Guidelines

Preface

Thank you for your continuous support of Harmonia bloom, Harmonia humming, and Near Harmonia (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Harmonia Series").

We are deeply committed to ensuring your satisfaction with the world of the Harmonia Series, and are thrilled to see the growing interest in our products and the diverse ways in which you enjoy them. Our team is dedicated to nurturing the Harmonia Series as a brand that is cherished by our esteemed customers.

The products you have purchased can be used freely as long as it is for your personal enjoyment. However, the Harmonia Series is also protected by copyrights, trademark rights, and other legal rights owned by us and third parties who have granted permission to us (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor").

In our continuous efforts to enhance your Harmonia Series experience, we hereby establish our renewed guidelines (hereinafter referred to as “Guidelines”). These guidelines will evolve based on the valuable feedback we receive from you. As your input is crucial in shaping the future of our products, we would sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout the process.

*Any acts that occurred before the establishment of these Guidelines shall not be considered a violation of these Guidelines unless they directly infringe on our legal rights or the rights of third parties.

Applicable Products

These Guidelines are applicable to the following products (list will be updated as necessary):

Applicable Products

  • Harmonia bloom “Original Dolls”
  • Harmonia bloom “Accessories” (*1)
  • Harmonia humming “Original Dolls”
  • Harmonia humming “Accessories”
  • Near Harmonia “Original Dolls”
  • Near Harmonia “Accessories”

The provisions of Articles 4 (“Approved Use”), 5 (“Sales Activities”), and 6 (“Business Activities”) do not apply to dolls produced under third-party licenses. We are unable to unilaterally determine the approved use of these third-party licensed dolls.

(*1) These Guidelines do not apply to products manufactured and sold under third-party licenses under the “Accessories” category of Harmonia bloom.

Prohibited Use

The following activities are prohibited

  • Duplicating, producing, or selling Harmonia Series products
  • Presenting, displaying, or selling custom-made heads, bodies, or accessories in a manner that could be mistaken for Good Smile Company products
  • Presenting, displaying, or selling in a manner that falsely suggests special permission, sponsorship, or partnership with Good Smile Company
  • Recasting (duplicating) the head, body, or other components of Harmonia Series
  • Actions that damage the image of our company or the Harmonia Series
  • Actions that are considered explicit, obnoxious, or against the public standard of morality.
  • Modifying heads, bodies, or parts in a way that significantly alters the original design
  • Unauthorized duplication, copying or use of official product images, including illustrations protected by our copyright.
  • Producing interchangeable parts that can be attached to the head, body, etc. (*2)

Notwithstanding the above, we reserve the right to take action, including legal measures, against other activities that we consider inappropriate.

(*2) Examples include:

Approved Use

Approved use of Harmonia Series includes the following:



We encourage you to use the hashtag “#Harmoniabloom” when posting your work on social media.
Only amateur dealers are allowed to label the accessories they are selling as “compatible with the Harmonia Series”.

(*3) Examples of such accessories include clothing, wigs, hats, bags, shoes, eyes and jewelry, regardless of materials.

Sales Activities

(1) Important Notes on Sale of Custom Items

  • Using "Harmonia bloom", "Near Harmonia" and other related brand names in product names is prohibited. (*4)
  • When selling custom-made items, please ensure they are not mistaken for Good Smile Company products.
  • When selling, please indicate your contact information and the URL of these guidelines. (*5)
  • Good Smile Company assumes no responsibility for transactions involving custom items between customers.

(*4) "Harmonia bloom", "Near Harmonia" and similar terms are registered trademarks of Good Smile Company.
(*5) If it is not possible to list the URL to these guidelines, please include a memo with a QR code or the URL to these guidelines with your product. A QR code to these guidelines which you may use is available for download here.

(2) Prohibited Activities

The sale of custom dolls created using the following combinations is prohibited:


  • Harmonia Series custom-painted head + third-party body (including custom items)
  • Third-party heads (including custom items) + Harmonia Series body
  • Third-party head + third-party body + Harmonia Series accessories

*Full custom dolls combining a Harmonia Series custom-painted head and Harmonia Series body with third-party accessories such as costumes, wigs, eyes, or shoes may only be sold if permitted by the third-party company’s usage rules and guidelines.

(3) Licensed Clothing and Character-Customized Heads

It is important to note that while we have the right to produce and sell third-party character products through licensing agreements, we do not have the authority to independently decide the conditions of use for these licensed products.

(4) Example of Product Descriptions for Customized Products

When creating product descriptions for your customized products, feel free to use the format below as a reference. Please note that this format is not mandatory.
However, when using wording that may evoke the idea of the "Harmonia Series" brand, please be sure to include additional description such as "handmade" or "custom-made" to prevent any confusion with Good Smile Company's products.
"Harmonia bloom", "Near Harmonia" and similar terms are registered trademarks of Good Smile Company. Please refrain from using them in product names. It is acceptable to mention these names in product descriptions.

Examples of product names:
(Harmonia Series / Custom-Made) Makeup Head
(Harmonia Series Compatible / Handmade) Dress
(For Harmonia Series / Handmade) Shoes

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Product Name: (Harmonia Series / Custom-Made) Makeup Head
Details:



*Can be used with the Harmonia Series.

Contact info:
Harmonia Series guidelines: https://www.harmoniabloom.com/en/guideline/
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Business Activities

If you would like to accept orders for your products (such as makeup, wigs, eyewear, or clothing), please reach out to our customer support team with the following information. We will assess your request based on our internal rules and get back to you.
Please note that we may not be able to accept your request in certain cases.



Please note that even if we approve your request, our company will not be held responsible for any issues that arise from transactions between you and your customers.

Use of Printed Textile Patterns for Clothing

The use of our official textile patterns for your own clothing products is not permitted.
Please be aware that we retain the right to cease providing official textile designs for free, as and when necessary.

Conclusion

If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Good Smile Company's customer support team.
Please understand that in order to avoid confusion and complication, we will not be responding individually to inquiries; instead, we will update these Guidelines as necessary.
These Guidelines may be revised or updated without prior notice. We are not responsible for any damages caused by such updates.

If you believe someone is not following these guidelines, please do not confront them directly. Instead, contact our customer support to report the issue.
If it becomes necessary to make direct contact, please limit your communication to merely informing the other party about the existence of these guidelines.

If any activities that appear to violate these guidelines are observed, all action will be taken by Good Smile Company.
We will also be responsible for reporting any related violations. Customers are prohibited from making violation reports on their own accord and should contact our customer support team for assistance.

Additionally, publishing simplified, paraphrased, or misinterpreted versions of these guidelines on social media or sharing them with others is prohibited.
We kindly ask that you read and understand these guidelines on a personal level.


Thank you and we look forward to your continued support of the Harmonia Series.

A portion of these guidelines have been updated as of 7th October 2024.

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