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Prohibition on AI Model Training Without Prior Authorization

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Users and developers cannot use Unity's Offerings or any outputs derived from them as training or validation data for AI or ML models unless they have obtained prior authorization from Unity.

Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify the source from which prior authorization must be obtained; it is presumed to be Unity based on context but is not explicit in the provided text.

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Medium Jul 1, 2026

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.

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Medium May 23, 2026

The updated terms clarify that users in England will have disputes resolved through the London Court of International Arbitration, with disputes governed by New York law rather than English law. Previously, England was not explicitly listed in the dispute resolution table, creating ambiguity about which arbitration rules and governing law would apply. The revised language removes this ambiguity but establishes that England-based users will proceed through arbitration in London under New York substantive law. Users in other regions (Asia-Pacific, China/Hong Kong/Macau, and worldwide locations) see reorganized dispute resolution tables with the same arbitration rules and governing law, but clearer formatting.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The reader is prohibited from using any Offering or data derived from any Offering for AI or machine learning model training, validation, or development without first obtaining authorization.

How other platforms handle this

Hims & Hers Medium

we may use de-identified information for the purpose of training our AI models and AI-supported services.

Microsoft Medium

Microsoft also emphasizes the importance of validating AI models responsibly to enhance fairness and alignment with reality.

Segment Medium

training AI/ML models with performance metrics to optimize network reliability; providing dedicated customer support; and, refining our Service suite through usage insights.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Use any Offering or any data derived or resulting from the use of any Offering for the training, validation, or development of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or similar algorithmic models...without prior authorization.

— Excerpt from Unity's Unity Terms of Service

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Unity Terms of Service
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Unity
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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May 7, 2026
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May 10, 2026
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CA-P-061090
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May 7, 2026 19:43 UTC
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Unity's Prohibition on AI Model Training Without Prior Authorization clause do?

Users and developers cannot use Unity's Offerings or any outputs derived from them as training or validation data for AI or ML models unless they have obtained prior authorization from Unity.

How does this clause affect you?

The reader is prohibited from using any Offering or data derived from any Offering for AI or machine learning model training, validation, or development without first obtaining authorization.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 215 platforms. See the full comparison.

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