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Virtual Gackt Software Maker to Allow Derivative Works

The software maker Internet has published the guidelines for fans and artists who want to use its virtual Gackpoid character that is based on the musician and uses Gackt's sampled voice. The software maker is allowing derivative works, as long as they are noncommercial and do not adversely impact "public order and morals." However, a special license is required for commercial works, solid or three-dimensional representations, or costumes.

Gackpoid follows in the virtual footsteps of allowed the dōjin groups to release their game under a new name, and then changed its guidelines to allow unofficial releases, as long as they did not damage the image of its products.

Source: DTM Magazine