3D Texturing Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which Creative Commons license allows commercial use of a texture asset with only attribution required?

Accepted Answer

CC BY

Answer

CC BY (Attribution) is the most permissive Creative Commons license, allowing commercial use as long as proper credit is given.

Question 2

A studio scans a real person's face to create a game character texture without written consent. Which legal area is most directly violated?

Accepted Answer

Right of publicity / likeness laws

Answer

The right of publicity protects individuals from unauthorized commercial use of their name, image, or likeness.

Question 3

Under the DMCA, what is the first action a platform must take after receiving a valid takedown notice for a user-uploaded texture?

Accepted Answer

Remove or disable access to the content promptly

Answer

The DMCA safe harbor requires platforms to expeditiously remove or disable access to infringing content upon receiving a valid takedown notice.

Question 4

A royalty-free texture license typically means the buyer:

Accepted Answer

Pays once and can use the texture without recurring fees

Answer

Royalty-free means a one-time purchase grants ongoing usage rights without additional per-use royalties, not that the asset is free of charge or copyright.

Question 5

Which US law specifically governs the digital reproduction of copyrighted works including 3D textures distributed online?

Accepted Answer

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Answer

The DMCA is the primary US law addressing copyright protection and infringement for digital content, including online distribution of texture assets.

3D Texturing Practice Test

3D Texturing Practice Test

3D Texturing Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2