Hey everyone! We’re excited to share the results of our latest research—the unified demoscene dataset. It contains fundamental information on over 600,000 demoscene productions gathered from major archives like Demozoo, Pouët, CSDb, ADA, Kestra/BitWorld, Speccy.pl, Atariki, and ZXArt.

The latest version of the dataset is available on zenodo and codeberg.

The Demoscene Dataset is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). By using this dataset, you agree to comply with the following guidelines:

Acknowledgments

This dataset aggregates data from the following source archives:

• Demozoo
• Pouët
• CSDb (The C-64 Scene Database)
• A.D.A Amiga Demoscene Archive
• Kestra/BitWorld Demoscene Database
• Speccy.pl
• Atariki
• ZXArt

Attribution

• You must give appropriate credit to the dataset creators

• You should give appropriate credit to the original source archives.

• Attribution should include the title of the dataset, the author’s name, and a link to the dataset’s repository or publication.

  @dataset{lichnerowicz2024dataset,
    author       = {Andrzej Lichnerowicz},
    title        = {Unified Demoscene Dataset},
    year         = {2024},
    publisher    = {Zenodo},
    version      = {1.0},
    doi          = {10.5281/zenodo.14216341},
    url          = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14216341}
  }
  

• When possible, also credit the original demoscene contributors as listed in the dataset.

Non-Commercial Use

• The dataset is available for non-commercial purposes only.
• You may not use the dataset or any derivatives for commercial activities, including but not limited to commercial research, product development, or any service that generates revenue.

ShareAlike

• If you remix, transform, or build upon the dataset, you must distribute your contributions under the same CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
• Derivative works must also include these usage guidelines.

Privacy and Personal Data

• Respect the privacy of individuals represented in the dataset.
• Do not attempt to re-identify or associate nicknames with real identities.
• Avoid combining this dataset with other data that could lead to the identification of individuals.

Ethical Use

• Use the dataset in ways that honor the demoscene community and its cultural significance.
• Do not engage in activities that could harm the reputation, privacy, or rights of the individuals or groups included in the dataset.

Restrictions on AI and Machine Learning Applications

• The dataset may be used for academic and non-commercial AI research.
• Commercial AI training, deployment, or services utilizing this dataset are prohibited.
• Any AI models or outputs derived from this dataset must be shared under the same license and comply with these guidelines.

No Endorsement

• Do not imply endorsement by the dataset creators, original source archives, or the demoscene community.
• The use of this dataset does not grant any rights to use trademarks or logos of the original contributors.

Transparency and Documentation

• Clearly document any modifications or analyses performed on the dataset.
• Share any improvements or corrections under the same license to contribute back to the community.

Acknowledgment of Source Archives

• Acknowledge all source archives from which the data was aggregated, such as Demozoo, Pouët, CSDb, and others.
• Provide links to the original archives when possible.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

• Ensure that your use of the dataset complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Be particularly mindful of data protection laws relevant to your jurisdiction.

Contact Information

For questions, permissions beyond the scope of this license, or to report concerns, please contact:

• Email: kontakt@kskpd.pl
• Website: https://kskpd.pl/en/projects/dataset