Open RPG Creative License (ORC)
This document contains the text and essential information for the Open RPG Creative (ORC) License, developed by Paizo Publishing and Azora Law. This license governs certain game mechanics and rules content used in the Sundered 5e ruleset via the Pathfinder system.
📄 Full License Text
You can view or download the full, official license directly from Paizo:
This is the authoritative, legally registered version (Library of Congress TX 9‑307‑067).
🧩 How It Works
- Mechanics (game rules, actions, statblocks, etc.) are automatically considered Licensed Material.
- Non-mechanical elements (such as setting, lore, trademarks) are treated as Reserved Material unless expressly released as Licensed Material.
- When you use, adapt, or publish Licensed Material, your own mechanics become Licensed Material under the same ORC terms.
✅ ORC Notice Sample
If your work includes ORC‑licensed elements, you're required to include this notice in a visible location:
ORC Notice:
This product is licensed under the ORC License held in the Library of Congress at TX 9‑307‑067 and available online at various locations including paizo.com/orclicense. All warranties are disclaimed as set forth therein.
Below, provide proper attribution and reserved material notice as needed.
ℹ️ Quick Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| License type | Open, irrevocable, viral for mechanics |
| Licensed Material | All game rules and mechanics |
| Reserved Material | Lore, characters, art, settings, trademarks |
| Downstream users | Must license their derivatives under ORC |
| Cannot be revoked or amended by anyone |