Nintendo Releases Updated Content Guidelines For Online Video And Image Sharing

Shortly after updating their Community Tournament Guidelines, Nintendo has released updated guidelines for online video and image sharing from their games.

The updated guidelines include added restrictions on monetization and the types of content that can be shared, and we have included a copy of the main guidelines below. Additional clarification can be found in Nintendo’s official page here, through a lengthy FAQ section.

• You may monetize your videos and channels using the monetization methods separately specified by Nintendo. Other forms of monetization of our intellectual property for commercial purposes are not permitted.
• We encourage you to create videos that include your creative input and commentary. Videos and images that contain mere copies of Nintendo Game Content without creative input or commentary are not permitted. You may, however, post gameplay videos and screenshots using Nintendo system features, such as the Capture Button on Nintendo Switch, without additional input or commentary.
• You are only permitted to use Nintendo Game Content that is generated after the game has been officially released (release information may be found here), or if it is from promotional materials officially released by Nintendo (such as product trailers or Nintendo Directs).
• If you want to use the intellectual property of a third party, you are responsible for obtaining any necessary third-party permissions.
• You are not permitted to imply or state that your videos are officially affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.
• We reserve the right to object to any content that we believe is unlawful, infringing, inappropriate, or not in line with these Guidelines.

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