netfishing/ASSET-LICENSE.md

# NETfishing Asset License 1.0

Copyright © 2026 Woofmeow. All rights reserved except for the permissions
expressly granted below.

## 1. Scope

This license applies to original NETfishing artwork, graphics, textures,
models, animations, music, sound recordings, narrative content, visual
designs, characters, and other creative assets owned by the NETfishing owners,
publishing as Woofmeow (the **“NETfishing Assets”**).

It does not apply to:

- software source code identified as GPL-3.0-or-later;
- third-party material identified in the source repository's
  `docs/ATTRIBUTION.md` or the packaged `ATTRIBUTION.md` notice;
- material accompanied by a different license; or
- the NETfishing and Woofmeow names and logos, which are addressed in
  `TRADEMARKS.md`.

Repository location alone does not change third-party ownership or licensing.

## 2. Definitions

**Official NETfishing Software** means:

- an unmodified binary release published by the NETfishing owners through an
  official NETfishing distribution channel; or
- a build made from an unmodified official NETfishing source release or tagged
  revision.

**Mod** means a non-standalone add-on created to operate with Official
NETfishing Software. A Mod may add, replace, or alter content loaded by the
Official NETfishing Software, but it may not redistribute a replacement copy
of the game or represent a fork, clone, sequel, or separate game.

## 3. Permission to use the official game

You may reproduce NETfishing Assets as technically necessary to install, run,
back up, and privately modify a lawfully obtained copy of Official NETfishing
Software.

You may capture, publish, and monetize screenshots, gameplay videos,
livestreams, reviews, tutorials, and similar commentary showing a lawfully
obtained copy of NETfishing. This permission does not authorize redistribution
of the source asset files or imply endorsement.

## 4. Community Mod license

Subject to this license, you may create, modify, and distribute NETfishing
Assets solely as part of a Mod for Official NETfishing Software.

This permission is worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free, and available for
as long as you comply with this license. It permits only the copies of
NETfishing Assets reasonably necessary for the Mod to function. It does not
permit distributing the original game, a substantially complete collection of
its assets, or a general-purpose asset pack.

A distributed Mod must:

1. require a separately obtained copy of Official NETfishing Software;
2. be presented as unofficial community content;
3. include the following notice in its documentation or distribution page:

   > Contains or adapts NETfishing assets © 2026 Woofmeow, used under the
   > NETfishing Asset License 1.0. This Mod is unofficial and is not endorsed
   > by Woofmeow.

4. identify material created by the Mod author separately from NETfishing
   Assets; and
5. comply with `TRADEMARKS.md`.

Mods may be shared without charge and may accept voluntary donations that do
not purchase access, features, or preferential treatment. Selling a Mod,
charging for access to it, licensing it commercially, or using NETfishing
Assets in paid products requires separate written permission from both
NETfishing owners.

## 5. Uses not permitted

Except with separate written permission from both NETfishing owners, you may
not use or distribute NETfishing Assets:

- in a fork, clone, remake, sequel, or standalone game;
- with a modified distribution of the GPL-covered NETfishing code that is not
  Official NETfishing Software;
- in another game, application, asset library, template, or merchandise;
- as a substantially complete asset extraction or archive;
- in a way that implies sponsorship, endorsement, or official status;
- to register a confusingly similar trademark, domain, account, or product
  identity; or
- under terms that claim ownership of the NETfishing Assets themselves.

The GPL permits forks and redistribution of the GPL-covered code. This asset
license does not permit those forks to carry NETfishing Assets. A code fork
must remove or replace the NETfishing Assets and reserved branding unless both
owners grant separate written permission.

## 6. Ownership of Mods

You retain ownership of your original Mod material. The NETfishing owners
retain ownership of the NETfishing Assets and adaptations of those assets to
the extent provided by applicable law.

This license does not require you to assign your original Mod material to the
NETfishing owners. It also does not grant you ownership of the underlying
NETfishing Assets.

## 7. Termination and cure

Your permissions under this license terminate automatically if you violate
its terms. They are reinstated provisionally when you stop the violation and
permanently if both NETfishing owners do not notify you of the violation
within sixty days after it has been cured.

Termination does not limit remedies available for activity outside this
license.

## 8. No warranty

THE NETFISHING ASSETS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OWNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR
OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM THIS LICENSE OR USE OF THE NETFISHING ASSETS.

## 9. Additional permission

Uses not granted here require written permission from both NETfishing owners.
A permission granted to one person or project does not amend this license for
others.

This is a custom asset license, not an open-source software license or a
Creative Commons license.