Who inherits your product library?

[eclark1894]

All that money you sunk into V4 and now Dawn. Do you know who you intend to bequeath it to in the event of your untimely demise?

Before you answer, you might want to read this article. Makes you think.

Who inherits your iTunes library?

 

[Sunfire]

I don't think there's anything in the EULAs that allow for transferring of "ownership"

 

[Pendraia]

Interesting...thanks for the link Earl.

 

[Gadget Girl]

Actually, something to think about in general is do your next of kin have access (i.e. a way to get your passwords) if something happens to you. I've worked for years in tech support, and I've often helped people 'hack in' to a dead relative's accounts and computers. Some of the roughest have been instances of a spouse, who handled all the online stuff (which included tracking and paying bills) then passed away, and the husband or wife just didn't know at all how to access their own financial data.

When it comes to iTunes libraries especially, I've noticed most people who've had a close family member pass away, often want that persons music, mostly because it reminds them of that person.

Another tricky thing that used to be really tricky and required some creative thinking, was finding ways to back up voicemails. Lots of people have voicemails they keep of a loved one who passed away, and it used to be that there wasn't a good way to back those up, though I think most smart phones allow for that now.

 

[Faery_Light]

I don't think you can legally transfer some programs like Poser or the DAZ models.
But the items you create for them are your own and can be transferred.
I have no idea how HiveWire feels on transferring ownership of their models if you are no longer able to work with them or in case of death.
My daughter will soon have power of attorney for me so if something happens she can decide to keep the products selling or not.
If you don't want to give limited POA, make sure your next of kin has access to your sites.

Also, how do other vendors who create models feel about transfer of their items?
Say I buy a dress or textures or other items for Dawn or V4, if I die would my daughter have rights to use them?
I think it would be a good idea for vendors to clarify how they feel about it in the readmes so we know.

I'd feel kuch better if I knew so I could let her know just what she can and can't use.

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[eclark1894]

I may be weird as far as digital products go, but I have no problems with you transferring your right of ownership to anything I make to someone else. I think that your content library on your computer or drive should be treated just like a book, video or record collection.

 

[McGyver]

Nevermind...

 

[Pendraia]

Ok...what gives McGyver? Your last two posts have been the shortest ever...are you feeling ok?

 

[Alisa]

Sends MgG hugs, just in case they're needed!

 

[Miss B]

I was just wondering the same thing. So unlike you McGyver. ~shakes head in wonderment~