Thank you for all of your response and suggestions. We understand there is a lot of attention and support for our Exclusive Model Program and we would like to start off by expressing our most sincere appreciation for all those who have participated or are hoping to join the program.
We also fully acknowledge the issues with how we presented our expectations for the quality of our exclusive models. The Exclusive Model Guideline was buried within our agreement, and the wording led to confusion for our creators. We didn’t do well in presenting the examples we hoped for in our Exclusive Model Program. We sincerely apologize for the confusion caused.
Now let’s address some specific questions regarding the quality of some of our Exclusive Models.
- Hueforge and 2D models
When the program first launched, we experienced an influx of Hueforges and 2D models into the program. Most of these models include:
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Using existing pictures or logos straight from the internet and converting them into Hueforges and 2D models and entering them into the program.These models clearly do not meet the requirements for originality and level of details for our Exclusive Models.
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Using existing pictures or logos on coasters, keychains and bookmarks and entering them into the program. These models do not meet the requirements for originality and level of details for our Exclusive Models.
- Remixes of Existing Models
- Models that are clearly remixes of existing models. Although these remixes might provide some optimization of the older version, they do not meet the requirements for originality for our Exclusive Models.
- Models with no actual printed model photos
- Without at least one actual printed photo, we can not ensure the print quality of our Exclusive Models. That is why we soon updated the requirement for at least one actual printed model photo in our guidelines.
- Models that are not exclusively uploaded on MakerWorld.
- This is a clear violation of the basic requirement for models joining the program. So we kindly ask all creators hoping to participate, especially those entering existing models into the program, to remove the models from other platforms before entering them into our Exclusive Program.
Through continuous private and public communication, we hope the quality requirements for our Exclusive Models will become increasingly clear. Moving forward, here are some tips to help creators contact us for clarifications and assist in evaluating and governing participating models.
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We’ve been impressed by some participating 2D designs that demonstrate a high level of detail and aestheticity. If there is concrete evidence that you’ve put in significant amount of time and effort to come up with certain 2D designs, and the pictures, patterns or logos used are truly originally designed by you, contact us either by submitting a ticket or message our MakerWorld official account at(MakerWorld | Published - MakerWorld)
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To remove a model that doesn’t meet our requirements, please submit a ticket or message our MakerWorld official account at(MakerWorld | Published - MakerWorld).
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Again, we kindly remind those who are entering existing models into the program to remove the models from other platforms before entering them into our Exclusive Program.
A few updates on the changes we’ve made or are planning to make according to our creator’s feedback.
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We have added the link to our Exclusive Model Guidelines on our uploading page for easier visibility and access. Additionally, the fix for the postal code format on the Payment Information Page has been updated.
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Regarding the icons, becoming an Exclusive Model will not remove your featured model status. We currently display the Exclusive icon before other icons. In future updates, we will find a solution to accommodate multiple icons for one model.
We thank everyone for your support of our Exclusive Program. Our program is still in its pilot stage, and we appreciate all the help and advice on making this program more appealing to all 3D enthusiasts. Thanks!