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== Overview ==
 
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Porting '''assets''' (textures, meshes, sounds, etc.) from one game to another is generally not allowed on NexusMods, unless the company or person that owns the rights to the game in question ('''rights holder''') has explicitly given permission to port their '''assets'''. On this page, you will find information on certain companies' stance on the porting of their '''assets'''.
 
Porting '''assets''' (textures, meshes, sounds, etc.) from one game to another is generally not allowed on NexusMods, unless the company or person that owns the rights to the game in question ('''rights holder''') has explicitly given permission to port their '''assets'''. On this page, you will find information on certain companies' stance on the porting of their '''assets'''.
  
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== General Rules ==
 
== General Rules ==
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*Your usage of the '''assets''' may not reflect negatively on the '''rights holder'''.  
 
*Your usage of the '''assets''' may not reflect negatively on the '''rights holder'''.  
 
*Your usage of the '''assets''' may not be presented as being endorsed or supported by the '''rights holder''' unless otherwise specified by the '''rights holder'''.  
 
*Your usage of the '''assets''' may not be presented as being endorsed or supported by the '''rights holder''' unless otherwise specified by the '''rights holder'''.  
*Your usage of the '''assets''' may not challenge the copyright of the '''rights holder'''.
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*Your usage of the '''assets''' may not challenge the copyright of the '''rights holder'''.  
 
 
 
 
  
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== Specific Terms ==
 
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| Bioware
 
| Bioware
| Allows porting of '''assets''' within the ''Dragon Age'' series.
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| Allows porting of '''assets''' <u>within</u> the ''Dragon Age'' series.
 
| [http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/427607-eabiowares-stance-on-modding-dragon-age NexusMods forums]
 
| [http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/427607-eabiowares-stance-on-modding-dragon-age NexusMods forums]
 
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| CD Projekt RED
 
| CD Projekt RED
 
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Allows porting of '''assets''' within the ''The Witcher'' series.
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Allows porting of '''assets''' <u>within</u> the ''The Witcher'' series.
  
 
Allows porting of '''assets''' from ''The Witcher 1'' and ''The Witcher 2''.
 
Allows porting of '''assets''' from ''The Witcher 1'' and ''The Witcher 2''.
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| Nexon
 
| Nexon
| Does not allow porting of '''assets'''.
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| Does <u>not</u> allow porting of '''assets'''.
 
| [https://member.nexon.com/policy/stipulation.aspx Terms and Conditions]
 
| [https://member.nexon.com/policy/stipulation.aspx Terms and Conditions]
 
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| Piranha Bytes
 
| Piranha Bytes
| Does not allow porting of '''assets'''.
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| Does <u>not</u> allow porting of '''assets'''.
 
| [https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/images/670/423040-1532704066.jpg E-mail exchange]
 
| [https://staticdelivery.nexusmods.com/images/670/423040-1532704066.jpg E-mail exchange]
 
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| Square Enix (Platinum Games)
 
| Square Enix (Platinum Games)
| Does not allow porting of '''assets''''''from ''NieR:Automata''.''
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| Does <u>not</u> allow porting of '''assets'''''from ''NieR:Automata''''.''
 
| [https://store.steampowered.com/eula/524220_eula_0?eulaLang=english EULA (Restrictions)]
 
| [https://store.steampowered.com/eula/524220_eula_0?eulaLang=english EULA (Restrictions)]
 
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| Zenimax Media Inc <span style="font-size:75%">(Bethesda Game Studios, Arkane Studios, id Software, Machine Games, Tango Gameworks, Battlecry Studios, Vir2L Studios)</span>
 
| Zenimax Media Inc <span style="font-size:75%">(Bethesda Game Studios, Arkane Studios, id Software, Machine Games, Tango Gameworks, Battlecry Studios, Vir2L Studios)</span>
| Does not allow porting of '''assets''' under any circumstances.
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| Does <u>not</u> allow porting of '''assets''' under any circumstances.
 
| [http://www.zenimax.com/legal_terms Terms of Service]
 
| [http://www.zenimax.com/legal_terms Terms of Service]
 
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Revision as of 16:37, 28 May 2019

Overview

Porting assets (textures, meshes, sounds, etc.) from one game to another is generally not allowed on NexusMods, unless the company or person that owns the rights to the game in question (rights holder) has explicitly given permission to port their assets. On this page, you will find information on certain companies' stance on the porting of their assets.

 

General Rules

There are a few general rules that you must follow when publishing ported assets on NexusMods:

  • You must have permission from the rights holder.
  • You must adhere to the terms set by the rights holder.
  • You must credit the rights holder and any other parties involved.
  • You must own a legal copy of the game(s) the assets are ported to and from.
  • Your usage of the assets may not be for commercial purposes.
  • Your usage of the assets may not reflect negatively on the rights holder.
  • Your usage of the assets may not be presented as being endorsed or supported by the rights holder unless otherwise specified by the rights holder.
  • Your usage of the assets may not challenge the copyright of the rights holder.

 

 

Specific Terms

The following section lists the rights holders whose porting policy is known to us. Be sure to check the sources for more details surrounding the terms set by the rights holder.

Rights holder Details Source(s)
Bioware Allows porting of assets within the Dragon Age series. NexusMods forums
CD Projekt RED

Allows porting of assets within the The Witcher series.

Allows porting of assets from The Witcher 1 and The Witcher 2.

Grants authorisation for porting assets from The Witcher 3 on a case-by-case basis (response is usually positive).

CDPR Forums

Confirmed in communications between Nexus Mods and CDPR

Egosoft Grants authorisation for porting assets on a case-by-case basis (response is usually positive if the amount of assets is low). E-mail exchange
En Masse/Bluehole Studios Allows porting of weapon and armour assets from TERA Online. E-mail exchange
GSC Game World Allows porting of assets from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. GSC forums
Konami Allows porting of assets from Metal Gear Solid games. E-mail exchange
Microsoft Allows porting of assets. Game Content Usage Rules
Nexon Does not allow porting of assets. Terms and Conditions
Piranha Bytes Does not allow porting of assets. E-mail exchange
Riot Games Allows porting of assets from League of Legends (excluding game/studio logos). Legal Jibber Jabber
Square Enix (Platinum Games) Does not allow porting of assetsfrom NieR:Automata''. EULA (Restrictions)
Ubisoft Grants authorisation for porting assets on a case-by-case basis. Contact the community manager for the game in question to request permission - they will take it up with the legal team for that game. Terms of Service
Volition Allows porting of assets from Saints Row 3 and Saints Row 4. Tweet Tweet image backup
Zenimax Media Inc (Bethesda Game Studios, Arkane Studios, id Software, Machine Games, Tango Gameworks, Battlecry Studios, Vir2L Studios) Does not allow porting of assets under any circumstances. Terms of Service

Notes

If you have information regarding a certain rights holder's stance on porting assets from their game(s), please send a PM to Zaldiir.