You are not allowed to use any code, images, audio, or other content from Epic Games products as training data for artificial intelligence or machine learning programs.
This analysis describes what Epic Games's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The clause establishes a contractual restriction on a specific downstream use of licensed content, preventing integration of game code or materials into AI model training pipelines. This limitation applies regardless of whether the AI system learns from direct input or from prompt-based interactions.
Developers, researchers, or creators who capture or extract content from Epic games cannot legally use that material to train AI models, even for personal or non-commercial projects; violation of this term could result in account suspension.
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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.Excerpt from Epic Games's Terms of Service
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The clause establishes a contractual restriction on a specific downstream use of licensed content, preventing integration of game code or materials into AI model training pipelines. This limitation applies regardless of whether the AI system learns from direct input or from prompt-based interactions.
Developers, researchers, or creators who capture or extract content from Epic games cannot legally use that material to train AI models, even for personal or non-commercial projects; violation of this term could result in account suspension.
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