Change record
CA-C-003395
Unity Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
July 1, 2026
Effective date
July 1, 2026
Severity
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Ai training rights
Changes
+27 sentences added · 33 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Medium Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Game developers AI model developers Enterprise customers Academic researchers

Unity updated its Terms of Service on July 1, 2026 to clarify restrictions on AI and machine learning use of the platform. The updated terms now explicitly require prior authorization before training AI models on Unity data or using automated systems like scrapers, bots, or AI agents to interact with the platform. The terms also state that users remain responsible for any automated systems acting on their behalf, and breaches of these use restrictions may result in account suspension.

3 new obligations 1 obligation expanded

Developers and ai model developers: If you want to use Unity's platform or data to train AI models, you must ask Unity for permission in advance.

Developers and enterprise customers: You cannot use automated tools to extract data from Unity's platform without explicit authorization.

Developers and enterprise customers: If you want to use AI systems or automated agents to interact with Unity, you can only do so through systems that Unity has approved or is operating.

Consumers and business users: You are responsible for any automated systems or AI tools you authorize to act on your account, and you cannot shift that responsibility to Unity.

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What this means for you

The updated terms establish explicit restrictions on how developers and organizations can use Unity's platform in connection with artificial intelligence and automated systems. Specifically, the terms now require prior written authorization from Unity before training machine learning or AI models on Unity data or any data derived from it. Additionally, the terms restrict automated access to the platform through scrapers, bots, AI agents, large language models, and similar systems unless they operate through a framework designated or operated by Unity. Users remain responsible for any automated systems acting on their behalf, and breaches of these restrictions may result in account suspension. You can request prior authorization from Unity for AI training use cases, and you may review the full updated terms to understand which automated frameworks are Unity-approved.

What you can do

Review the updated Section 17.2 of Unity's Terms of Service to understand which uses require prior authorization.

If you plan to train AI models on Unity data, contact Unity to request prior written authorization before proceeding.

Audit any current or planned automated integrations to ensure they use only Unity-approved frameworks.

Historical Context

ConductAtlas has recorded 2 material changes to this document over 39 days of monitoring (since May 2026).

Key Clauses Affected

AI Model Training Authorization Requirement (Section 17.2)

Training machine learning or AI models on Unity data or data derived from it now requires prior written authorization from Unity.

Automated Access Restrictions (Section 17.2)

Automated scrapers, bots, AI agents, and large language models may only interact with Unity's platform through frameworks operated or designated by Unity.

User Responsibility for Automated Systems (Section 17.2)

Users remain responsible for any AI agent, autonomous software system, or automated caller acting on their behalf, and breaches may result in account suspension.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

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Entity: Unity
Document: Unity Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-003395
Captured: 2026-07-01 01:25:40 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-01-unity-unity-terms-of-service-3395/
Accessed: Aug. 15, 2026
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Unity's July 1, 2026 update clarifies and restricts AI-related uses of its platform, requiring prior authorization for AI model training on Unity data or derived data, and restricting automated access to approved frameworks only. This …

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Unity Terms of Service
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