Introduction 📝

At Curios Studios, we value the creativity and originality that drives our projects, especially as we develop innovative games like Flight of the Fallen. This Intellectual Property (IP) Policy is designed to protect the rights of both the studio and its team members while ensuring the proper handling, use, and ownership of intellectual property created during the course of our work. This policy outlines how IP is defined, managed, and transferred within the organization.

Definition of Intellectual Property 💡

Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind, including inventions, designs, original works of authorship, and other creative content that can be legally protected. These works are the results of creative effort and often have commercial value. In the context of Curios Studios, IP includes but is not limited to:

• Game Designs: Mechanics, systems, and overall structure of the game.
• Code: All software code, scripts, and programming associated with the game.
• Art: All visual elements including character designs, environment art, textures, assets, and animations.
• Audio: All sound effects, music, voice recordings, and other auditory components of the game.
• Written Works: Scripts, dialogue, narratives, and any other written content created for the game.
• Branding: Logos, trademarks, slogans, and other identifying features of Curios Studios and its games.

Ownership of Intellectual Property 🏢

At Curios Studios, all IP created during your employment or contracted work is owned by Curios Studios. This includes:

• Pre-existing IP: Any intellectual property that existed prior to joining Curios Studios and is unrelated to the work performed during your time with us remains the sole property of the individual who created it.
• Work Created During Employment: All creative work, inventions, designs, and other IP created as part of the job function, whether individually or as part of a team, will be considered work for hire. As such, these works are owned by Curios Studios.

This includes all work related to Flight of the Fallen, any future games, or projects developed by the studio. Any IP created during work for Curios Studios, whether it is completed or unfinished, remains the intellectual property of Curios Studios.

Confidentiality of Intellectual Property 🔒

To protect the intellectual property rights of the company and to prevent unauthorized use, sharing, or distribution of our assets: