SDK License Agreement

Déja

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Is there a license agreement with the SDK anywhere that discusses what is legal and what is not regarding use of the SDK?
 
The EULA is in the readme files of both Civ4 and Warlords. Apart from that, I don't know of any licence agreement.
 
Lord Olleus said:
From what I have heard, you are allowed to do anything with it as long as you do not profit in anyway from it.

Damn, there goes my plan... :p
 
I've heard that, too, but I'm curious if it's in writing anywhere... hear-say would not stand up in court, so I'm curious if they've documented their terms of use anywhere.
 
I've heard that, too, but I'm curious if it's in writing anywhere... hear-say would not stand up in court, so I'm curious if they've documented their terms of use anywhere.

Check out the EULA. As much as it's a grey area whether EULA's hold up in court, it has it's terms there, in all their ambiguous goodness.

The EULA should be located in your main civ4 directory at the end of a file called "Readme.htm" I'm not sure if the Warlords EULA is different, but on mods, here is part of the Vanilla (emphasis mine on the points of using it for something outside of Civ4 as well as the ability to sell for profit).


You are expressly prohibited from selling or otherwise profiting from any levels, add-on packs, sequels or other items based upon or related to the SOFTWARE and ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS or created by utilization of the SOFTWARE's level editor. If you create levels, add-on packs, sequels or other items to the Software using the SOFTWARE's level editor, including the construction of new levels (collectively, the "Modifications"), you are subject to the following restrictions: (i) the SOFTWARE's level editor and associated development tools and documentation (collectively "SDK") are considered separate from the SOFTWARE in the sense that they are not guaranteed or supported by the OWNER. However, the OWNER retains all copyrights and intellectual rights to the SDK, as stated in this license. (ii) your Modifications must require a full, registered copy of the Software to run; (iii) you may not distribute a Modification that contains an executable file which has been changed or modified in any way; (iv) your Modifications must not contain any libelous, defamatory or other illegal material, material that is scandalous or invades the rights of privacy or publicity of any third party, or contain any trademarks, copyright-protected work or other property of third parties; (v) your Modifications must be distributed solely for free. Neither you nor any other person or party may sell them to anyone, commercially exploit them in any way, or charge anyone for using them without a license from the OWNER. OWNER encourages noncommercial distribution of quality Modifications. If you desire to commercially distribute your Modifications, please contact OWNER at the address below for the terms and conditions under which the Modifications may be commercially distributed; (vi) your Modifications shall not be supported by the OWNER. The prohibitions and restrictions in this Section apply to anyone in possession of the Software or any of your Modifications. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REVERSE ENGINEER, DECOMPILE OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE IN ANY WAY. Any copying of the SOFTWARE or ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS not specifically allowed in this Agreement is a violation of this Agreement.
 
Ah, good to know. Thanks
 
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