Don't know if anyone knows much about copyright laws but thought i'd put a question to you.
In my travels I found a Quake 3 level map which I would like to inc in my game, only using the enclosed bsp file and textures.
Anyway in the attached readme is the below statement
Quote: "
This level is (c) 2001 ****Persons name****.
You are not to include or distribute this map in any sort of commercial product without
first obtaining permission from the author. You may not mass distribute this level via any
non-electronic means, including but not limited to compact disks, and floppy disks without
first obtaining permission from the author.
"
There were 2 email addresses and 2 websites also on the readme file but none exist anymore. If i just use it anyway where do I stand as I'm sure the designer would not mind anyway but cant get in contact ?
What would be classed as a commercial product ? Anything that is put publically on web or something that would be sold ? My game is free and only place it will be is on my site and the showcase section on this site ?
Any ideas ?
"Time to play."
