Copyright © [2023] Sinister Corporation Games. All rights reserved. CoXistence is a copyrighted work created by Sinister Corporation Games. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of the game or its components is strictly prohibited and may violate copyright laws. The game, including all content, graphics, and some gameplay elements, is protected by copyright laws and international treaties. Any use of the game without the express written permission of Sinister Corporation Games is strictly prohibited. For licensing inquiries or permission to use CoXistence, please contact Sinister Corporation Games at [Admin@SinisterCorpGames.com] Thank you for honouring the copyright of CoXistence created by Sinister Corporation Games. Any infringements of any other works copyrighted or else are purely coincidental. 

COPYRIGHT LAW

1. Expressive Elements Protected by Copyright:

   • Copyright law protects the expressive elements of a card game, such as:
     • Text: The rules, game descriptions, and any written content associated with the game.
     • Graphics: Artwork on the cards, box design, and any visual elements.
     • Design: The overall layout and construction of the game.
   • If your card game has a detailed logo, that can also be a candidate for copyright protection.

2. What Copyright Doesn’t Cover:

   • Copyright doesn’t protect general facts, short phrases, ideas, or methods of play.
   • It cannot be used for names, titles, or other short phrases.
   • Importantly, copyright won’t protect the game mechanics themselves—only the way they’re expressed in the game.

3. Game Mechanics and Copyright:

   • Game mechanics (the rules and how the game is played) are not entitled to copyright protection.
   • In a federal case, a court ruled that game mechanics alone are not protected by copyright. Even if two games have similar rules, they may not violate copyright law unless they directly copy expressive elements.
   • Patents, which are also country-specific, protect novel and non-obvious inventions. Most games are not protected by patents, but some might be.

In summary, while you can copyright the expressive aspects of your card game, the rules themselves are not eligible for copyright protection.

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If you have any questions or would like to learn more about anything unclear above feel free to reach out to us at admin@sinistercorpgames.com. We're always here to help and answer any queries you may have.