# \#royalty-payment

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## [How do I submit a royalty report, and when is it required?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-submit-a-royalty-report-and-when-is-it-required/406588)

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**Author:** [@Compguy321](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Compguy321)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-submit-a-royalty-report-and-when-is-it-required/406588 "2024-04-19T13:15:38Z")

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I would like to know how to file a royalty report, e.g. tracking my income, which is required per the EULA. I made $200 (minus fees) last quarter from a go fund me for my Planetary Settlers game I am developing. Only $…

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## [Hyperwallet fees](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hyperwallet-fees/1499563)

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**Author:** [@Tulika14](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Tulika14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/hyperwallet-fees/1499563 "2024-01-29T00:02:21Z")

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Hello, I am currently trying to finish my Hyperwallet signup. But before im finishing i would like to ask a question about the fees that may emerge. If i go to the fees site (https://epicgames.hyperwallet.com/hw2web…

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## [Marketplace support contacts?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/marketplace-support-contacts/572318)

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**Author:** [@d3e](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/d3e)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/marketplace-support-contacts/572318 "2022-07-05T12:39:14Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m stuck with getting any support from marketplace payments team. They seem to be ignoring my requests (or email replies to previous requests) for around 3 weeks already. Is there any other ways of reachi…

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## [Does the royalty payment get taken automatically?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/does-the-royalty-payment-get-taken-automatically/488662)

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**Author:** [@venem\_creations](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/venem_creations)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/does-the-royalty-payment-get-taken-automatically/488662 "2021-09-12T07:25:41Z")

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I’m wondering if I manage to get my game sold to users, how is the royalty deducted from my income?

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## [Do I have to pay royalties if my game is ay you want?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/do-i-have-to-pay-royalties-if-my-game-is-ay-you-want/488276)

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**Author:** [@Jordancjb](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Jordancjb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/do-i-have-to-pay-royalties-if-my-game-is-ay-you-want/488276 "2021-09-01T19:16:02Z")

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So I pretty much just want to know If I post my game to say, Itch.io, and I make my game cost 0 dollars but it will prompt the user to pay what they think is a fair price, Do I still owe epic games money if my game someh…

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## [Royalty on 3D model exported from game](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-on-3d-model-exported-from-game/487600)

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**Author:** [@rohanbabuam](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/rohanbabuam)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-on-3d-model-exported-from-game/487600 "2021-08-24T13:58:39Z")

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Hi, Would royalties be due in the following situation? I distribute an app made in UE4 for free. The app allows users to import and export 3D models. The app also allows users to upload 3D models to my web platform w…

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## [Royalty for "Non UE" version of game](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-for-non-ue-version-of-game/480335)

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**Author:** [@Carenama](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Carenama)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-for-non-ue-version-of-game/480335 "2021-03-15T11:52:11Z")

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I’d like to develop an adventure/visual novel 2D game. I render some visual assets of game (some backgrounds and some cut-scenes ) in UE. I use UE to develop Windows version of the game. I use another engine for HTML5…

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## [Using license at company using Unity](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/using-license-at-company-using-unity/459171)

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**Author:** [@tjrae1807](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/tjrae1807)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/using-license-at-company-using-unity/459171 "2020-03-11T18:14:41Z")

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Hello, My company offers a two-day “curiosity” event that includes a gamejam. I am interested in using Unreal to make a project for the next event, but there are questions on the royalty program. We develop games throug…

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## [Royalty Report Form (Outside the US)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-report-form-outside-the-us/448363)

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**Author:** [@anon20173513](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anon20173513)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-report-form-outside-the-us/448363 "2019-05-09T18:54:27Z")

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I live in the UK, when filling out the form should I give my earnings in Pounds stelring or US dollars? I have noticed that on the Royalty Report form there is a check box for whether you live outside the US or not. Sou…

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## [Royalties for inhouse use only?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-for-inhouse-use-only/444260)

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**Author:** [@Ja\_jujo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Ja_jujo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-for-inhouse-use-only/444260 "2019-02-27T18:49:35Z")

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Hello, although I read the FAQ and the EULA I am still not a 100% sure if I understand it correctly so I hope that someone here can explain it. Following situation: We are a profit oriented product design firm. Current…

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## [Royalties for urban simulations & visualizations for client](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-for-urban-simulations-visualizations-for-client/420255)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_da7ad4ea1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_da7ad4ea1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-for-urban-simulations-visualizations-for-client/420255 "2018-03-20T13:53:36Z")

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After reading the FAQ, the EULA and some posts on the forum I’m still not sure if we need to pay royalties or not. We are a company that uses UE4 to create simulations (videos, pictures, VR experiences) of urban environ…

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## [How will be pricing computed in my case?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-will-be-pricing-computed-in-my-case/419171)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_6869bede](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_6869bede)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-will-be-pricing-computed-in-my-case/419171 "2018-03-07T06:42:04Z")

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We want to use the Unreal Engine for making VR. We deploy this VR to our client machines (approx 15 Nos). This will be only one-time sell for which X amount will be paid to us post-deployment. We may take 6-8 months f…

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## [If we use kickerstarter to develop the game, but give non-game related gifts rather than game related, would we have to pay royalty still?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-we-use-kickerstarter-to-develop-the-game-but-give-non-game-related-gifts-rather-than-game-related-would-we-have-to-pay-royalty-still/418273)

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**Author:** [@Celos888](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Celos888)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-we-use-kickerstarter-to-develop-the-game-but-give-non-game-related-gifts-rather-than-game-related-would-we-have-to-pay-royalty-still/418273 "2018-02-25T17:01:59Z")

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I am making a large game with just a small group of talented friends as independents. Since it’s not a company, we would need a donation for some better equipment, marketplace modeling, and possibly (though also possibly…

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## [UE4 for advertisment materials](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-for-advertisment-materials/415467)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_1ff9134e](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_1ff9134e)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue4-for-advertisment-materials/415467 "2018-01-24T22:31:22Z")

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What kind or royalty or obligation do I owe Epic games if I use Unreal Engine for online promotional materials like interactive in-browser 3d view or UE rendered images/videos? Will I or the company have to pay royalty …

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## [Will I have to pay unreal or epic the 5% royalty even if my game is free to download?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/will-i-have-to-pay-unreal-or-epic-the-5-royalty-even-if-my-game-is-free-to-download/412217)

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**Author:** [@GuardianFerret](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GuardianFerret)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/will-i-have-to-pay-unreal-or-epic-the-5-royalty-even-if-my-game-is-free-to-download/412217 "2017-12-14T09:14:31Z")

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I just started using Unreal Engine and I am very happy so far, but i have a question: Will i have to pay the 5% royalty fee to unreal/epic even if i market my game for free? I’m not trying to find a loophole, i was jus…

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## [Royalties (commercial product released on Steam)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-commercial-product-released-on-steam/400801)

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**Author:** [@XadE](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/XadE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-commercial-product-released-on-steam/400801 "2017-08-01T10:46:16Z")

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Hi, I’ve released game on Steam some time ago. I have sales reports for current quarter and I need help with royalties. It’s not clear to me :smiley: I’m aware that similar questions were posted here, but I mean the rea…

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## [PlayStation Royalty Payments](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/playstation-royalty-payments/399727)

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**Author:** [@J-Oso777](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/J-Oso777)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/playstation-royalty-payments/399727 "2017-07-07T13:18:28Z")

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Had my first PS4 game release in May and I’m trying to calculate the 5% royalty statement for Epic. Sony’s official statements are making it incredibly difficult since I get reports from 3 different territories (America…

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## [Questions about the Royalty due date and payment](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/questions-about-the-royalty-due-date-and-payment/398872)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_c1a68312](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_c1a68312)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/questions-about-the-royalty-due-date-and-payment/398872 "2017-06-17T14:37:16Z")

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Hello, I just wanted to ask if the Royalty was going to be automatically transferred from my account to Epic Games, Because I have no problem with paying but I am afraid that I might miss the due date by accident and mig…

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## [Royality- payment terms](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royality-payment-terms/379103)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_d7d1fb96](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_d7d1fb96)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royality-payment-terms/379103 "2016-12-12T22:12:35Z")

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Hi I am 3D graphic designer Id like to know if i have my own bizness and want use Unreal Engine 4.14 to make Architectural Visualization and sell it to customers or other company like home brokers than i have to get some…

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## [If I buy content on the marketplace and use it in a game I sell, what are the royalties I have to pay?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-i-buy-content-on-the-marketplace-and-use-it-in-a-game-i-sell-what-are-the-royalties-i-have-to-pay/316711)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_45775a27](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_45775a27)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-i-buy-content-on-the-marketplace-and-use-it-in-a-game-i-sell-what-are-the-royalties-i-have-to-pay/316711 "2016-10-20T01:22:32Z")

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Say I buy an animation pack for $25 in the marketplace and use it in a game I sell for $5 on steam. After their cut and UE4’s cut of $0.25 what are the royalties needed to pay to the person who made the animation pack?

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## [Taking a screenshot of my unreal engine scene and selling the image externally incurs a fee?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/taking-a-screenshot-of-my-unreal-engine-scene-and-selling-the-image-externally-incurs-a-fee/364157)

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**Author:** [@obscurelynigh](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/obscurelynigh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/taking-a-screenshot-of-my-unreal-engine-scene-and-selling-the-image-externally-incurs-a-fee/364157 "2016-07-15T18:15:56Z")

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If I render a scene in unreal engine based on assets made in blender, then take a high res screenshot. Thereafter, putting up the screenshot to be sold as an image. Do I incur any liability of having to pay unreal engine…

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## [Suggest a way forward for a working relationship](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/suggest-a-way-forward-for-a-working-relationship/362891)

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**Author:** [@prat391](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/prat391)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/suggest-a-way-forward-for-a-working-relationship/362891 "2016-07-04T14:47:30Z")

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We are in the process of developing real estate walkthroughs on a VR platform for the Middle east and south Asian market. We would like to develop the said walkthroughs on your engine and collaborate with you on the same…

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## [Can 5% royality payment affect, if I publishing FREE games?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-5-royality-payment-affect-if-i-publishing-free-games/353056)

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**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_7bd2c2cf](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_7bd2c2cf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-5-royality-payment-affect-if-i-publishing-free-games/353056 "2016-04-06T09:39:49Z")

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Hello, Epic Games! This question is VERY IMPORTANT. I heard about 5% royalty, but if I publishing my projects/games, created on Unreal Engine 4, on App Store, Google Play, Steam for FREE (no monetising), can this 5% pa…

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## [Royalties due - no response from Epic](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-due-no-response-from-epic/347432)

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**Author:** [@TatuTeittinen](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TatuTeittinen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalties-due-no-response-from-epic/347432 "2016-02-16T08:23:51Z")

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Hi, I contacted the royalty@unrealengine.com with our sales details on January 25th (as we had gotten them from Valve), but have not heard back with the bank details so we can pay the royalties. I also pinged the releas…

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## [Royalty Free?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-free/319116)

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**Author:** [@LEIT](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/LEIT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-free/319116 "2015-05-20T17:18:35Z")

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Im just wondering if the assets that are free in the market place and in the learn tab are all royalty free to use in your projects. Example: animations from the content examples and sound effects from the plat former ga…

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## [Royalty on videos rendered in engine?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-on-videos-rendered-in-engine/301341)

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**Author:** [@krailyx\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/krailyx_1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/royalty-on-videos-rendered-in-engine/301341 "2014-12-13T21:02:43Z")

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So are there royalties applied if the engine is used to render out videos in matinee? For example, lets say I make commission doing a video in UE4, does the royalty still apply? for a little clarification on the ‘commis…

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## [If I'm doing crowd-funding, how will I send my 5% to Epic?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-im-doing-crowd-funding-how-will-i-send-my-5-to-epic/289357)

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**Author:** [@JeDeergab](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JeDeergab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-im-doing-crowd-funding-how-will-i-send-my-5-to-epic/289357 "2014-08-06T14:19:10Z")

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Can I pay using Paypal, Bank-to-Bank, or Checks? I don’t really like mailing, in this case I can make an exception, but I have fear someone may take it. My neighborhood suck and so is my family I share house with. I ha…

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## [Goverment organization licensing?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/goverment-organization-licensing/290102)

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**Author:** [@CarlosEAC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/CarlosEAC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/goverment-organization-licensing/290102 "2014-08-06T13:45:36Z")

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I work for a government organization and we want to use UE4 for immersive environment models for kids to learn about biodiversity, how can i get the license? and, is there any royalty payment to epic if the game is free? …

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## [If I'm doing crowd-funding, how will I send my 5% to Epic?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-im-doing-crowd-funding-how-will-i-send-my-5-to-epic/289356)

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**Author:** [@JeDeergab](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JeDeergab)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/if-im-doing-crowd-funding-how-will-i-send-my-5-to-epic/289356 "2014-07-26T22:33:43Z")

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Can I pay using Paypal, Bank-to-Bank, or Checks? I don’t really like mailing, in this case I can make an exception, but I have fear someone may take it and Epic make me pay late fees.

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## [Do i have to send a royalty report even if i am not making enough profit?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/do-i-have-to-send-a-royalty-report-even-if-i-am-not-making-enough-profit/289185)

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**Author:** [@TheTrice](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TheTrice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/do-i-have-to-send-a-royalty-report-even-if-i-am-not-making-enough-profit/289185 "2014-07-24T20:37:45Z")

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According to EULA : “no royalty is owed on the following forms of revenue: The first $3,000.00 in gross revenue for each Product per calendar quarter;” so lets say we informed epic about our game and in the first quar…

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