flag and sail question

[Arran_Pellaeon]

I was looking over the suitable content guidelines, and I had a question. I know it says no copyrighted material permitted, but are provincial flags/coat of arms considered "copyrighted"? I ask because i'd like to have my province's coat of arms or flag on my ship, but I dont know if it'd just get rejected outright.

[Marion vanGhent]

That depends on local law, which you'll want to research, e.g. by looking up your province's Web site (if they have one) or calling a local seat of government to ask. Some governmental flags and emblems are copyrighted, and others aren't.

A note for all: it is always appropriate to seek permission from the creator of a design you want to use as User Content, and never appropriate to assume it's OK.

Also, consider the flag's style. Some have a long history and are eminently appropriate for the game. Others might not be. Since you didn't provide any links, I couldn't tell you offhand

[Arran_Pellaeon]

I knew I forgot something. This is just the source stuff i'd make them from.