Using the NGD logos

Loque · 08-24-2014, 08:11 PM

Can I use the NGD logos in videos like this? As using the logos makes it like an official video but it's just a user made video. So am I stepping on any copyright material here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49syxvEm_Ag

Wi3ld · 08-24-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Irsh

Can I use the NGD logos in videos like this? As using the logos makes it like an official video but it's just a user made video. So am I stepping on any copyright material here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49syxvEm_Ag

Looked awesome with the logos. Oh, and +1 for the song!

Loque · 08-24-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wi3ld

Looked awesome with the logos. Oh, and +1 for the song!

But copyright content?

Wi3ld · 08-25-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Irsh

But copyright content?

I believe logos are only subject to trademark legislation, not copyright. I don't see why they would mind, but it's usually good to add a note that you're not affiliated with the company, I suppose. Maybe you could put something in the description?
To be honest, you're doing them a favour by publicising the game for them, and the logo let's people know who created it so they can google "NGD Studios" and see other games they made.

Hayir · 08-25-2014, 07:59 PM

I think you should worry more about the music

godismyjudge · 08-25-2014, 08:26 PM

If he is from US, then music is ok, cuz of "fair use".

_Enio_ · 08-25-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forum_26m8j65892lz0895

If he is from US, then music is ok, cuz of "fair use".

From german IP:

Unfortunately, this video is not available in your country because it could contain music from UMG, for which we could not agree on conditions of use with GEMA.

Loque · 08-25-2014, 09:27 PM

Err., music is not the problem, this video was just a sample, unedited and joined while recording on the fly while I was playing the music in the background. I just let it be. I wanted to know about the logos.

Adrian · 08-26-2014, 08:58 AM

Haha, Regnum with "Hot Stuff" bg song.

You can use Regnum logos, of course. And if you add the NGD logo, you should put in the comments that it's not an official video. If the NGD logo appears it gives the hint that it could be an official video, so please put that it's unofficial in the first line of the comments, but you can use it as long as it's related to our game.

Loque · 08-26-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian

Haha, Regnum with "Hot Stuff" bg song.

You can use Regnum logos, of course. And if you add the NGD logo, you should put in the comments that it's not an official video. If the NGD logo appears it gives the hint that it could be an official video, so please put that it's unofficial in the first line of the comments, but you can use it as long as it's related to our game.

Understood, thank you.

08-24-2014, 08:11 PM	#1
Loque Master Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 347	Using the NGD logos Can I use the NGD logos in videos like this? As using the logos makes it like an official video but it's just a user made video. So am I stepping on any copyright material here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49syxvEm_Ag

08-26-2014, 08:58 AM	#9
Adrian NGD·Studios Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wien, Österreich Posts: 2,859	Haha, Regnum with "Hot Stuff" bg song. You can use Regnum logos, of course. And if you add the NGD logo, you should put in the comments that it's not an official video. If the NGD logo appears it gives the hint that it could be an official video, so please put that it's unofficial in the first line of the comments, but you can use it as long as it's related to our game. __________________

08-25-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
Hayir Master Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 375	I think you should worry more about the music

08-25-2014, 08:26 PM	#6
godismyjudge Initiate Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 202	If he is from US, then music is ok, cuz of "fair use".

08-25-2014, 09:27 PM	#8
Loque Master Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 347	Err., music is not the problem, this video was just a sample, unedited and joined while recording on the fly while I was playing the music in the background. I just let it be. I wanted to know about the logos.