Donations regarding projects created under the Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules (GCUR)

Discus and support Donations regarding projects created under the Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules (GCUR) in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; Link to GCUR: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules Hello, I just wanted to get some clarification regarding the Microsoft Game Content Usage... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by AaronRamos2, Mar 26, 2025.

  1. AaronRamos2
    AaronRamos2 Guest

    Donations regarding projects created under the Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules (GCUR)


    Link to GCUR: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules

    Hello,

    I just wanted to get some clarification regarding the Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules so I don't run into any legal troubles. Are we allowed to receive donations for these projects? Can I put a link to donate somewhere on the page where you would download the project?

    "Except as described here, you can't sell or otherwise earn any compensation from your Item, including through advertisements in the Item. This means you can't charge money in exchange for your Item, post it on a site that requires subscription or other fees to view the Item, or post it on a page you use to sell other items or services(even if they have nothing to do with Game Content or Microsoft). You also can't use Game Content in an app that you sell in an app store."

    What does compensation mean?

    "You may use the Item on a page where you ask for optional donation requests."

    This means that I could post a donation link on the download page right? I wanted some more confirmation from Microsoft themselves so I don't get in trouble. Would donation links in the app itself be against the rules or ok?

    :)
     
    AaronRamos2, Mar 26, 2025
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  2. AaronRamos2 Win User

    Donations regarding projects created under the Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules (GCUR)

    I have a fan game project that utilizes the Microsoft GCUR (Halo). I was simply wondering if I'm allowed to post donation links on my download page for my project.
  3. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Donations regarding projects created under the Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules (GCUR)

    Compensation means getting paid in any way. Money merch, favors etc. People cannot give you anything. No loopholes or exceptions.

    You cannot use Microsoft property for your own profit

    What exactly are you trying to do?
  4. RainingRoses Win User

    Using footage from Microsoft Flight Simulator

    Hello,

    Game content usage rules can be found here:

    https://www.xbox.com/en-us/developers/rules

    If you share your Items with others, then you must include the following notice (or a prior version) about the Game Content. You can put it in a README file, or on the web page from where it's downloaded, or anywhere else that makes sense so long as
    anyone who sees your Item will easily find this notice.

    [Name of the Microsoft Game] © Microsoft Corporation. [The title of your Item] was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets
    from [Name of the Microsoft Game], and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.

    These Rules apply to all games and Game Content published and owned by Microsoft Studios and for which Microsoft owns the copyright, trademark or other intellectual property.

    If you have a question about whether these Rules apply to a particular game published by Microsoft Studios, email *** Die E-Mail-Adresse wurde aus Datenschutzgründen entfernt. ***.

    Hope this helps 😊
  5. xEnvoy of Chaos Win User

    Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules

    I understand that they don't want you messing with their IP's like that but so long as he doesn't sell it for a profit shouldn't he be fine? There are mods for all sorts of games that use skins from all sorts of media.
  6. OCRyzen Win User

    Microsoft Game Content Usage Rules

    Star Wars: Empire At War, is a Lucas Arts game & you will need to get permission from Lucas Arts & also Microsoft Studios for using a HALO games content in Star Wars: Empire At War etc...

    I highly doubt, Microsoft will allow it either..
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