Clarification for creator tier members
Quick clarification on remix permissions going forward.
I realized I may have created some mixed signals recently when I temporarily enabled remixes on my MakerWorld files while also directing people to Patreon for remix licensing. After thinking it through more, I’ve changed all MakerWorld files back to “No Remixes Allowed.”
The reason for this is mainly branding protection. Many of my free files include my animuL67 branding on the bottom, and I do not want remixes containing trademark logos or modified designs being reposted publicly with my branding still attached. I could easily see people assuming I created or endorsed those remixes when I did not.
This is also not permission for trademark logos. I understand people may still choose to create those at their own risk, but I do not want my branding tied to them by default.
Going forward, remix permissions are handled separately through my Patreon remix tier, not through the MakerWorld remix system itself.
If you are signed up for the $25 remix tier and are posting remixes of my designs, please:
State in the description that you are licensed to remix/post my files through my Patreon
Point users back to my original free file for shared add-on parts and ecosystem compatibility
If your remix includes trademark logos or branding, please do not include my animuL67 branding/logo on the model itself or present it in a way that suggests I created, approved, or endorsed that version
You are welcome to reference my original design as the base platform, but I need a clear separation between my brand and trademark-based remixes to help protect my accounts, platform standing, and the long-term stability of the ecosystem overall
My goal here is not to shut people down. I’m just trying to support the community while also protecting my original work, branding, and ecosystem structure so we can all keep building together in a sustainable way.
I appreciate everyone working with me on this. I’ll have to monitor how this works out on makerworld- if they still refuse people posting remixes even though I’m allowing it for members on Patreon on the $25 tier.
Comments (20)
So where would I find the models that were taken off Makerworld? Do I have to pay for them now, or are they still free and I'm just not looking in the right place?
This won't work. If you post these on Makerworld, you're going to get them taken down. Their automated system will detect the model similarities and take it down as it's not "Original content" and matching your design. Take it from someone who had 3 taken down and was banned for a week. Even with your permission, in writing, which I had, they didn't care when I appealed all 3. Original means Original, not a variation of another users work and they won't care when they ban you. You either have to have remixing on or not, and simply risk if a user is going to pay your patreon sub.
It would be nice if the vertical recessed areas in the center bulge were separate objects that could be painted easily with the fill tool. I have an H2C, so I am not worried about time/purge waste. Love the design.
Can someone link the straws they use please?
People have been asking where the file is from and everyone who has a remix keeps directing them to theirs lol. I keep correcting them after I did my h own research 😜
Are people actually sharing the remixed files? because I’ve been seeing a bunch of remix’s today but they are gate keeping the files.
yes they are selling them
Would you consider changing just the colors as a "remix"? I think I know where you're going with this and honestly good on you. Ive noticed alot of people use big name brands on them and it really wouldnt be cool to have your name on the bottom of them if they get confronted. not a good look.
Hi! Do you have any plan to make flip lids? I do like the idea because I’m not a straw fan, but would rather it come from you than the random people making on makerworld
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2788231-16oz-3in1-can-cooler-the-ultimate-drink-buddy?from=recommend#profileId-3101165 I am reporting this model for you.
I like this but I have a question so if someone pays and joins the creator tier. Does this give them rights to sell the file they remixed ? Or should it be sell prints only and make the file available say on maker world or what not? Asking because I see a lot making the remix and selling the file as their own
exactly...it's kinda making me upset. I'm paying for these files and people are reselling them after they remix them on Etsy ect.
How about adding names?
Hi, no issues adding names.
Honestly people are still gonna take your makerworld versions and remix them. I've had people ask me how too remove your logo, how too add logos and other stuff. I tell them you cant do that unless you belong too his patreon! They respond with it's free on makerworld so I can do what I want with it. Unfortunately alot of people are very inconsiderate of how much time and effort you put into your models. The only way too eliminate makerworld issues is too take the models down and anyone who wants too make the model they join the patreon.
I may do that. I’ll think it over. I don’t want to hurt the masses of people that are doing it right because of the few that aren’t but I totally understand what you are saying.
Great move. Keep it rolling. It is not that hard to understand.
No need to be rude!
I’m so sorry if this may seem like a silly question. Where will we be able to find the remixes that other people make on your patron? Will it be on your Patreon page or a separate link?
Wondering the same thing:)