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== General terms ==
== General terms ==
Most rights on property in our economy and society are related to or covered by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property Intellectual property] rules and legislation: so is this game and all elements linked to it. The most 'famous' type of property or rights would be copyright. <br>
Most rights on copyright in this Game are covered by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property Intellectual property] rules and legislation. <br>
If you are interested in using the platform, check the file [[Joining the game]] which explains more about using any data related to this simulation.
Please check the [[Joining the game]] page, which explains more about using any data related to this simulation. All content related to this management training is protected by legislation, and usage is only allowed with a valid license.  


== Contributing to the content ==
== Contributing to the content ==
The basic situation is easy: everything anywhere is copyrighted automatically by law. So all pictures and images which you can find anywhere, even on the internet or social. So keep that in mind when using existing pictures, photos when playing the simulation. There is no copyright or trademark symbol anything needed. So the fact that you can copy something (save as...) doesn't mean you are allowed to do so. Also telling a picture or a photo has copyrights and mentioning the name of the 'owner' is not sufficient. Copyright means you have to have an agreement with the owner. There are a number of exemptions (depending on legislation per country). <br>
The basic situation is easy: All (online) pictures and images are subject to copyright. Please keep that in mind as well, when using existing pictures and photos as a participant in this game. The fact that you can easily copy something ("Save As...") on the internet, doesn't mean you are allowed to do so. Also mentioning that a picture is copyrighted and attributing the 'owner' is not sufficient. 'Copyright' means you have to have an agreement with the owner. There are a number of exemptions (depending on legislation per country). <br>
Mostly this will be:  
Mostly this will be:
* Humour
* Citation (so short fragments with references). Using a photo is NOT a short reference.
* Citation (so short fragments with references). Using a photo is NOT a short reference.
* Creative adding by which the (new) image, music, video or text is a kind of new product
* Creative additions, leading to a new image, music, video or text.
* Education (to a certain extent). <br><br>
* Education (to a certain extent). <br>
We urge you to play it safe and use your own images or images. As a participant in this game you might create things 'public', so really look at what you do 'publish', considering copyright legislation! The content of the Game itself, is also subjected to copyright. When you use the Game in a licensed competition, reuse of all the material is granted.<br>


We suggest not to bet on number three and four, but to be safe and chose for images you can use for sure. <br>
== The Commons / Creative Commons ==
 
In general, some images, sounds, video's e.g. online are published under a Creative Commons license or have fallen into the Commons (when IP rights have expired or if no IP rights are applicable). For those elements there is different regulation; often they are free to use, keeping some restrictions in mind. They have different rules than those of the IP.<br>
== The commons, Creative commons ==
Some elements are published under creative commons (choice of the right-owners) or have fallen into in the commons (when the IP rights have expired or there is no IP right applicable). For those elements there is different regulations; often they are free to use, keeping some restrictions in mind. They have different rules than those of the IP.<br>
More info on this:
More info on this:
* [https://creativecommons.org/ Creative Commons organisation]
* [https://creativecommons.org/ Creative Commons organisation]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons The commons]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons The commons]


There are enough sites with copyright free images based on the for-mentioned two systems; free stock material e.g.  
Of course, via one of the AI tools, you can create images yourself. There are also, plenty of websites with ''copyright free'' content; free stock material e.g. Google even offers this search specification in Google Images search: use the tab ''Search Images - Tools - Usage Rights'' and then choose ''Labelled for reuse''. <br>
Google even offers this search restriction in Google image-search and then use the tab search tools and then chose '' labeled for reuse''. <br>


Flickr and many others sites offer free images (beware which one you chose):
Flickr.com and many other photo sites offer free images (beware which one you choose, some sites have just a limited number of free images).  
* [https://www.shutterstock.com/ Shutterstock: not all!]
* [https://www.flickr.com/ Flickr]
* [http://nl.freeimages.com/ Freeimages]
* [https://unsplash.com/ Unsplash]
* [http://librestock.com/ librestock.com] searching in 47 free stock images databases <br><br>
Good suggestion: make pictures for yourself or make a serious (creative) change to existing material, then reusing it probably is allowed. Think logical, and you will prevent most problems. New regulations, like [https://advisera.com/eugdpracademy/knowledgebase/a-summary-of-10-key-gdpr-requirements/ GDPR] have influence as well. In the case of this training program, be aware, for instance, of whom you take pictures of or which  one to use. <br><br>


For free sounds, music, and videos go the same! For instance  
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<li>[https://www.pexels.com/?locale=en-us Pexels, our favorite, only photo and video]
<li>[https://www.freepik.com/ Freepik and Flaticon especially images and graphics for free]
<li>[https://thenounproject.com/ The Noun project, free but you need an account. Mainly icons]
<li>[https://www.istockphoto.com/nl iStockphoto - Getty images  paid]
<li>[https://www.nationalebeeldbank.nl/ Typical Duitch, and paid]
<li>[https://www.shutterstock.com/ Shutterstock: not all for free!]
<li>[https://www.flickr.com/ Flickr: not all free]
<li>[http://nl.freeimages.com/ Freeimages]
<li>[https://unsplash.com/ Unsplash]
<li>[http://librestock.com/ librestock.com] searching in 47 free stock images databases </li>
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Good suggestion: create material yourself, take your own pictures. Or, when using material, make a serious (creative) change to existing material, then reusing it probably is allowed. Think logical, and you will prevent most problems. New regulations, like [https://advisera.com/eugdpracademy/knowledgebase/a-summary-of-10-key-gdpr-requirements/ GDPR] have influence as well. In the case of this training program, be aware, for instance, of whom you take pictures of or which one to use. <br><br>
Regarding free sounds, music, and videos, the same structure. Free material for instance on:
* [http://freemusicarchive.org/ Freemusicarchive]
* [http://freemusicarchive.org/ Freemusicarchive]
* [http://www.melodyloops.com/ Melodyloops]
* [http://www.melodyloops.com/ Melodyloops]
* [http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/2 Bensound]
* [http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/2 Bensound]


Be aware, that as you put things 'out' real live, it is important that you really take copyright serious, as you are responsible for this.  
Be aware, that as you put things 'out' in real life, it is important that you really take copyright seriously, as you are responsible for this. There are special [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/who-stole-my-pictures/ browser add-ons] and [https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/reverse-image-search-apps/ Reverse image search tools] that can track and trace the internet and social easily for miss-use (read unpaid use) of material. There is a number of legal firms only doing this; searching for IP-infringement, invoicing you and splitting the revenues with the right-owners. And, even 'free material', like under creative commons, might have its own license rules like you have to credit the original author. If you do not stick to them, still it is called infringement.
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== Release and copyrights platform ==  
== Release and copyrights platform ==  
If you are a participant in the simulation, be sure to read the page [[disclaimer]]. Be sure when working on this game that whatever you post, you have the right to post that picture, photo, video or text without infringing anyone's copyrights. The website is actively monitored but as the entire game is an ongoing real-time process it is hard to oversee all of the changes in all of the media and all of the impacts. All postings are, for that matter, the individual responsibility of the editor of that specific piece of content. Keep in mind; this also goes for social media!<br>
If you are a participant in the simulation, be sure to read the [[disclaimer]] page. Be sure when working on this game that whatever you post, you have the right to post that picture, photo, video or text without infringing anyone's copyrights. The website is actively monitored but as the entire game is an ongoing real-time process it is hard to oversee all of the changes in all of the media and all of the impacts. All postings are, for that matter, the individual responsibility of the editor of that specific piece of content. Keep in mind; this also goes for social media!<br>
If, by any means, you ended up on this website and think that the content offends your rights in any way, please contact us and we will respond. <br>
If, by any means, you ended up on this website and think that the content offends your rights in any way, please contact us and we will respond. <br>


== Details on content of the simulation ==  
== Details on content of the simulation ==  
If you are a participant in the EmeraldForestHotel gameplay or linked to one of the partners, you are granted license to use all the material in this platform and the linked social media during the license duration. Just, regarding the use and new material, take the portrait rights of the people into account, and our privacy policy. <br>
If you are a participant in the Emerald Forest Hotel gameplay or linked to one of the partners, you are granted a license to use all the material in this platform and the linked social media during the license duration. Just, regarding the use and new material, take the portrait rights of the people into account, and our privacy policy. <br>
Attribution. You must give appropriate credits to this platform and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may '''not''', under the given license, use the material for commercial purposes
 
== AI ==
There are a huge number of [https://www.futurepedia.io/ai-collections/hotel-management free AI tools available]. These can be very useful for content search, image customisation etc. [[AI]] text models, such as [[ChatGPT]], can be useful, just be critical of the outcome and use it as an impetus to create your own content. If you quote something verbatim from e.g. ChatGPT, that is also the source to cite.


== More on rights and disclaimers ==  
== More on rights and disclaimers ==  
* For more info on our privacy policy check [[Emerald Forest Hotel:Privacy policy]]  
* For more info on our privacy policy check [[Emerald Forest Hotel:Privacy policy]]  
* For more info on our disclaimer [[Emerald Forest Hotel:General disclaimer]] which explains what happens to things you upload during the simulation.
* For more info on our disclaimer [[Emerald Forest Hotel:General disclaimer]] which explains what happens to things you upload during the simulation.
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General terms

Most rights on copyright in this Game are covered by Intellectual property rules and legislation.
Please check the Joining the game page, which explains more about using any data related to this simulation. All content related to this management training is protected by legislation, and usage is only allowed with a valid license.

Contributing to the content

The basic situation is easy: All (online) pictures and images are subject to copyright. Please keep that in mind as well, when using existing pictures and photos as a participant in this game. The fact that you can easily copy something ("Save As...") on the internet, doesn't mean you are allowed to do so. Also mentioning that a picture is copyrighted and attributing the 'owner' is not sufficient. 'Copyright' means you have to have an agreement with the owner. There are a number of exemptions (depending on legislation per country).
Mostly this will be:

  • Citation (so short fragments with references). Using a photo is NOT a short reference.
  • Creative additions, leading to a new image, music, video or text.
  • Education (to a certain extent).

We urge you to play it safe and use your own images or images. As a participant in this game you might create things 'public', so really look at what you do 'publish', considering copyright legislation! The content of the Game itself, is also subjected to copyright. When you use the Game in a licensed competition, reuse of all the material is granted.

The Commons / Creative Commons

In general, some images, sounds, video's e.g. online are published under a Creative Commons license or have fallen into the Commons (when IP rights have expired or if no IP rights are applicable). For those elements there is different regulation; often they are free to use, keeping some restrictions in mind. They have different rules than those of the IP.
More info on this:

Of course, via one of the AI tools, you can create images yourself. There are also, plenty of websites with copyright free content; free stock material e.g. Google even offers this search specification in Google Images search: use the tab Search Images - Tools - Usage Rights and then choose Labelled for reuse.

Flickr.com and many other photo sites offer free images (beware which one you choose, some sites have just a limited number of free images).

Good suggestion: create material yourself, take your own pictures. Or, when using material, make a serious (creative) change to existing material, then reusing it probably is allowed. Think logical, and you will prevent most problems. New regulations, like GDPR have influence as well. In the case of this training program, be aware, for instance, of whom you take pictures of or which one to use.

Regarding free sounds, music, and videos, the same structure. Free material for instance on:

Be aware, that as you put things 'out' in real life, it is important that you really take copyright seriously, as you are responsible for this. There are special browser add-ons and Reverse image search tools that can track and trace the internet and social easily for miss-use (read unpaid use) of material. There is a number of legal firms only doing this; searching for IP-infringement, invoicing you and splitting the revenues with the right-owners. And, even 'free material', like under creative commons, might have its own license rules like you have to credit the original author. If you do not stick to them, still it is called infringement.


Release and copyrights platform

If you are a participant in the simulation, be sure to read the disclaimer page. Be sure when working on this game that whatever you post, you have the right to post that picture, photo, video or text without infringing anyone's copyrights. The website is actively monitored but as the entire game is an ongoing real-time process it is hard to oversee all of the changes in all of the media and all of the impacts. All postings are, for that matter, the individual responsibility of the editor of that specific piece of content. Keep in mind; this also goes for social media!
If, by any means, you ended up on this website and think that the content offends your rights in any way, please contact us and we will respond.

Details on content of the simulation

If you are a participant in the Emerald Forest Hotel gameplay or linked to one of the partners, you are granted a license to use all the material in this platform and the linked social media during the license duration. Just, regarding the use and new material, take the portrait rights of the people into account, and our privacy policy.

AI

There are a huge number of free AI tools available. These can be very useful for content search, image customisation etc. AI text models, such as ChatGPT, can be useful, just be critical of the outcome and use it as an impetus to create your own content. If you quote something verbatim from e.g. ChatGPT, that is also the source to cite.

More on rights and disclaimers


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