Why would I flag an asset on the Unity Asset Store?

Symptoms:

• You see an asset that misrepresents its features or functionality

• You notice an asset containing malicious code or inappropriate content

• You encounter an asset that appears to violate copyright or licensing terms

Cause:

Certain publishers might violate copyrights unintentionally or include content that may not be licensed.

Resolution:

Reasons to Flag a Unity Asset:

1. Copyright Infringement:
   - The asset uses copyrighted material without permission
   • Intellectual Property and DMCA Takedown Policy

   How to Submit a Takedown Request

   If you are a copyright owner, or are authorized to act on behalf of one, or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through the Site/Unity services by completing and submitting this copyright complaint web FORM.

   - The asset violates open-source licensing terms
2. Malicious Content:
   - The asset contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
   - The asset includes inappropriate or offensive content
3. Misrepresentation:
   - The asset's description significantly differs from its actual content
   - The asset claims features or functionality it doesn't provide
4. Quality Concerns:
   - The asset is non-functional or severely broken 
   - The asset is of extremely poor quality compared to its description
5. Policy Violations:
   - The asset violates Unity's Terms of Service or Asset Store Policies

How to Flag a Unity Asset:

1. Navigate to the asset's page on the Unity Asset Store
2. Look for a "Flag" or "Report" option (usually near the asset details)
3. Provide a detailed explanation of the issue
4. Submit the flag

What Happens Next: 

The Customer Experience team will review your flag. They may investigate the asset and contact the publisher if necessary. Appropriate action will be taken based on the investigation results.

More information:

Flagging helps maintain the quality and safety of the Asset Store. Unity takes reports seriously but may not always remove flagged assets. For urgent concerns, contact Unity Customer Support directly.

Why would I flag an Asset Store review?