IP Guidelines.

1.1 Purpose

These guidelines are established so that the intellectual property rights of the character label 'finfinity,' operated by finn Inc. (the 'Company'), may be used appropriately, and so that both the Company and fans can engage in creative activities and related business with peace of mind.

1.2 Scope

• These guidelines apply to the use of copyrights (including moral rights), trademark rights, and all other intellectual property rights (the 'Intellectual Property Rights') related to all characters and all related illustrations, videos, visual works, music, audio, settings, stories, names, and any other creative works operated by the Company under the 'finfinity' label (collectively, the 'Characters, etc.').
• These guidelines set forth the rules that must be followed by everyone who uses the Company's Intellectual Property Rights (the 'Users'), whether individuals, corporations, or organizations.

2.1 Non-commercial Use

• As a general rule, fan art, doujinshi, and other non-commercial derivative works by individuals or creative circles are permitted.
• However, any use that violates these guidelines is prohibited.

2.2 Commercial Use

• Regardless of whether you are an individual, corporation, or organization, if you wish to commercialize the Characters, etc. (merchandising, selling video/music content), post images/videos containing the Characters, etc. on platforms like YouTube for monetization, use the Characters, etc. in advertisements/promotional materials, or any other use beyond the scope permitted in Section 2.1 of these guidelines (collectively referred to as 'Commercial Use'), you must obtain prior permission from the Company.
• If you wish to use them, please contact us through the Company's designated application form.

2.3 Application Form

• Specific application methods, including the URL and where to find the application form, will be announced on the Company's website.
• Please provide as much detail as possible in your application, including project overview, usage format, and scope of use.

3.1 Permission for Derivative Works

• The Company supports derivative fan activities by our fans (including illustrations, novels, manga, videos, music, and cosplay) and welcomes non-commercial derivative works.
• However, any act that violates these guidelines, applicable law, or public order and morals is prohibited.

3.2 Modification of Settings and Worldview

• Within the scope of derivative works, there are no restrictions on independently interpreting or modifying the settings and worldview of the Characters, etc.
• However, please refrain from modifications that damage the dignity of the Characters, etc., reduce the social credibility of the Company or the authors, infringe moral rights, or may potentially do so.

4.1 Acts Violating Laws or Public Order and Morals

• Expressions or uses that promote criminal acts, suggest illegal acts, or may potentially fall under these categories.
• Expressions that violate public order and morals (obscenity, excessive violence, discrimination, hate speech, etc.).

4.2 Acts Infringing on Others' Rights

• Acts that infringe or may infringe on the Intellectual Property Rights.
• Acts that infringe or may infringe on the rights of the Company or third parties (portrait rights, privacy rights, honor rights, etc.).

4.3 Unauthorized Commercial Use

• Engaging in Commercial Use of the Characters, etc. as defined in Section 2.2 of these guidelines without prior permission from the Company.

4.4 Misleading Displays or Acts

• Displays or acts that may mislead others into believing something is an official work of the Company or 'finfinity'.
• Expressions that may highly mislead others into believing the Company has authorized, sponsored, or recommended something.

4.5 Other Inappropriate Acts

• In addition to the above, any act deemed inappropriate by the Company.

5.1 Scope of Company Liability

• The Company assumes no responsibility for disputes or damages that arise between Users and third parties in connection with the use of the Characters, etc.
• Users shall use the Characters, etc. at their own responsibility and confirm legal risks on their own as necessary.

5.2 Changes to Guidelines

• The content of these guidelines may be changed without notice at the Company's discretion.
• The latest guidelines will be published on the Company's website, etc., so Users should always check for the latest information.

6.1 Reporting Rights Infringement

• If you discover any unauthorized use of the Characters, etc., or any act that appears to infringe rights, please contact us at the email address below.
• Contact: contact@finn.co.jp

6.2 Other Inquiries

• For questions and inquiries regarding these guidelines, please also contact the above email address.