Blizzard Entertainment Website Terms of Use

Implications

• Binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver limit your rights to sue or participate in class action lawsuits.
• Non-exclusive, non-transferable license granted for personal use of the site.
• Commercial use of the site or materials is prohibited without permission.
• Unauthorized use of the site or materials may lead to license termination and legal action.
• Blizzard may revoke the license to use the site at any time.
• User conduct is governed by Blizzard’s Code of Conduct.
• Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in termination of site access.
• Restrictions on modifying, distributing, or creating derivative works from site materials.
• User submissions to the site grant Blizzard extensive rights to use the content.
• Blizzard is not obligated to compensate for user submissions unless a separate agreement is made.
• Blizzard retains all rights to the site and materials not expressly granted to users.
• The site and materials are provided "as is" without warranties, increasing risk for users.
• Blizzard disclaims liability for damages arising from the use of the site.
• Users must defend and indemnify Blizzard against third-party claims related to their use of the site.
• The agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA.
• Changes to the agreement will be posted and apply prospectively.

Things to watch out for

• Be cautious of the binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver, as it significantly affects how disputes are resolved.
• Understand that any content you upload grants Blizzard extensive rights to use and exploit it without compensation.
• Remember that the site and its materials are provided without warranties, meaning Blizzard isn't responsible for issues that arise from their use.

FAQs

What rights do I grant Blizzard if I upload content to their site?

You grant Blizzard a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, modify, and potentially monetize your uploaded content in any form or media.

Can I use Blizzard's site materials for my own commercial purposes?

No, any commercial use of the site or its materials requires prior written permission from Blizzard.

What happens if there's a legal dispute between me and Blizzard?

Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court, and you cannot participate in a class action lawsuit against Blizzard.

Data Collection

• User information as per the Code of Conduct and account registration.
• Any content or feedback uploaded to the site.