"hololive Dreams Gameplay Video & Content Posting Guidelines

The hololive Dreams Project (hereinafter referred to as the ""Project"") has established the following guidelines regarding the posting of videos, livestreams, and other content featuring gameplay footage and screenshots (collectively, ""Gameplay Content"") from the smartphone application hololive Dreams.

These Guidelines apply to all users, whether individuals or organizations (including those affiliated with talent agencies, production companies, or similar organizations). When posting Gameplay Content on social media platforms or video-sharing services (collectively, ""Video Sharing Platforms""), including livestreams (collectively, ""Posts""), please comply with the following rules.

1. Eligible Content and Scope of Permitted Distribution

---Creative Requirements for Videos---

Videos must be based on gameplay that you have personally played and must include your own creative contribution, such as commentary (spoken or written) or original editing.
The following types of Posts, which lack original creative input or do not involve actual gameplay, are strictly prohibited:

• Silent gameplay videos or livestreams consisting solely of uninterrupted gameplay or automatic playback of in-game content (such as event scenes, holomem Quests, etc.) without your own commentary or editing.
• Videos or livestreams captured using in-game Auto Play or similar functions primarily for the purpose of viewing or listening to songs or music videos, without actual rhythm gameplay.
• Content consisting solely of extracted or edited in-game audio materials, including voice clips, background music (BGM), or recorded songs.

---Posting Images---

You may post screenshots or other images that you personally captured while playing the game, provided they are accompanied by your own comments, impressions, or other original text.

---Other Fan Creations---

Please comply with the hololive production Derivative Works Guidelines, available at:

https://www.hololive.tv/terms/

2. Eligible Video Streaming Platforms and Use of Music

Gameplay Content may be posted on commonly used Video Sharing Platforms such as X, YouTube, Niconico, Twitch, and similar services.
However, videos containing in-game audio or recorded songs (including cover songs) may only be posted on platforms that have entered into blanket music licensing agreements with the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) and NexTone Inc.
(Reference: https://www.jasrac.or.jp/news/20/ugc.html)

Even if a platform meets the above requirements, posting on platforms intended exclusively for users aged 18 or older, or on platforms that the Project deems inappropriate, is prohibited.
When posting Gameplay Content, you must also comply with the applicable Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and other policies of the relevant Video Sharing Platform.

3. Monetization and Commercial Use

---Permitted Monetization---

You may monetize your Gameplay Content through standard monetization features provided by Video Sharing Platforms, including:

YouTube Partner Program

Twitch Partner/Affiliate Programs

Standard advertising revenue

Viewer support features such as Super Chats, Gifts, Tips, or similar platform-supported donation features

---Prohibited Commercial Use---

The following activities are strictly prohibited for both individuals and organizations:

• Posting videos or livestreams that are accessible only through paid membership or subscription services (such as channel memberships).
• Posting videos or livestreams distributed as paid content requiring viewers to purchase tickets or otherwise pay for access.

4. Tournaments and Events

• Individuals, corporations, and organizations are prohibited from organizing or hosting tournaments, events, or other commercial or business-oriented activities using hololive Dreams without prior written permission.
• However, this restriction does not apply to talents or creators affiliated with companies or agencies as part of their ordinary gameplay streams or video content.
• If a corporation or organization wishes to organize a tournament, event, or similar activity centered on hololive Dreams, please contact us in advance through the official inquiry channel.

5. Prohibited Content

The Project prohibits any activity that falls under, or is deemed by the Project to potentially fall under, any of the following categories. Please note that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding whether specific content violates these Guidelines.

• Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution of the Project's official promotional videos or other official promotional materials.
• Posts consisting solely of in-game movies, cutscenes, or event illustrations.
• Posts consisting solely of in-game audio, including voice clips, background music (BGM), sound effects (SFX), or other sound materials.
• Posts featuring gameplay involving cheats, unauthorized access, unauthorized modifications, or any other methods prohibited by the Project.
• Posts that interfere with the proper operation or management of the Project, or otherwise violate the Terms of Service.
• Posts that violate applicable laws or public order and morals.
• Posts that infringe upon the privacy, reputation, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of third parties.
• Posts containing statements or conduct (including creative works) that are abusive, insulting, obscene, or otherwise reasonably considered offensive to other users or to Talents associated with the Project.
• Posts that impersonate the official Project or are likely to be mistaken for official content.
• Posts containing specific ideological, religious, or political messages.
• Posts that significantly damage or are likely to damage the reputation or image of talents associated with the Project or of hololive Dreams.

6. Miscellaneous / Disclaimer

• In addition to intellectual property owned or managed by the Project, hololive Dreams contains certain content owned or controlled by third parties, including, but not limited to, master recording rights and copyrights relating to cover songs.
• When posting Gameplay Content containing such third-party content, the relevant Video Sharing Platform's automated content identification systems (such as Content ID), or actions taken by the respective rights holders, may result in your content being removed, made private, muted, or subject to monetization restrictions (including the allocation of revenue to the applicable rights holders).
• The Project makes no warranties of any kind regarding your Posts, including the above. The Project shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the creation, sharing, or posting of Gameplay Content.
• If a Post violates these Guidelines, the Project may, without prior notice or explanation, request its removal, request the suspension of its distribution, or take any other legal action deemed appropriate.
• These Guidelines may be revised at any time without prior notice. If a previously posted item becomes non-compliant due to such revisions, the Project may request or require its removal after the revised Guidelines take effect.
• The Project does not respond to individual inquiries regarding these Guidelines. Thank you for your understanding.