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| 1 | +# VRCFaceTracking Brand Assets License |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## Terms and Conditions for Use of VRCFaceTracking Restricted Brand Assets |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +**Last Updated:** June 7, 2025 |
| 6 | +**Copyright Holder:** Benjamin Thomas |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +**Note:** This license applies to specific VRCFaceTracking brand assets as defined below. The basic square VRCFaceTracking logo remains available for general use under permissive terms. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +### 1. DEFINITIONS |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +- **"Restricted Brand Assets"** means the official VRCFaceTracking compatibility badges, wordmarks, and branded promotional materials specifically covered by this license. |
| 13 | +- **"Basic Logo"** means the square VRCFaceTracking icon featuring the split design with green and pink sections, which remains available for general use under permissive terms. |
| 14 | +- **"Compatibility Badges"** means the official "Works with VRCFaceTracking" and "Compatible with Unified Expressions" badges. |
| 15 | +- **"Wordmarks"** means text-based branding including "VRCFaceTracking" typography and official brand names. |
| 16 | +- **"Authorized Use"** means use strictly in accordance with Section 2 of this license. |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +### 2. SCOPE OF THIS LICENSE |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +#### 2.1 Restricted Assets |
| 21 | +This license applies ONLY to the following VRCFaceTracking brand assets: |
| 22 | +- Official "Works with VRCFaceTracking" compatibility badge |
| 23 | +- Official "Compatible with Unified Expressions" compatibility badge |
| 24 | +- VRCFaceTracking wordmarks and typography-based branding |
| 25 | +- Official promotional materials and branded templates |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +#### 2.2 Unrestricted Assets |
| 28 | +The following remain available for general use: |
| 29 | +- **Basic square VRCFaceTracking logo/icon** (the split green/pink design) |
| 30 | +- General reference to VRCFaceTracking in text form |
| 31 | +- Educational or informational use of the basic logo |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +### 3. PERMITTED USES OF RESTRICTED ASSETS |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +The VRCFaceTracking Restricted Brand Assets may ONLY be used for the following authorized purposes: |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +#### 3.1 Compatibility Badges |
| 38 | +- **"Works with VRCFaceTracking" Badge:** May be used by hardware manufacturers, software developers, and content creators whose products are officially listed in the VRCFaceTracking Module Registry. |
| 39 | +- **"Compatible with Unified Expressions" Badge:** May be used by software developers and avatar creators whose products support the Unified Expressions standard for face tracking shapes. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +#### 3.2 Permitted Users and Applications |
| 42 | +- Hardware manufacturers with products that support VRCFaceTracking |
| 43 | +- Software developers creating applications that integrate with VRCFaceTracking |
| 44 | +- Avatar creators whose avatars use Unified Expressions standard |
| 45 | +- Products officially listed in the VRCFaceTracking Module Registry |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +#### 3.3 Branding Guidelines Compliance |
| 48 | +All authorized use must comply with the following requirements: |
| 49 | +- Use the full name "VRCFaceTracking" when space is available |
| 50 | +- Do NOT shorten to "VRCFT" when using the official logo/glyph |
| 51 | +- Use IBM Plex Mono Bold font for logo typeface |
| 52 | +- Maintain proper spacing and proportions as shown in brand guide |
| 53 | +- Use official color schemes and design specifications |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### 4. PROHIBITED USES OF RESTRICTED ASSETS |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +The following uses of Restricted Brand Assets are strictly PROHIBITED: |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +#### 4.1 Unauthorized Applications |
| 60 | +- Use by products NOT listed in the official VRCFaceTracking Module Registry |
| 61 | +- Use by software that does not actually support VRCFaceTracking or Unified Expressions |
| 62 | +- Use for products that only claim compatibility without official verification |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +#### 4.2 Commercial Misuse |
| 65 | +- Using Restricted Brand Assets to imply official endorsement without authorization |
| 66 | +- Incorporating Restricted Brand Assets into other logos or trademarks |
| 67 | +- Selling or licensing the Restricted Brand Assets to third parties |
| 68 | +- Using Restricted Brand Assets in ways that could confuse consumers about product origin |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +#### 4.3 Modification and Alteration |
| 71 | +- Altering, modifying, or creating derivative works of the Restricted Brand Assets |
| 72 | +- Changing colors, fonts, or design elements of compatibility badges |
| 73 | +- Combining Restricted Brand Assets with other logos in a way that creates confusion |
| 74 | +- Using outdated or unofficial versions of the Restricted Brand Assets |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +### 5. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +#### 5.1 Module Registry Listing |
| 79 | +To use the "Works with VRCFaceTracking" badge, your product MUST be officially listed in the VRCFaceTracking Module Registry. Products that are not listed shall NOT use this badge, even if they may technically support VRCFaceTracking. |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +#### 5.2 Unified Expressions Support |
| 82 | +To use the "Compatible with Unified Expressions" badge, your software or avatar MUST actually implement the Unified Expressions standard for face tracking shapes. For avatars, the base 3D model file itself must incorporate these shapes - compatibility achieved only through Unity scripts or workarounds without proper avatar integration does not qualify for badge use. |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +### 6. QUALITY STANDARDS |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +All authorized use must maintain the quality and reputation of the VRCFaceTracking brand: |
| 87 | +- Restricted Brand Assets must be displayed clearly and legibly |
| 88 | +- Restricted Brand Assets must not be used in contexts that could harm the VRCFaceTracking reputation |
| 89 | +- Restricted Brand Assets must be used in good faith to accurately represent compatibility |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +### 7. TERMINATION |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +This license may be terminated immediately if: |
| 94 | +- You violate any terms of this license |
| 95 | +- Your product is removed from the Module Registry |
| 96 | +- Your product no longer supports the required standards |
| 97 | +- You use Restricted Brand Assets in unauthorized ways |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +### 8. ENFORCEMENT |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +- Unauthorized use of VRCFaceTracking Restricted Brand Assets constitutes copyright infringement |
| 102 | +- The VRCFaceTracking project reserves the right to enforce this license |
| 103 | +- Violators may be required to cease use and remove Restricted Brand Assets immediately |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +### 9. NO WARRANTIES |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +Restricted Brand Assets are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The VRCFaceTracking project makes no representations about the suitability of the Restricted Brand Assets for any purpose. |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | +### 10. CONTACT |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +For questions about this license or to request authorization for use cases not covered herein, please contact the VRCFaceTracking project: |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +- **Email:** benaclejames@pm.me |
| 114 | +- **Discord:** Message an admin in the official VRCFaceTracking Discord server |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +--- |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +**By using VRCFaceTracking Restricted Brand Assets, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.** |
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