Terms of Use: Side Quest Studios
Last updated: February 2026
1. Who we are
Side Quest Studios ("we", "us", "our") is a non-commercial fan creative hub dedicated to fan culture and transformative works. We organise creative challenges and initiatives open to fan artists worldwide.
Side Quest Studios is based in Italy and operates under Italian and European Union law, including EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian legislation on transformative and fan works.
Our website is: sidequeststudios.org
2. Scope and acceptance
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and the specific rules of any initiative you participate in.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.
3. Nature of the platform
Side Quest Studios is a non-commercial platform dedicated to fan creativity. We do not generate revenue from this Site, charge participation fees, or sell any content.
We operate as a link archive and creative hub: we do not host fan works directly on our servers. Instead, we collect and display metadata (title, author, fandom, type, prompt used, content rating) and a link to the work as published on third-party platforms chosen by the author (AO3, Tumblr, DeviantArt, etc.).
We are not responsible for the content or policies of third-party platforms linked in our Masterpost.
4. Transformative works
Side Quest Studios explicitly supports and celebrates transformative fan culture. Fan works — including fanfiction, fanart, fan videos, fan music, and other creative responses to existing media — are a recognised form of cultural expression with a long tradition.
We acknowledge that fan works occupy a complex legal space. Our platform operates on the principle that non-commercial, transformative fan creativity is a legitimate and valuable cultural practice, consistent with fair use and fair dealing principles recognised in many jurisdictions, as well as Italian and EU copyright exceptions for parody, quotation, and transformative use.
We do not claim any rights over third-party intellectual property referenced in our prompt tables or submitted works.
5. Submitted works
When you submit a fanwork to one of our initiatives, you confirm that:
- The work was created by you (and your co-author, if applicable) for this initiative.
- You hold the rights to submit it and have the authority to grant the licence described below.
- The work does not violate these Terms or applicable law.
- The metadata you provide (title, fandom, type, prompt code, content rating) is accurate.
You retain full ownership and copyright of your work. By submitting, you grant Side Quest Studios a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display your work's metadata and link in our Masterpost for archival and community purposes. This licence does not allow us to reproduce, sell, or use your work commercially.
You may request removal of your submission from our Masterpost at any time by contacting us. We will process removal requests promptly.
6. Content guidelines
All submissions must comply with the following:
- Works must be new and created for the initiative they are submitted to.
- Works must be inspired by or connected to the initiative's theme, or use a prompt from the prompt table. Free creative responses to the theme are also welcome.
- Works must be correctly tagged with the appropriate content rating: Safe (SFW), Mature themes (sensitive content, open with care), or Explicit/NSFW (adult content, 18+).
- Works must not contain content that is illegal under Italian or European law, including any content that sexualises or endangers minors.
- Works must not constitute targeted harassment of real individuals.
We reserve the right to reject or remove any submission that violates these guidelines, at our sole discretion. We will endeavour to notify the author when possible.
7. Prompt tables
The prompt tables published on this Site are curated by Side Quest Studios. They are provided freely for creative inspiration and participation in our initiatives.
Prompt tables may not be reproduced or redistributed for commercial purposes without our written permission. Non-commercial sharing with attribution is welcome.
8. Contact form
The contact form on this Site is intended for questions, feedback, and communication related to our initiatives. We will endeavour to respond within a reasonable time, but we do not guarantee a response to every message.
9. Accounts and identity
Side Quest Studios does not currently require user registration. Participation is open and pseudonymous. You may use any username you choose, provided it is not offensive or impersonating another person.
10. Limitation of liability
Side Quest Studios is a non-commercial project run by volunteers. We provide this Site "as is", without warranties of any kind regarding availability, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose.
We are not responsible for:
- Temporary or permanent unavailability of the Site or its features.
- Content submitted by users or hosted on third-party platforms.
- Any loss, damage, or harm arising from your use of the Site.
Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for matters that cannot be excluded under Italian or EU consumer protection law.
11. Intellectual property
All original content on this Site — including its design, structure, written texts, and curated prompt tables — is the property of Side Quest Studios and is protected under applicable copyright law.
Fan works submitted by users remain the property of their respective authors.
Third-party intellectual property (characters, fictional universes, songs, films, shows, etc.) referenced in prompts or submitted works belongs to their respective rights holders. Side Quest Studios operates as a non-commercial fan platform and does not claim any rights over third-party IP.
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, please contact us via the contact form.
12. Service interruption
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this Site or any of its features at any time. Where possible, we will provide at least 15 days' notice before significant changes or discontinuation. In case of technical emergencies, notice may not be possible.
13. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify users by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Italian law. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent Italian courts.
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, or Iceland, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.
15. Contact
For questions about these Terms, removal requests, or intellectual property concerns, please use the contact form on our Site or write to: sqstudiosbydokja@gmail.com
