Microsoft New Terms

OMGItsKittie

OMGItsKittie

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So as you all know Microsoft has made a "few" changes in how you the content creator can use there games in your videos.

I've read over the new rules several time but I'm still confused, can someone please explain, is it only Microsoft games or there consoles as well?

Can you break it down for someone who doesn't speak legal tongue?
 
OMGItsKittie said:
So as you all know Microsoft has made a "few" changes in how you the content creator can use there games in your videos.

I've read over the new rules several time but I'm still confused, can someone please explain, is it only Microsoft games or there consoles as well?

Can you break it down for someone who doesn't speak legal tongue?
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oh no i havent heard should i worried i was about to start doing a fifa series
 
Correct.
No exlusing to xbox games liek Halo is allowd in the youtube thumbnail or any art at all including the title .
You are allowd to use the gameplay though but you gotta give consideration to the owner of microsoft
 
"Halo: Covenant Strike"
OMGItsKittie said:
So as you all know Microsoft has made a "few" changes in how you the content creator can use there games in your videos.

I've read over the new rules several time but I'm still confused, can someone please explain, is it only Microsoft games or there consoles as well?

Can you break it down for someone who doesn't speak legal tongue?
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it's pretty straight forward, I highlighted some useful information so just look at these bullets.
  • You may make your Item available on Youtube or Twitch and participate in programs on those sites that allow you to earn revenue from ads displayed in connection with your Item.
  • If you want to use the soundtracks or audio effects from the original game, we often license those from or to third parties and don't always have the rights to pass them on to you. If we do, we'll let you know. For example, we might mention on the community website for a particular game whether you have these rights, so you'd do well to check. If we don't let you know, you need permission from a third party, especially for games with licensed music. But we'll confirm right here that the music from Halo 3 is available for your use in non-profit ventures thanks to an arrangement with O'Donnell/Salvatori, Inc., composers of this iconic theme.
  • In addition, your Items may not use the name of the Microsoft Game in their title to give the impression that Microsoft is the source of the Item, or authorized or endorsed the Item. Items that make referential use of our titles are fine, for example, “Let’s Play Forza Motorsport 5” or “Tips and Strategies for Halo 5.” Using the Game title to tag your Item on social media is fine. We also don't object to "Red vs. Blue" or "Operation Chastity". But we may object to "Halo: Covenant Strike," for example, if it could be confused as something Microsoft produced or licensed, or if it could be mistaken as an official part of the Game. We just want to make sure consumers don't get confused.
  • Along those same lines, please don't use actual logos from the Microsoft Game as part of your Item's logos.
So if you still don't get what it all means its basically this.
-you can monetize your content on youtube and twitch (CAREFUL THEIR GAMES CONTAIN 3rd PARTY MUSIC WHICH CAN GIVE A "AUDIO 3rd PARTY CLAIM")
-YOU CANNOT make your title look like an official microsoft video title such as "Microsoft: Halo 5" or "Halo: Covenant Strike" BUT they allow titles such as "Let's Play: Halo 5" or "Strategies for Halo 5"
-And don't use any microsoft logos from the game in "I would assume your thumbnail" as it states "Item's Logos" That being said ingame pictures used as the thumbnail should be fine
 
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GamingHappens said:
"Halo: Covenant Strike"
it's pretty straight forward, I highlighted some useful information so just look at these bullets.
  • You may make your Item available on Youtube or Twitch and participate in programs on those sites that allow you to earn revenue from ads displayed in connection with your Item.
  • If you want to use the soundtracks or audio effects from the original game, we often license those from or to third parties and don't always have the rights to pass them on to you. If we do, we'll let you know. For example, we might mention on the community website for a particular game whether you have these rights, so you'd do well to check. If we don't let you know, you need permission from a third party, especially for games with licensed music. But we'll confirm right here that the music from Halo 3 is available for your use in non-profit ventures thanks to an arrangement with O'Donnell/Salvatori, Inc., composers of this iconic theme.
  • In addition, your Items may not use the name of the Microsoft Game in their title to give the impression that Microsoft is the source of the Item, or authorized or endorsed the Item. Items that make referential use of our titles are fine, for example, “Let’s Play Forza Motorsport 5” or “Tips and Strategies for Halo 5.” Using the Game title to tag your Item on social media is fine. We also don't object to "Red vs. Blue" or "Operation Chastity". But we may object to "Halo: Covenant Strike," for example, if it could be confused as something Microsoft produced or licensed, or if it could be mistaken as an official part of the Game. We just want to make sure consumers don't get confused.
  • Along those same lines, please don't use actual logos from the Microsoft Game as part of your Item's logos.
So if you still don't get what it all means its basically this.
-you can monetize your content on youtube and twitch (CAREFUL THEIR GAMES CONTAIN 3rd PARTY MUSIC WHICH CAN GIVE A "AUDIO 3rd PARTY CLAIM")
-YOU CANNOT make your title look like an official microsoft video title such as "Microsoft: Halo 5" or "Halo: Covenant Strike" BUT they allow titles such as "Let's Play: Halo 5" or "Strategies for Halo 5"
-And don't use any microsoft logos from the game in "I would assume your thumbnail" as it states "Item's Logos" That being said ingame pictures used as the thumbnail should be fine
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Okay so if i put Halo 5 MCC in a specific text without the official logo in the picture is that okay?
 
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