GUIDELINES
HEXADRIVE Image and Video Posting Guidelines
Japanese / English
HEXADRIVE Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has established a guideline for posting and streaming content on video-sharing sites and social media to promote our copyrighted games and apps (hereinafter referred to as "the Content") and make them more accessible to a wider audience.
Please follow this guideline to enjoy posting and streaming on video-sharing platforms and social media. Additionally, the Company has a separate HEXADRIVE Derivative Work Guideline (https://hexadrive.jp/guideline-sharing/) (“Derivative Work Guideline”) for content derived from the Content with added creative elements. For such cases, the Derivative Work Guideline applies.
Specific guidelines may apply to certain content, and in such cases, those rules prevail over this general guideline.
Still Images and Videos Including the Content
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Videos, etc.")
The Content can be posted (including, without limitation, streamed) on video-sharing sites and social media by individuals or unincorporated groups (referring to individuals or voluntary organizations not associated with or represented by businesses, talent agencies, or productions for video streaming, etc.), provided the following conditions are met and agreed upon. Organizations or corporations that wish to post or stream Videos, etc., are required to contact the Company directly for approval.
This guideline allows for using the Content without modification or alteration (e.g., screenshots using app features or gameplay videos). However, it requires that Videos, etc., include some form of added originality, such as commentary or user-generated voiceovers. Posts of unedited recordings or extracted illustrations, movies, or music from the Content for the primary purpose of showcasing such materials are not permitted.
The Company reserves the right to request the removal of posts deemed inappropriate.
Music and Audio Used in the Content
Music and audio from the Content can be included in regular gameplay Videos, etc., for posting on video-sharing sites or social media. However, extracting, editing, or posting such materials primarily for listening purposes is prohibited.
If the rights holders of specific music or audio determine a post is inappropriate, the Company may request the removal or restriction of Videos, etc., containing such materials.
For Non-Commercial Use
Streaming and posting on video-sharing sites or social media under this guideline must be non-commercial. Users cannot monetize the Content, such as by charging fees for access to Videos, selling, or licensing them, or distributing them on paid subscription-based platforms.
However, monetization through ads etc. on free-to-access platforms is allowed.
Prohibition
The following types of actions are strictly prohibited:
・Violations of the rights (e.g., portrait rights, publicity rights, audio, reputation) of third parties, including cast and staff involved with the Content.
・Content against public order and morals.
・Use for religious, political, or antisocial activities.
・Violations of the terms of use of platforms or social media.
・Posting recordings of unintended gameplay of the Content, caused by accidents, bugs, system malfunctions, or unauthorized access.
Spoilers
If Videos, etc., include spoilers from the Content, please indicate this in advance (e.g., a notice at the start of the video).
Copyright Notices
When posting or streaming Videos etc., please make it clear that the Content belongs to the Company. While strict copyright notations such as "© HEXADRIVE Inc." are not mandatory, please take measures such as displaying the game title in the Video etc. to clarify that the Content is not your creation, such as
Disclaimer
Users are responsible for the creation and posting of Videos, etc., including associated costs.
The Company does not guarantee the integrity, legality, morality, or non-infringement of rights related to the Content in any posted Videos, etc.
The Company is not liable for disputes between users and third parties arising from posted Videos, etc.
The guideline may change at the Company’s discretion without prior notice. Updates will take immediate effect, so please check the latest version before posting.
The guideline may also be terminated without prior notice.
Established: April 1, 2023
Revised: February 1, 2025
