Origin Adds Anti-Lawsuit Language to TOS [Sep 23, 2011, 8:59 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Electronic Arts has amended it's Terms of Service to include anti-lawsuit language, following a Supreme Court ruling that prompted a similar move by Sony. Kotaku outlines the new language:
"By accepting these terms, you and EA expressly waive the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT BY THIS PROVISION, YOU AND EA ARE FOREGOING THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A JURY TRIAL.
YOU AND EA AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING."
From what I've read from the legal eagles the SCOTUS decision doesn't really apply here as they were talking about a particular case that should have went to arbitration before going to court. Also consumer law guarentees that consumers have a "reasonable expectation" of protection under the law. So even accepting the agreement doesn't entirely shield them from possible litigation. It seems this is a move to A) help unclog the courts B) save the corps legal bills by forcing things to arbitration first.
I really wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
I really wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
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