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Prohibition on cheats bots hacks mods

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This prohibition covers both the creation and use of prohibited tools, meaning users face potential account consequences not only for using cheats but also for developing or hosting them.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are prohibited from using, creating, hosting, or distributing cheats, automation software, modded lobbies, hacks, mods, or other unauthorized third-party software, and from engaging in cheating, boosting, or booting in connection with the Product.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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you will not...use, develop, host or distribute cheats, automation software (bots), modded lobbies, hacks, mods or any other unauthorized third-party software in connection with the Product, or engage in any form of cheating, boosting, or booting

— Excerpt from Activision's Activision Terms of Use

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
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-039254
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-039254
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:02:12 UTC
SHA-256: d4edb61d0a7af245…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/activision/activision-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-039254/prohibition-on-cheats-bots-hacks-mods/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Activision's Prohibition on cheats bots hacks mods clause do?

This prohibition covers both the creation and use of prohibited tools, meaning users face potential account consequences not only for using cheats but also for developing or hosting them.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are prohibited from using, creating, hosting, or distributing cheats, automation software, modded lobbies, hacks, mods, or other unauthorized third-party software, and from engaging in cheating, boosting, or booting in connection with the Product.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 284 platforms. See the full comparison.

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