Epic Games · Epic Games Terms of Service

Anti-Cheat Device Scanning

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Why it matters

These tools operate at a device level, meaning Epic collects data beyond just your in-game activity, which raises significant privacy concerns about the scope of monitoring.

Consumer impact

Epic Games' Terms of Service significantly limit consumer rights by establishing that all game content is licensed (not owned) and can be revoked, and by requiring mandatory arbitration that waives your right to sue in court or join a class action. Parents and guardians are held financially responsible for purchases made by minors on shared or linked accounts. You can opt out of the mandatory arbitration clause by sending written notice to Epic Games Legal (legal@epicgames.com) within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC oversees unfair or deceptive data collection practices, including device-level surveillance that consumers may not fully understand.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State attorneys general may investigate device-level data collection under state privacy and consumer protection laws such as the CCPA.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Epic Games Terms of Service
Entity
Epic Games
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000640
Document ID
CA-D-00087
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Entity: Epic Games | Document: Epic Games Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-000640
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:18:00 UTC | SHA-256: 526cc58012bddb54…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/epic-games/epic-games-terms-of-service/anti-cheat-device-scanning/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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