netfishing/TRADEMARKS.md
Voyager db6074ddfa Consolidate project documentation and attribution
Add public-alias credits and a tested in-game credits page, centralize project guidance and asset provenance, import the complete authored fur channel maps, and keep starter-island collision synchronized with imported props.
2026-08-12 22:12:11 -04:00

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NETfishing and Woofmeow branding

The NETfishing and Woofmeow names, logos, icons, trade dress, and other source identifiers are reserved by the NETfishing owners, publishing as Woofmeow. Their presence in a GPL-licensed repository does not grant trademark rights or imply permission to represent another product as official.

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Permitted references

You may use the names NETfishing and Woofmeow truthfully to:

  • refer to the official game or development team;
  • state that software interoperates with or is a Mod for NETfishing;
  • link to an official repository or distribution page; and
  • discuss, review, criticize, or report on the Project.

Use only the amount of branding reasonably necessary to identify the Project. Do not imply sponsorship, certification, endorsement, or official status.

An unofficial Mod may use wording such as “Example Mod for NETfishing” if its name and presentation remain clearly distinct and it displays an unofficial notice.

Forks and redistributed code

The GNU GPL permits forks and redistribution of covered code. A fork or modified distribution must:

  • use a distinct product name;
  • remove NETfishing and Woofmeow logos, icons, and official trade dress;
  • avoid confusingly similar names, domains, package identifiers, and account names; and
  • clearly identify itself as independent and unofficial.

These branding terms do not limit rights granted by the GPL to the software code or lawful nominative, descriptive, comparative, or fair use.

Permission for broader branding use must be obtained in writing from both NETfishing owners.