Translated Terms of Usage of Japanese blogs

slimmmeiske2 · 2014-05-30T22:27:42+0900

From time to time, topics show up asking if this Japanese site states that their resources can be used commercially, or they're looking for the author's name, so they can credit them properly. However, sometimes their terms are complex enough that google translate isn't able to do his job. That's why I figured it might be a good idea to translate their terms to English. In case you are looking for the terms of a site not mentioned here, feel free to comment and link the site. I will try and translate them as quickly as possible. If you want a speedy answer it's best to PM me. FAQQ: Is it possible you haven't translated [Z]? A: Yes. I've done over 100+ sites now, but I'm nowhere near done I'm afraid. ;.; Just comment here or PM me (in case you want a faster reply). Q: What are these spoilers in your translation posts? I can't read them! A: And you shouldn't have to They're the original terms copied over from the translated site/blog. This is proof in case the site/blog decides at a later date to change their terms or if they decide to close down/disappear forever. Q: I can't find the resources on the site./The first post says this site has [X], but I can only find [Y]. A: Feel free to PM me and I'll point them out for you~ Q: The terms mention I should credit them, but doesn't really state how... A: There's a number of ways you could go. The safest way would be to use the author's name, site's name and site's URL when crediting. However, there's nothing wrong by just crediting the site or author. It's really up to you in the end. Q: Does optional mean I shouldn't credit them? A: On the contrary, it just means that legally you're not required to do so. I find it common decency though, to give credit to these artists/scripters; you'll probably have some resources where you'll be required to credit anyway. Q: Could you check if has gotten back to you about commercial usage? A: Of course! Feel free to PM or comment in this thread. Since I use different methods for different sites, it's hard to keep up with it. Updates19/02/2024: Updated Vibrato's. 08/06/2021: Translated Noir et Blanc Patisserie. 19/03/2020: Translated Kaisouryouiki. 04/03/2020: Translated Pinklover. 26/02/2020: Translated Miyabi Rakuda. List of sites/blogsA-M Spoiler A Gust of Wind (Mack sprites, tiles, RGGS2) Translated terms Andante(music) Translated terms Another_0 (icons, battlers) Translated terms Apapapan (icons) Translated terms Appeared from the pond (sprites, battlers) Translated terms Artificial Providence (icons, animations, RGSS2/3) Translated terms Asato (tiles, sprites) Translated terms Astral Craft (music) Translated terms At Mercy of the Heart (tiles, battlers, windowskins, sprites, facesets, music) Translated terms Atori(tiles, sprites, facesets) Translated terms Blog in Sky/Soramani (sprites, facesets/busts) Translated terms Bougainvillea (tiles, sprites, icons, battlebacks, game over screens, windowskins, battlers) Translated terms Bugiwaatsu (sprites, facesets) Translated terms CACAO SOFT (tiles, transitions, RGSS2/3) Translated terms *CAMeLIA* (music) Translated terms Cardboard Warehouse (music, tiles, battlers, sprites) Translated terms Chaos Portal (battlers, facesets, sprites) Translated terms Chocolate Mint Tree (sprites, facesets/busts) Translated terms Cho/CHOGEMU (facesets, animations, tiles) Translated terms C.H.E. (Mack sprites, tiles, facesets) Translated terms Citrus Cat (tiles, sprites) Translated terms Closet (facesets/busts, sprites, battlers) Translated terms Closet Ace (facesets/busts, sprites, battlers) Translated terms Cnoc (music) Translated terms Cocodoco (sprites, tiles, icons) Translated terms com-sho (tiles, sprites) Translated terms CounterClockWise (icons) Translated terms Creava's Nest (RGSS2, windowskins) Translated terms Crescent Moon Arpeggio (battlers, faces, sprites) Translated terms Cyanyurikago (battlers) Translated terms D*M (sprites, tiles) Translated terms Demon Cat's Tin/Neko Moo (icons) Translated terms Dispell (icons) Translated terms DP (facesets) Translated terms Dragonic Symphony (music) Translated terms Drifting in Lightblue/Chigusa (facesets/busts, sprites) Translated terms Erufwa (tiles, sprites) Translated terms Espri-Q (sprites, facesets) Translated terms Etolier (sprites, facesets, battlers, RGSS) Translated terms Fancy Garden (battlers) Translated terms Fayforest/Ruruga (facesets, icons, sprites) Translated terms Finch's Old Nest (facesets, battlers) Translated terms Folceal/Sound Prison (music) Translated terms Folce-zero (battlers) Translated terms Freedom House 2nd (music) Translated terms Garandou (facesets, sprites, backgrounds) Translated terms Green Tone (music) Translated terms Green Pochette (tiles, battlers) Translated terms Hachisuka's Retreat (sprites) Translated terms Hagall (music) Translated terms Hannya's MIDIs (music) Translated terms Hermit Crab's Travels (facesets) Translated terms Hime (RGSS2, RGSS3) Translated terms Hira (tiles, sprites) Translated term…

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slimmmeiske2

#61 Aug 30, 2014, 09:27 AM Source

What part of "Yes" is hard to understand? :p
slimmmeiske2

#62 Aug 30, 2014, 10:48 AM Source
Senses Circuit
[Original terms under 利用規約]

Is credit required? How do I credit?
Yes. When you link to site, only use this one: http://www.senses-circuit.com/
The author's name is hitoshi.

Spoiler
当サイトの素材は全てリンクウェアです。リンク先はhttp://www.senses-circuit.com/ でお願いします。その際合わせて、 著作権表示を明記して下さい。この2つが素材をご利用いただく為の必須条件となっています。

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes. You will need to contact the author through a mail form and you will need to buy licenses of the songs you wish to use.
Games sold for 100 yen (0,96 dollar) - 300 yen (2,88 dollars) are not counted as commercial.
Spoiler
ライセンスご購入方法
「商用利用メールフォーム」より全ての項目にご記入の上送信してください。
商用利用に関しての質問は「通常のメールフォーム」よりご連絡ください。
楽曲使用料金（1曲毎、全て税別）

BGM素材　3,000円

Loop素材　2,000円

ジングル素材　1,000円

効果音素材　500円（一部例外あり）

商用にあたらないケース

営利目的ではない、同人活動の頒布物等（頒布価格100円～300円程度）
Can I repost these resources?
No.
Spoiler
禁止事項

ダウンロードした素材の再配布（2次配布も含む）※一部例外あ
Can I edit these resources?
Edits that disregard the flow of the song and its base form are not allowed. (Except arrangements)
Spoiler
禁止事項

原曲の原形を損なう、または曲の流れを大幅に無視したデータの改変※編曲を除く
Can I distribute these edited resources?
No.
Spoiler
禁止事項

ダウンロードした素材の再配布（2次配布も含む）※一部例外あり
In which game engine can I use them?
You can use these resources in both RM and non-RM engines.

Other rules listed:
Direct linking is forbidden.
Spoiler
禁止事項

音楽素材への直接リンク。
slimmmeiske2

#63 Aug 30, 2014, 11:29 AM Source

Un Almacen
[Original terms]

Is credit required? How do I credit?
Optional. If you want to give credit, you can use the site's name Un Almacen, author's name Zioru and the site's URL.

Spoiler
著作権表記は任意
著作権表記をして頂ける場合。サイト名「Un Almacen」/製作者「からし」/URL「

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes.

Spoiler
商用利用OK

Can I repost these resources?
No.

Spoiler
二次配布は禁止

Can I edit these resources?
Yes.

Spoiler
加工はOK

Can I distribute these edited resources?
Not mentioned, so please refrain.

In which game engine can I use them?
You can use these resources in both RM and non-RM engines. (You can also use them for your websites)

Spoiler
ゲームやWEBで使用可能
slimmmeiske2

#64 Aug 30, 2014, 11:42 AM Source

Sunayume
[Original terms]

Edit: Site's down.

Is credit required? How do I credit?
It's not required.

Spoiler
クレジット等の表記も不要です

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes.

Spoiler
私用商用問わず無料でご利用いただけます。

Can I repost these resources?
Not mentioned, so please refrain.

Can I edit these resources?
Yes.

Spoiler
改造等も自由です。

Can I distribute these edited resources?
Not mentioned, so please refrain.

In which game engine can I use them?
The 24x24 icons were mainly made for RPG Maker VX/VXAce.

Spoiler
主に「RPGツクールVX/VXAce」での利用を想定した24px×24pxのアイコン

Other rules listed:
You can use these resources for other things, besides games as well.

Spoiler
ゲームに限らず様々な用途にご利用いただけます。
slimmmeiske2

#65 Aug 30, 2014, 01:01 PM Source

GrandmaDeb said:
When you have returned from your travels, hugged and kissed all of your relatives, adjusted your sleep and emptied your suitcases and are ready to translate something again, I know it seems crazy, but we get questions about Mack's terms. Could you post them here, as a reference?
I've added a link to Mack's English terms (which are still available using the Internet Archive Wayback Machine)
CrazyCrab

#66 Sep 2, 2014, 09:22 PM Source

Hi, I found these amazing battlers and from what I understood (Google Translate) commercial use is not allowed, but the whole edit / recolor and engine type is really not clear... or I'm just blind :|

Mind translating them for me? - http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milano-Cat/3319/muz/002.html

Thanks a ton!
GrandmaDeb

#67 Sep 3, 2014, 12:02 AM Source

That looks like Milano Cat's Site, which was translated here:

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/27527-translated-terms-of-usage-of-japanese-blogs/page-2#entry278996
CrazyCrab

#68 Sep 3, 2014, 07:48 AM Source

GrandmaDeb said:
That looks like Milano Cat's Site, which was translated here:

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/27527-translated-terms-of-usage-of-japanese-blogs/page-2#entry278996
You're right, thanks.

Sorry for not paying more attention, on some other forum (that's how I found them) someone told somebody that they need to credit ''monta!'' and I couldn't find the name.
R-Soul

#69 Sep 3, 2014, 02:04 PM Source

Found another BGM and SE page~

It has ALOT of resources to choose from o=
BCj

#70 Sep 3, 2014, 03:53 PM Source

Slimmeiske, does Vibrato allow edits?

・素材の使用報告の必要はありません。

・素材リクエストには、お応えできません。

・素材の加工は自由です。

・二次配布をされてもかまいませんが、
　著作権の放棄はしておりません。

・二次配布をする際には、必ず当サイトのアドレスと
　vibratoの名前をReadmeなどに明記してください。
　名前とアドレスを明記して頂ければ形式は自由です。

・製作者を偽ることはおやめください。

・スクリプト・プログラム素材への利用も可能です。

・アダルト作品、シェアウェア作品でのご利用も可能です。

・RPGツクール専用素材は、RPGツクール以外の
　ゲーム製作ツールなどでの使用は禁止します。

・当サイトが閉鎖した場合でも上記規約に反しない限り
　ダウンロードされた素材は使用可能です。

Edit: And the ToU f this site? http://totiotomeamai.blog134.fc2.com/blog-category-3.html
slimmmeiske2

#71 Sep 3, 2014, 07:51 PM Source
Vibrato
[Original terms]

Update 19/02/2024: Please check Vibrato's new terms. They've included an English translation.
Old terms
Is credit required? How do I credit?
Yes. Please credit using both the site and the author's name 'vibrato'.

二次配布をする際には、必ず当サイトのアドレスと
vibratoの名前をReadmeなどに明記してください。
名前とアドレスを明記して頂ければ形式は自由です。

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes.

アダルト作品、シェアウェア作品でのご利用も可能です。

Can I repost these resources?
Yes, but please don't claim them as yours/give credit.

二次配布をされてもかまいませんが、
著作権の放棄はしておりません。

Can I edit these resources?
Yes.

素材の加工は自由です。

Can I distribute these edited resources?
Not mentioned, but since reposting the original resources is okay, this too is probably alright. Just remember to give credit to vibrato.

In which game engine can I use them?
You are not allowed to use the materials listed as Tkool in non-RM engines.

RPGツクール専用素材は、RPGツクール以外の
ゲーム製作ツールなどでの使用は禁止します。

Other rules listed:

You can use these resources in eventing/scripting resources.

You can use these resources in adult themed games.

スクリプト・プログラム素材への利用も可能です。

アダルト作品、シェアウェア作品でのご利用も可能です。
BCj

#72 Sep 27, 2014, 06:38 AM Source

Slim, have you ever received word of VitaminDog whether commercial was okay?
slimmmeiske2

#73 Sep 27, 2014, 01:47 PM Source

Actually yes, I got a reply at the site a couple of days ago, it seems. Commercial useage is now allowed. :)
BCj

#74 Sep 27, 2014, 04:40 PM Source

Awesome :D
BCj

#75 Sep 28, 2014, 06:09 PM Source

Sorry for the double post but:

What about this site? ->

http://piposozai.blog76.fc2.com/

+

http://ccw.blog.shinobi.jp/%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90/?pageNo=4

Thanks!
slimmmeiske2

#76 Sep 28, 2014, 07:01 PM Source
Pocket Sound
[Original terms]

Is credit required? How do I credit?
Yes, credit and linking back is required.

Spoiler
ポケットサウンドの音素材は無料でご利用頂けますが、ご利用の際には当サイトへのリンクをお願いします。
性質上リンクが不可能な場合は、文字によるクレジット表記でも構いません。

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes.

Spoiler
商用利用：OK

Can I repost these resources?
No.

Spoiler
禁止事項
音素材そのものの二次配布・転売

Can I edit these resources?
Yes.

Spoiler
音素材の加工：OK

Can I distribute these edited resources?
Not mentioned, so please refrain.

In which game engine can I use them?
You can use these resources in RM and non-RM engines.

Other rules listed:
Direct linking is forbidden.
Spoiler
禁止事項

音素材への直リンク
slimmmeiske2

#77 Sep 28, 2014, 07:15 PM Source

Apapapan
[Original terms]

Edit: The original terms have been deleted, it seems.

Is credit required? How do I credit?
Yes.

Spoiler
ゲームに使用してくれたりした場合は、
素材提供に〈あぱぱぱん〉とでも記入してくれたらもっちゃ喜びます。

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Please contact the author for commercial useage.

Spoiler
［商用利用］ ⇒　利用先などが書いてくれれば了承を考えます

Can I repost these resources?
No.

Spoiler
［二次配布］　⇒　断じて許さん

Can I edit these resources?
Yes.

Spoiler
［改変］　⇒　お任せしますね

Can I distribute these edited resources?
Not mentioned, so please refrain.

In which game engine can I use them?
The icons can probably be used in all RM engines, but the site's tiles and characters were made for RMVX specifically.
BCj

#78 Oct 5, 2014, 11:18 AM Source

And another one :)

http://cacaosoft.web.fc2.com/rule.html
slimmmeiske2

#79 Oct 11, 2014, 07:17 PM Source

Pipoya
[Original terms]

Is credit required? How do I credit?
Credit is optional.

Spoiler
素材を利用したゲーム等のスタッフロールやドキュメント等への利用の旨の掲載も必要ありません。

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes.

Spoiler
個人・法人、営利・非営利利用での制限はありません。

Can I repost these resources?
Yes, you can as long as no profit is made and the original site down is.

Spoiler
本サイトが何かしらの理由で利用できなくなった場合も考え、二次配布を許可いたします。
ただし、有償での二次配布・素材の販売は禁止いたします。

Can I edit these resources?
You are free to change the colour, size, amount of rows, etc.

Spoiler
色変更・コマ数変更・サイズ変更、その他調整などご自由にどうぞ。

Can I distribute these edited resources?
You are allowed to distribute these for free, but please link back and credit the original site.

Spoiler
本サイトの素材データを改変したデータを素材として配布する場合は、無償での配布のみ許可します。
また、元の素材が本サイト「ぴぽや http://piposozai.blog76.fc2.com/」のデータである旨を明記してください。

In which game engine can I use them?
You can use these in any game engine. (You are also allowed to use them in Flash animations or websites.)

Spoiler
ソフトウェア・WEBサイト・Flashアニメーションなどのデジタルコンテンツ、印刷物などあらゆるコンテンツへの素材利用が可能です。

Other rules listed:
You are allowed to use these resources in age-restricted content.

Spoiler
年齢制限コンテンツでの利用も制限いたしません。
slimmmeiske2

#80 Oct 11, 2014, 07:30 PM Source

CounterClockWise
[Original terms]

Is credit required? How do I credit?
Credit is optional.

Spoiler
作品への著作権表示→任意。

Are these resources allowed in commercial games?
Yes, but you need to contact the author.

Spoiler
商用利用→可。この場合、報告は必須です。

Can I repost these resources?
No.

Spoiler
素材単体での配布→禁止

Can I edit these resources?
Yes, but please don't edit the general shape.

Spoiler
加工→可。ただし形を崩さない程度で

Can I distribute these edited resources?
Not mentioned, so please refrain.

In which game engine can I use them?
You can use these in non-RM and RM engines.

Spoiler
XP以外での利用→可。