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English Language Prevails Over Translations

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What it is

If you read the terms in another language and the translation differs from the English version, the English version is the one that legally applies.

This analysis describes what Activision's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Non-English-speaking users who rely on a translated version of the terms may be bound by obligations they did not fully understand if the translation differs materially from the English original.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the English-prevails clause varies significantly by jurisdiction; EU consumer law in particular may not permit this clause to override local consumer language requirements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1500 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who access the terms in languages other than English bear the risk that the translation they relied on does not fully or accurately reflect their legal obligations, with the English version governing any dispute.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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IN CASE OF DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE ENGLISH TEXT VERSION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY TRANSLATION, THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL PREVAIL.

Excerpt from Activision's Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: EU consumer contract law, including the Unfair Contract Terms Directive and national implementations, generally requires that contracts with consumers be presented in a language accessible to them and that ambiguities be resolved …

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Activision Terms of Use
Entity
Activision
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009124
Document ID
CA-D-00307
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d4edb61d0a7af24532701a12db125206fbc2a2c8647e07fcbb29076b77f1fc82
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Activision
Document: Activision Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-009124
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:02:12 UTC
SHA-256: d4edb61d0a7af245…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/activision/activision-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-009124/english-language-prevails-over-translations/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Activision's English Language Prevails Over Translations clause do?

Non-English-speaking users who rely on a translated version of the terms may be bound by obligations they did not fully understand if the translation differs materially from the English original.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who access the terms in languages other than English bear the risk that the translation they relied on does not fully or accurately reflect their legal obligations, with the English version governing any dispute.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 266 platforms. See the full comparison.

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