Can you sell limited use 3d print model files?

Discussion started by twistedpancreas

Hey there customers are finding Shapeways expensive and I was wondering if there was a way to sell limited use 3d print model files?

ie is there a way where customers can download your file but only use it say once on their choice of 3d printer?

I guess I want to avoid people ripping off my file and giving it to anyone or selling it themselves?

example of one such print is here:

thanks in advance

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Posted over 4 years ago
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Quick answer: no. Once the person has your file, there's nothing to stop them from redistributing it. You can request that they do not do that, and in fact, it should be in the EULA anyway, but realistically there's no way to control that. There are resources out there where you can limit the number of downloads or availability on a model, but that's not something we have here at CGtrader currently.

Posted over 4 years ago
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"Thank you for using my model! This file will self destruct in 5 seconds..... 5...4...3.... " ;)

HQ3DStudio wrote
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It would be funny if it wasn't so sad...
Posted over 4 years ago
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i think yes, but under editorial or custom license

HQ3DStudio wrote
HQ3DStudio
and what will stop him?

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