koobas.hobune.stream
i have a question about the terms of use
I want to develop an android app, didnt knew where to start and i was reading on the internet people suggested this game engine (I want my idea be 3D), i was reading the terms of use and this got my attention.
Embedded Software Restriction.
You may not directly or indirectly distribute Licensee Content installed on more than 1,000 electronic devices or systems if such Licensee Content provides the user interface or primary functionality of such electronic device or system without a separate license from Unity. This restriction does not prevent you from distributing Licensee Content pre-installed on personal computers and consumer electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, televisions or set top boxes as long as such Licensee Content does not provide the user interface or primary functionality of such device.
this is saying that if i publish my app in the market i can get sued?
and the other is:
Ownership
The Software is licensed, not sold. Unity and/or its licensors retain ownership of the Software including all intellectual property rights therein. The Software is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unity reserves all rights in the Software not expressly granted to you in this Agreement. You will not delete or in any manner alter any Unity or third-party copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices or markings appearing on or in the Software (including the runtime portion thereof).
so I develop my idea, and my idea(my game) because of this it is theirs?
Correct, your interpretation is soundproof. We are all here developing games for Unity. No other software company has anything remotely like a 'software is licensed, not sold model', its unique in the entire 101010 industry.
Not a lawyer, but #1 says you can only make Apps with Unity. If you're making a new device, the menus and stuff when you turn it on can't be in Unity. Unity can't be the "embedded" software. They even make a point of saying that you can ship your new device with built-in Apps made with Unity.
#2 says you can't steal Unity. It's the same as I can buy a TransAm, paint it super cool, and copyright(?) and sell cars with my design. But I can't build my own TransAms.
