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Intellectual Property Restrictions

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Why it matters

Violating these restrictions can result in account termination and potential legal action from Nintendo, even for seemingly minor activities like fan-made content.

Consumer impact

Nintendo's Terms of Use significantly shape users' legal rights by requiring binding arbitration for disputes and waiving the right to participate in class action lawsuits. The terms also grant Nintendo a broad, perpetual, royalty-free license to use any content users submit through their platforms. You can opt out of the arbitration agreement by sending written notice to Nintendo of America within 30 days of first accepting the terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC may be relevant where IP enforcement practices are deemed unfair or deceptive toward consumers, particularly in the context of fan content and creative communities.
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Provision details

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Document
Nintendo Terms of Use
Entity
Nintendo
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000993
Document ID
CA-D-00187
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Entity: Nintendo | Document: Nintendo Terms of Use | Record: CA-P-000993
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:05:28 UTC | SHA-256: 601889a1b305a6fd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/nintendo/nintendo-terms-of-use/intellectual-property-restrictions/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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