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Policies, Guidelines & Manuals
At ICON, we are dedicated to empowering transmedia agencies with the tools, resources, and support they need to protect, adapt, and monetize IP assets across digital markets. Here you’ll find key policies, guidelines, and operational manuals to help you manage IP securely, expand into new media formats, and engage audiences effectively. Each resource is crafted to ensure quality, compliance, and success in ICON’s ecosystem.
IP Protection & Registration Guidelines
ICON’s IP Protection guidelines offer a secure foundation for managing and adapting content in the digital landscape. These guidelines include detailed instructions for IPFS content hashing, blockchain registration, and ICON’s multi-layered DRM configurations.
Smart Contract & Licensing Guidelines
Our licensing guidelines provide insights into using ICON’s smart contracts for adaptive licensing, royalty automation, and niche market entries. This resource helps you manage licensing terms across diverse media, ensuring IP assets are protected, monetized, and fully compliant.
ICON Transmedia Agent Handbook
The ICON Transmedia Agent Handbook outlines essential protocols for managing IP within ICON’s framework, including quality standards, adaptation processes, and community engagement best practices. This manual is your guide to operating efficiently and in alignment with ICON’s standards.
Revenue Sharing & Financial Reporting Policies
Our revenue policies ensure transparency in earnings distribution, providing guidelines on royalty allocation, subscription revenue, NFT sales, and performance-based adjustments. The policies support clarity in financial reporting and help you track earnings from each adaptation.
Content Engagement & Community Standards
ICON’s Community Standards policy covers best practices for engaging fans, moderating user-generated content, and ensuring a positive community environment. These standards ensure that all interactions within the ICON ecosystem reflect our commitment to quality and respectful engagement.
Security & Anti-Piracy Policies
Our Security & Anti-Piracy guidelines offer a comprehensive approach to IP protection, including forensic watermarking, real-time tracking, and incident response protocols. ICON’s advanced security measures are designed to prevent unauthorized distribution and secure content integrity.
Data Privacy & Compliance Guidelines
ICON’s privacy guidelines detail compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations, ensuring user data is managed responsibly. This section covers data collection, user consent, and privacy safeguards for all content interactions.
Accessibility & User Experience Standards
ICON’s Accessibility guidelines ensure content is accessible to all audiences, meeting ADA and WCAG standards. This policy provides guidelines for accessible design across IP assets, ensuring an inclusive experience for all users.
Support & Service Level Agreement (SLA)
The ICON Support & SLA details our commitment to assisting agencies with performance monitoring, technical troubleshooting, and platform support. This agreement outlines response times and service level expectations to keep your operations running smoothly.
Content Adaptation Quality Assurance
Our Quality Assurance policy sets the benchmarks for all content adaptations, ensuring they align with the IP’s original vision and meet ICON’s quality standards. Use this resource as a reference to maintain consistency and excellence in all adaptations.
To see a list of all transmedia guidelines and IP Management guidelines, visit our Full List page.
Additional Resources
Innovation & Technology Update Policy
Stay updated on the latest advancements in ICON’s platform technology, from blockchain updates to VR and AI enhancements. This policy ensures agencies are informed of all relevant updates impacting IP management.
Marketing & Promotional Content Guidelines
Access ICON’s guidelines for co-branded promotional activities, social media engagement, and brand representation. These guidelines help ensure consistent brand presentation across all marketing efforts related to ICON-supported IP.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Policy
Our Dispute Resolution policy outlines steps for resolving conflicts within ICON’s framework, including mediation and arbitration processes. This resource provides clarity on resolving potential issues around IP management, revenue distribution, and adaptation terms.
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