License and Guidelines #

This document explains the licensing and usage guidelines for MMDAgent-EX and its CG avatars.

License #

MMDAgent-EX #

MMDAgent-EX is distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.

MMDAgent-EX depends on various open-source softwares and libraries. Some of them are also included in this repository. For licensing issues, please consult each license of the software:

• MMDAgent
• Bullet Physics
• FreeType
• GLFW
• GLEW
• libjpeg
• libpng
• librdkafka
• libsndfile
• libsamplerate
• UTF8-CPP
• google/re2
• zlib
• PortAudio
• Open JTalk
• Julius
• POCO C++ Libraries
• RabbitMQ
• cpp-httplib

MS version also uses the following libraries.

• OpenCV
• ffmpeg

Also, when using 3D models, motions, sounds, images, and other materials in this tool, please comply with the terms of use set by their authors (rights holders).

CG Avatars #

Our CG avatars on GitHub have their own license and usage guidelines. Here I summarize the overview, but please make sure to check the README included in each repository when using them.

• CG avatar “Gene” README
• CG avatar “Uka” README

Generally, the CG avatarsare released under the CC-BY 4.0 License. For use, please display the credit as defined in each model. [[Name]] should be substituted to the model name.

CG-CA Model [[Name]] (c) 2023 by Nagoya Institute of Technology, Moonshot R&D Goal 1 Avatar Symbiotic Society

Note that for “Gene”, its trademark and design right is held by us. The following uses are permissible without explicit permission. For commercial use, profit-making activities, or other types of usage, please contact the developer directly.

Examples of permissible use without explicit permission:

• Academic activities (publication in papers, presentations, etc.)
• Non-commercial use by individuals (posts on social media, displays at events, etc.)

Usage Guidelines #

These guidelines outline the ethical, legal and social issues to be observed when using MMDAgent-EX and the CG avatars.

Disallowed usage of our software: #

• Illegal activity
• Child Sexual Abuse Material or any content that exploits or harms children
• Promotion of hateful, harassing, or violent content
• Activity that has high risk of physical harm, including:
  • Weapons development
  • Military and warfare
  • Management or operation of critical infrastructure in energy, transportation, and water
  • Content that promotes, encourages, or depicts acts of self-harm, such as suicide, cutting, and eating disorders
• Fraudulent or deceptive activity, including:
  • Scams
  • Coordinated inauthentic behavior
  • Plagiarism
  • Disinformation
• Actions harmful to the MikuMikuDance related community and its fun society:
  • Creation and disribution of contents that violates the rights of copyright holders of models, motions, music, etc.
  • Ignoring guidelines set by the copyright holders.
  • Unauthorized redistribution, plagiarism, and impersonation of the original creators.