Niantic Terms of Service

Implications

• Your account can be terminated at any time without notice if you breach the terms.
• You can opt out of the arbitration agreement within 30 days.
• You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
• Niantic can modify the terms at any time, and continued use implies acceptance of changes.
• No refunds for virtual goods or virtual money once purchased.
• You must use the services at your own risk and be aware of your surroundings.
• Niantic can employ mechanisms to detect and respond to cheating, including checking your device for unauthorized software.
• Parents can monitor their child's online activity and use of the service through the Niantic Kids Parent Portal.
• Certain country-specific terms apply, which may affect your rights and obligations.
• Niantic is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from the use of the services.
• You must create an account to use certain services and are responsible for all activities under your account.
• Niantic can change or remove virtual money or virtual goods at any time without liability.
• You must comply with all applicable laws and event policies while using the services.
• Niantic can use your data for event features and may share it with third parties.
• You can terminate your account at any time through the app help centers.
• Niantic provides a limited, nonexclusive license to use the apps and services.
• Niantic can refuse admission or remove you from events without refund for non-compliance with terms or misconduct.
• You must use the services in a safe and appropriate manner, avoiding any unlawful or inappropriate content.
• Niantic can use your likeness and data for promotional purposes without compensation.
• Niantic respects intellectual property rights and complies with the DMCA process.
• You must provide accurate information when registering for events or purchasing tickets.
• Niantic is not responsible for third-party websites or resources linked through the services.
• You must not use the services for commercial purposes without permission.
• You can submit feedback and suggestions to Niantic, which they may use to improve services.
• You assume all risks associated with attending or participating in events.
• Niantic can monitor and remove content that violates the terms or is objectionable.
• Niantic can change event features or cancel events without compensation.
• You must use supported devices and internet connections to access the services.
• Niantic can employ security measures and searches at events, and refusal may result in denied entry.
• You must not share your account password and must notify Niantic of any unauthorized use.
• Niantic can terminate inactive accounts after a period of inactivity.
• You must not engage in any activity that may result in injury, death, property damage, or liability.
• Niantic can use your data for emergency notifications and public event leaderboards.
• You must comply with all health and safety policies at events.
• Niantic is not liable for any damages resulting from third-party services affecting your use of the services.
• You must not use unauthorized software or techniques to alter or falsify your device's location.
• Niantic can refuse admission or remove minors from events without a parent or guardian.
• You must not collect or share personally identifiable information of other users without permission.
• Niantic can use your feedback and analytic data collected during beta programs without compensation.
• You must not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the apps or services.
• Niantic can change or remove any virtual money or virtual goods without liability.
• You must not use the services to violate any applicable law or regulation.
• Niantic can use your data for demonstration, promotion, and advertising of services.
• You must not use the services to harass, threaten, or violate the legal rights of others.
• Niantic can terminate your account for suspected fraud, cheating, or misuse of content or services.
• You must not use the services to gain unauthorized access to any property or location.

Data Collection

• Personal information (name, email, etc.)
• Location data
• Device information
• Usage data
• Interaction data with other users
• Event participation data
• Purchase history
• Feedback and suggestions

Things to watch out for

• Your account can be terminated at any time for any reason without notice.
• You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
• No refunds for virtual goods or virtual money once purchased.
• Niantic can use your data for promotional purposes without compensation.
• Niantic can change or remove virtual money or virtual goods at any time without liability.

FAQs

Can Niantic terminate my account without notice?

Yes, Niantic can terminate your account at any time without notice if you breach the terms.

Can I get a refund for virtual goods or virtual money?

No, once you purchase virtual goods or virtual money, refunds are not available.

How can I opt out of the arbitration agreement?

You can opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending a written notice to termsofservice@nianticlabs.com within 30 days of first agreeing to the terms.