Please read these guidelines before you adopt/save any of my works!
Anything that is NOT listed here is automatically NOT approved!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask them on my tag board or email me at StacyD1987(at)gmail(dot)com.
Terms copied and modified, with permission, from DHF.
Images and other material
All graphics on this web site are copyrighted so you may not take, alter or use any material from this web site without my permission, unless stated otherwise on this page.
Do not steal or copy the material from this web site.
Do not directly link images from this web site to any other web site or forum.
Do not directly link any of my dolls or banners.
Do not use any of my dolls, graphics or bases for any type of monetary (money) use. That includes online gold such as Gaia Online. Dolling forum points are acceptable but only for dolls that you have created yourself from my bases.
Do not copy and/or edit my web site coding and style sheets.
Dolls
If you use any of my dolls then you must link back to this web site.
Do not in any way or form alter any of the my dolls.
Do not remove copyrights or modify my dolls in any way.
Do not use my dolls in any of your graphics, such as website layouts, avatars, signatures and other graphics!
Do not use parts from my dolls and put them on your own dolls.
Do not claim my dolls as your own.
Do not use my dolls for characters in RPGs, stories, FanFic or forums without my permission.
You may only adopt dolls that are not labeled as "unadoptable".
If you adopt a doll then you must link the doll or have a text link under the doll that links back to this web site.
Bases
If you use any of my bases then you must link back to this web site.
When using my bases you may: change skin color, reshade the base, change the face, and mirror the base, as well as make edits of the pose such as changing hands, arms, feet, heads. For example if you want the hand to hold anything or change an arm to go around another base etc. Always remember to link back even after you cut away everything but a small section of the base.
You may mix heads between any of the bases.
You may use the heads for/from other bases.
You may use the bases to make doll for your website layout, avatars and signatures and blinkies as long as you credit me.
You may mix the mermaid tails with any of the bases.
You may redistribute the edited base to your friends via email only as long as they still credit me for the base.
You may not provide the edited base on your website or upload it to any web server.
You may not use my bases for dollmakers.
You may not use my bases for base edit contests.
You may not redistribute any of my older bases.
Props/Palettes
If you use any of my props then you must link back to this web site.
You may reshade and/or recolor the props.
You may use my palettes without linking back but do not claim them to be your own.
You may use my skin palettes for basemaking but you must link back.
Tutorials
You may save my tutorials to your hard drive.
You may not repost my tutorials anywhere.
You may not upload my tutorials to any web server.
Web Site Templates
If you use any of my web site templates then you must link back to this web site.
You may edit my web site templates.
You may save my web site templates to your hard drive.
You may not repost my web site templates anywhere.
You may not upload my web site templates to any web server.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q.) Are your dolls copyrighted? A.) Yes, they are! From the moment that I completed them, they are mine and are even more so with my signature tag. A signature tag is not what makes them copyrighted but the act of me making them.
Q.) Can I create blinkies from your dolls? A.) NO! You may NOT edit my completed dolls! Although, you may make your own doll from my bases and then use it for blinkies.
Q.) Can I use dolls of yours that have already been edited by someone else? A.) NO! Delete them from your hosting server and your hard drive. Do NOT edit my dolls!
Q.) What does 'My Base' mean under your dolls? A.) It means that I used one of my own bases to make the doll. It does NOT mean that the doll is a base to be used.
Q.) What does 'Base' mean under your dolls? A.) It means that I used one someone else's base to make the doll. Click on the link to go to the original base maker's site. It does NOT mean that the doll is a base to be used.
Q.) Can I add your tutorials to my own site? A.) No but you can save them to your computer for future viewing.
Q.) Can I adopt your gifts? A.) Unless I have specifically sent one to you, the only gifts you may adopt are under the General Gifts section.
Q.) Can I edit your gifts? A.) NO! Gifts are not meant to be edited unless I had made one specifically for you. The gifts are not freeware or stock for usage.
Q.) Do I have to credit you for the palettes? A.) Goodness, no! Palettes should be free for anyone to use without having to credit back. Besides, they are not that difficult to make.
The skin palettes must be credited if you use them for basemaking.
The patterns and military prints must be credited as well!
Q.) Why do you encourage base editing? A.) Honestly, I love pushing people's skills. Please, edit my bases to make them unique! But, just because you have edited them, does not make them yours. You still have to link back!
Q.) Can I repost your older bases? A.) No, you may not! If someone really wants to have them then they must contact me.
Q.) How do I use your site templates? A.) The instructions are in the ZIP file as a Microsoft Word document. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me but I will not do all the work for you. The templates are for you to use and learn on.
Q.) What level of difficulty are your site templates? A.) They should be between beginner and intermediate. A beginger will be challenged but it should not be impossible for them. As for someone who knows what they are doing, they will find it easy.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask them on my tag board or email me at StacyD1987(at)gmail(dot)com.