Can I use UGC assets on my game?

[kaanXBT]

I was going to use some UGC assets in my game such as swords, hats, armors but I’m unsure if I am allowed to do so. Is it TOS friendly?

[Jezzie_Dev (Jezzie)]

Unlike free models that are distributed freely, you technically have to ask the UGC creator if using it within your game is okay. Most creators are fine with it, but you still have to get permission in case one of them doesn’t want you to use it in your game. They are within their rights to refuse and not allow you to use it (or they may want compensation or a “buy” button within your game so they get some sales).

[kaanXBT]

Any source or proof of ROBLOX not allowing developers to use public UGC assets? Because I’ve seen a lot of games use UGC assets in their games. Thanks

[Jezzie_Dev (Jezzie)]

It’s in the ToS + there are some other threads on here asking similar questions.

Using UGC Hair in my game

Regardless of whether or not you monetize it, you can only use UGC if you’ve been given explicit permission to use it by its owner. If you cannot contact a UGC owner and you decide to use their content without permission, they can file a DMCA request against your game (which can lead to strikes against your account if the request is valid). Extract from the Terms of Use: For any UGC that Creator has ever created or will create and makes available through the Services (…) Creator retains all c…

“For any UGC that Creator has ever created or will create and makes available through the Services (…) Creator retains all copyrights that Creator may hold in the UGC (…) Creator may be asked if Creator would like to share such UGC with other Users. Creator is not required to share Creator’s UGC, but if Creator does agree to grant this right then other Users may use Creator’s UGC to create their own Experiences and other UGC on the Service without any obligation to Creator.”