SkinBase Rules & Guidelines
Community guidelines for a respectful and creative environment
Community Values
Welcome to Our Community
This site is a community site. As such, we expect users to behave with honor and integrity. Treat the person you post to or comment on artwork to as if they are sitting next to you. Picture this place as a nice, comfortable resort surrounded by friends.
We understand that you have put quite a bit of time and effort into creating your artwork/skins/photos and wish to show it off to the world. Please review the rules and guidelines below. If you have any questions please feel free to email us and we will be glad to try and answer your question.
Important: More specifically, our rules and guidelines have to be about the handling of intellectual property. When you upload something, you are agreeing to the rules and guidelines set below.
Ownership & Rights
OWNERSHIP
You own the materials you upload. This cuts both ways - we assume you made what you uploaded and we will not sell your property without your permission. If you upload something that is owned by someone else or contains materials owned by someone else, we have the right to delete that item without notification.
LICENSE TO SKINBASE.ORG
When you upload something to us, you are giving us the permission, within reason, to display your property for the promotion of this site as well as allowing us to distribute your property to others (i.e. the whole reason to upload your skin in the first place).
THE SITE IS FREE
We don't charge you to store your property and you don't charge us to display your property. SkinBase remains a free platform for artists and art enthusiasts.
Technical Requirements
FUNCTIONALITY
Your submission must be complete and functional. Please test it before you submit it. We regularly receive empty or incomplete zips.
Requirements:
- Include a FULL SIZE screenshot
- Do not scale down the screenshot
- Test functionality before submission
- Include all necessary files
Don't worry about the thumbnail - our server will automatically generate the smaller image for quick preview.
Content Restrictions
RIPPING (COPYRIGHT THEFT)
Strictly Prohibited: No uploads containing in part or in totality another artist's work will be accepted without written authorization from the original author.
What constitutes ripping:
- Using someone else's artwork without permission
- Modifying copyrighted material
- Claiming others' work as your own
- Using copyrighted logos, characters, or designs
NUDITY & PORNOGRAPHY
This is a slightly difficult topic, but as a general rule, artwork containing male or female frontal nudity will not be accepted.
Exception: We can occasionally bend this rule if the artwork is truly exceptional and if the nudity it contains is only an element of the artwork, not the subject in itself.
Legal & Liability
LIABILITY
We are not liable for the contents of the site. We will do our best to keep the site's integrity intact but ultimately when you upload something, the responsibility is on you that you're uploading materials you own.
Your responsibilities:
- Ensure you own or have permission for all content
- Verify functionality before upload
- Respect copyright and intellectual property laws
- Follow community guidelines
Rule Enforcement
Violations Result In:
- Content removal without notice
- Account warnings
- Account suspension or termination
- Loss of uploaded content
How to Report Violations:
- Email our moderation team
- Use the report feature
- Contact site administrators
- Use the community support forum
Community Spirit
Remember: We're All Here for the Love of Art
SkinBase is built on the passion and creativity of our community. By following these guidelines, you help maintain a positive environment where artists can share, learn, and grow together.
Last updated: July 17, 2025