Search Unity

  1. Megacity Metro Demo now available. Download now.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Unity support for visionOS is now available. Learn more in our blog post.
    Dismiss Notice

Why can't minors use the Asset Store?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by someocto, Jan 24, 2015.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. someocto

    someocto

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Posts:
    2
    I'm a 14 year old hoping to acquire some currency by making a game and using Unity Ads. Unfortunately I can not use the Asset Store due to me being underage. Can someone tell me why please? Thanks.
     
  2. Ben-Stoneman

    Ben-Stoneman

    Services Support

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Posts:
    52
    Unfortunately it is due to the terms of use of the assets on the store; you need to be over the age of 18 to agree to them.
     
  3. Impersonator999

    Impersonator999

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Posts:
    1
    Pro tip: it requires your account to say you're old enough. Not your passport.
     
  4. FreeTimeDev

    FreeTimeDev

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2012
    Posts:
    64
    It's required because of all of the contracts you digitally sign in order to use the Asset Store. That's why you have to be older than 18 for any thing requiring money.

    Have your parents "publish" your work and give you the money (or 80% of it, ha). Without reading the asset store license that's probably a legal workaround, but I don't know if they prohibit someone selling assets on behalf of someone else.
     
  5. someocto

    someocto

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Posts:
    2
    Yeah sorry about this last question I left out a sentence. I was gonna ask why it was on the Terms and Conditions... Btw Thanks for the tip @FreeTimeDev
     
  6. Nubz

    Nubz

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2012
    Posts:
    553
    Fixed that for you.
    That's about a stupid idea.
     
    Ryiah likes this.
  7. Aiursrage2k

    Aiursrage2k

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2009
    Posts:
    4,835
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.