Ending a project changes the working relationship, but the parties still need to understand which files and permissions remain relevant. A repository handoff should not leave that position implicit.
WIPO describes agreements as defining the rights and activities permitted between parties. WIPO — Technology Transfer Agreements.
Identify the handover content
For a character asset, distinguish delivered files, reference-only material and any third-party dependencies. Preserve the actual agreement and version information rather than treating folder access as the entire rights record.
Review continuing activities
Clarify unresolved use, retention and access questions through the appropriate process and applicable arrangements. This article supplies no universal exit clause. Its purpose is a coherent record of what the parties can support after the active work ends.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
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