<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>WinCustomize Forums » RSS Feed » Permissions Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/Wincustomize/forum/194</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Posts In Permissions</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:29:43 AM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:29:43 AM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>Jafo</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/405642</comments><description><![CDATA[I usually handle these directly, but there's so many of them, and by so many different people it's getting tedious in the extreme.  &nbsp;  The trick with 'conversions'/whatever is to FIRST seek consent.  Then, IF you get it you're free to do it. [distribute].  Posting that 'if you object let me know and I'll remove it' is NOT good enough.  &nbsp;  If any of yours are there...let him know .... as&nbsp;politely as possible...that ALL of them have issues of copyright/consent.  I have...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/405642</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/405642</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:41:10 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-02-23T12:41:10</pubDateParsed><title>Your Cursorfx Icons Are Being Converted/Distributed Without Your Consent</title></item><item><author>TriDragon</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/401357</comments><description><![CDATA[I uploaded an icon set and it got removed, they must think im trying to rip someone off but im not. can someone help me with what permisions i need to upload a basic Icon set?  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/401357</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/401357</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:50:04 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2010-12-04T12:50:04</pubDateParsed><title>new to uploading</title></item><item><author>TriDragon</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/401114</comments><description><![CDATA[too much work to contact so many companies, not to mention my permission file would be off the charts lol and really i see many icon sets on this site that either dont have a permission file or do not include the many companies that are represented in their icons in their permission file.  for example  https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/objectdock/7159/ &nbsp; i don't see any permission file at all much less one that is from microsoft giving him permission to use their icons in his "version"...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/401114</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/401114</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 7:35:04 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2010-11-29T07:35:04-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Icons and Permissions</title></item><item><author>Johnnygnote</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/370784</comments><description><![CDATA[Hey Folks, I have a question. I found this person on MyOpera which&nbsp;I have an account on. Her name there is Baby_2u. She has a wallpaper&nbsp;photo gallery which is here:   http://my.opera.com/baby2u/albums/show.dml?id=423202   that has many images I recognize from Wincustomize, I don't see any bylines or recognition of artists and I'm sure the images are by different artists. Her about link is here   http://my.opera.com/baby2u/about/   I don't know what the rules/laws are about this...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/370784</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/370784</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 7:30:34 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-12-04T07:30:34-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Question about artists rights and other sites</title></item><item><author>Chris161</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/365857</comments><description><![CDATA[Bonsoir,je voudrais contacter des membres et je n'ai pas trouver comment faire.Si quelq'un peut m'aider ce serait gentil.Merci  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/365857</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/365857</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 3:20:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-10-03T15:20:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>contact</title></item><item><author>borsovborsov</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/365500</comments><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Please tell me to whom I apply for permission to use in my work's logo WinCustomize - head of a lizard;  &nbsp;My work is created - BootSkin XP       - Thanks in advance = borsovborsov =  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/365500</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/365500</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 3:42:37 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-10-01T03:42:37-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Permission to Use Logo WinCustomize...</title></item><item><author>-Maxhim-</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/365489</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi,i'm asking how can i have permission fom ny skin?i'm talking of a skin dedicated to the "South Park" cartoon to share with you    https://www.wincustomize.com/zoom.aspx?skinid=25469&amp;libid=13   i'm tried to upload the file but my skin was rejected because i've not the permission and copyright.  I hope isn't too hard!    &nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/365489</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/365489</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 5:31:49 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-09-30T05:31:49-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>How can i have permission for my skin?</title></item><item><author>borsovborsov</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/364433</comments><description><![CDATA[Rules:     Microsoft Boot Logo &gt;      &nbsp;  The question on what Boot Screens  "amendment of loyalty" does not apply??  &nbsp;  &nbsp;PS: Many of these Boot Screens can already be seen in the gallery Bootskin XP  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/364433</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/364433</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 9:38:19 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-09-19T21:38:19-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Please show what boot screens Windows in I can not use in my work</title></item><item><author>borsovborsov</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/363568</comments><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Q:Can I use free Wallpaper from the prestigious Web-site to create my Bootskin, and specifically here:   http://www.ewallpapers.eu/3D/Abstract/  ??  &nbsp; &nbsp;-------------  &nbsp;If you can, preferably reasoned response moderators ...  &nbsp;And in any case: - a Web-site, credible to use his drawings - moderators can recommend?  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/363568</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/363568</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 7:47:24 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-09-19T07:47:24-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Q:Can I use free Wallpaper from the prestigious Web-site to create my Bootskin, - ???</title></item><item><author>borsovborsov</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/362379</comments><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Wincustomize took my two files for BootSkin XP. I see them in the section "My Skins"&gt;       , but nowhere else, these leathers can not see...  &nbsp;  Give advice: "What to do to&nbsp; &nbsp; they became available in the gallery?"  PS: Previously, this has never happened ...&nbsp; If you can not help, give advice who to contact ...  (*So I see these skins, and only I,&nbsp;  In the gallery, they are not visible   https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=10585&amp...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/362379</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/362379</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 9:57:53 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-08-28T09:57:53-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>In the gallery, not visible files BootSkin XP, received from me - Please, suggest what to do?</title></item><item><author>zigboom</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/339477</comments><description><![CDATA[I made some weather Icons that ae based on the original ones from Stardock for my own use .. Not big deal at all, sjust a simple modification that suites my needs .. Anyway i'd like to share it, i guess i need a permission so please let me know how should i start. Thanx in advance.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/339477</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/339477</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 5:35:19 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-02-12T05:35:19-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>I think i need a permission from Stardock (again:)</title></item><item><author>zigboom</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/329591</comments><description><![CDATA[Had a missunderstanding about one of my posts.  My problem is solved anyway and my icon is on the display.  Thanx Hankers for your quick help (again).  I'll take your advice, thanx also for that, it'll make things easier next time.  Well deserved karme on the way....  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/329591</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/329591</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 8:23:59 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-11-09T20:23:59-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Joke misunderstood - now all is good :)</title></item><item><author>zigboom</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/328869</comments><description><![CDATA[It's the first time i'm posting in the forums and i'm doing it out of frustration and request for help. I'm generally a happy Wincustomize member and i even contributed few skins. Each one of my skins was approved within a short time, always less than the promised 5 days. Well, all went well untill i made a skin for Objectdock that borrows the graphics from my favourite WB (which is designed by Stardock. So, i requested a permission to use the graphics on an email to Stardock-Design. I didn't ge...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/328869</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/328869</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 9:23:58 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-11-03T09:23:58-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Request to use graphics from Stardock "hanging" for almost a month :(</title></item><item><author>spb33125</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/322117</comments><description><![CDATA[If I'm uploading a screenshot of my desktop that includes icons, wallpaper, etc from various artists, and not distributing any of the components individually, do I need permission from the artists?&nbsp; What about if I've recolored an icon but am only showing it in the screenshot and not distributing it?&nbsp; Thanks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/322117</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/322117</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 1:41:07 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-25T13:41:07-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Permissions when uploading a screenshot (newbie question)</title></item><item><author>BigDogBigFeet</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/321621</comments><description><![CDATA[I've created a nice little clock widget in DX using some graphics elements from Local Flavor Vista to make the clock face.&nbsp; I think it makes a nice new look to a clock.&nbsp; Can I have permission to upload? ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/321621</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/321621</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:25:53 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-08-20T12:25:53</pubDateParsed><title>Looking for a permission from Stardock</title></item><item><author>Lumic</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/318692</comments><description><![CDATA[I am trying to post a DX theme but I am finding it hard to get permissions.  Does WinCustomize have an eMail address feature on the user page that I missed? If not how do I get contact different artists to get their permission? ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/318692</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/318692</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 8:33:22 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-25T08:33:22-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>How do I get permissions?</title></item><item><author>CarGuy1</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/316496</comments><description><![CDATA[Stardock Designs, I would like to use the "Blue Nebula" and "Brown Nebula" Vista Logon imagery as back ground images&nbsp;for some space Dreams that I would like to create.  These Dreams&nbsp;would be&nbsp;posted on WinCustomize&nbsp;after they are&nbsp;created. Could I have your permission for that? Please respond here.  Thank you, CarGuy1   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/316496</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/316496</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 2:08:22 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-06-27T14:08:22-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>PermRequest: Dreams / Stardock Designs</title></item><item><author>frankell</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/305922</comments><description><![CDATA[Quote from a permission request  &nbsp;"Hi Jairo I sent 10 days ago a permission request probably you was in some tropical isle I would like to upload in my wincustomize gallery an animated icon + icon with the name "Firefox 3 weboso" inspired by your "Firefox 2005" I'm not an artist my work was "cut an paste" I hope you like the idea + to receive your permission thanks for any feedback, all the best frankell"&nbsp;  the trial (just in case) preview is in the external link  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/305922</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/305922</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 4:47:23 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-05-27T16:47:23-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>"Waiting"</title></item><item><author>Frogboy</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/120552</comments><description><![CDATA[There has been some question with regards to users posting about potential rips.&nbsp;   WinCustomize.com supports users reporting violations of other people's copyrights.&nbsp; The forum "Permissions" (general-&gt;permissions) exists to that purpose (we are working on a new forum layout that will make this easier).  There was confusion in this thread:       https://www.wincustomize.com/forums.aspx?ForumID=144&amp;AID=119968     Here's the deal:  WinCustomize allows FAN art.&nbsp; This...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/120552</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/120552</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 3:02:58 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-30T03:02:58-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Reporting Rips: READ THIS!!!</title></item><item><author>jazzilady</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/309988</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi all,  This is my first time writing anything in WinCustomize. Something has been bothering me though, I've been seeing a lot of renders that are right from a certain author and he's not getting the credit for it. Aren't we supposed to at least mention their names when they have done all the work? Give credit where credit is due! I uploaded a wall paper called Collosal and I made sure that everyone knew that it was from dfeaton316 at  www.deviantArt.com . The only thing I noticed was other p...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/309988</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/309988</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 8:55:12 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-29T20:55:12-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Using copywrited materials</title></item><item><author>Jafo</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/308475</comments><description><![CDATA[Today I rejected an upload for the third [I think] time....[at least twice, anyway].  Reason was....the permission.txt [actually a jpg] was about as clear as mud.  I don't mean pixellated....I mean vague.  &nbsp;   "Can I use this?"&nbsp; "Yes".  - doesn't quite cut it.   "I am making a skin...can I use this?"&nbsp; "Yes".  - still doesn't cut it.   "I wish to use your wall X in a logon...may I?"&nbsp; "Yes, I give you 100% permission to use my wall, or any of my walls." &nbsp; - STI...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/308475</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/308475</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 1:14:34 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-23T13:14:34-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Permissions...and what is ideally needed</title></item><item><author>Deganu</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/307378</comments><description><![CDATA[Seriously, any idea of what I am doing wrong?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/307378</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/307378</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 2:38:11 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-10T02:38:11-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Why are my submissions being rejected?</title></item><item><author>bohun221051</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/307226</comments><description><![CDATA[I am subscriber to Object Desktop for past 5 years, and today I tried download one of WB skins. I got a message that I can't download any more. Checked my status and noticed that I am Level 4 customer.It states in your rules that:"Level 4: Current Stardock customer. These are users who have either purchased Object Desktop Network or some other Stardock product (Stardock is WinCustomize's sponser) within the last 2 years. These users get all the benefits of a registered user plus: Unlimited File ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/307226</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/307226</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 1:31:49 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-08T13:31:49-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Can't Download More Skins</title></item><item><author>Deganu</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/307222</comments><description><![CDATA[So, I tried to upload a longonstudio vista file which had a link at the bottom. On my own computer was all I was planning on using it on, but I accidentally clicked it to upload when I meant another. Now the site will not accept anything I upload until I get permission, but I would rather just not try to upload that logon, and only upload the ones I have made or have permission for. Can I delete the attempt or how do I get myself out of this situation.As a side note, I dont really know how to up...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/307222</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/307222</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 8:01:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-04-07T20:01:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>How do I undo an upload, one I did not have permission for?</title></item><item><author>lthrwood</author><comments>https://forums.wincustomize.com/177054</comments><description><![CDATA[Hello  I am relatively new here and since I purchased WBlinds have no doubt that my submissions should be posted but I have a problem with "need permission for photo"  The photos I have tried to submit&nbsp; are mine but I am at a loss as to proving it.&nbsp;   I do have a web site but that still proves very little other than I have a web site addy.   http://www.vintagphotographs.ws  Thanks in advance for any input on the situation ...   ... also is there a way to enable Preview on posts...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.wincustomize.com/177054</guid><link>https://forums.wincustomize.com/177054</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 5:31:02 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-02-11T17:31:02-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>How do I get my own permission</title></item></channel></rss>