mod will remove it. In the end, there is only one opinion that matters, and that is the official opinion of DAZ 3D.

scott_2429512315

Sorry, didn't know about the polls. Thanks for the reply though, much appreciated!