Commercial Creator Terms of Use

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms are intended to establish the rules regarding monetization activities, rights relationships, and compliance matters for Commercial Creators who use the Nekowemon character IP.

Article 2 (Definitions)

1. “Commercial Creator” means a user who is a registered UGC creator, has entered into a commercial license agreement with the Official, and whose agreement is valid and in effect.

2. “Monetization” means any act of obtaining economic benefits, including but not limited to advertising revenue, donations, tips, gifting, subscriptions, memberships, commissions, and digital content sales (including downloadable doujin works).

3. “Creator Character” means a character created by a Commercial Creator who has entered into a creator license agreement, based on the unified design of Nekowemon, which has been approved by the Official and registered in the character library.

4. “Enterprise License” means a license (Character License Service) for corporations or individuals to use this IP for business purposes, including but not limited to character business, game development, merchandising, and other commercial uses.

5. This license is intended for individuals, and use by corporations or organizations shall, in principle, be subject to the Enterprise License.

6. “Official” means iwemon store.

Article 3 (Grant of License)

1. The Official grants Commercial Creators a non-exclusive right to use the characters in accordance with these Terms.

2. This grant of rights does not constitute a transfer of copyright.

Article 4 (Term)

1. The term of this license agreement shall, in principle, be one (1) year.

2. If neither the user nor the Official expresses an intention to terminate the agreement by the expiration date, this agreement shall be automatically renewed under the same conditions.

3. If the user does not wish to renew the agreement, the user shall express their intention to refuse renewal by the method prescribed by the Official prior to the expiration date.

4. Upon expiration or termination of the agreement, the rights granted under this license shall cease.

5. After the termination of the agreement, the user may not engage in any new commercial activities using the Nekowemon character IP.

Article 5 (Monetization Methods)

Commercial Creators may monetize works using the characters through the following methods:

1. Advertising revenue (video distribution platforms, SNS, etc.)

2. Donations (such as Super Chat, gifts, etc.)

3. Subscriptions

4. Memberships

5. Commissions (custom work upon request)

6. Digital content sales (including downloadable doujin works)

Article 6 (Plans)

The Official provides the following plans to Commercial Creators:

(1) Basic Plan
(2) Pro Plan

The monetization methods and scope for each plan shall be as set forth in the following Article.

Article 7 (Monetization Methods and Scope by Plan)

1. Basic Plan

・Advertising monetization programs provided by video distribution platforms and similar services
・Support features such as donations, tips, and gifting

2. Pro Plan

・Advertising monetization programs
・Donations, tips, and gifting
・Subscriptions and memberships
・Sales of digital content (including commissions and downloadable doujin works)

Article 8 (Fees)

1. The fees for each plan and option shall be determined separately by the Official.

2. The fees for this license may vary depending on the user’s region of residence or area of activity.

3. The user shall provide accurate information regarding their region of residence and actual area of activity.

4. In determining the user’s region of residence, the Company shall consider, in addition to the information declared at the time of application, the billing address registered at the time of payment and any other reasonably obtainable information, and shall make a comprehensive determination.

5. The country information of the billing address registered at the time of payment shall be treated as an important basis for determining the user’s region of residence.

6. In the event that any discrepancy is found between the declared information and payment information or other relevant data, the Company may revise the applicable pricing category, charge the price difference, modify the contract terms, or terminate the contract.

Article 9 (Activities Not Included in Monetization)

The following activities are not included within the scope of this license:

・Production and sale of goods on a business scale
・Product development premised on mass sales
・Distribution of paid or subscription-based games or applications
・Use related to NFT/Web3
・Sublicensing to third parties
・Sponsorship agreements, PR campaigns, or corporate collaborations (except where approved by the Official)
・Crowdfunding
・Other monetization activities separately designated by the Official

Article 10 (Transition to Enterprise License)

1. If the Official reasonably determines that the activities of a Commercial Creator exceed the scope of individual creative activities in terms of revenue scale, activity scale, or influence, the Official may require the user to transition to an Enterprise License agreement.

2. In making the determination under the preceding paragraph, the following factors shall be considered comprehensively in addition to revenue:

(1) Influence and reach of the content
(2) Contribution to the community
(3) Contribution to the enhancement of the value of the Nekowemon character IP
(4) Continuity and business nature of the activities

3. Activities conducted as a corporation, organization, or business entity shall be subject to an Enterprise License.

4. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs, creators recognized by the Official may, in consideration of their contribution to the IP and influence on the community, be permitted to continue participation in the community and activities as creators even after incorporation.

Article 11 (Restrictions on Advertising and Promotion)

1. Commercial Creators may not use paid advertising methods, including advertising distribution services, advertising networks, sponsored posts, or other similar paid promotional means, to promote content using this IP.

2. The advertising referred to in the preceding paragraph includes Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, YouTube Ads, and other paid promotional features provided by platforms.

3. Commercial Creators may publish content as regular posts on their own SNS accounts, video platforms, or other personal media.

4. Advertising agreements, PR campaigns, sponsorship agreements, or similar monetization activities with companies, brands, or third parties shall be subject to an Enterprise License, unless separately approved by the Official.

5. In the event of any doubt as to whether an activity constitutes advertising distribution, the Official shall have the authority to make such determination.

Article 12 (Sales Reporting)

1. Commercial Creators shall submit materials indicating their monetization status (hereinafter referred to as “sales evidence, etc.”) at intervals determined by the Official.

2. The purpose of such reporting shall be to maintain eligibility, ensure proper classification management, and determine the continuation of preferential treatment systems.

3. Submission of sales evidence, etc. shall be made using representative materials within a reasonable scope, and comprehensive submission of all revenue is not required.

4. Based on the submitted information, the Official may propose changes, continuation, or adjustments to the license classification.

5. If reporting is not made without a legitimate reason, the Official may suspend eligibility or refuse renewal.

Article 13 (Copyright and Ownership of Works)

1. All rights related to the Nekowemon character IP shall belong to the Official.

2. With respect to works created by a Business Creator during the period in which the license agreement is valid, the original elements created by the user shall belong to the user.

3. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Official may use such works free of charge for purposes such as community operation, introduction, and promotion.

4. Upon termination of the agreement, loss of eligibility, or dissolution, commercial use of works containing the Nekowemon character IP shall not be permitted.

Article 14 (Classification of Fan Art and Creator Characters)

1. Characters or works created under this service shall be classified as one of the following:

(1) Official Characters
(2) Creator Characters
(3) Fan Art (unofficial works)

2. “Creator Character” means a character created by a creator under a commercial license agreement, approved by the Official, and registered in the character library.

3. “Fan Art” means unofficial works created based on Official Characters or Creator Characters registered in the character library, and does not include the creation of new characters.

4. No person may create new characters based on the unified design of Nekowemon without entering into a commercial license agreement.

5. Characters created in violation of the preceding paragraph shall not be recognized as Nekowemon characters and shall not be eligible for use within the Official or the community.

Article 15 (Handling of Creator Characters)

1. Creator Characters refer to characters created by creators under a commercial license agreement based on the unified design of Nekowemon and approved by the Official.

2. Up to three (3) Creator Characters are included within the license fee, and Commercial Creators may create Creator Characters in accordance with the unified design rules prescribed by the Official. For the fourth and subsequent characters, an annual registration fee prescribed by the Official shall be paid per character.

3. Creator Characters registered in the character library shall be treated as characters belonging to the Nekowemon Universe and may be used by other creators within the scope of community creative activities.

4. Rights to the original elements included in Creator Characters shall belong to the creator, while all rights related to the Nekowemon character IP shall belong to the Official.

5. When using Creator Characters, the basic settings of the character and the intent of the creator who created the character must be respected.

6. Expressions that significantly alter the character’s personality, uses that damage the reputation of the character or its creator, or other uses deemed inappropriate by the Official are prohibited.

7. When making changes to the visual design, settings, or other important elements of a character, such changes shall be subject to confirmation by the Official.

8. If the Official determines that the changes are minor, the character shall be treated as the same character; however, if the changes affect the essential characteristics of the character, the character shall be treated as a new Creator Character, and separate registration and applicable fees may be required.

9. Upon termination of the commercial license agreement, the Creator Character shall be removed from the character library, and no new works using such character may be created.

10. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, works published prior to termination may continue to be used as derivative works.

11. The Official may review the visual design of Creator Characters and request corrections or adjustments as necessary to maintain the unified design and brand value of Nekowemon.

Article 16 (Official Character Collaboration)

1. Official Character Collaboration refers to creative activities in which Creator Characters or works created by Commercial Creators appear together with Nekowemon Official Characters within the same work.

2. Approval for such collaboration shall be granted through supervision and confirmation by the Official regarding the consistency between the Creator Character’s visual design and the unified design of Nekowemon.

3. Creator Characters approved by the Official shall be registered in the character library, and works using such characters shall not require individual approval.

4. Creator Characters registered in the character library shall be treated as part of the Nekowemon Universe and may be used by other creators within community activities.

5. The Official may review the visual design of Creator Characters and request corrections or adjustments as necessary.

6. Upon termination of the commercial license agreement, no new works using the Creator Character may be created; however, works published prior to termination may continue to be used as derivative works.

7. No person may use terms such as “Official Collaboration” or similar expressions without the Official’s approval.

8. After termination of qualification, loss of certification, or termination or dissolution of the license agreement, such expressions may not be used under any circumstances.

Article 17 (Compliance)

Commercial Creators shall comply with the following:

・Respect for the world setting
・Non-infringement of third-party rights
・Compliance with Official guidelines
・Prohibition of false representation

Article 18 (Prohibited Acts)

Commercial Creators are prohibited from engaging in the following acts:

・Use or monetization beyond the scope of the commercial license agreement
・Continuous sale of goods on a business scale
・Crowdfunding or other fundraising activities
・Use related to NFT/Web3
・Monetization or sale of works primarily composed of AI-generated content
・Acts that damage the value of the Official
・Transfer or sublicensing of rights to third parties

Article 19 (Measures in Case of Violation)

If a violation is recognized, the Official may take the following measures:

・Request for correction
・Suspension or revocation of eligibility
・Termination of the agreement
・Legal action

Article 20 (Amendments)

These Terms may be changed without prior notice at the discretion of the Official.