With recent news regarding the re-branding/renaming of the PlayStation Network (PSN) to Sony Network Entertainment International news comes regarding new terms of service and other binding policy agreements. Below are some extracts from said terms of service some of which include master accounts and subsequent subaccounts that include provisions for minors, the class action waiver, unauthorized hardware not sold by Sony, unauthorized account usage and hacking to name a few.
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A few extracts that one should note:
*New terms that explain the location-based services offered through the PlayStation Vita system. For parents of minor, subaccount holders your reacceptance of the Terms of Service and User Agreement and Privacy Policy affirms your consent to your subaccount holder’s user of these services on the PlayStation Vita system.
-ACCEPTED ONLY BY AN ADULT OF LEGAL AGE
-ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER
-you will not use any unauthorized hardware, including peripherals not sold or licensed by a Sony company
there may be charges associated with certain online content or services available through Sony Online SEN First Party Services.
SNEI has no liability for any unauthorized usage of any account.
refrain from abusive or deceptive conduct, cheating [+1], hacking, or other misuse of Sony OnlineSEN First Party Services.
*You may not use, make, or distribute unauthorized software or hardware,
*You may not attempt to hack or reverse engineer any code or equipment in connection with Sony Online SEN First Party Services.
*If you do not consent to allow us to share your personal information with third parties for the purpose of providing you with access to Sony Online SEN First Party Services content, you will not be able to participate in any Sony Online SEN First Party Services.
*SNEI has no obligation to reverse or refund unauthorized charges made on your credit or debit card.
*Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel the subscription. The cost of each subscription will automatically be deducted from your wallet at the beginning of each subscription term without further notice to you.
*your wallet will automatically be charged the cost of the subscription at the beginning of each subscription term without further notice to you.
SOURCE PSX-SCENE
A few extracts that one should note:
*New terms that explain the location-based services offered through the PlayStation Vita system. For parents of minor, subaccount holders your reacceptance of the Terms of Service and User Agreement and Privacy Policy affirms your consent to your subaccount holder’s user of these services on the PlayStation Vita system.
-ACCEPTED ONLY BY AN ADULT OF LEGAL AGE
-ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER
-you will not use any unauthorized hardware, including peripherals not sold or licensed by a Sony company
there may be charges associated with certain online content or services available through Sony Online SEN First Party Services.
SNEI has no liability for any unauthorized usage of any account.
refrain from abusive or deceptive conduct, cheating [+1], hacking, or other misuse of Sony OnlineSEN First Party Services.
*You may not use, make, or distribute unauthorized software or hardware,
*You may not attempt to hack or reverse engineer any code or equipment in connection with Sony Online SEN First Party Services.
*If you do not consent to allow us to share your personal information with third parties for the purpose of providing you with access to Sony Online SEN First Party Services content, you will not be able to participate in any Sony Online SEN First Party Services.
*SNEI has no obligation to reverse or refund unauthorized charges made on your credit or debit card.
*Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel the subscription. The cost of each subscription will automatically be deducted from your wallet at the beginning of each subscription term without further notice to you.
*your wallet will automatically be charged the cost of the subscription at the beginning of each subscription term without further notice to you.
SOURCE PSX-SCENE