What is Copyright?

Copyright protects intellectual property (IP) by granting creators exclusive rights to their work. These rights typically include the reproduction, distribution, public performance, and creation of derivative works. This legal framework helps creators control how their creations are used and ensures they have the potential to benefit financially from their intellectual efforts.

Protection of Intellectual Property

We are committed to protecting the intellectual property of the work created by our developers, and our community. All content, including but not limited to logos, artwork, designs, or text is protected by copyright, trademarks, and other applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any of our intellectual property is strictly prohibited.

By accessing our services, and playing our experiences on the Roblox platform, you agree to respect and uphold the intellectual property of Cocos Entertainment, and the policies mandated by the Roblox Corporation, such as their Terms of Use, and DMCA Guidelines.

Understanding Fair Use:

Q: Is it acceptable to use copyrighted material under the concept of fair use?

A: No, relying on fair use is not an acceptable justification for using copyrighted material without permission. Users are responsible for obtaining proper licenses or permissions for any copyrighted content they wish to use. Violations may lead to consequences outlined in our policy.

Q: What is a Creative Commons license? I see it on many of the websites, like the PLV3 Archives.

A: A Creative Commons (CC) license is a type of public copyright license that allows content creators to specify how others can use their work. Instead of the default "all rights reserved" under traditional copyright law, a CC license gives permission for certain uses—such as sharing, modifying, or even using commercially—under specific conditions.

Q: Can I use assets PLV3 or Prison Life and create my own version?

A: No, you are prohibited from using assets from other Roblox games without permission unless they are explicitly free to use (e.g., models from the Creator Marketplace with an open license). Prison Life, and the inspired spin-off of the original, PLV3 are protected by copyright and you cannot use assets from the game unless they've been un-copylocked by the owner.

Q: Is PLV3 protected by the Roblox DMCA Guidelines?

A: Yes, PLV3 is protected under Roblox's DMCA Guidelines. Uploading assets owned by Cocos Lair, and reuploading them for commercial use through the gains of profit and compeition is against Roblox's Terms of Use. If caught, your game will be deleted by Roblox for uploading copyrighted material without permission.