Disclaimer
All Kahuvaa art, such as item art, import uploads, companions, conceptual art and illustrations, buttons, icons, coding, and linearts created or commissioned specifically for the use of the Kahuvaa ARPG belongs to the Kahuvaa ARPG. This artwork is NOT free to use. Re-uploading or using this artwork outside of the Kahuvaa ARPG is against the group rules and will NOT be taken lightly. Kahuvaa ARPG assets can only be used by the Kahuvaa community and player base by linking to the original assets.
- A PaperDemon account is REQUIRED in order to register ownership of any Kahuvaa import, geno, companion, familiar, item, Wampums, etc. and for them to be used.
- You do not have to actively use your PaperDemon account to register ownership.
- Ownership cannot be marked to accounts on any other network or platform.
- You do not have to upload artwork to PaperDemon.
- All player transactions and requests are handled through PaperDemon only.
- For owners of imports that exist on DeviantArt, we allow ownership to be linked to a DeviantArt account but you must remember that the import cannot participate in the game at all. Only imports owned by PaperDemon accounts can participate in the game.
- Kahuvaa does not accept or condone stolen/traced/copied works of art, whether it is your own or taken from someone else.
- The Kahuvaa owners/founders retains the right to edit or discontinue any prior, current, or future information at all times. All uploaded characters bought, sold, or purchased through the group belong in some way to the ARPG itself unless/until the listed owner chooses to permanently "deceased" the character. The Kahuvaa ARPG owners/founders nor admins do not take responsibility for any transactions between members of the group with non-fictional currency, and will only resolve conflicts that offer sufficient proof of deals and transactions.
- Characters owned by accounts banished or deactivated from PaperDemon are at risk for being reclaimed by the group without compensation and may not be retrieved without sufficient proof of ownership over the defunct account.
- The Kahuvaa ARPG, including its concepts, game art, and written format is copyrighted to Kahuvaa, however, credit for the species will not have to be given each time art of it's characters is submitted (for instance when you upload personal art to your gallery)) - this only applies to uploads on PaperDemon. Art uploaded to other sites must link back to this website or link to the official character import(s) being depicted in the art.
- When you create a Kahuvaa on our import base you own the DESIGN and not the species. Kahuvaa is composed of multiple closed species and breeds owned by ParadoxSketchbook and PaintSet, and you do not have permission to make your own for free or otherwise abuse the import lines which are offered to the Kahuvaa community only. This exception/rule works a little differently for deceased Kahuvaa.
- Deceasing a Kahuvaa is allowed at any time to the rightful owner. Upon decreasing the Kahuvaa you may utilize the design (colors, marking, composition, etc) for some other breed or species as the design rightfully belongs to you if you paid for it. This does not mean you should create an exact replica of the Kahuvaa species/breed - if done so rightful actions shall be taken against you. Please think carefully before decreasing your Kahuvaa! Deceased Kahuvaas are not able to breed, compete, or have information changes or even participate in events and activities.
- A tip: if you need a break or go on hiatus simply do so - there is no rule stating that you need to actively use your Kahuvaa at all times - there is no activity check as this is a relaxed ARPG!
- Any Kahuvaa found to have abused the breeding slots (meaning you used more than the allowed/the limit) would be forced deceased as you have abused the limitations. This means you can still use the Kahuvaa for doing art and stories but the mare would no longer be eligible to participate in breeding, activities, events, etc.
- ***A Kahuvaa may be revived ONLY ONCE! Upon deceasing a Kahuvaa if you decide you want to revive your Kahuvaa you may do so only once with no consequences -but please keep in mind that if this is seen as a repeated pattern from the same players this privilege might be removed.
- Sterilization is irreversible so please think carefully before making that decision! You do not need any reasons or explanation for having a Kahuvaa sterilized.
- Banned members are required to sell, gift, or donate ALL of their Kahuvaa within 24 hours of their ban including all items, genos, imports, Wampums, etc.
- Exploiting loopholes and actively finding ways around existing rules is considered a serious offense; regardless if the rule is found on this page or any other page within this website or on the admin account blogs, posts, and submissions on PaperDemon. When a rule is stated in a general sense, it is meant to cover all of those generalities. If caught in one of these situations you may potentially face a suspension from that area of the ARPG and, if continued, may result in a ban from the Kahuvaa ARPG.
General Rules
- Kahuvaa follows the general PG-13 rating as described by USA laws for published and used content.
- Kahuvaa names and personality should be kept PG-13. There are members of all ages participating in the group and this is non-negotiable!
- Only submissions that are PG-13 in content are allowed within the community. Anything outside of this rating should be kept to yourself, private messages, etc.
- Sharing content with the community Discord or PaperDemon group must pertain to the Kahuvaa in some form or manner. We will not accept ANY submission that does not include Kahuvaas in some way.
- Please be respectful when commenting on content within the Kahuvaa community. Cursing, disrespectful behavior, and harassment will not be tolerated and will result in a warning or a ban depending on the severity of the offense.
- Treat others how you wish to be treated. Respect other members in both private and public interactions.
- Co-ownership of Kahuvaas is not permitted - this is to prevent confusion and problems from arising.
- Treat all admins with respect and patience. They donate their time to the group without any expectation of reward and it is a LOT of work. We pride ourselves on being respectful of our group members and ask the same in return.
Art (visual, written) Rules
- Not all tasks have the same requirements when it comes to art so please always check those carefully before submitting entries - regardless here are general rules that apply to all art (written, painted, crafted, etc).
- Please always credit any resources you use! Not only is this respectable but lawful.
- You may trace stock photos but please follow any listed rules of the photographer. Tracing from another artist's work, and manipulating the import template is not okay.
- We understand that more than one artist may use the same stock reference and hence their works might come out similar in the pose.
- Literature is allowed in all facets of the game, but must follow certain requirements:
- No plagiarizing - copying/pasting or directly lifting elements from a published work or another story.
- One story for one task. For instance, you cannot cut a large story in half and utilize both halves for two or more gathering entries. Your story must have at least some kind of a beginning and end (obviously there are artistic liberties, but even a vague ending is required).
- You may color and edit free-to-use equine linearts, templates, and templates, and bases for miscellaneous purposes (within the artist's rules) but keep in mind that these will not earn you Honor Points or be used for activities or events. Proper credits must be given for each reused item.
- Photo manipulations are allowed but must have a certain amount of change made to the stock in order to qualify (i.e. for a winter with snow scene you cannot copy and paste an Amazon type background). They should be edited properly, represent the species/breed, markings, etc. You may not submit art which is just a photo with a filter applied.
- "Scenes" of plushies and sculptures made specifically for the Kahuvaa group (not painted horse sculptures, for instance) are allowed, but must significantly different in each shot.
- To earn background rewards the background must be constructed as well, using pre-made props or real still life does not count.
- NSFW, or mature art, is accepted but MUST have the proper maturity filters applied and fall within the PG-13 rating. Anything depicting illegal or blatantly sexual acts is not acceptable.
Agreement
By participating in the game and clicking the join button on Discord/PaperDemon OR by adopting a character from other social networks from the ARPG or owner, you agree that you have read and will adhere by the policy and rules outlined above.