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Parental and Guardian Liability for Minor Users

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What it is

If a child uses Roblox, their parent or guardian agrees to be legally responsible for everything the child does on the platform, including any purchases of virtual items or Robux.

This analysis describes what Roblox's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes parental accountability as a condition of minor access to the platform. It extends the contractual obligations of the terms from the minor user to the parent or guardian, making the latter party liable for compliance and financial obligations arising from the minor's use of the services.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Mar 8, 2026

The updated Terms of Use incorporate previously separate AI tool disclosures and advertising policies directly into the main user and creator agreement sections. The document now includes regional appendices addressing compliance requirements for the EU/EEA, UK, Australia, China, Japan, and Vietnam, which may apply different terms or restrictions based on your location. The restructuring removes the standalone change summary that previously explained these updates in plain language, relocating that information throughout the terms document itself.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Parents and guardians who permit their children to use Roblox take on personal legal responsibility for all of the child's activities and purchases on the platform, including purchases of virtual currency and items, which can involve real money.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Cancel Subscription
    Review the Roblox Subscription Terms and your child's account settings to set spending limits or restrict purchases. Log into the parent account dashboard to manage parental controls and purchase permissions for minor users.

How other platforms handle this

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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IF YOU ARE UNDER THE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY (A "MINOR") IN YOUR JURISDICTION OR STATE OF RESIDENCE, BEFORE USING THE SERVICES, YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST READ AND CONSENT TO THE ROBLOX TERMS. BY PERMITTING A MINOR TO USE THE SERVICES, A MINOR'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN BECOMES SUBJECT TO THE ROBLOX TERMS AND AGREES TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF THE MINOR'S ACTIVITIES ON THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF ANY VIRTUAL CONTENT.

Excerpt from Roblox's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The imposition of contractual liability on parents and guardians for minor users' activities engages consumer protection laws in multiple jurisdictions.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Roblox Terms of Use
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008039
Document ID
CA-D-00072
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b5e88e6638e4c4af86c865cf8bbbdef0ef2e03366a3773058d9d46e96e83ded0
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 01:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-008039
Captured: 2026-05-10 01:50:56 UTC
SHA-256: b5e88e6638e4c4af…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-008039/parental-and-guardian-liability-for-minor-users/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Parental and Guardian Liability for Minor Users clause do?

This clause establishes parental accountability as a condition of minor access to the platform. It extends the contractual obligations of the terms from the minor user to the parent or guardian, making the latter party liable for compliance and financial obligations arising from the minor's use of the services.

How does this clause affect you?

Parents and guardians who permit their children to use Roblox take on personal legal responsibility for all of the child's activities and purchases on the platform, including purchases of virtual currency and items, which can involve real money.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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