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Using sounds from a different source/game

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Galaxia, Apr 18, 2023.

  1. Galaxia

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    I wanted to make this post to clarify some things about recording sounds from different sources, whether it comes from a game or any other copyrighted media. From my understanding, it is allowed to upload these sorts of projects under the Forum (with credits), but NOT the Repository without explicit permission from the owner.

    In this example, say I'm wanting to post a project that includes engine sounds from Assetto Corsa. I would need explicit permission from someone at KUNOS (the dev team) to be able to post on the Repository legally. Is this correct? But on the Forums... I can just post this project as long as I credit them.

    Is this rule still enforced even if you modify the sounds after you record them from the game?
    Hope I'm not beating an overused drum here, but I'm genuinely curious.
     
  2. Agent_Y

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    You are pretty much right, on the forum you can technically post stuff that you don't own, as proven by the countless real life car mods from copyrighted brands. In case of a legal issue, you take full responsibility here, not the game devs, so if someone gets sued it will be you. Thus it is still advised to get permission whenever possible. (Cases of people getting sued are extremely rare)
     
  3. Leo Zieger

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    Just the fact that you might post it doesn´t mean you are the rights owner and are free to distribute. I remember the AC track conversions being banned from the forums for some time.
     
  4. Galaxia

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    Right, yeah so if I took the risk of uploading I would have to accept the risk of it possibly getting deleted from the forums or even in an extreme case a lawsuit of some sort.

    Correct. In this example I would be using BeamNG assets along with AC assets. Sounds are just as fair game as importing maps. The people that upload those just have to accept the risk basically.

    I use this example because I am indeed working on a similar passion project like this. Eventually, I would like to share this on the forums while taking the necessary precautions. So while it isn't guaranteed, I just have to accept this possibility if and when I decide to post.
     
    #4 Galaxia, Apr 18, 2023
    Last edited: Apr 18, 2023
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