# How could I deal with this when I used a free asset from Epic Games itself?

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**Category:** UE Marketplace\
**Tags:** unreal-engine, question, fab\
**Created:** [February 7, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-could-i-deal-with-this-when-i-used-a-free-asset-from-epic-games-itself/1672454 "2024-02-07T16:47:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Piires](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/piires/32/1214196_2.png) [@Piires](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Piires)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-could-i-deal-with-this-when-i-used-a-free-asset-from-epic-games-itself/1672454/9 "2025-06-15T20:36:40Z")

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You see.. when you get something, even for free, from Fab (Deceased unreal engine marketplace) you get a license. You could not in any way distribute it commercially if you don’t have the license.  
You can check more in this post:

> [@If I got assets from my friend can I use & sell ?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-i-got-assets-from-my-friend-can-i-use-sell/676106/6):
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> @Royday According to Unreals licenses, you should definitely be able to share within a team/organization, for organization. I believe it really depends on each asset specifically, just because the creator retains their Intellectual Property Rights.  
> I believe most assets are able to be used in shipped games/projects, the only ones that are specifically mentioned to be excluded are:
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> > “Without Epic’s written permission, Marketplace products created by Epic for an Epic game may not be used to create sequels or recreate, emulate, or republish those games.”
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> So it seems as long as it’s not Epic’s Assets to be used to re-create their games, it is okay.  
> But, I’d also have your friend help make the games as a precaution.  
> I hope this helps, and let me know if you have more questions!  
> -Zen

Full post: [If I got assets from my friend can I use & sell ? - #5 by Royday](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-i-got-assets-from-my-friend-can-i-use-sell/676106/5)

I mean, i really don’t want to create any kind of commitment for either side by just passing you files. I will research more and try to find more answers for you. 🙂

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