What is Intellectual Property?

This guide is designed to help creators and studios understand what qualifies as intellectual property (IP) infringement and what is acceptable to sell on Tebex.

Understanding Intellectual Property (IP)

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to original creations—such as names, designs, and content—that are legally owned by individuals or organizations. These creations are typically protected under copyrights, trademarks, or patents, which prevent others from using, selling, or distributing them without permission.

Tebex enforces IP protections in accordance with Clause 1.4 of our Acceptable Use Policy and aligns with CFX's Terms of Service for FiveM, which prohibit unlicensed IP usage in-game.

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What Is Considered IP?

Examples of commonly protected IP include:

• Brand identifiers – Unique company or product names

• Logos and design elements – Emblems, stylized fonts, or distinctive symbols

• Character designs – Recognizable figures from games, comics, or animations

• Product silhouettes – Iconic item shapes (e.g., cars, weapons, gadgets) associated with real brands

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What You Cannot Sell

You may not list or distribute content that includes:

• Direct brand references – Real-world names, logos, slogans, or imagery

• Altered brand names – Misspellings or phonetic imitations (e.g., “Gucci” → “Gucchi”)

• Cloned character models – Replicas or imports from commercial games

• Lookalike products – Vehicles, weapons, or items that resemble real-world models, even without logos

Note: Intent matters. Minor changes to copyrighted content do not make it compliant.

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What You Can Sell

You are allowed to list and sell:

• Original content – Fully custom models, textures, names, or styles

• Lore-friendly designs – Fictional creations that suit your game’s universe

• Stylized assets – Generic items or vehicles inspired by broader categories, not directly replicating real brands

Creativity is encouraged—as long as it respects legal boundaries.

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Vehicle Designs: A Common IP Risk

Vehicle models are one of the most common sources of unintentional IP infringement. To stay compliant:

✔ Design Guidelines

• Remove badges, emblems, and logos

• Avoid copying recognizable shapes or silhouettes

• Prioritize fictional or modified vehicles

How to Test for IP Infringement

Use tools like Google Lens or reverse image search. If your model closely matches a real-world brand or product, it’s likely not compliant.

Explore CFX’s Lore-Friendly Vehicle List for pre-approved models.

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Disclosure Requirements

If you’re selling packages that include user-selectable or customizable content, you must clearly disclose that content on your store page.

Ensure that customers can:

• View item names, previews, or thumbnails

• Access images, videos, or links showing the item

• Understand what they’re purchasing before joining a server or completing checkout

Transparency builds trust and protects both you and your customers.

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IP Compliance Checklist

Before listing content for sale, confirm the following:

Compliance Item	Confirmed?
Content is original or clearly fictional/lore-friendly	[ ]
No use of real-world brands, logos, or names	[ ]
No altered brand spellings (e.g., “Porsh” for Porsche)	[ ]
Vehicles/models do not resemble real products	[ ]
All logos and brand badges removed from assets	[ ]
A reverse image search confirms no likeness to real items	[ ]
Customizable items are clearly disclosed on the store page	[ ]
Buyers can preview items without joining the server	[ ]