What Epic Games's terms say
Epic Games's terms of service and privacy policy have 19 rated points: 0 serious, 8 bad, 6 worth knowing and 5 good. 16 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 3 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Epic Games
Bad 6
Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to the user
Their privacy policy states: 'We may update these Terms from time to time; you should check this page regularly to take notice of any changes. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.'
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (North Carolina, USA)
Where it says this ↗Referring and/or exit pages are tracked
This service tracks which web page referred you to it
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
Where it says this ↗This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 6
You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
Where it says this ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗
Good 4
Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
Information is provided about what kind of information they collect
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
Where it says this ↗The service claims to be CCPA compliant for California users
Where it says this ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
Your personal data is not sold
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Epic Games account
Bad 2
Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
Your account can be deleted without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗Usernames can be rejected or changed for any reason
Where it says this ↗
Good 1
Two factor authentication is provided for your account
The service provides two factor authentification for your account
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- Terms of Service ↗
- Privacy Policy ↗
- Fan Content Policy ↗ account holders
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.