GIST COMPOUND

Copyright, Intellectual Property & Fan Content Policy

Effective Date: 17 October 2026 · Operator: Ollyvon Nigeria Limited · Website: gistcompound.com · Contact: legal@gistcompound.com

1. About This Policy

Gist Compound is an interactive Nigerian-inspired cultural entertainment game operated by Ollyvon Nigeria Limited.

This policy explains the intellectual property rights associated with Gist Compound, including its original artwork, characters, stories, game content, software, branding and other creative materials.

It also explains how players, content creators, streamers and fans may share Gist Compound content online.

This policy applies worldwide, subject to applicable laws.

2. Ownership of Gist Compound

Gist Compound includes original and licensed creative materials, which may include:

The Gist Compound name, logos and visual branding.
Original fictional characters, character designs and illustrations.
Game artwork, backgrounds, interface designs and graphics.
Original stories, scripts, dialogue and fictional situations.
Original quiz questions, explanations and curated question collections.
Game software, source code and proprietary gameplay elements.
Original audio, animations, promotional materials and other creative content.

These materials are owned by Ollyvon Nigeria Limited or used with permission from their respective rights holders, as applicable.

Where rights in materials were originally created or held by individual contributors, ownership remains subject to applicable copyright law and any valid written assignment or licensing agreement.

Nothing in this policy should be interpreted as claiming ownership of third-party material or rights that have not been lawfully acquired.

3. Nigerian Culture, Languages and Traditional Expressions

Gist Compound celebrates Nigerian culture, languages, humour, traditions and everyday experiences.

We do not claim ownership of Nigerian languages, common slang, proverbs, traditional expressions, historical facts, folklore or cultural heritage.

Individual words and familiar expressions may be used freely where permitted by law.

However, original artwork, scripts, fictional characters, creative adaptations, compilations and other protectable materials developed for Gist Compound may be protected by copyright.

Language meanings and cultural interpretations can differ across communities and regions.

4. Permission to Share Gameplay Content

We welcome players and content creators who want to share their experiences with Gist Compound.

Subject to this policy, you may:

Record and upload gameplay videos.
Post screenshots and short gameplay clips.
Livestream yourself playing Gist Compound.
Create game reviews, reactions, walkthroughs and tutorials.
Share your scores, achievements and funny gameplay moments.
Create commentary and reaction videos featuring Gist Compound.
Include gameplay footage in social media posts.
Discuss game characters, storylines and cultural references.

These activities are permitted on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch and other comparable services.

You do not need to request individual permission for ordinary gameplay sharing that follows this policy.

5. Monetization of Gameplay Videos

Yes, creators may monetize eligible Gist Compound gameplay content.

You may earn revenue through:

YouTube advertising on gameplay videos.
TikTok or other platform creator-reward programmes.
Monetized livestreams.
Platform subscriptions, tips and viewer donations.
Sponsorships associated with your own gameplay commentary.
Other ordinary creator monetization methods supported by the relevant platform.

This permission applies to content that includes genuine gameplay, commentary, reviews, reactions, educational discussion or other meaningful creator contributions.

Monetization must comply with applicable laws and the platform’s rules.

This permission does not authorize the sale or separate commercial licensing of Gist Compound’s underlying artwork, music, software, characters or other assets.

6. Fan Art and Creative Community Content

We welcome non-commercial fan creations inspired by Gist Compound.

Examples include:

Fan illustrations of Gist Compound characters.
Memes inspired by the game’s fictional situations.
Fan theories and discussions.
Original reaction videos and cultural commentary.
Non-commercial creative tributes.

Creators retain rights in their own original contributions, subject to our rights and any third-party rights in the underlying material.

Commercial merchandise, paid character artwork, NFTs, asset collections or other commercial products using Gist Compound intellectual property require prior written permission, unless otherwise permitted by law.

7. What Is Not Permitted

Unless expressly authorized by Ollyvon Nigeria Limited or otherwise permitted by applicable law, you must not:

Copy, redistribute or publish substantial portions of the game’s source code.
Upload or distribute unauthorized copies of the complete game.
Repackage Gist Compound as another website, application or downloadable product.
Sell, license or redistribute original game artwork or character assets as standalone products.
Use Gist Compound characters or branding to falsely imply an official partnership.
Create misleading accounts, applications or websites impersonating Gist Compound.
Remove copyright notices or attribution information in a manner that infringes applicable rights.
Extract and sell substantial collections of original game questions, stories or other protected content.
Use game assets in fraudulent, deceptive or unlawful activities.

These restrictions do not override rights or exceptions provided by applicable law, including permitted criticism, commentary, quotation, research or other lawful uses.

8. Attribution and Creator Credit

When reasonably practical, creators are encouraged to identify the game as:

Gist Compound — by Ollyvon Nigeria Limited

Creators may link to:

gistcompound.com

Attribution is appreciated but is not mandatory for ordinary gameplay videos permitted under this policy.

You must not claim to be the official developer, owner or publisher of Gist Compound unless authorized.

9. Trademarks and Branding

Gist Compound and its associated names, logos and branding may be protected under applicable trademark, unfair competition and other laws.

Nothing in this policy represents that any particular trademark is registered unless its registration has been confirmed.

You may use the Gist Compound name to identify the game accurately in gameplay videos, reviews, commentary and other permitted content.

You must not use our branding in a way that falsely suggests sponsorship, endorsement or an official business relationship.

10. Third-Party Content

Some content, services, fonts, software libraries, audio or other materials used in Gist Compound may belong to third parties.

Their respective rights and licence conditions remain applicable.

Our permission to share gameplay does not grant rights that we do not own or control.

Creators are responsible for complying with applicable third-party rights, including music licensing requirements imposed by social media platforms.

11. Partnerships, Sponsorships and Commercial Licensing

Businesses, advertisers, publishers and creators interested in official partnerships, promotional campaigns, licensed merchandise or other commercial collaborations should contact Ollyvon Nigeria Limited.

Permission for ordinary gameplay monetization does not constitute an official partnership or sponsorship agreement.

Commercial use of Gist Compound intellectual property beyond the permissions in this policy generally requires prior written authorization.

Contact: legal@gistcompound.com

12. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on Gist Compound infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact:

legal@gistcompound.com

Include sufficient information to identify the material, explain your claim and allow us to investigate.

We may request further information before taking action.

We will review complaints and respond as appropriate under applicable law.

13. Changes to This Policy

Ollyvon Nigeria Limited may update this policy as the game develops.

The latest version will be published on our website with its effective date.

Changes will not retroactively revoke permissions already validly exercised, except where required by law or where the relevant use violates this policy.

14. Contact Information

Operator: Ollyvon Nigeria Limited
Game: Gist Compound
Website: gistcompound.com
Copyright and licensing enquiries: legal@gistcompound.com