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REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The document engages COPPA (enforced by the FTC) given Roblox's significant user base of children under 13, requiring verifiable parental consent and data minimization obligations for that population. GDPR and UK GDPR apply to EU and UK users respectively, creating tension with the broad UGC license and data retention provisions where consent-based processing may be difficult to reconcile with perpetual licensing rights. CCPA applies to California residents and creates spe…

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Roblox Terms of Use

Roblox

Last change detected May 19, 2026 Terms of service

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Summary

This document establishes the terms governing user access to and use of the Roblox platform, including gameplay, content creation, virtual currency transactions, and user interactions. The agreement grants Roblox a perpetual, royalty-free license to user-generated content uploaded to the platform and establishes that Robux purchases are generally non-refundable. The terms require disputes to be resolved through individual binding arbitration, with an opt-out mechanism available within 30 days of initial acceptance through written notice.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This document governs user access to and use of the Roblox platform, including its games, virtual economy, communication tools, and developer ecosystem, effective April 30, 2026. The agreement states that users grant Roblox a broad, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute any user-generated content submitted to the platform; the terms also authorize Roblox to suspend or terminate accounts at its discretion for violations of community standards or these terms. The agreement includes a mandatory arbitration clause with a class action waiver, requiring individual dispute resolution through binding arbitration under AAA rules, with a 30-day opt-out window for new users; the agreement also reserves the right to modify terms unilaterally with notice, and continued use constitutes acceptance. The document engages COPPA and related child privacy frameworks given Roblox's substantial under-13 user base, the FTC Act's consumer protection provisions, and GDPR and UK GDPR for European users; California residents are addressed separately under CCPA. The virtual currency (Robux) terms, including non-refundability and exchange rate controls, create financial exposure considerations that may require evaluation under state consumer protection statutes and FTC guidelines on virtual goods.

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9 important changes detected

13 versions captured · Last updated: May 2026

May 11, 2026

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What changed Roblox updated its Terms of Use on May 11, 2026, making organizational and definitional changes throughout the document. The updated terms now explicitly list Roblox Corporation's designated subsidiaries (including entities in Japan, Canada, UK, India, Korea, Australia, and Netherlands) in multiple places where the terms refer to Roblox, and reorganize definitions of key terms like 'Services' and clarify the structure of the Roblox Terms as encompassing User Terms, Creator Terms, Community Standards, Privacy Policy, and regional supplements. This change establishes clearer corporate entity identification and term definitions but does not appear to materially alter substantive rights, obligations, or operational policies.

Why this matters The updated Terms of Use reorganize how the agreement is structured and define key terms more explicitly, including clarifying that the Roblox Terms encompass User Terms, Creator Terms, Community Standards, Privacy Policy, and regional supplements. The updated language also explicitly identifies Roblox Corporation and its designated global subsidiaries in multiple sections where 'Roblox' is referenced. These changes are primarily clarificatory and organizational rather than substantive alterations to user rights, obligations, or platform policies.

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May 9, 2026

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What changed Roblox streamlined its Terms of Use on May 9, 2026 by removing redundant corporate entity listings and organizational boilerplate that repeated the full legal name of Roblox Corporation and its subsidiaries throughout the document. The update reduces wordiness and improves readability without materially changing what users are agreeing to or what rights and obligations apply. This is primarily a formatting and presentation change, not a substantive modification to user rights or company policies.

Why this matters This change is primarily editorial and organizational. Roblox removed redundant references to its full corporate legal name and subsidiary listings that were repeated throughout the document, making the Terms of Use shorter and easier to read. No material changes were made to user rights, obligations, data practices, or platform rules, so users are not required to take any action in response to this update.

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May 7, 2026 low

On May 7, 2026, Roblox updated its Terms of Use to clarify the legal entities that operate the platform. The document now explicitly lists Roblox Corporation and its designated subsidiaries …

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May 6, 2026 low

Roblox removed two sentences from their Terms of Use on May 6, 2026. The removed language stated 'Translations are provided for your ease of understanding' and a statement that 'The …

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May 6, 2026 low

Roblox updated its Terms of Use on May 6, 2026 by adding 1,452 sentences and modifying 907 sentences. The changes include explicit identification of Roblox's corporate structure (listing designated subsidiaries …

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May 1, 2026 medium

Roblox updated its Terms of Use effective April 30, 2026, with 1,537 sentences added, 8 removed, and 887 modified. The updated document now explicitly identifies Roblox as 'The Roblox Corporation, …

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April 19, 2026 medium

On April 19, 2026, Roblox published a substantially reorganized Terms of Use with 1,448 sentences added and 869 modified. The previous version (effective December 19, 2025, with an April 30, …

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April 9, 2026 medium

Roblox updated its Terms of Use effective April 30, 2026, introducing clarifications and reorganizations across multiple areas: AI tool usage and data practices, creator analytics, moderation procedures, group/community owner roles, …

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March 8, 2026 medium

Roblox updated its Terms of Use on March 8, 2026, with substantial revisions affecting 256 sentences across the document. The company removed a detailed change summary that previously explained updates …

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Recent Provision Changes Apr 9, 2026

10 provisions unchanged.

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High — 6 provisions

Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Compare →

If you have a dispute with Roblox, you must resolve it through private arbitration rather than suing in court, and you cannot join a class action lawsuit with other users.

Added April 3, 2026 Standard Seen across 189 platforms
User-Generated Content License Grant Compare →

Any content you create and upload to Roblox gives the company a permanent, free license to use, modify, share, and build on your content in any way related to running the platform.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 178 platforms
Robux and Virtual Currency Non-Refundability Compare →

Once you buy Robux or any in-game items with real money, that purchase is final and you cannot get a refund, and Roblox can change or remove virtual items at any time.

Added May 12, 2026 Common Seen across 150 platforms
Account Suspension and Termination Compare →

Roblox can suspend or delete your account at any time for any reason, and if they do, you lose access to any Robux or virtual items you had in that account.

Added May 7, 2026 Standard Seen across 210 platforms
Children's Privacy and COPPA Compliance Compare →

Children under 13 can only use Roblox with a parent's consent, and Roblox states it limits the features and data it collects for younger users to comply with US child privacy law.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 262 platforms
Limitation of Liability Compare →

Roblox limits how much it has to pay you if something goes wrong to a maximum of $100 or what you paid them in the last year, whichever is greater, and it cannot be held responsible for many types of losses.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 228 platforms

Medium — 4 provisions

Unilateral Terms Modification Compare →

Roblox can change these terms at any time, and if you keep using the platform after the changes take effect, you are considered to have agreed to the new terms.

Added May 7, 2026 Standard Seen across 178 platforms
Governing Law and Jurisdiction Compare →

Legal disputes about these terms are governed by California law and must be heard in courts in San Francisco, California, even if you live somewhere else.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 187 platforms
User Indemnification Obligation Compare →

If your actions on Roblox cause the company to face a lawsuit or legal claim, you agree to pay Roblox's legal costs and any damages arising from that claim.

Added May 12, 2026 Common Seen across 141 platforms
Data Collection and Privacy Policy Incorporation Compare →

By using Roblox, you agree to the Privacy Policy, which describes how Roblox collects information including data you enter, device information, activity logs, and data from third parties.

Added May 12, 2026 Standard Seen across 251 platforms