License

License for Open Dungeons™

Version 1.0
Last updated: December 2025

This License explains how you can use digital products, rules content, and game materials from Open Dungeons™ and Open Dungeons RPG™ (collectively known as "OD"). All content is owned and published by Open Dungeons Publishing.

By downloading, opening, or using any Open Dungeons™ content, you agree to this License.

Free Content License

The following materials are provided free of charge by Open Dungeons Publishing and may be shared freely:

Core Guide
Character Builder
DN Guide
Armor & Gear
Wizard Spells First Castings
Cleric Spells Sacred Beginnings
Monster Trove First Encounters
Magic Items Early Treasures
Cheat Sheet
Character Sheet
DN Monster Workbook
Open Dungeons™ Starter Adventure: The Dragon's Claim
Any future books and materials that OD clearly marks as free

You may:

Download, share, and distribute these materials freely
Print copies for personal or group use
Upload to virtual tabletop platforms (Roll20, Foundry VTT, etc.)
Modify character sheets and forms for personal use
Use in streams, actual play videos, and reviews
Share with anyone interested in learning or playing the game

You may not:

Sell these materials or charge for access
Claim you created them or remove credits
Use Open Dungeons™ trademarks as your own branding (see Trademarks section)

Paid Content License

Paid sourcebooks, expansions, and adventures purchased from opendungeons.com grant you a personal digital license.

Personal Use Rights

You may:

Use PDF files for personal play and reference
Print copies for personal use at home
Store files on your personal devices

Actual Play and Table Use

You may share paid content with your active gaming group during actual play:

At the Table (In-Person or Online):

Share handouts, maps, and reference materials extracted from your PDFs with players in your current game
Show relevant pages, stat blocks, or rules sections during active sessions
Upload content to private VTT sessions for use with your immediate gaming group

Streaming and Content Creation:

Show purchased content on screen during actual play streams or videos
Display relevant pages, maps, or rules when demonstrating or reviewing the game
Reference and quote from paid content in reviews, guides, or educational content

For paid content, you may not:

Paid content, you may not upload full PDF files to public websites, file-sharing services, or cloud storage
Paid content, you may not share PDF files with people outside your active gaming group
Paid content, you may not provide general access to paid content as a reference library for people who haven't purchased it
Paid content, you may not upload paid content to public VTT asset libraries or module marketplaces

Simple rule of thumb: If you're actively using the content to play, stream, or discuss the game, you're good. If you're just distributing files so others don't have to buy them, this genuinely hurts other players who are helping Open Dungeons™ to ensure sustainability and expansions.

Your license is personal. You may not resell, rent, or transfer your digital files to someone else as a substitute for them buying their own copy.

Fan Content

Non-commercial fan content is permitted, subject to compliance.

Fan content may not:

You may not copy large sections of OD text verbatim. Short quotes for reviews, rules explanations, or stat blocks needed for play are fine, but do not republish whole chapters, pages, or books.
You may not recreate OD's page layouts, full-book formatting, or art frames. Simple tables or stat blocks for use in your own adventures are fine as long as the text is in your own words.
You may not use OD artwork, logos, or page layout designs
You may not use OD trademarks as titles, logos, or branding
You may not present any content as official or endorsed by Open Dungeons™, Open Dungeons RPG™, or Open Dungeons Publishing
You may not sell any Open Dungeons™ related content without written permission (see Commercial Use)

All fan content must include a clear, prominently displayed disclaimer stating it is unofficial and not endorsed by Open Dungeons Publishing, Open Dungeons™, or Open Dungeons RPG™. This disclaimer must appear on the first page or opening screen in readable text (minimum 10pt font, clearly visible for readers).

Commercial Use

Any commercial project using Open Dungeons™, Open Dungeons RPG™, or OD system content requires written permission from Open Dungeons Publishing.

Commercial use includes:

Paid PDFs or digital products
Printed books
Commercial adventures or supplements
Merchandise
Apps or software tools

Trademarks

Open Dungeons™ and Open Dungeons RPG™ are trademarks of Open Dungeons Publishing. These may not be used as branding for products, product lines, channels, or commercial ventures without written permission. Referencing OD in titles, descriptions, or discussions (such as reviews, actual play videos, or community posts) is permitted.

Content Ownership and Copyright

All text, rules, artwork, charts, digital books, and PDF files are protected by copyright and owned by Open Dungeons Publishing.

Updates to This License

Open Dungeons Publishing may update this License as needed. Updated versions will be posted at opendungeons.com/license with the revised date.

No Warranty / Limitation of Liability

OD content is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied. Open Dungeons Publishing is not liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use OD materials, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or any other commercial damages or losses.

Governing Law

This License is governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States. Any dispute arising from this License shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Seattle, King County, Washington.

Contact

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