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This review of Epic Games' Terms of Service has identified several concerns. Epic is not required to reveal how its Gameplay Integrity Tools work, nor will it share evidence of violations with you or your legal representative during disputes (risk_flags-1). Epic may suspend or terminate accounts without prior notice if they find evidence of Fraud or Cheats (risk_flags-2), and merely having Cheats present on your device could lead to account suspension or termination (risk_flags-3). Furthermore, accepting these terms does not grant you a legal right to access or use the Licensed Products (risk_flags-4). The terms also state that Gameplay Integrity Tools may collect and send information about your Epic Games Account, gameplay, and any unauthorized programs on your device (data_use-1), and text/voice chat content may be stored, transmitted, and reviewed (data_use-2). Your in-game data, including character data and progress, may cease to be available at any time without notice (gotchas-1).
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Risk Flags
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Critical terms that can lead to significant, often irreversible, negative consequences for the user.
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Dispute resolution without user data access
Epic is not required to reveal how its Gameplay Integrity Tools work or what specific devices or tools were detected, and in a dispute, Epic can provide evidence of your violation to a court or arbitrator privately without sharing it with you or your legal representative.
Why it matters: You may not be able to fully understand the basis of a claim against you or present a complete defense in a dispute if Epic withholds details about its detection methods or evidence.
You understand and acknowledge that Epic need not and will not reveal to you how its Gameplay Integrity Tools work or what specific devices or tools Epic detected, because revealing this information could assist promoters of such devices or tools in evading detection. You agree that, in the event of a dispute over an action Epic has taken against you, Epic may provide evidence of your violation to an arbitrator or court privately (referred to in the legal world as “in camera”), without sharing that evidence with you or your legal representative.
Epic may take action against you or your Epic Games Account, including suspending or terminating it, without prior notice if they find evidence of Fraud or Cheats.
Why it matters: Your account could be suspended or terminated without warning, leading to an immediate loss of access to the services and any associated paid content.
If we find evidence that you have engaged in Fraud or Cheats, we may take action against you or your Epic Games Account (including suspending or terminating it) without prior notice.
Account suspension or termination for having Cheats present
Simply having Cheats present on the device you use to access Licensed Products may result in your Epic Games Account being suspended or terminated.
Why it matters: Your account and access to Licensed Products can be suspended or terminated even if you haven't actively used detected cheat software, tools, or devices, but merely possess them on your device.
Merely having Cheats present on the device you use to access Licensed Products may result in your Epic Games Account being suspended or terminated.
Accepting these Terms does not provide you any legal right to access or use the Licensed Products.
Why it matters: Despite agreeing to the terms, you are not guaranteed the right to access or use the products, meaning your access could be revoked at any time.
Accepting these Terms does not provide you any legal right to access or use the Licensed Products.
Changes to These Terms or Our Offerings, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
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Epic retains ownership of licensed products
The Licensed Products and In-Game Content are licensed to you, not sold, meaning you do not own them but are granted permission to use them. Epic, its affiliates, and licensors own all title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in all elements of Licensed Products.
Why it matters: You do not own any games or in-game content you acquire; you only have a revocable license to use them, which can be taken away.
The Licensed Products (and In-Game Content) you use are licensed to you, not sold._** This means you do not own any Licensed Products or In-Game Content made available to you, but you are granted permission to use them in the form of a license. Epic, its affiliates, and licensors (such as independent developers) own all title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to all copyrights, trademark rights, and patent rights, in all elements of Licensed Products made available to you.
License Terms and Use of Licensed Products, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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Account sharing is prohibited and can lead to termination
You may not share your Epic Games Account credentials with others, and sharing an Epic Games Account may result in its suspension or termination and loss of access to Licensed Products.
Why it matters: Sharing your account, even with permission, can lead to its suspension or termination, causing loss of access to all games and services.
You may not share your Epic Games Account credentials with others. You can only use your own Epic Games Account that is registered to you. You can’t sell it, give it away, trade it, or use someone else’s Epic Games Account, even if they let you. If you are a parent or guardian with your own Epic Games Account, a minor in your care needs a separate Epic Games Account for their own use. Sharing an Epic Games Account may result in suspension or termination of the Epic Games Account and your loss of access to Licensed Products.
Using an Epic Games Account, paragraph 3 · Citation strength: strong
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Parent or guardian responsible for minor's account activity and purchases
If you accept the Terms on behalf of a minor, you are agreeing on your own behalf and on behalf of the minor, and you will be responsible for all use of Licensed Products by you or the minor, and for any purchases or other transactions made from the Epic Games Account, including those made by the minor, to the extent permitted by law.
Why it matters: Parents or guardians are fully liable for all actions and purchases made by a minor using their Epic Games Account.
For any parents or guardians reading this: If you accept these Terms on behalf of a minor in your care for their Epic Games Account, you are agreeing to the Terms on your own behalf and on behalf of the minor._**You agree that you will be responsible for all use of the Licensed Products (defined below) by you or the minor. You will be responsible for any purchases or other transactions made from the Epic Games Account, including those made by the minor, to the extent permitted by law.
Title: Epic Games Terms of Service, paragraph 7 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
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How personal data is collected, processed, and shared.
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Gameplay Integrity Tools collect personal and device information
Gameplay Integrity Tools may collect and send information about your Epic Games Account, gameplay, and any unauthorized programs running on your device.
Why it matters: Your account details, gameplay activity, and information about unauthorized software on your device may be collected and sent to Epic.
These tools may collect and send information about your Epic Games Account, gameplay, and any unauthorized programs running on your device.
Voice and text chat audio and content may be stored, transmitted, and reviewed
If reporting is enabled in a chat channel, the captured portion of your text and voice chat (including audio data) will be stored on your device and the devices of participants. If a potential violation of Community Rules is reported, these snippets may be transmitted to Epic and reviewed, and Epic may analyze your communications with machine learning technologies.
Why it matters: Your private communications in game chats can be stored, transmitted to Epic, reviewed by both humans and AI, and used to identify rule violations.
If you use our text and voice chat features and reporting is enabled in a chat channel, the captured portion of your chat (including voice chat audio data) will be stored on your device and the devices of participants in the chat channel. If a potential violation of our [Community Rules](https://www.epicgames.com/site/community-rules) is reported, these snippets may be transmitted to Epic and reviewed. In addition to human review, Epic may analyze your communications (including text and voice chat) with machine learning technologies to help identify behavior that violates the rules.
Terms related to subscription, cancellation, and renewal policies.
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Gotchas
1 finding
Potentially overlooked clauses that may be unfavorable to the user.
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Loss of in-game data without notice
Any character data, game progress, game customization, or other data related to your use of Licensed Products may cease to be available to you at any time without notice from Epic.
Why it matters: Your game progress and personalized content may disappear at any time without warning.
Unless otherwise required by applicable law, you also acknowledge that any character data, game progress, game customization or other data related to your use of the Licensed Products may cease to be available to you at any time without notice from Epic, including after a patch, update, or upgrade is applied by Epic.
Changes to These Terms or Our Offerings, paragraph 6 · Citation strength: strong
Protections
3 findings
Terms that are beneficial or protective of the user.
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Refunds for loss of access due to updates or changes
If an update or change to Epic's offerings results in your loss of access to Licensed Products (or material features) for which you have paid, you may be entitled to a refund of all or part of the sums paid.
Why it helps: You may be able to get a refund if product changes result in you losing access to features or products you paid for.
If an update or change to our offerings results in your loss of access to Licensed Products (or material features thereof) for which you have paid money, you may be entitled to a refund of all or part of the sums you’ve paid – you can contact [Epic Games Support](https://www.epicgames.com/customer-service) to discuss.
Changes to These Terms or Our Offerings, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
Protection90% confidence
Advance notice for material changes to terms
For material changes to the Terms, Epic will send you the new Terms and notify you reasonably in advance of them taking effect, either by in-app/in-platform notification or via email.
Why it helps: You will receive prior notification before significant changes to the terms take effect, giving you time to review and decide if you agree.
* We’ll send you the new Terms (by email, in-game, or some other writing ); * We’ll tell you when the new Terms will take effect; and * We’ll notify you reasonably in advance of the new Terms taking effect, either by in-app/in-platform notification or via email.
Changes to These Terms or Our Offerings, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong
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Ability to delete Epic Games Account at any time
You may delete your Epic Games Account at any time, and information on how to do so is available through Epic Games Support.
Why it helps: You have the ability to delete your account whenever you choose, providing control over your data and service use.
You may delete your Epic Games Account at any time. For information on how to delete your Epic Games Account, visit [Epic Games Support](https://www.epicgames.com/help).
Using an Epic Games Account, paragraph 6 · Citation strength: strong
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