Open Source
Open Source as a license is available on certain things such as the Task Level System for gaming. The exact license for this is as follows.
This is the Alterverse Role Players Game, open License for use of the Task Level System and the Open Magic system. Developers who wish to utilize these systems, or using the world as created by Donald Semora are encouraged to read this license and terms of use of these systems and of the game world. Castle Top Games and its owner(s) do allow other game companies to use, produce and market other related materials and supplements. However these materials must conform to our specific Commercial Use License. We work with each request on a case by case basis. This is due to we want to ensure our quality and ethical requirements are met when using the Alterverse, Task Level and Open Magic System names. By using any open content you certify that you are in agreement in full with this license and all of its terms.
There is no fee for this license. However we are looking for quality writing, artwork and ideas. You will be required to provide us with samples of artwork and your specific ideas for your product idea. We rarely say no as long as you are putting together a cool and interesting product with an eye for quality and making the gamer go wow. We keep all ideas and submissions confidential, and do sign a confidentiality agreement with any potential developer if they so require it.
Castle Top Games grants the Licensee the non-exclusive, non-assignable license to reference and use the Alterverse World, the Task level System and the Open Magic System in the specific game supplement, game, rule book or product licensed. The licensee agrees to place on the front and back of the product, game manual, CD, game packaging, splash page, specific product web page, public display our specific “Official Licensed Product” logo and blurb. Licensee indemnifies Licensor, other licensees of the Property, their officers, owners, employees, agents, licensees, and assigns, and holds them harmless against all loss, damage, injury, and expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, from any breach of this Agreement. Castle Top Games reserves all intellectual property rights to the Alterverse World, Setting, the Task Level System, The Open Magic System including, but not limited to, all copyrights, trademarks, hobby game, publishing, entertainment, licensing and merchandising rights.
The licensee agrees not to reproduce material from the Alterverse RPG Core Rule book or any other copyrighted work without the express written consent of Castle Top Games or the copyright holder(s), except for the Task Level System and Open Magic System content specific for purposes of explanation of the systems. However you may not claim to be the creator of, or the maker of the systems. The licensee agrees to place the following notice in a legible format and a conspicuous location within three pages of the products cover
“This game references the Alterverse Role Payers Game system, available from Castle Top Games. The Alterverse Role Players Game, Task Level System, Open Magic system and all associated logos and trademarks are copyrights of Castle Top Games. Used with permission. Castle Top Games makes no representation or warranty as to the quality, viability, or suitability for purpose of this product.”
Castle Top Games reserves all rights to its Intellectual Properties, including those used as examples or illustrations in the Alterverse Core Rule Book rule book, promotional material, or published works. Further we may use any licensed work in our own advertising and marketing. Including the linking to your web site for product reference. Castle Top Games may revoke, change or modify any part of this license at any time as they deem required. We will notify any license holder of such changes. However, all license holders and bound by the specific license listed in their licensing terms.
You must also place a copy of this license in all products that you use our content in. The license will terminate automatically if you breach any part of this license, and you agree that if you breach any part of this license, you will cease to market, sell or produce any of the breaching product once you are notified by us or our council of said breach if you do not correct said breach within 30 days of the notice of breach.
This is the entire license and is subject to change without notice.
