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Fair Use FAQ

A comprehensive guide to the legal framework and ethical foundations of the Overdose Protocol. We're committed to preservation, education, and respect for intellectual property.

⚠ Disclaimer
The Overdose Protocol is a non-commercial, educational preservation project. We do not distribute, sell, or encourage distribution of copyrighted game files. This FAQ provides our legal perspective—not legal advice. Consult a lawyer for specific situations.

Legal Precedents

Sony v. Connectix (2000)

Established reverse engineering for interoperability as fair use

Lexmark v. Static Control (2003)

Reaffirmed fair use protection for reverse engineering

EU Software Directive

Permits reverse engineering for documentation and interoperability

DMCA Fair Use Exception

Allows reverse engineering for security research and interoperability

Have questions about our legal stance or fair use? Join our Discord community or open an issue on GitHub. We're committed to transparency and working with rights holders.

Fair Use & Educational Notice

The Overdose Protocol is a non-commercial, educational preservation project dedicated to reverse-engineering the Kapow Engine from Total Overdose (2005).

By accessing this site, you acknowledge:

  • This project is for educational and preservation purposes only
  • We do not distribute, sell, or provide copyrighted game files
  • Reverse-engineering for documentation falls under fair use protections
  • Respect intellectual property rights of the original creators

For details, see our Legal & Fair Use FAQ.