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Licensing Guide

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Quick Reference​

Need to know if you can use an animation for your project? Here's the quick answer:

Your PlanPersonal UseCommercial GamesClient WorkResale as Asset
Free Style✅ Yes❌ No❌ No❌ No
Starter✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No
Builder Pro✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No
Freedom Tier✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No
Simple Rule

If you're making money → You need Starter or higher.
Reselling raw animation files → Never allowed on any plan.

1. License Types​

1.1 Personal License (Free Style)​

The Free Style plan grants a Personal License for:

What You CAN Do:

✓ Use in personal, non-commercial projects
✓ Learn and practice animation
✓ Create portfolio pieces (non-monetized)
✓ School/university projects
✓ Hobby game development (not for sale)
✓ Streaming for fun (no monetization)

What You CANNOT Do:

✗ Sell games or applications using the animations
✗ Use in paid client work
✗ Monetize YouTube/Twitch with animations
✗ Include in products for sale
✗ Use in commercial advertising
✗ Redistribute or share files

1.2 Standard Commercial License (Starter, Builder Pro)​

Paid plans grant a Standard Commercial License:

What You CAN Do:

✓ Everything in Personal License, plus:
✓ Commercial video games (indie or AAA)
✓ Films and video productions
✓ Advertisements and commercials
✓ Virtual world content (Second Life, VRChat)
✓ NFTs and digital collectibles
✓ Client work and freelance projects
✓ Monetized streaming content
✓ Mobile apps and software
✓ AR/VR experiences
✓ Modify, retarget, and edit freely

What You CANNOT Do:

✗ Resell animations as standalone files
✗ Include in asset packs for distribution
✗ Use in products that compete with Thirdrez
✗ Remove or modify MotionPrint watermarks
✗ Sublicense to third parties
✗ Claim original authorship

1.3 Extended License (Freedom Tier)​

Freedom Tier includes everything above plus:

Additional Rights:

✓ Access to re-training models (LoRA weights)
✓ NSFW/Adult content catalog
✓ Priority support and features
✓ Higher download limits

Still NOT Allowed:

✗ Resale of raw animation files
✗ Creating competing AI training datasets
✗ Redistribution of LoRA weights

2. Use Cases Explained​

2.1 Video Games​

ScenarioFreeStarter+
Free game (no monetization)✅✅
Game with ads❌✅
Paid game ($0.99+)❌✅
Free-to-play with IAP❌✅
Steam/Epic release❌✅
Mobile game❌✅

Important: One license covers unlimited copies sold. You don't pay per-unit royalties.

2.2 Virtual Worlds​

PlatformFreeStarter+
Second Life (personal use)✅✅
Second Life (selling items)❌✅
VRChat avatars/worlds✅✅
VRChat (monetized creators)❌✅
Roblox games❌✅
OpenSim✅✅

2.3 Video Production​

Project TypeFreeStarter+
Personal YouTube (no ads)✅✅
Monetized YouTube❌✅
Twitch streaming (no sub/donations)✅✅
Monetized Twitch❌✅
Short films (festival)✅✅
Commercial films❌✅
Advertisements❌✅
Music videos❌✅

2.4 Client Work​

ScenarioFreeStarter+
Pro bono/charity✅✅
Paid client project❌✅
Freelance work❌✅
Agency work❌✅
In-house corporate❌✅
Client Delivery

When delivering to clients, you transfer usage rights (not ownership). Your client can use the final product but cannot extract and reuse the raw animation files.

2.5 NFTs & Digital Collectibles​

Use CaseFreeStarter+
Personal NFT collection✅✅
Selling NFTs❌✅
NFT project with animations❌✅
Metaverse wearables❌✅

NFT Limitations:

  • You can sell NFTs featuring your End Product
  • Buyers get ownership of the NFT, not the underlying animation license
  • You cannot sell the raw animation file as an NFT

3. Modification Rights​

3.1 What Counts as Modification?​

ActionPermitted?
Retargeting to different rig✅ Yes
Speed/timing adjustments✅ Yes
Mirroring/flipping✅ Yes
Blending multiple animations✅ Yes
Adding/removing keyframes✅ Yes
Converting formats (BVH→FBX)✅ Yes
Applying to your character✅ Yes
IK/FK adjustments✅ Yes

3.2 Derivative Works​

When you modify an animation, you create a "Derivative Work":

  • You own your modifications
  • The underlying animation remains licensed (not owned)
  • Derivative Works follow the same license restrictions
  • You can register Derivative Works with MotionPrint

4. MotionPrint & Licensing​

4.1 What MotionPrint Does​

MotionPrint provides:

  • Proof of when you obtained/created an animation
  • Verification that a file hasn't been tampered with
  • Chain of provenance for your work

4.2 What MotionPrint Doesn't Do​

MotionPrint does NOT:

  • Grant additional licensing rights
  • Override original animation licenses
  • Prove copyright ownership (only possession)
  • Allow you to claim others' work

4.3 Watermark Integrity​

Do Not Remove Watermarks

Removing or modifying MotionPrint watermarks violates the license and may result in account termination.

5. Kinetiq Engine Outputs​

5.1 Ownership of Generated Content​

When you create animations with Kinetiq Engine:

ComponentOwnership
Your prompt/inputYou
Generated animationYou (subject to license)
AI model/technologyThirdrez
Base training dataThirdrez

5.2 Commercial Use of Generated Content​

Your PlanCan You Sell?
Free Style❌ No
Starter✅ Yes
Builder Pro✅ Yes
Freedom Tier✅ Yes

5.3 AI Model Rights​

You may NOT:

  • Extract or reverse-engineer AI models
  • Use outputs to train competing models
  • Claim proprietary rights over the AI technology

6. Multi-User & Teams​

6.1 Individual Subscriptions​

Each subscription is for one person:

  • One login per account
  • Downloads count toward individual limits
  • Sharing credentials violates terms

6.2 Team Usage​

For teams, each member needs their own subscription:

Team SizeRecommended
SoloAny plan
2-5 peopleIndividual plans per person
5-20 peopleContact for team pricing
20+ peopleEnterprise agreement

6.3 Client Transfers​

When delivering to clients:

  1. Create the End Product yourself
  2. Deliver the finished product (not raw files)
  3. Client can use the product commercially
  4. Client cannot extract/reuse raw animations

7. Attribution​

7.1 Required?​

Attribution is appreciated but not required for:

  • Standard Commercial License
  • Extended License

7.2 Suggested Format​

If you want to credit us:

Animations by Thirdrez (thirdrez.com)

or

Motion powered by Kinetiq Engine™

7.3 Where to Credit​

  • Game credits screen
  • Video description
  • Project documentation
  • README files

8. License Comparison Table​

FeatureFree StyleStarterBuilder ProFreedom
Price (Monthly)$0$4.99/mo$19.99/mo$49.99/mo
Price (Yearly)$0$49.99/yr$199.99/yr$499.99/yr
Personal Use✅✅✅✅
Commercial Use❌✅✅✅
Client Work❌✅✅✅
Unlimited Projects✅✅✅✅
Modify/Retarget✅✅✅✅
NFT Creation❌✅✅✅
Resale as Asset❌❌❌❌
LoRA Access❌❌❌✅
NSFW Content❌❌❌✅

9. Frequently Asked Questions​

Can I use animations in multiple projects?​

Yes. One download can be used in unlimited projects (within license scope).

Do I need to credit Thirdrez?​

No. Attribution is appreciated but not required for paid plans.

Can I modify animations?​

Yes. You can modify, retarget, blend, and edit freely.

Can I sell my game on Steam?​

Yes. With Starter or higher, you can sell games anywhere.

Can I use animations in a YouTube video?​

Yes. For monetized videos, you need Starter or higher.

What if I cancel my subscription?​

Files you downloaded remain licensed. You can use them per the license terms at the time of download.

Can my animator colleague use my files?​

No. Each person needs their own license. You can share End Products, not raw files.

Can I use animations in adult content?​

Yes, but only with Freedom Tier and only from the NSFW catalog.

10. Getting Help​

License Questions​

Email: [email protected]

Enterprise Licensing​

For custom licensing, bulk pricing, or enterprise agreements:

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: December 26, 2025

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