Our Dirge Usage Guidelines

Currently most of this isn't very relevant -- but in case something crazy happens, I thought I'd type up some usage guidelines for the game and its content. Don't worry too much about these, and if anything sounds, like, super draconian, it's probably just because I'm trying to cover all my bases. Here we go...

THE GAME

• The demo version of the game may be distributed to others but may not be mass distributed. It may not be uploaded to / hosted on any webpage that is not my own.
• The full version, when released, must be purchased and may not be copied or redistributed.
• The game may not be modified. Unofficial translations may be allowed if given express permission by me. If you’re interested in translating the game into another language, send an e-mail to ourdirge@gmail.com.
• Any and all assets made for any of my games may not be used in any projects, commercial or otherwise, without explicit written permission. Limited exceptions apply for videos, essays, and other noncommercial informational and/or analytical projects. If unsure, reach out to ourdirge@email.com.

FAN WORKS

• You are not permitted to promote any hatred, bigotry, or violence using the characters of the game and within any fan works. I have full rights to take down any usage of the game’s contents that I deem objectionable.
• Fan works may not be passed off as assets used within the game or other official content.
• Publishing of fan games is not permitted. There are potential exceptions to this one – if it’s a small project, is in a different format, and is noncommercial, you may be able to make it if given permission. It’s most likely going to be a no, but you can reach out and ask.

COMMERCIAL FAN WORKS

• One-off commissioned fan work of Our Dirge characters, including fanfiction, is allowed.
• Noncommercial fanzines and small quantities of fanzines by individual creators are permitted, but permission must be granted for the sale of paid fanzines with multiple collaborators.
• Kickstarters and crowdfunding campaigns are not allowed for Our Dirge-related works without express permission. You can send an email and ask, but expect it to be a no.

• Sale of merchandise in the vein of buttons, stickers, keychains, and prints is permitted, so long as they don’t intend to closely replicate the art style of official art or the content of official merchandise.
• Machine-made and mass produced figures and plushes are not permitted to be made or sold, but individual made-to-order handmade figures and plushes are permitted.
• Machine-made and mass produced clothing items are not permitted to be made or sold. Sale of handmade / hand-printed clothing items made-to-order are permitted in small quantities.
• Merchandise may not be sold by companies and corporations or on any large online stores (i.e. Redbubble).
• You may not compete with any official merchandise.
• Use of the game’s logo in commercial fan works is not permitted.
• I have the right to halt any unofficial item's sale if necessary.

As a general rule, fan merch that is hand-made and few is permitted. Fan merch that is factory/machine made and many is not.

VIDEOS/FOOTAGE

• Footage of the game is permitted to be used in both monetized videos and non-monetized videos by individual creators with under 300,000 followers on video sharing platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or TikTok.
• If you have over 300k, you can just ask by emailing me at ourdirge@gmail.com and I’ll usually say yes
• Monetized videos and non-monetized videos must contain a link back to the game’s page, and must provide credit to “Radi8on” or a link to any of my active personal or social media websites under the name “Radi8on” / “Radiation”.
• If you promote any hatred, bigotry, or violence through your channel or other accounts, you are not permitted to use my IP in any way shape or form including but not limited to monetized videos or non-monetized videos.
• Companies and corporations must be granted permission before using game footage in video content.

• Footage of the game may not be broadcast on television or hosted on streaming services without explicit permission.
• Videos that contain unofficial translation of the game must state the translation to be unofficial within the video’s title, or within the video, accompanying or preceding any game text or footage

If you make a video about Our Dirge, please send it to me! I want to see it :D

MUSIC

• Snippets of the game’s music may be used in commercial videos about the game by individual creators for demonstration purposes only.
• Music may not be used in commercial posts and videos unrelated to the game.
• Music may be used in noncommercial posts and videos related and unrelated to the game made by small creators. Credit must be provided to Radi8on, and a link to the game must be provided within the post or video description.
• Videos or posts containing the game’s music may not be centered around negativity or controversy, nor may they contain misinformation. I have the right to remove any post or video containing the game’s music if I deem it necessary.
• You can make sheet music of the game’s music, but may not sell it.

• You may perform music from the game at schools, small concerts, and conventions.

These rights may change at any time. See ourdirge.com/usage-guidelines for any updates. Any version at this link is the current enforceable version and they apply to any and all copies of Our Dirge or the Our Dirge demo, no matter which version was current at the time of purchase or download.

Okay, that's it. Thanks