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License

This project is provided under the following custom license from version v2.0.0 onwards. For version v1.x.x, the MIT license applies.

Terms of Use

1. Free Use

The project can be used for free if the following conditions are met:

  • Personal Use: When an individual uses it for non-commercial purposes.
  • Educational Purpose: When educational institutions or educators use it for educational purposes.
  • Non-Profit Purpose: When non-profit organizations use it for non-profit activities.
  • Exhibitions and Demonstrations: For exhibitions or events aimed at increasing the project's recognition.

2. Commercial Use

For commercial purposes, one of the following commercial licenses must be obtained. Note that trial internal use during pre-implementation or evaluation phase is exempt from license fees.

2.1 Standard License

  • Target: Companies or sole proprietors using it commercially within their own company or modifying the software and redistributing it to up to one company.
  • Scope of Use:
    • Use within the company (unlimited number of locations and users)
    • Software modification is possible
    • Redistribution/resale is possible to up to one company
  • Price: ¥100,000 including tax

2.2 Developer License

  • Target: Companies or developers modifying the software and providing it to multiple third parties.
  • Scope of Use:
    • Software modification and redistribution is possible (up to 5 companies)
    • Unlimited number of locations and users at redistribution destinations
  • Price: ¥300,000 including tax

2.3 Enterprise License

  • Target: Companies providing extensive redistribution or to many clients.
  • Scope of Use:
    • Software modification and unlimited redistribution is possible
    • Unlimited number of locations and users at redistribution destinations
  • Price: ¥1,000,000 including tax

2.4 Custom License

  • Target: When special requirements or additional contract conditions are needed
  • Scope of Use: Negotiated individually
  • Price: Quoted individually

Notes

  • All commercial licenses are one-time purchase.
  • Licenses have no expiration (perpetual use is possible).
  • Licenses do not include support. If support is needed, please consult separately.
  • Licenses apply to the latest version at the time of acquisition. Upgrade fees may apply if there is a major update.
  • If commercial use is confirmed after starting use as personal, educational, or non-profit use, commercial license fees will be charged from the start of commercial use.
  • Exhibitions and demonstrations aimed at increasing the project's recognition are not subject to commercial licenses.
  • If you use the Live2D feature, an additional fee of 25% of the basic license fee will be charged. If you don't need the Live2D feature from the beginning, no additional fee will be charged, and if you need it later, you can use it by paying the additional fee at that time if you contact us before you start using it. Also, regarding the use of Live2D, the conditions described in the "Third Party Licenses" section below also apply.

For details and purchase methods of commercial licenses, please contact [email protected].

License Selection

  1. For personal use, educational purposes, non-profit purposes, and exhibitions/demonstrations, you can use it for free.
  2. For commercial purposes, you need to purchase the appropriate commercial license.

If you are unsure about license selection or have questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].

Forking the Project

When forking this project, the license terms also apply to the forked project. If you conduct commercial use or redistribution of the fork, a separate commercial license is required. For details, please refer to the project FAQ.

Scope of Commercial License

The commercial license applies only to the code included in the main branch of this project. Commercial use of branches other than the main branch or past versions is not allowed. Commercial users must use the release version from the main branch.

Additional Information

For detailed information about the license, specific usage examples, and frequently asked questions, please refer to the project FAQ. If you have any questions, please contact us individually.

Third Party Licenses

Live2D Cubism SDK

This application includes the Live2D Cubism SDK, which is a copyrighted work developed by Live2D Inc. If you use this application as a primary element of your business* and the annual sales generated directly or indirectly by this application or content created using this application exceed 20 million yen, you need to enter into a separate publishing license agreement with Live2D Inc. and pay a license fee. Also, you need to contact us immediately when your annual sales exceed 20 million yen. If you violate this provision, it will be considered as use beyond the permitted scope of this application, which may result in infringement of Live2D Inc.'s intellectual property, and you may be subject to legal claims from the company.

*Using this application as a primary element of your business... This includes, but is not limited to, conducting VTuber streaming business. It does not include using it for product promotional videos, etc.

Note: This project uses the official SDK with permission from Live2D Inc.