Help:UTAU Usage Policy

Like with VOCALOID, UTAU also has usage policies that users are observing.

1. The program UTAU cannot be sold. It is freeware. If you have paid for a copy of UTAU, you've been had.

2. UTAU should not be used to synthesize anything derogatory, be it towards race, creed or policy. This means:
 * Do not synthesize racist songs or speech. You will be shot down even if this policy isn't enforced.
 * Do not synthesize any song or speech that will cause major outcry or protest. (as in the case of Luka's Wash My Blood)
 * Do not synthesize (publicly) any song or speech with sexual content. If you do, make appropriate warnings.
 * Do not synthesize any song or speech that promotes anarchy, violation of policies, or anything blasmepheous.

3. Do not import voicebanks from other voice synthesis softwares without permission. This means:
 * You can't make voicebanks out of existing softwares like VOCALOID. Even Yamaha, Crypton and Internet Co. forbids this kind of activity. In short, voicebanks like Miku Hatsune UTAU version is a BIG NO-NO.
 * You can't make voicebanks out of voice speech/synthesis softwares unless they give you permission. However, this is somewhat of a gray area due to being available readily, and the lack of enforcement. This includes voicebanks based on Microsoft SAM, and others. Out of respect, UTAU wiki does not promote usage of such voicebanks.

4. Reverse-engineering of UTAU in any form of kind is forbidden.

5. Do not record voicebanks of an individual (defined as a nobody, a typical person) without their consent. Even if the individual is dead, it still should not be done.

6. Do not record voicebanks of a popular figure such as showbiz figures, politicians and other singers, without their consent. It is seen to be a danger to the program's survival, making the program, its author, and those who recorded it highly susceptible to lawsuits and legal action.

7. As an example, Crypton Future Media discourages any pornographic or risque depiction (in fanarts) of its Character Vocal Series, but it is generally not forbidden (except for physical merchandises). Policies for UTAUloids may vary depending on the voicebank authors, though it is generally tolerated as long as done in a tasteful manner.