Licensed Products and In-Game Content are licensed to you, not sold; Epic and licensors own them
The Licensed Products and In-Game Content you use are licensed to you, not sold. You do not own any Licensed Products or In-Game Content made available to you; you are granted permission to use them under a license. In-Game Content is licensed for use in the Licensed Products in which you acquired it. Epic, its affiliates and licensors (such as independent developers) own all title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademark rights and patent rights, in all elements of Licensed Products made available to you.
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The Licensed Products (and In-Game Content) you use are licensed to you, not sold.
you do not own any Licensed Products or In-Game Content made available to you
Epic, its affiliates, and licensors (such as independent developers) own all title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to all copyrights, trademark rights, and patent rights, in all elements of Licensed Products made available to you.
that can be licensed to you for your use in the Licensed Products in which you have acquired them.
Content & IP Rights · Permission or license
Your license is limited, personal, non-transferable, revocable, non-exclusive and non-sublicensable
By agreeing to the Terms, Epic grants you a license to Licensed Products that is: limited (you can use them only as expressly stated in the Terms); personal and non-transferable (just for you, so you can’t share, transfer or sell your license); revocable (Epic can take it away); non-exclusive (Epic can let other people use the Licensed Products); and non-sublicensable (you can’t give your rights under the Terms to someone else, or let others exercise your rights).
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By agreeing to these Terms, Epic grants you a license to Licensed Products that is:
Limited (you can only use Licensed Products as expressly stated in these Terms);
Personal and non-transferable (our license is just for you, not for anyone else, so you can’t share, transfer, or sell your license to our Licensed Products);
Revocable (we can take it away);
Non-Exclusive (we can let other people besides you use the Licensed Products); and
Non-sublicensable (you can’t give your rights under these Terms to someone else, or let others exercise your rights under these Terms).
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
The license does not allow commercial or promotional use, or use beyond permitted or intended uses
Under the license you may not use Licensed Products commercially (for example to advertise or make money through rental or leasing) or for a promotional purpose, unless these Terms or other agreements with Epic allow it. You also may not copy, display, perform or use Licensed Products in a way not specifically listed as a permissible use in the Terms, or beyond the scope of their intended use.
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Under this license you may not:
Use Licensed Products commercially (e.g., to advertise or make money through rental or leasing) or for a promotional purpose, unless these Terms or other agreements with Epic allow it.
Copy, display, perform, or use Licensed Products in a way not specifically listed as a permissible use in these Terms, or beyond the scope of their intended use.
Qualifications & exceptions
The commercial and promotional restriction is lifted where the Terms or other agreements with Epic allow the use.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
No reverse engineering, modifying or making derivative works, and no removing rights notices
Under the license you may not reverse engineer, modify, decompile, disassemble or make derivative works of Licensed Products. You also may not remove, delete, hide or alter rights notices displayed on or in connection with Licensed Products, such as copyright or trademark notices.
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Reverse engineer, modify, decompile, disassemble, or make derivative works of Licensed Products.
Remove, delete, hide, or alter any rights notices displayed on or in connection with Licensed Products like copyright or trademark notices.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
Do not post gameplay videos or images with deceptive claims that could increase engagement with Developer-Made Content
Under the license you may not post gameplay videos or images from Licensed Products that make deceptive claims or offers that could increase engagement with Developer-Made Content. The example given is a gameplay video that falsely implies some Developer-Made Content awards unusually high XP.
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Post gameplay videos and/or images from Licensed Products making deceptive claims or deceptive offers that could increase engagement with Developer-Made Content (e.g. creating gameplay videos that falsely imply that some Developer-Made Content awards unusually high XP).
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
No using code or content from Licensed Products as training input for generative AI programs
Under the license you may not use code or content extracted from the Licensed Products as training input for any Generative AI Program, or as prompt-based input where the Generative AI Program trains on input data. “Generative AI Program” means AI, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks or similar technologies designed to automate the generation of, or aid in creating, new content (including audio, visual or text-based content). Programs do not meet this definition where, for example, they (a) solely operate on the original content (such as image upscaling), (b) generate tags to classify visual input content, or (c) generate instructions to arrange existing content without creating new content.
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Use code or content extracted from the Licensed Products as training input for any Generative AI Program or as prompt-based input where the Generative AI Program trains on input data.
“Generative AI Program” means artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, or similar technologies designed to automate the generation of or aid in the creation of new content, including but not limited to audio, visual, or text-based content.
Programs do not meet this definition of Generative AI Programs where they, by non-limiting example, (a) solely operate on the original content (such as image upscaling); (b) generate tags to classify visual input content; or (c) generate instructions to arrange existing content, without creating new content.
Qualifications & exceptions
The prompt-based restriction applies only where the Generative AI Program trains on the input data.
The listed carve-outs (a)-(c) are described as non-limiting examples.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
Rights not expressly granted are reserved; no implied license
All rights in and to Licensed Products and In-Game Content that are not specifically granted in the Terms are reserved by Epic and its licensors, and you may use the Licensed Products only as stated in the Terms. No license or other rights are created by implication, estoppel or otherwise.
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All rights in and to Licensed Products and In-Game Content that are not specifically granted in these Terms are reserved by Epic and its licensors, and you may only use the Licensed Products as stated in these Terms.
No license or other rights are created through these Terms by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
You gain no ownership interest in game features, and game data and progress may become unavailable without notice
You acknowledge that using Licensed Products gives you no ownership or monetary or other interest in any aspect or feature of the Licensed Products, including in-game rewards, achievements or character levels. Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you also acknowledge that character data, game progress, game customization or other data related to your use of the Licensed Products may cease to be available to you at any time without notice from Epic, including after a patch, update or upgrade.
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You acknowledge that using Licensed Products does not give you any ownership or any monetary or other interest in any aspect or feature of the Licensed Products, including any in-game rewards, achievements, or character levels.
Unless otherwise required by applicable law, you also acknowledge that any character data, game progress, game customization or other data related to your use of the Licensed Products may cease to be available to you at any time without notice from Epic, including after a patch, update, or upgrade is applied by Epic.
Qualifications & exceptions
The data-availability statement applies “unless otherwise required by applicable law” and is stated as “may cease to be available.”
Content & IP Rights · Context
In-Game Content is licensed for use where you acquired it and can be free, earned, bought or redeemed with Credits
Some Licensed Products offer In-Game Content (characters, emotes, outfits, experiences such as islands, and other digital goods and media) that can be licensed to you for use in the Licensed Products in which you acquired it. Some In-Game Content is automatically accessible to all End Users (for example Battle Royale). Licenses to other In-Game Content can be earned through in-game activity, purchased with real money, or redeemed with Credits (for example V-Bucks and Rocket League Credits). Credits are a type of In-Game Content; you can earn them through gameplay or obtain licenses to them with real money, within a Licensed Product, the Epic Games Store or a third-party platform. In-Game Content is not necessarily compatible across all experiences, and compatibility may be limited due to ratings or experience design.
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Some Licensed Products offer “In-Game Content,” such as characters, emotes, outfits, experiences (e.g., islands), and other digital goods and media, that can be licensed to you for your use in the Licensed Products in which you have acquired them.
Some In-Game Content is automatically accessible to all End Users (e.g., Battle Royale).
Licenses to other In-Game Content can be earned through in-game activity, purchased with real money, or redeemed with “Credits” (e.g., V-Bucks, Rocket League Credits).
Licenses to Credits and other In-Game Content may be obtained within a Licensed Product, the Epic Games Store, or a third-party platform.
Please Note: In-Game Content is not necessarily compatible across all experiences. Compatibility may be limited due to ratings or experience design.
Content & IP Rights · Permission or license
Epic can change or end Credits, In-Game Content, prices and promotions, and does not guarantee continued access
The features, pricing, availability and functionality of Credits and other In-Game Content may change at any time without notice, to the fullest extent authorized by law. Epic does not guarantee continued access to specific In-Game Content and is not liable for modification, deletion or unavailability, and In-Game Content may be subject to platform restrictions (for example console-specific access). You agree that Epic may take actions that impact the perceived value or purchase price of Credits or other In-Game Content at any time except as prohibited by applicable law. Discounts and promotions on Credits or In-Game Content may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. If the Terms are terminated, you lose all rights to Credits, other In-Game Content and Epic Account balances earned or purchased before termination.
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The features, pricing, availability, and functionality of Credits and other In-Game Content may change at any time without notice, to the fullest extent authorized by law.
Epic does not guarantee continued access to specific In-Game Content and is not liable for modification, deletion, or unavailability.
In-Game Content may be subject to platform restrictions (e.g., console-specific access).
You acknowledge and agree that Epic may take actions that impact the perceived value of or purchase price for any Credits or other In-Game Content at any time except as prohibited by applicable law.
Epic may offer discounts or promotions on the purchase of Credits or other In-Game Content, and such discounts and promotions may be modified or discontinued by Epic at any time without notice to you.
If Epic terminates these Terms as to you, or if you terminate these Terms yourself, you will lose all rights to all Licensed Products, including games, Credits and other In-Game Content, Epic Account balances, or other items that you may have earned or purchased prior to the termination.
Qualifications & exceptions
The change-without-notice and value-impact statements are limited by applicable law (“to the fullest extent authorized by law”; “except as prohibited by applicable law”).
Loss of Credits and balances is stated for termination of the Terms by Epic or by you.
Content & IP Rights · Permission or license
Fan-made content outside Licensed Products is permitted under the Fan Content Policy if you follow these Terms
Epic created a Fan Content Policy to permit certain fan-generated content based on Licensed Products that is displayed outside of the Licensed Products. “External Fan Content” includes recordings or livestreams of Licensed Products gameplay; fan art (such as artwork, photographs and videos) based on Licensed Products; and websites and apps that are free, accessible to the public, and related to the Epic Properties. You may create External Fan Content only as long as you comply with these Terms.
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to permit certain fan-generated content based on Licensed Products that is displayed outside of the Licensed Products.
“External Fan Content” includes such things as (i) recordings or livestreams of Licensed Products gameplay; (ii) fan art (like artwork, photographs, videos, and other materials) that is based on Licensed Products; and (iii) websites and apps that are free, accessible to the public, and related to the Epic Properties.
You may create External Fan Content only as long as you comply with these Terms.
Qualifications & exceptions
The category list is introduced with “includes such things as,” so it is not stated to be exhaustive.
Websites and apps must be free and accessible to the public.
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The linked Fan Content Policy is not supplied in this document.
“Epic Properties” is used in this passage without a definition in these blocks.
Content & IP Rights · Context
UEFN developers must also accept the UEFN Supplemental Terms; content they create is Developer-Made Content
Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) is a creation tool that lets developers create, develop, modify or contribute content in Fortnite and upload, publish or otherwise make it available to other users of Licensed Products. Before using UEFN, developers must also agree to the UEFN Supplemental Terms. A person who uses UEFN to create UEFN content is called a “Developer,” and all In-Game Content created, offered, displayed, made available or arranged by Developers is “Developer-Made Content.” Developer-made islands are an example.
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UEFN is a creation tool that enables developers to create, develop, modify, or contribute content in Fortnite, and to upload, publish, or otherwise make such content available to other users of Licensed Products.
Before using UEFN, developers must also agree to the
a person who uses UEFN to create UEFN content is referred to as a “Developer,” and all In-Game Content created, offered, displayed, made available, or arranged by Developers is referred to as “Developer-Made Content.”
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The UEFN Supplemental Terms are linked but not supplied in this document.
Content & IP Rights · Context
Credits can be redeemed for Developer-Made Content, and these Terms also apply to it as set out in Addendum 1
Credits may be redeemed for licenses to digital items or other Developer-Made Content, called “Redeemable Developer-Made Content,” which is a type of Developer-Made Content. These Terms also apply to Redeemable Developer-Made Content, which are set out in detail in Addendum 1, the section headed “ADDENDUM 1 - DEVELOPER-MADE CONTENT” at the end of the document.
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Credits may be redeemed for licenses to digital items or other Developer-Made Content (“Redeemable Developer-Made Content,” a type of Developer-Made Content).
These Terms also apply to Redeemable Developer-Made Content, which are set out in detail in Addendum 1.
ADDENDUM 1 - DEVELOPER-MADE CONTENT
Content & IP Rights · Permission or license
Epic need not act on your Feedback, credit you or pay you for using it
Questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, modifications, improvements, promotions or other information you send about Epic or the Licensed Products are called “Feedback.” If you choose to send Feedback, Epic isn’t obligated to do anything with it. If Epic decides to use it, it does not have to credit you or pay you for that use. Feedback is distinct from External Fan Content and Developer-Made Content.
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Sometimes, you may reach out to us with questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, modifications, improvements, promotions, or other information about Epic or the Licensed Products. We call this “Feedback.”
If you choose to send us Feedback, we aren’t obligated to do anything with it.
If we do decide to use it, we do not have to credit you and/or pay you for that use.
For clarity, Feedback is distinct from External Fan Content and Developer-Made Content.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies if you choose to send Feedback.
Not stated here
This section does not say what license, if any, you grant Epic over Feedback beyond Epic’s freedom to use it without credit or payment.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
Unsolicited recordings, artwork, fan content or game ideas sent to Epic are deleted without review
You are told not to send Epic unsolicited recordings, livestreams, artwork or other fan-created content or game ideas. If sent, they will be deleted without review.
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Do not send unsolicited recordings, livestreams, artwork, or other fan-created content or game ideas to Epic; they will be deleted without review.
Content & IP Rights · Company practice
Epic may terminate accounts of players who repeatedly infringe others’ IP, and you can report infringement
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable law, Epic has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the Epic Games Accounts of players who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe a third party in a Licensed Product is infringing your intellectual property or other rights, you are asked to notify Epic through its infringement reporting page.
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In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the Epic Games Accounts of players who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe that your intellectual property or other rights are being infringed by a third party in a Licensed Product, please notify us
Qualifications & exceptions
Termination applies “in appropriate circumstances” to players who repeatedly infringe.
Content & IP Rights · Permission or license
On PlayStation, your license covers only PlayStation platforms you own or control; PS4 sharing is licensed
If you use Licensed Products on a PlayStation Platform, the Section 3 license is limited to use only on a PlayStation Platform that you own or control, or another system to which the Licensed Products are delivered by the PlayStation Network. If you access Licensed Products on a PlayStation 4 and they allow use of the PS4 “share” button, Epic grants you a personal, limited, non-transferable, revocable and non-exclusive license to use it to replicate or stream the audio and video output of those Licensed Products to third-party services supported by the PS4, subject to your compliance with the Terms.
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If you are using our Licensed Products on a PlayStation® Platform, the license granted to you in Section 3 of the above Terms is limited to use of our Licensed Products only on a PlayStation® Platform that you own or control or other such system to which our Licensed Products are delivered by the PlayStation® Network.
If you access our Licensed Products using a PlayStation® 4 system (“PS4”) and our Licensed Products allow you to use the PS4 “share” button, we grant you a personal, limited, non-transferable, revocable and non-exclusive license to use the “share” button to replicate or stream the audio and video output of those Licensed Products to third-party services supported by the PS4 system, subject to your compliance with these Terms.
Qualifications & exceptions
The PS4 share-button license applies only if the Licensed Products allow the share button.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
On PlayStation, off-platform sales or exchanges of In-Game Content, such as on eBay, are forbidden
In the PlayStation section, you are expressly forbidden from engaging in off-platform sales or exchanges of such In-Game Content, such as at eBay or other auction sites.
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You are expressly forbidden from engaging in off-platform sales or exchanges of such In-Game Content, such as at eBay or other auction sites.
Content & IP Rights · Context
Addendum 1: UEFN creators are “Developers,” and what they create is “Developer-Made Content”
Addendum 1 says Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) is a creation tool that lets developers create, develop, modify or contribute content in Fortnite and upload, publish or otherwise make it available to other users of Licensed Products. Before using UEFN, developers must agree to this agreement and the UEFN Supplemental Terms, under which a person who uses UEFN to create UEFN content is a “Developer.” All In-Game Content created, offered, displayed, made available or arranged by Developers is “Developer-Made Content”; Developer-made Islands and earned digital items within them are examples. Credits (as defined by Section 10) may be redeemed for licenses to digital items or other Developer-Made Content, called “Redeemable Developer-Made Content.”
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ADDENDUM 1 - DEVELOPER-MADE CONTENT
1.1 Unreal Editor for Fortnite (“UEFN”) is a creation tool that enables developers to create, develop, modify, or contribute content in Fortnite, and to upload, publish, or otherwise make such content available to other users of Licensed Products.
Before using UEFN, developers must agree to this agreement and the UEFN Supplemental Terms, which provides that a person who uses UEFN to create UEFN content is a “Developer.”
All In-Game Content created, offered, displayed, made available, or arranged by Developers is “Developer-Made Content,”
Credits (as defined by Section 10 in the Epic Games Terms of Service) may be redeemed for licenses to digital items or other Developer-Made Content (“Redeemable Developer-Made Content,” a type of Developer-Made Content).
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The UEFN Supplemental Terms are not supplied in this document.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
Developer-Made Content has no real-world value and creates no enforceable property rights, except for Developers
Developer-Made Content has no real world equivalent value, is offered for entertainment purposes only, and does not establish any enforceable property rights, except for Developers as described in the applicable section of the UEFN Supplemental Terms.
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which has no real world equivalent value, is offered for entertainment purposes only, and does not establish any enforceable property rights, except for Developers as described in the applicable section of the UEFN Supplemental Terms.
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The Developer exception is in the UEFN Supplemental Terms, which are not supplied in this document.
Content & IP Rights · Restriction or exception
Redeemable Developer-Made Content licenses are limited to the experience where you obtained them unless stated otherwise
When you obtain licenses to Redeemable Developer-Made Content, they are limited to the experience in which they are obtained, unless otherwise described.
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When you obtain licenses to Redeemable Developer-Made Content, they are limited to the experience in which they are obtained, unless otherwise described.