I created an item that used a picture from XGtE, submitted it and had it approved. I later made a change to the text and resubmitted with the same picture and was denied for copyright violation. Obviously one of your reviewers is wrong, but which one?
If I own the book, and you license the content from WotC, I would think it should be fine. From my side, using a single image from a 200 page book for non-commercial purposes that does not compete with their product should hold up on fair use grounds. I have no idea what you agreed to in your contract with them of course.
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As a separate note - it would be really nice if it was ok to use those pictures, especially if you were able to select from a standard library of images on D&D Beyond.
As things stand currently though, you may not use any picture that is copyrighted.
Mistakes happen, and most likely the mod that permitted the homebrew missed that the image was copyright to WotC. Only content created by you or allowed under creative commons is permitted to be uploaded. Please see the following Terms of Service for further information: https://www.twitch.tv/p/legal/dmca-guidelines/
I created an item that used a picture from XGtE, submitted it and had it approved. I later made a change to the text and resubmitted with the same picture and was denied for copyright violation. Obviously one of your reviewers is wrong, but which one?
If I own the book, and you license the content from WotC, I would think it should be fine. From my side, using a single image from a 200 page book for non-commercial purposes that does not compete with their product should hold up on fair use grounds. I have no idea what you agreed to in your contract with them of course.
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As a separate note - it would be really nice if it was ok to use those pictures, especially if you were able to select from a standard library of images on D&D Beyond.
As things stand currently though, you may not use any picture that is copyrighted.
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I think on the individual creation pages would be best, but it wouldn't hurt to have it both places
Through the DM's Guild, WotC provides a bunch of artwork that can be used under the OGL. I wonder if that qualifies as useable here?
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