Origin Adds Anti-Lawsuit Language to TOS

[Sep 23, 2011, 7:59 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."

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Re: Origin Adds Anti-Lawsuit Language to TOS

Sep 23, 2011, 21:18

Cutter

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.




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	1.	Sep 23, 21:10	Re: Origin Adds Anti-Lawsuit Language to TOS	Quboid
	7.	Sep 23, 21:31	No way!	Darth Guybrush
	9.	Sep 23, 21:40	Re: No way!	Prez
	11.	Sep 23, 21:50	Re: No way!	KGrT
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