Last updated: March 24, 2026 · Version 1.0
Kartoonii is a creator-first platform. References to "the platform" in this Framework mean the Kartoonii Service (website, applications, and services) as defined in the Terms of Use.
This framework defines:
Creator — A user who creates assets, scenes, or tools within Kartoonii.
Player — A user who interacts with assets to create Works (e.g., swapping parts, changing colors, or creating scenes).
Asset — A creator-made resource used within Kartoonii. Assets may include:
Different asset types may have different usage and licensing rules.
Tool Asset — An asset used to create or modify artwork (e.g., brushes, effects, palettes).
Content Asset — An asset used within compositions or scenes (e.g., characters, templates, props).
Scene — A composition created using one or more assets.
Work — A user-created composition or configuration of one or more assets. A Work may exist within Kartoonii or be exported (e.g., a styled character, scene, or flipbook).
Creators retain full ownership of the assets and Works they create.
Players own the Works they create.
However:
Players do not own the underlying assets themselves.
License permissions that applied at the time a Work was created will continue to apply to that Work, even if:
This persistence applies only to the specific Work as created and does not grant rights to reuse the underlying asset outside of that Work.
Kartoonii processes content to provide core functionality (e.g., rendering, previews, thumbnails, and editing). This processing may occur locally on your device or on Kartoonii's servers.
This processing is limited to what is necessary to operate the product and does not grant Kartoonii any ownership of your assets or Works.
Content in Kartoonii may be stored locally, synced to the cloud, or shared with others.
When content is stored on Kartoonii's servers or shared with other users, you grant Kartoonii a non-exclusive, worldwide license to:
This license is granted solely for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Kartoonii platform.
Kartoonii does not claim ownership of your assets or Works.
Nothing in this Framework grants rights to access, extract, or reuse underlying asset files outside of the functionality provided by Kartoonii.
Each asset has a permission setting defined by the creator.
Players may:
This includes freely exploring and experimenting with assets to create different Works.
Personal use includes non-commercial uses such as creating physical items (e.g., prints, stickers, or merchandise) for personal enjoyment or as gifts, provided no sale or commercial distribution occurs.
Some features, including saving Works within Kartoonii and access to certain export formats (e.g., vector formats), may require a paid subscription.
Players may not:
Commercial use of Works is permitted only when:
When permitted, players may:
Restrictions:
Assets are provided for use in creating Works within Kartoonii.
Players may use assets to create Works (e.g., scenes, compositions, or exported images).
Players may not:
Creators may require attribution for use of their assets.
When attribution is required:
Where attribution is required by a creator, Kartoonii will indicate this clearly within the asset's metadata or licensing information. Users are responsible for complying with displayed attribution requirements when sharing Works.
Kartoonii may include creator attribution (e.g., signatures or metadata) in exported Works, but removing such attribution does not remove the obligation to credit the creator.
Color palettes are treated differently from other assets.
Creators may:
Players may import color palettes for use within Kartoonii. Players are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to import and use color palettes.
Imported palettes must be used in accordance with applicable rights and permissions.
Color palettes are not subject to the asset reuse restrictions in Section 4.3.
Color palettes do not include graphical elements, shapes, or other visual assets.
Players may use Works outside of Kartoonii, including:
Such use must comply with the permissions defined in Section 4, including any restrictions on commercial or monetized use.
Players may not:
Creators may share assets and Works using features provided by the platform, including direct links, invitations, and other sharing mechanisms made available by Kartoonii.
Access grants:
Kartoonii:
Users who believe their intellectual property has been infringed may submit a notice in accordance with the DMCA Policy described in the Terms of Use.
If a creator's account is terminated or content is removed:
Kartoonii may remove or restrict access to content where required for legal or policy reasons.
This framework will expand to include:
Kartoonii may update this Creator License Framework from time to time. Updates will apply prospectively and will not retroactively alter the license terms that applied to Works already created, except where required by law.