volumelicensed

Volumelicensed is a term used to describe a licensing framework for volumetric content and data, such as 3D scans, volumetric video, holographic assets, and other data that exist in three-dimensional space. The concept envisions licensing terms attached to a volume or dataset rather than to a single file, enabling granular permissions across capture, storage, distribution, display, and derivative works.

Core elements include license scope (usage rights, including commercial versus non-commercial), attribution requirements, redistribution allowances, privacy and consent constraints, interoperability across formats, and metadata fields that encode the license itself. Governance may involve a licensing body or platform that certifies datasets, attaches licenses, and enforces terms through embedded metadata and, where feasible, digital rights management.

Applications span cultural heritage and museums releasing volumetric scans, medical imaging repositories sharing datasets under controlled conditions, game developers licensing volumetric assets, and researchers sharing datasets for study and replication. The framework aims to provide clarity for both creators and users by defining rights, obligations, and conditions tied to the volumetric nature of the content.

Relation to other licenses is one of adaptation rather than replacement: volumelicensed can be compatible with existing licenses when attached to volumetric assets, offering a specialized layer for 3D content while leveraging familiar concepts from licenses like Creative Commons. It may also require new standards for volumetric metadata and cross-platform interoperability.

Challenges include legal complexity due to cross-border rights, standardization of formats and metadata, privacy concerns, and enforcement in decentralized or mixed-platform environments.

See also: Creative Commons, End User License Agreement, Digital Rights Management, Volumetric video, 3D licensing.