Creator & Brand Guidelines

Your toolkit for shaping ZARO’s cultural legacy.

ZARO isn’t a mascot you consume. He’s one you co-create. Artists, meme lords, storytellers, and remixers — this is your invitation. Read the full Guidelines, and shape the ZaroVerse.

The strongest community creations may be invited into official ZaroVerse Studios projects in the future.

Guidelines Highlights

Core Principles

Be Creative, Community-Centric, and Consistent (but not rigid). We encourage originality, remixes, and building with the community in mind.

Character Essence

ZARO is curious, joyful, and communicates through memes. ARC-7 is the silent, analytical watcher. Respect their core personalities.

Visual Toolkit

Use the official logos, color palettes (Zaro Yellow, Zaro Black), and the Inter font family. Do not distort or alter the core assets.

Voice & Tone

Our voice is playful, mysterious, and meme-savvy. We're smart but not arrogant, and always authentic.

The Simple Rules (Usage)

You CAN create fan art, memes, and non-commercial content. You CANNOT create hateful content or commercial products without permission.

How to Contribute

Share your creations on social media using the hashtags #ZaroVerse and $ZARO. Your work is the lifeblood of this universe.

Character Emotional Constraints

These are the emotional boundaries that define how ZARO and ARC-7 can be portrayed. Respecting these ensures brand consistency and protects the characters' integrity.

ZARO Emotional Rules

ZARO Cannot:

  • ×Be violent
  • ×Look angry (unless righteous and mild)
  • ×Appear greedy
  • ×Appear manipulative
  • ×Appear mischievous in a harmful way

ZARO Can:

  • Be surprised
  • Be excited
  • Be serious when needed
  • Be heroic (but softly)
  • Wear outfits
  • Hold props
  • Express emotions safely
ARC-7 Emotional Rules

ARC-7 Cannot:

  • ×Threaten
  • ×Imply harm
  • ×Hint at surveillance dystopia

ARC-7 Can:

  • Observe
  • Glow
  • Scan
  • React to anomalies
  • Guide players

The 7 Canon Principles

These principles define the storytelling rules of the ZaroVerse. All content — official or fan-made — should respect these foundations.

Story Universe Rules

1

Everything must be understandable without language

2

Characters must remain emotionally consistent

3

No plotlines involving violence, tragedy, or death

4

No political or controversial themes

5

Stories revolve around exploration, community, curiosity

6

ARC-7 never speaks

7

ZARO remains morally consistent across all media

Lore Foundations

Understand what each element of the ZaroVerse represents in the story universe.

ZARO

Represents nature, emotion, and childhood wonder. The heart of the universe.

ARC-7

Represents code, truth, logic, and future technology. The mind of the universe.

MemeWars Characters

Represent cultural archetypes from internet culture worldwide.

ZaroLand

The fusion point between nature and fantasy. Where stories come alive.

$ZLAND Token

The parks & resorts loyalty token on BNB Chain — connecting ZaroLand parks, hospitality, and in-park experiences. Earn through visits and redeem for perks.

Brand Safety Warning

Content that violates these guidelines may be flagged, reported, or result in exclusion from official collaborations. We take character integrity seriously to protect the community and the brand.

When in doubt, reach out to the team before publishing.