If you accept these Terms for a child's account, you as a parent or guardian are personally responsible for all purchases and activities that happen on that account, including any purchases the child makes themselves.
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Parents who set up or accept the Terms for a child's Epic Games Account take on full financial responsibility for all transactions, including unauthorized or unexpected purchases made by the child, which can create significant financial exposure in games with in-app purchase mechanics.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'to the extent permitted by law' introduces jurisdictional variance; the practical scope of parental liability will depend on the applicable consumer protection and contract law in each user's jurisdiction.
The provision was expanded with more explicit language and now specifically references 'Guardian' in the title and includes direct address language ('For any parents or guardians reading this').
View full change record →A parent who accepts these Terms for a minor's Fortnite account may be held responsible for all V-Bucks and other in-game purchases made by the child, potentially including purchases made without the parent's knowledge or direct authorization, to the extent local law permits.
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"For any parents or guardians reading this: If you accept these Terms on behalf of a minor in your care for their Epic Games Account, you are agreeing to the Terms on your own behalf and on behalf of the minor. You agree that you will be responsible for all use of the Licensed Products (defined below) by you or the minor. You will be responsible for any purchases or other transactions made from the Epic Games Account, including those made by the minor, to the extent permitted by law.Excerpt from Epic Games's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This clause engages COPPA, which requires verifiable parental consent for data collection from children under 13 in the U.S.
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Parents who set up or accept the Terms for a child's Epic Games Account take on full financial responsibility for all transactions, including unauthorized or unexpected purchases made by the child, which can create significant financial exposure in games with in-app purchase mechanics.
A parent who accepts these Terms for a minor's Fortnite account may be held responsible for all V-Bucks and other in-game purchases made by the child, potentially including purchases made without the parent's knowledge or direct authorization, to the extent local law permits.
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