License Types Explained
Every license type, every scenario, every question answered. Know exactly what you're getting before you buy.
The Codex of Infinity uses standard intellectual property licensing models adapted for creative content. Here's what each type means, what it includes, and what it doesn't.
The 8 License Types
Type 1
Non-Exclusive, Non-Commercial
Free — $0
You can use a limited set of entities for personal, educational, or experimental projects. We can license the same content to anyone else. You cannot sell anything made with it.
Personal projects, game jams, student work
Fan art, concept art, portfolio pieces
Up to 50 entities + 5 gods + basic magic
Perpetual (lasts forever)
No commercial use whatsoever
Cannot sublicense to others
Cannot claim you created the lore
Cannot remove attribution
Game JamsStudent ProjectsFan ArtPrototyping
Type 2
Non-Exclusive, Commercial — Indie
$299 one-time (perpetual)
You can use up to 500 entities in ONE commercial product. We can license the same entities to other people too. You keep all revenue. You must credit us visibly.
Sell your game/book/product
500 entities, full magic system, 63 gods
Perpetual — pay once, use forever
Modify/adapt for your project
Only 1 product (new product = new license)
Credit required: "Powered by The Codex of Infinity"
Cannot sublicense
Revenue cap: <$100K/yr (upgrade above)
Indie GamesSelf-Published BooksSmall AppsTTRPG Modules
Type 3
Non-Exclusive, Commercial — Studio
$1,499 one-time + $199/yr maintenance
Full database access for a professional studio. Up to 3 simultaneous commercial products. We can still license to others but you get priority support and consultation.
Full database (155,000+ entities)
Up to 3 simultaneous products
All systems (magic, chakras, runes, gods)
2 hours creator consultation included
API access + SQLite database
Not exclusive — others can license too
Credit required (placement flexible)
Annual maintenance fee for updates
Game StudiosPublishersMulti-ProductComic Series
Type 4
Exclusive — Per Genre
$4,999 one-time + $499/yr
Nobody else can license the Codex for your specific game genre for 3 years. You get everything in Studio plus exclusivity. If you make a pixel RPG with our lore, no other pixel RPG can use it.
Genre exclusivity for 3 years
Full database + custom lore branches
10 hours creator consultation
Priority on all updates
Must ship product within 18 months
Exclusivity only for YOUR genre
After 3 years: renegotiate or becomes non-exclusive
Credit: "Universe by The Codex of Infinity"
Available genres: RPG 2D, RPG 3D, RPG Isometric, MMORPG, Card Game/TCG, Board Game, Mobile Idle/Gacha, VR Experience, Visual Novel, Roguelike, Survival Horror, Strategy/4X
AAA StudiosCompetitive AdvantageFlagship Title
Type 5
Film / TV / Animation — Option + Exercise
$5,000–$25,000 option + backend
A two-step deal standard in the entertainment industry. Option fee reserves the IP for 12-18 months while you develop. Exercise fee activates if you go into production. Backend royalties on revenue.
Full adaptation rights
Character likenesses + world rules
Merchandise rights (optional add-on)
Novelization / tie-in rights
IP stays with creator
Creator approval on major design changes
Backend: 2-5% net production revenue
Merchandise: 5-10% retail
FilmTV SeriesAnimationWeb Series
Type 6
TTRPG / Sourcebook — Royalty-Bearing
$499 flat OR 12-15% royalty OR hybrid
Specifically for tabletop RPG publishers. Adapt Codex lore into sourcebooks for D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e, or custom systems. You can adapt mechanics but must keep lore canon accurate.
200 entities per sourcebook
Magic system adaptation for your rules
God/deity profiles for pantheon books
Choose: flat fee, royalty, or hybrid
Review required before publication
Cannot modify canon lore (can extend it)
Must specify game system upfront
One license per sourcebook
D&D 5ePathfinder 2eCustom SystemsSourcebooks
Type 7
Educational / Academic
Free — $0
Universities, researchers, and teachers can use the full database for academic purposes. Cite properly, don't sell, and you're good.
Full database access
Right to cite and reference
Use in papers, theses, courses
No commercial use
Cannot distribute database itself
Type 8
White-Label — Full Rebrand
$9,999+ (negotiated per project)
The most permissive license. You can rename entities, rebrand the mythology, and present it as your own world. You cannot claim you created the original system. Best for studios building a unique universe on top of our framework.
Rename all entities
Rebrand mythology
No visible attribution required
Unlimited products
Cannot claim original authorship if asked
Cannot resell the raw database to third parties
Private LabelCustom UniversesAAA Studios
Per-Entity Pricing (A La Carte)
Don't need a full pack? Buy individual entities or small sets. Each entity comes with all 32 data fields, lore text, and commercial rights.
| Tier | Price per Entity | What You Get | Commercial? |
|---|
| Common creature | $0.50 | Name, stats, description, 1 power | Yes (with pack license) |
| Uncommon creature | $1.00 | Full 32 fields, multiple powers | Yes (with pack license) |
| Rare creature | $2.50 | Full 32 fields + extended lore | Yes (with pack license) |
| Legendary creature | $5.00 | Full 32 fields + backstory + relationships | Yes (with pack license) |
| Unique entity | $10.00 | Full 32 fields + exclusive lore chapter | Yes (with pack license) |
| Second-gen god | $15.00 | Full profile + genealogy + domain rules | Yes (with pack license) |
| Primordial god | $25.00 | Full profile + cosmic role + creation story | Yes (with pack license) |
| Custom entity (made for you) | $50.00 | Brand new entity designed for your project | Exclusive to you |
Minimum purchase: 10 entities. A la carte purchases require at least an Indie license ($299) for commercial use. Bulk discounts: 100+ entities = -20%, 500+ = -30%, 1000+ = -40%.
Real Scenarios
Which License Do I Need?
"I'm making a pixel RPG and want unique monsters"
Solo indie dev, first game, budget <$1K
You want 200-500 creatures with stats, weaknesses, and lore. You'll rename some, keep others. Your game will sell on Steam for $10-15.
Recommendation: Creator Pack ($149) + Indie License included. Gets you 500 entities, full magic system, commercial rights for 1 game.
"Our studio is building an MMO with this mythology as the base"
Studio of 20 people, $500K budget
You need the full database, exclusive rights so no competing MMO uses the same lore, custom creatures for your endgame, and ongoing consultation.
Recommendation: Ultimate Pack ($1,999) + Genre Exclusive for MMORPG ($4,999/yr). Total: $6,998 first year. Full DB + nobody else can make an MMO with this lore for 3 years.
"I want to publish a D&D 5e bestiary using these creatures"
TTRPG publisher, DriveThruRPG store
You want 100-200 creatures adapted for 5e with CR ratings, stat blocks, and lore. You'll sell the PDF for $15-25.
Recommendation: TTRPG License — either $499 flat or 12% royalty (if you expect <$4K revenue, flat is cheaper. Above $4K, royalty is cheaper).
"I'm a concept artist and want to use creature descriptions as briefs"
Freelance artist, builds portfolio
You want detailed creature descriptions (32 fields each) as reference for concept art. You'll sell prints on Redbubble.
Recommendation: Indie License ($299) + pick 50-100 creatures. Your art is yours — the license covers using our descriptions as reference.
"We're exploring this IP for an animated series"
Animation studio, early development
You want to develop a pitch, hire writers, create concept art. You're not sure if it'll get greenlit.
Recommendation: Film/TV Option ($5,000-$10,000) for 12 months. If it gets greenlit, exercise fee ($25K-$100K) activates. If not, you only paid the option. Zero risk for the studio.
"I want ONE specific creature for my game's final boss"
Indie dev, already has a game, needs 1 thing
You don't need 500 creatures. You want The Weaver of Bones as your boss, with full lore, powers, and weaknesses.
Recommendation: A la carte — 1 Legendary creature ($5) + Indie License ($299) = $304 total. Or negotiate a single-entity mini-license for $50 if you only need this one thing.
Licensing FAQ
Can I modify creature names and descriptions? ▾
Yes, all commercial licenses allow adaptation. You can rename, redesign, change stats, adjust lore. You cannot claim you invented the original mythology.
What happens if my game makes more than $100K? ▾
The Indie license has a $100K/yr revenue cap. If you exceed it, you need to upgrade to Studio ($1,499) or Exclusive ($4,999). We'll never retroactively charge you — just upgrade before your next billing cycle.
Can two games in the same genre both license the Codex? ▾
Yes, unless one of them has a Genre Exclusive license. Non-exclusive licenses allow unlimited licensees. Only the Exclusive license blocks competitors in a specific genre.
Do I own the creatures I license? ▾
No. You own a license to USE them. The IP remains with the creator. Think of it like licensing a song for a movie — you don't own the song, you own the right to use it in your movie.
Can I get a refund? ▾
Digital data packs (JSON, PDF): 14-day refund if unused. License fees: non-refundable once entities have been used in development. Film/TV option fees: non-refundable (standard industry practice).
What if I want something not listed here? ▾
Contact us. Every unusual request gets a custom proposal within 48 hours. We've seen everything from escape rooms to theme parks. If you need it, we'll figure out a license that works.
Ready to License?
Tell us about your project. We'll recommend the right license and send a quote within 48 hours.