We welcome the submission of community designs (assets) of all relevant types on our forums and the #hive-art / #skins-textures Discord channels.
To legally protect ourselves whilst being able to continue allowing the submission and discussion of these designs, we require anyone interested in submitting community designs to accept the terms and conditions outlined on this page.
Please note we are unlikely to ever accept or use community design submissions in our products. We have an in-house team of artists that create all assets used on the server. We allow the submission of this content to allow creative community members to show off their work and discuss it with others.
These terms of service are between you, an individual or the company you represent, and Hive Games Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1. If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain your parent or guardian's permission before submitting any content.
1.2. If you are submitting content on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
1.3 By submitting any designs, models, artwork, concepts, or related materials (collectively "Submissions") to Hive Games Limited ("we," "us," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. License Grant
2.1. You grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, and display your Submissions for any purpose.
2.2. This license survives any termination of your relationship with us or your use of our services.
3. Ownership and Rights
3.1. You retain ownership of your original Submissions.
3.2. You warrant and represent that:
- You own all rights to your Submissions
- Your Submissions do not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
- You have the right to grant the license described in Section 2
- Your Submissions do not violate any applicable laws or regulations
4. Independent Development
4.1. We may currently or in the future develop products, services, or content that is similar or identical to your Submissions.
4.2. You acknowledge and agree that:
- We have the right to develop competing products independently
- No confidential relationship is created by your Submissions
- We have no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of any non-personal information in your Submissions
- Similar or identical features may be developed or released by us without any obligation to you
5. No Compensation or Attribution
5.1. We are under no obligation to:
- Use or implement your Submissions
- Provide compensation for your Submissions
- Provide attribution for your Submissions
- Notify you of any decision regarding your Submissions
6. Submission Process
6.1. All Submissions must be made through our designated submission channels.
6.2. We may reject or remove any Submissions at our sole discretion.
6.3. You agree not to submit any confidential information as part of your Submissions.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. We are not liable for any:
- Use or disclosure of your Submissions
- Similarity between your Submissions and our current or future products
- Claims by third parties regarding your Submissions
8. Use of Hive Games Limited trademarks and copyrighted material
8.1 For the sole purpose of your submission, you may use Hive Games Limited trademarks (such as the Hive name and logo) and other copyrighted materials in your designs
8.2 You may not use these trademarks and materials if you refuse the terms of service
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your breach of these Terms
- Your Submissions
- Any third-party claims related to your Submissions
10. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued submission of content after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
11.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
11.2. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11.3. If you are a consumer located outside of the United Kingdom, you may also be entitled to bring legal proceedings in your country of residence. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.