Regarding the illustrations submitted for the creation of event prizes, we will verify aspects such as copyright, ethics, and image format to ensure they can be used for the prizes. If an illustration is deemed unusable for violating our terms or specific event regulations, we may request a resubmission or refrain from publishing it.
Examples of this include illustrations judged to have issues from a copyright or ethical standpoint. Illustrations with such issues may result in the "revocation of the right to receive the prize" or the "submitter themselves being liable for copyright infringement," among other outcomes.
This page introduces examples that cannot be used from a copyright and ethical standpoint.
Please check both the IRIAM terms and the specific regulations of each event to ensure that the illustration submitted does not have any issues.
Table of Contents
- Premise
- Ethically and Legally Prohibited Expressions
- Obscene expressions or those suggestive of sexual content
- Expressions suggestive of minor
- Expressions that evoke fear
- Expressions suggestive of ideologies like devil worship or racial discrimination
- Expressions that breach the law
- Expressions Prohibited from a Rights Standpoint
- Real products or buildings
- Parodies of existing works
- Real marks or designs that require careful handling
- Other Precautions
- Consideration requests: religious symbols
- Unusable expressions: illustrations with character elements not included in the original standing artwork
- Unusable expressions: illustrations not meeting the specific regulations of each event
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Premise
For illustrations published outside the app (external media), we apply stricter standards compared to those used within the app.
This is because the considerations, such as "what needs to be considered for those who see the illustration," vary depending on the place where the illustration is published.
For instance, the standing artwork used in IRIAM's streaming is mainly viewed by people who enter the streaming room on their own will. Hence, illustrations that comply with IRIAM terms can be used.
On the other hand, illustrations published outside of IRIAM could be seen by individuals who are not familiar with IRIAM, and depending on the place of publication, they could be viewed by a large and diverse audience in terms of age, gender, and nationality.
Due to these characteristics, the illustrations submitted for the creation of event prizes are judged according to stricter standards than those used within the app.
Additionally, the illustrations must also pass the examination of the media, not just IRIAM.
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Ethically and Legally Prohibited Expressions
Expressions that may cause discomfort to others, disturb public order, or violate laws cannot be used. Examples below are illustrative. Expressions can be judged inappropriate even if they are not covered in these examples based on their overall impression.
Obscene expressions or those suggestive of sexual content
- Examples
- Obscene expressions
- Expressions that suggest sexual content
- Underwear (visible underwear, appearing not to wear underwear, etc.)
- Excessive exposure around the chest
- Outfits with high skin exposure
- Swimwear
- Facial expressions or poses that give a sexual impression
- Other depictions giving a sexual impression, etc.
For detailed information on "obscene expressions," please refer to the IRIAM FAQ on "Obscene Expressions or Acts."
Expressions suggestive of minor
- Examples
- Outfits worn only by children
- Toys, goods, etc., used only by children
- Depictions of physical features interpreted as children
- Phrases indicative of children
- Expressions suggestive of pedophilia, such as "loli" or "shota," etc.
Expressions that evoke fear
- Examples
- Violence
- Dismemberment
- Bleeding
- Grotesque expressions, etc.
Expressions suggestive of ideologies like devil worship or racial discrimination
- Examples
- Inverted pentagram
- Swastika
- Expressions that may promote discrimination or prejudice regarding race, gender, age, physical characteristics, etc.
Expressions that breach the law
- Examples
- Illegal drugs
- Underage drinking or smoking, etc.
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Expressions Prohibited from a Rights Standpoint
If you have asked someone else to draw the illustration, please be sure to obtain the permission of the rights-holder to use it as an event prize.
Moreover, you cannot use expressions that mimic other people's works. Please check whether the illustration resembles any other person's work.
Real products or buildings
- Examples
- Food and beverages
- Goods
- Daily necessities
- Peripheral devices
- Famous buildings
- Structures such as residential areas or shopping streets
- Historical buildings
- Modern buildings, etc.
*This includes expressing them in words.
*Even if something cannot be universally prohibited from a rights standpoint, the operation team may decide not to allow its use.
Parodies of existing works
- Examples
- Parody thumbnails of singing videos
- Video works
- Character costumes, etc.
Cosplays of non-righted characters like Santa Claus are acceptable.
Real marks or designs that require careful handling
- Examples
- Emojis
- Corporate logos, etc.
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Other Precautions
Regarding the illustrations submitted for the creation of event prizes, in addition to the above points, please also pay attention to the following:
Consideration requests: religious symbols
- Examples
- Cross
- Crescent moon and star
- Hexagram, etc.
Religion is integral to the identity of those who have faith. Therefore, those who do not practice a religion should refrain from using its symbols casually.
Given their sensitive nature, religious symbols will be judged comprehensively in IRIAM's review. If it is determined that the illustration is not suitable, it may be requested to be modified. Please understand this in advance.