File Guidelines
Every part and contribution must be properly credited, and may only be used with permission granted by the author before upload. For car mods, this includes:
Origin of original vehicle: Original game, and those who helped convert it.
Texture creator(s).
Credits for every single part (rims, computer, centre console, lightbars, lights, spotlights, antennas, etc).
Descriptions must only advertise features and content present in the uploaded file. Authors using AI tools to support development or the creation of modifications must verify that all advertised features actually exist within the mod.
Credits should be entirely complete. "Unknown" authors are not permitted.
Credits should be posted in the "Credits" area of the upload page. If you have a text file with full credits, these should be copied to that area. "Credits included" or similar text is not sufficient.
File updates must be published as updates, not brand new submissions.
At least one in-game or OpenIV screenshot is required.
For texture, car or ped packs, every vehicle, skin or ped must be shown in the screenshots. However, if there's one valid screenshot plus a detailed video in the description showing every component, that's generally okay.
The main screenshot on any file should always depict the mod itself. Real-world images, while not prohibited if in game shots accompany them, should not be the main image.
Do not upload packs containing mods not created or edited by yourself.
Do not upload improper file types in the wrong categories (no weapons in vehicle models, etc.).
If uploading a pack of files you made yourself, create separate submissions for each type (vehicles, weapons, etc.).
When uploading texture submissions, do not include the model that they are made for (only a link instead), and include only the raw texture (in png, bmp, jpg, etc. format). Do not upload wtd or ytd files.
Do not upload executable files, unless absolutely necessary. For example, you should never use a self-extracting .exe archive, or an installer, for Vehicle Models and Vehicle Textures. OIV files are okay.
Do not upload on behalf of another person -- work you upload must be contributed to in some way by yourself.
If you used AI as part of your modification, you must disclosure it using the AI disclosure options. There are separate options for description, images and mod content. More information can be found here.
Reviews must contain a valid review text (No "1 star" comments and so fourth).
Reviews may only be made after you have downloaded and used the file.
File reviews should relate directly to the item at hand. Comments written as reviews, and off topic posts, will be removed from the Reviews section of files.
Do not just upload text files with a link to the file elsewhere, without prior agreement from LCPDFR.com Management. Files must be uploaded to LCPDFR.com, and cannot be simply text file links to off-site content. Contact @Cyan if your file exceeds the maximum file size, or you're having issues uploading your file. We can now increase the limit to 4GB on a per-account basis if this is needed.
The following are forbidden from being uploaded to or shared on our network:
Files and tools which we deem to be malicious in nature, such as spyware, adware, viruses and other inappropriate content.
Game modifications or other files which interfere with or otherwise adversely affect the game or the playing experience for yourself or others.
Any other content which we deem poses a threat or risk to our services, members or communities.
A reminder: Our advertising guidelines
We've clarified our policy on advertising on files. You can see this on the Wiki page here.
Please also note that file comments are not exempt from our advertising rules either. This does not mean that you cannot ask people to reach out to you directly or through Discord for specific or complex problems, but if the answer is as long as your Discord link, you might as well post it directly.
File Listings
On occasion, files may be delisted if we do not think they are intended for a general audience.
This can include, for example:
In-jokes only relevant to a small population (e.g. a Discord server specific joke, fringe political jokes, a joke intended for another member).
Files which have excessive implied profanity or implied sexual content which does not otherwise violate the Community Guidelines.
April fool's content in good jest, e.g. submissions which are something else than their description applies but with no malicious intent. (we may for example delist the file post April 1st)
Description/screenshots which are on the border of NSFW, for example, particularly revealing anime which is not hentai but suggestive.
Delisted files will continue to be hosted and available via their direct link, but will not appear on the site via recommends, in categories, in search or in activity feeds. A file being delisted does not penalise the submitter in any way.
