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-=====Design and Masterlist Updates=====
+======Design and Masterlist Updates======
-====Introduction====
+//Please refer to the Table of Contents to the right for specific links to relevant sections.//
-Please ensure that you have read all of the rules in [[Content Policies|Section 2: Content Policies]] and [[Character Ownership Etiquette|Section 3: Character Ownership Etiquette]], specifically **3.6 The Conversion of Personal Characters into Stellaborn, Voiding, & Redesigns**.
+=====Introduction=====
-Starlight Commons reserves the right to decline and remove any and all images, approvals, and design logs pertaining to Design Approvals for any reason at any time. All Design Approvals must follow all Starlight Commons rules.
+Please ensure that you have read all of the rules in **[[Content Policies|Section 2: Content Policies]]** and **[[Character Ownership Etiquette|Section 3: Character Ownership Etiquette]]**, specifically **[[Character Ownership Etiquette#3.5 Converting Personal Characters into Stellaborn, Voiding Characters, and Redesigns]]**, as these sections apply to Design Approval.
+Starlight Commons [SLC] reserves the right to decline or remove any images, approvals, and Design Approval history at any time, for any reason. All Design Approvals must follow all **[[Rules|Starlight Commons [SLC] Rules]]**.
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-====7.1 Design Approval in the ARPG====
+=====5.1 Using Design Approval in the ARPG=====
-Players can apply as many Design Approvals as they want to their [[Stellaborn]] with the proper items, allowing them to mix visual modifiers and design changes to make characters however they would like. See [[Art Rules|5.4 Visual Modifiers]] for more details on how visual modifiers affect the Design Approval system. Once a design is approved and added to the masterlist of the [[Stellaborn]], it will be featured in an additional tab as a previously approved design that can be used anywhere, anytime in the ARPG. This means that players can have multiple approved designs that can be used interchangeably once they are unlocked, approved, and added to the masterlist.
+Users may apply any number of Design Approvals to a [[Stellaborn]] or [[Roamkin]], provided they have the required items, forms, and anomalies unlocked. It is recommended to check out the informational pages below for more information:
+- **[[Design Guide]]**
+\\ - **[[Anomalies|Anomaly Guide]]**
+\\ - **[[Forms Guide]]**
+Once a Design Approval is added to a [[Stellaborn]] or [[Roamkin|Roamkin's]] Masterlist and appears in the **Approved Design Tab**, it may be used at any time, anywhere in the ARPG. Users may also have multiple Approved Designs and swap between them freely. Once unlocked, approved, and on the Masterlist, no further approval is needed to use that Approved Design.
 **Example:** Seasonal Markings, Simpler Markings, etc.
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-====7.2 Removing/Hiding/Changing Approved Designs====
+=====5.2 Removing/Hiding/Changing Approved Designs=====
-Designs featured in the Approved Designs tab on the [[Stellaborn|Stellaborn's]] masterlist cannot be removed or hidden as of 7/13/2024, but can have the artwork updated if requested at [[General Support]]. All designs that have been approved and added to the Approved Designs tab cannot be deleted from the character as this design now fully belongs to the [[Stellaborn]]. Users agree to this whenever they submit art for Design Approval.
+Designs featured in the Approved Designs tab on the [[Stellaborn|Stellaborn's]] masterlist cannot be removed; they can only be hidden from public view. Artwork added to the Approved Designs tab may be updated later by opening a ticket at the [[General Support]] section of the **[[Service Desk]]**. Approved Designs cannot be deleted from a character, as they permanently belong to the [[Stellaborn]]. Users agree to these terms each time they submit art for Design Approval.
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-====7.3 Design Approval Abuse====
+=====5.3 Design Approval Abuse=====
-//Due to the nature of Design Approval, it is subject to abuse. See **4.2a Disciplinary Removal of Privilege** and **4.3 Denials, Warnings, Strikes, and Ban Systems** for more details on major infraction bans and privileges.//
+Design Approval is subject to specific abuse concerns and, as a result, may carry stricter penalties. See **[[Community Behavior#4.2 Disciplinary Code|Section 4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette]]** and **[[Community Behavior#4.3 Denials, Warnings, and Strike Systems|Section 4.3d-f Temporary Bans, Permanent Bans, and Full-Account Bans]]** for details on major infractions, bans, and privilege removal.
-Starlight Commons reserves the right to remove Design Approval Privileges if users do not follow all of the [[Rules]]. Starlight Commons recognizes the abuse of the Design Approval system as a major infraction. Players may receive a permanent ban from the Design Approval service depending on the intent, content, and severity of the abuse. To report abuse in Design Approval, visit our [[Service Desk]].
+Starlight Commons reserves the right to remove Design Approval Privileges if users do not follow all of the [[Rules|Starlight Commons [SLC] Rules]]. Starlight Commons [SLC] considers Design Approval abuse a major infraction, and users may receive a permanent ban from the Design Approval service depending on the intent, content, and severity. To report Design Approval abuse, submit a ticket to the [[Advanced Support]] section of the [[Service Desk]].
-**Examples of Abusing the Design Approval Service:**
+**Examples of Abusing the Design Approval Privileges:**
-\\ - Using Design Approval to heavily copy, reference, or steal designs. (See Rule 7.4a for more information)
+\\ - Using Design Approval to heavily copy, reference, or steal designs from other media. See **[[Theme Policies#7.5 Media Inspiration, CBC, Alternate Universes, and Copyright|Section 7.5 Media Inspiration, CBC, Alternate Universes, and Copyright]]**.
-\\ - Using Design Approval to copy a copyrighted character. (See Rule 3.7 for more information)
+\\ - Using Design Approval to heavily copy, reference, or steal designs from users. See **Section 5.4a Unauthorized Artwork or Designs in Design Approval** below.
-\\ - Submitting a Design Approval intentionally mimicking someone's style with the intent to harm. (See Rule 4.3 for more information)
+\\ - Submitting art to Design Approval for which you do not have permission to use.
-\\ - Submitting a Design Approval with designs with markings that sexualize the design. Ex. Adding markings that resemble mammaries or other genitalia. (See Rule 2.2 for more information)
+\\ - Submitting Design Approval intentionally mimicking someone's style to cause harm. See **[[Community Behavior#4.3 Denials, Warnings, Strikes, and Ban Systems|Section 4.3 Denials, Warnings, Strikes, and Ban Systems]]**.
-\\ - Submitting Artwork to Design Approval that you do not have permission to use. (See 7.4a for more information)
+\\ - Submitting Design Approval with markings that sexualize the design, such as markings resembling mammaries or other genitalia. See **[[Content Policies#2.4 Sensitive Content|Section 2.4 Sensitive Content]]**.
-\\ - Harassing or Guilt-Tripping the approving admin. (See Rule 4.3 for more information)
-\\ - Spamming the approval chain with unrelated submissions. (See Rule 4.1 for more information)
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-====7.4 Design Approval Abuse====
+=====5.4 Design Usage Abuse=====
-===7.4a Unauthorized Artwork or Designs in Design Approval===
+===5.4a Unauthorized Artwork or Designs in Design Approval===
-Visit our [[Service Desk]] if you are the original artist and someone has posted, used your art, or heavily referenced your artwork or design in Design Approval without explicit permission. After reporting a user, please discontinue all interactions with them and allow an admin to act as your liaison. Unauthorized Art and/or Design in Design Approval usually results in a ban from the service or a full ARPG ban, depending on the incident.
+If you are the Original Artist and someone has posted your design without your permission, submit a ticket to the [[Advanced Support]] section of the [[Service Desk]] under **Procedure for Art Removal for the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)**.
-===7.4b Design Approval Ban Evasion===
+If a user has heavily referenced your original designs in Design Approval without your explicit permission, submit a ticket to the [[Advanced Support]] section of the [[Service Desk]] under **Report Users**.
-Starlight Commons uses temporary and full bans from Design Approvals to enforce our rules. See **4.2a Disciplinary Removal of Privilege** and **4.3 Denials, Warnings, Strikes, and Ban Systems** for more details on major infraction bans and privileges. Users who create new accounts or use other's to circumvent Design Approval bans will receive a full account ban. Users aiding in ban evasion may also receive a warning or permanent ban depending on the intent, content, and severity.
+After reporting, discontinue all interaction with the user and allow a Moderator to act as your liaison. See **[[Community Behavior#4.1 Reporting|Section 4.1 Reporting]]** for more details on the reporting process.
-Please do not participate in agreements to receive characters from other users to submit Design Approvals for them. In some cases, these users are committing ban evasion to avoid particular limitations on their accounts. If a user asks you to submit a Design Approval for them, report them to the [[Service Desk]].
+===5.4b Design Approval Ban Evasion===
+Starlight Commons [SLC] uses temporary and permanent bans from Design Approval to enforce the **[[Rules|Starlight Commons [SLC] Rules]]**. See **[[Community Behavior#4.2 Disciplinary Code|Section 4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette]]** and **[[Community Behavior#4.3 Denials, Warnings, and Strike Systems|Section 4.3d-f Temporary Bans, Permanent Bans, and Full-Account Bans]]** for details on major infractions, bans, and privileges. Users who create new accounts or use others' accounts to bypass Design Approval bans will receive a full account ban. Users who assist with ban evasion may also receive a warning or permanent ban, depending on intent, content, and severity.
+Please do not enter agreements to receive characters from other users to submit Design Approval for them. In some cases, this is used to evade bans and avoid account limitations. If another user asks you to submit Design Approval on their behalf, submit a ticket to the [[Advanced Support]] section of the [[Service Desk]] under **Report Users**.
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-====7.5 Submitting Character Art to the Starlight Commons Masterlist====
+=====5.5 Submitting Character Art to the Starlight Commons Masterlist=====
-When submitting art to the masterlist, please ensure that you have asked and received permission from the artist and that the art follows our [[Terms and Conditions]] and [[Rules]] before uploading the art.
+===5.5a Approved Design Submissions===
 **Submission Rules:**
-\\ - Art must maintain a PG-13 rating.
+\\ - Art must remain PG-13.
-\\ - Fullbody art is required; no busts are allowed.
+\\ - Full-body art is required, no busts.
 \\ - Art must be colored.
-\\ - Masterlist art can accomodate up to two drawings to showcase back/front views or with/without accessories.
+\\ - Each slot can hold up to 2 drawings, such as front and back views, or with and without accessories.
-\\ - Masterlist art should not be a full reference sheet. (Permitted Inclusions are: Tools, Gear and/or Forms, [[Anomalies]], or [[Astral Core|Astral Cores]] that are unlocked.)
+\\ - Art must not be a reference sheet, such as floating headshots, accessories, eyes, or objects.
-\\ - Backgrounds or additional [[Stellaborn]] are not permitted on Masterlist art.
+**Permitted Inclusions:**
+\\ - Bags & Tools.
+\\ - Unlocked [[Forms]], [[Anomalies]], or [[Astral Core|Astral Cores]].
+**Illegal Inclusions:**
+\\ - Backgrounds of any kind are not allowed.
+\\ - Extra Stellians, including [[Roamkin]] or [[Stellaborn]], are not permitted.
+**Disclaimer**
+\\ //Starlight Commons [SLC] does not claim ownership of images uploaded by its members. Copyright remains with the Original Artist. Please ensure all artwork is used with permission and properly sourced. If artwork is found to be wrongfully sourced, or if Starlight Commons [SLC] is asked to remove the images, they will be removed without notification. If you have any questions, please contact the [[Service Desk]].//
+===5.5b Official Art Editing Procedure===
+The art community discourages editing commissions without the artist's consent, and we uphold this as best practice. Users should discuss any edits with the original artist first.
+Minor edits, such as changing eye color, modifying hair, adding fur, or hue-shifting, are allowed with written consent from the Original Artist.
-//Disclaimer: In no way does Starlight Commons claim ownership of images uploaded by its members. Copyright of any works uploaded to the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Starlight Commons Masterlist]] belongs solely to the original artists. Please ensure all artwork posted is with proper permission and properly sourced. If artwork is found to have been wrongfully sourced or Starlight Commons is asked to remove the image(s), they will be removed without notification. If you have any more questions, please visit our [[Service Desk]].//
+Extensive edits, including full recolors, tracing, or significant design changes, may be made for personal use, but cannot be posted on Starlight Commons [SLC] or other platforms without permission. These edits must retain the original watermarks in their original location. If users want these changes featured on the Starlight Commons [SLC] masterlist, you must request or commission the Original Artist to make them.