Want to develop an app, what is copyright free and what is not?


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I just want to make a simple app(character creation) but I don't know what resources I can use and what not and if I can monetize my app or not, need some legal help here.

for resources I mean using core rulebook.

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None of it is copyright-free, but that doesn't mean you can't use it—you can only use it under certain circumstances as outlined in the Open Gaming License and the Pathfinder Compatibility License. If you're releasing anything to do with the mechanics, you need to be familiar with the Open Gaming License and the Pathfinder Compatibility License, both of which exist in a hazy gray area regarding software. The Pathfinder Compatibility License specifically states that you can only claim Pathfinder Compatibility if you're on a "freely usable website." If you do not understand what these licenses mean, you should absolutely consult a lawyer, because they are legally binding. If you're looking to gain a license from us for your app, you should contact licensing@paizo.com.

The Community Use Project agreement is for non-commercial (non-profit) projects, so this isn't the right forum for your question, so I will be moving it.


Liz Courts wrote:

None of it is copyright-free, but that doesn't mean you can't use it—you can only use it under certain circumstances as outlined in the Open Gaming License and the Pathfinder Compatibility License. If you're releasing anything to do with the mechanics, you need to be familiar with the Open Gaming License and the Pathfinder Compatibility License, both of which exist in a hazy gray area regarding software. The Pathfinder Compatibility License specifically states that you can only claim Pathfinder Compatibility if you're on a "freely usable website." If you do not understand what these licenses mean, you should absolutely consult a lawyer, because they are legally binding. If you're looking to gain a license from us for your app, you should contact licensing@paizo.com.

The Community Use Project agreement is for non-commercial (non-profit) projects, so this isn't the right forum for your question, so I will be moving it.

Thanks for aclaration :)

I am new into android programming and I really like pathfinder if I make a professional application I will use this for reference.

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Keep in mind that many things which are setting specific such as original names of prestige classes like Lantern Bearer are not open content. Lone Wolf uses them under license from Paizo in Herolab.

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