Re: CA/SEGA uses material without its creator consent!
Unless the item has been copied in detail and is itself based on fantasy (artist's interpretation) there isn't really a valid claim. I would think it's more the case with that armor shop that seems to even use his screenshots\photos for their wares.
It is to your credit that you had the courtesy to request permissions where you thought it would be applicable, but in this type of case it's not applicable. To exaggerate a bit: Just because someone made a model of the original acropolis and published it doesn't mean you have to ask him for permission if you wish to recreate the acropolis in your mod. Giving credit 'inspired by..' however is always a nice touch.
Last edited by Gigantus; June 12, 2021 at 08:39 AM.