Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

1. Copyright Ownership

All content, games, creatures, graphics, code, designs, and materials on Critter Builders are the exclusive property of Critter Builders Ltd, registered in the United Kingdom, and are protected by UK and international copyright laws.

2. All Rights Reserved

No part of this website or game may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, or used in any form without express written permission from Critter Builders Ltd.

3. Prohibited Uses

The following are strictly prohibited without written authorization:

Commercial Use: Using game content for commercial purposes
Reproduction: Copying, reproducing, or distributing game materials
Modification: Altering or creating derivative works
Reverse Engineering: Decompiling or extracting source code
Resale: Selling or licensing game content
Redistribution: Sharing game files or assets

4. Trademarks

Critter Builders™ and all associated logos, names, and branding are trademarks of Critter Builders Ltd. Unauthorized use of these marks is prohibited.

5. Game Content Ownership

All creatures, designs, artwork, animations, sounds, music, storylines, and game mechanics are original works owned by Critter Builders Ltd. This includes:

Base creatures and hybrid combinations
Character designs and animations
Game interface and user experience
Breeding algorithms and game mechanics
All visual and audio assets

6. User-Generated Content

When users create content within the Game (creature names, messages, etc.):

Users retain copyright to their original content
Users grant Critter Builders a perpetual, worldwide license to use such content
Users must not submit copyrighted material without permission

7. Fair Use

Limited use may be permitted for:

Personal, non-commercial gameplay
Educational purposes with proper attribution
News reporting and commentary
Academic research

Any such use must not harm the commercial value of the Game.

8. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, contact us with:

Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing material
Your contact information
Statement of good faith belief
Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: copyright@critterbuilders.com

9. Repeat Infringers

We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.

10. Third-Party Content

Some third-party services (Google, Facebook, etc.) retain their own copyrights. We respect these rights and expect users to do the same.

11. License Requests

For licensing inquiries or permission to use our content commercially, contact: licensing@critterbuilders.com

12. Updates

We reserve the right to update this notice at any time to reflect changes in our intellectual property or legal requirements.

13. Enforcement

We actively protect our intellectual property rights and will take legal action against unauthorized use.

14. Contact Information

Critter Builders Ltd
United Kingdom
Email: legal@critterbuilders.com