The Guidelines
The madnesswithin doesn't require a lot, but please read the following rules before browsing and using our icons, thank you!
The Pirate Code: (a.k.a. The Rules)
The Pirate Code: (a.k.a. The Rules)
- Credit.
Please credit us in the icon's keywords. (Don't know how? Read our FAQ!) If you are taking and using icons made by Mira, credit inevendim. If taking icons made by Bikuki, credit halffling. Alternatively, you may credit the community as a whole: madnesswithin :D - Comment.
If you are saving any of our icons, please comment on the entry! We love any sort of feedback, even if you're not taking - it helps us see which icons are most popular, and figure out what we need to work on. - DO. NOT. STEAL.
Stealing means that you fail to give credit, claim the icons as your own, hotlink to them, or directly copy them - to use or share. If we catch you doing any of the aforementioned activities, our fleet of Dementors will catch you and throw you into Azkaban. If that doesn't work, we'll toss you down the crevasses of Mount Doom. Don't steal, under any circumstances. - Don't Copy.
It will not be in your best interest to copy any of our graphics, styles, or coding. Use your own creativity to make something unique - don't imitate us! - Don't Alter/Edit.
None of the icons posted are to be edited, unless otherwise specified (i.e. in the case of bases). - Don't Hotlink.
Big no-no. Hotlinking is when you post our icons using the same URL as we do, thereby directly linking to our servers and stealing our bandwidth. There should be no reason for you to post our icons elsewhere anyway, except in Icon Award Communities. In that case, please upload the icons to your own server and link from there. (See Don't Repost below.) Read more about what hotlinking is at altlab.com. - Don't Repost or Redistribute.
Please don't post these icons anywhere (your journal (LiveJournal, GreatestJournal, Xanga or otherwise!), communities, websites, public Photobucket galleries, etc.) without permission from us first. The only exceptions are for Icon Award nominations, in which case we're flattered that you wish to nominate one of our works, so make sure to let us know, too! You're also welcome to link to the post, but not the individual icons themselves. (See Don't Hotlink above.) - Be Courteous.
We don't enjoy LJ drama, so please refrain from causing any on madnesswithin and our individual journals. We started this community in the hopes of creating a fun and friendly place, we only ask that you respect us. Be nice to us, and we'll be nice to you :) - The Rules may change at any given time.
Both inevendim and halffling reserve the right to change these rules as necessary. This may happen without warning, but we will try to make sure a notification is posted at such a time. - Have a Question? Ask!
If you've read through these Rules and the FAQ, but still have a question - ask us! Don't worry, we won't bite ;D If you're not sure, it's best to check with us before acting upon anything. Please post the questions on the FAQ page or the specific icon post (in appropriate circumstances), not our individual journals. We will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible.