The agreement prohibits the sale or purchase of Roblox accounts and account credentials, but permits account transfer in the specific context of a written agreement for the sale of the right to earn Robux from virtual content created by that account.
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This provision establishes account transfer restrictions that affect creators operating as businesses, while creating a limited exception for commercial transactions involving virtual content revenue rights under a valid written agreement. Violations of the prohibition may result in account enforcement actions under the platform's terms.
The updated Terms of Use, effective April 30, 2026, restructure how Roblox identifies itself and organizes its governing policies. The agreement now explicitly names Roblox subsidiaries operating in multiple jurisdictions (Japan, Canada, UK, India, Korea, Australia, Netherlands) throughout the terms. New sections addressing advertising integrations and content moderation have been added to the table of contents, suggesting expanded disclosure around ad policies and moderation procedures. According to the change summary, Roblox is providing additional clarity on who can see personalized versus non-personalized ads and clarifying API terms applicable to developers. The full operational implications of these changes require review of the complete updated policy document.
View change record →Roblox removed substantial portions of its Terms of Use, including sections covering dispute resolution, arbitration agreements, and class action waivers, which historically limited user remedies in disputes. The removal of language governing payments, refunds, user accounts, and intellectual property rights creates uncertainty about what protections or obligations currently apply, as replacements have not been provided in the change summary. Users should review the updated full terms when available to understand how disputes will be handled, what account protections exist, and how refunds and payments are governed.
View change record →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.
View change record →Under this clause, users may not sell, purchase, or transfer account credentials outside of the specific written-agreement exception for virtual content revenue rights. Unauthorized account transactions may constitute a terms violation subject to account enforcement actions.
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Compare across platforms →"Selling your Account or your access credentials to another User is strictly prohibited. Similarly, purchasing another User's Account or access credentials is strictly prohibited. However, transferring an Account in connection with the sale of the right to earn Robux from the sale of Virtual Content created by that Account, pursuant to a valid written agreement, is permitted.Excerpt from Roblox's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Account transfer restrictions in gaming and creative platforms are generally treated as contractual provisions enforceable under applicable state contract law.
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This provision establishes account transfer restrictions that affect creators operating as businesses, while creating a limited exception for commercial transactions involving virtual content revenue rights under a valid written agreement. Violations of the prohibition may result in account enforcement actions under the platform's terms.
Under this clause, users may not sell, purchase, or transfer account credentials outside of the specific written-agreement exception for virtual content revenue rights. Unauthorized account transactions may constitute a terms violation subject to account enforcement actions.
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