I know it's annoying—I faced this same issue in my early years on IMVU—but alcohol bottles are considered consumption and must be rated AP. Here is the breakdown of why:
Creator Warning: TOS & Copyright
Please understand that an image of alcohol is different and generally allowed for decoration, but a functional 3D bottle counts as facilitating consumption. You must re-rate these as AP immediately; keeping them as GA is a direct violation that will cause you to lose your Creator Tier and face a permanent ban.
Also, using brand names like Hennessy, Ciroc, and Monster is a major copyright risk. Use parody names like Legacy, Sir-Rock, or Beast instead. This is the only way to save your shop from a DMCA takedown.
Why Products are Flagged in Peer Review:
• The "Functional" Rule: Static decorations are GA, but anything an avatar can hold, trigger, or use must be AP. Reviewers flag interactive items as "incorrect rating."
• Trademark Flags: Real logos like Hennessy or Monster are flagged as Copyright/Trademark violations. These lead to DMCA takedowns and shop strikes.
• Veteran Tip: If an avatar can touch it or use it, it is not just a decoration—it is consumption. Use parody brands and AP ratings to pass review.
I know it's annoying—I faced this same issue in my early years on IMVU—but alcohol bottles are considered consumption and must be rated AP. Here is the breakdown of why:
Creator Warning: TOS & Copyright
Please understand that an image of alcohol is different and generally allowed for decoration, but a functional 3D bottle counts as facilitating consumption. You must re-rate these as AP immediately; keeping them as GA is a direct violation that will cause you to lose your Creator Tier and face a permanent ban.
Also, using brand names like Hennessy, Ciroc, and Monster is a major copyright risk. Use parody names like Legacy, Sir-Rock, or Beast instead. This is the only way to save your shop from a DMCA takedown.
Why Products are Flagged in Peer Review:
• The "Functional" Rule: Static decorations are GA, but anything an avatar can hold, trigger, or use must be AP. Reviewers flag interactive items as "incorrect rating."
• Trademark Flags: Real logos like Hennessy or Monster are flagged as Copyright/Trademark violations. These lead to DMCA takedowns and shop strikes.
• Veteran Tip: If an avatar can touch it or use it, it is not just a decoration—it is consumption. Use parody brands and AP ratings to pass review.
I hope this help
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