Is it Illegal to Use Assets from Another Game for Research Purposes?

[anonymous_user_0df12f74]

Was just reading through the Ubisoft EULA again to see if there is any info on international laws, found bit at the very end:

10.4 Law and Jurisdiction To the extent permitted by applicable law, EULA and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with the EULA or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

EULA IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO THE EXTENT AUTHORISED BY LAW.

So regardless of where you are located, your bound to the laws set forth in England (for product).

I think the bottom line here is that you can be held accountable in a court of law for breaching the “contract” (it’s not literally a contract, but is any easy way to look at it) you enter when agreeing to the EULA. The of being sued when not making any earnings off of it might be low, but that does not make it legal to do so, you are breaching the terms of the licence.