Terms of Service
By using the Shader, you hereby agree to the Terms of Service and Licenses as listed below. Depending on which version of the Shader you use, Free vs. Pro, it's important you understand how these rules apply to you.
Free Version
The current publicly accessible version of Poiyomi Toon Shader (also known as the Free Version) is licensed under the MIT Open Source License .
The MIT License is one of the most straightforward and permissive licenses used for software. Let's break it down into simple points:
- Free to Use: You can use the software for any purpose, including commercial use, for free.
- Free to Modify: You can change the software as you like.
- Free to Share: You can share the software with others, either in its original form or with your modifications.
- Free to Include in Your Own Projects: You can include the software, modified or not, in your own projects.
- Keep the License Notice: When you redistribute the software or any modified versions of it, you need to include the original MIT License text with it. This lets others know they can use, modify, and share the software under the same terms.
- No Warranty: The software is provided "as is", without any guarantees. The authors aren't responsible if something goes wrong after using or modifying the software.
In summary, the MIT License basically says "you can do almost anything you want with this software, but you need to include this license text wherever you use it, and you can't hold the original creators responsible for problems."
Poiyomi Shaders includes breaking changes from time to time. If you are an Avatar Seller, DO NOT INCLUDE THE _PoiyomiShaders FOLDER WHEN EXPORTING YOUR AVATAR'S PACKAGES!! While this may be seen as a convenience to your customers, it causes a HUGE disruption of Unity workflows, causing a chain-reaction of various scripts to break as a result of your customers unknowingly double-importing the package!
To ensure your customers have a painless experience, please redirect your customers to the Download & Install page located at https://www.poiyomi.com/download as it details the most up-to-date instructions and download links for Poiyomi Shaders. We recommend your customers to first install Poiyomi Shaders prior to importing your Avatar's Unity Package.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO UNITY PROJECTS AS A RESULT OF IGNORING THIS NOTICE!
Pro Version
The following text below only applies if you are using Poiyomi Pro, which costs $10 USD/month. For more information, visit the Patreon Page.
By using Poiyomi Pro, you agree to the End-User License Agreement . Please make sure you read and understand the policies stated.
To put things simply, here are the restrictions:
YOU CAN:
- Create a game where the Shader is used, but the Source Code is not freely accessible to the end user.
- Make a Public Avatar in VRChat using the Shader.
- Upload an Avatar using the Shader to an individual's account. (Within reason)
- Distribute an Avatar Base using Pro with the Materials Unlocked.
YOU CANNOT:
- Share the package with anyone whatsoever.
- Relinking posts from the Patreon channels on a third-party website or Discord Server.
- Upload to many user's accounts without some form of verification that @poiyomi has personally deemed acceptable.
- Distribute an Avatar Base using Pro with the Materials Locked.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS!!
If you are discovered to have illegally acquired a version of Poiyomi Pro without purchasing it, we reserve the right to invoke legal action against you, both via Patreon and through Discord.