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Regional Appendices and Jurisdictional Variations

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What it is

Roblox has separate, additional rules for users in the EU/EEA, UK, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Australia that modify or add to the standard Terms.

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)

The provision creates a framework for jurisdictional applicability, ensuring that regional legal requirements and regulatory standards are incorporated into the operative terms. This structure addresses the requirement that terms of service comply with local laws in different regulatory territories.

Recent Activity

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Medium May 1, 2026

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.

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Medium Apr 19, 2026

Roblox has restructured its Terms of Use into discrete sections covering user accounts, virtual currency (Robux), payments, intellectual property, online safety, third-party integrations, and dispute resolution. The updated document now explicitly organizes obligations by functional area, making specific rights and requirements easier to locate. The document introduces formal sections on arbitration agreements and class action waivers, meaning disputes will be governed by these procedures as stated in the updated terms.

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Medium Apr 9, 2026

The updated terms reorganize and clarify existing policies rather than imposing new restrictions. Roblox consolidated AI-related terms from supplemental documents into the main Terms of Use, added clarifying language about how creator content may be used in marketing and advertising, expanded disclosures about ad personalization and targeting practices, and provided additional detail on moderation procedures and group/community owner responsibilities. Practically, users and creators will find AI feature terms more prominently disclosed in the main agreement rather than in supplemental annexes, and the platform provides expanded transparency around advertiser eligibility and how ads are targeted based on personalization preferences.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

EU and UK users in particular have enhanced data protection rights and additional dispute resolution options under GDPR and local consumer law, which may be more favorable than the default terms presented to U.S. users.

How other platforms handle this

Gemini Medium

For purposes of this landing page, "state of residence" means the state reflected in the address on your Gemini account profile.

DeepSeek Medium

This Agreement will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of People's Republic of China, excluding its conflict of laws principles.

Whatnot Medium

These Terms and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in the Dispute Resolution section, the exclusive jurisdiction for all Disputes (as defined below) that you an...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Supplemental Provisions. People's Republic of China. These terms apply to a User's interaction with UGC created by Users and Developers located in China that use Luobu Studio and to a Creator's submission of UGC to the Luobulesi Game for distribution in the People's Republic of China. Japan. These terms apply to Users located in Japan. Europe. These terms apply to Users located in EU/EEA. United Kingdom. These terms apply to Users located in the United Kingdom. Vietnam. Part A of these terms applies to Users located in Vietnam. Part B of these terms governs the publication of Creator UGC in Vietnam and applies to all Creators, whether located inside or outside of Vietnam. Australia. These terms apply to Users located in Australia.

— Excerpt from Roblox's Roblox Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

The regional appendices create a multi-jurisdictional compliance framework engaging GDPR (EU/EEA Appendix C), UK GDPR and Consumer Rights Act (UK Appendix E), Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information, Vietnam's Cybersecurity Law, and Australian Consumer Law; compliance teams conducting global assessments should review each appendix for jurisdiction-specific obligations and ensure localized terms are consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Roblox Terms of Use
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000596
Document ID
CA-D-00072
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 15:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-000596
Captured: 2026-03-08 15:15:25 UTC
SHA-256: c887a292af789818…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-terms-of-use/regional-appendices-and-jurisdictional-variations/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Regional Appendices and Jurisdictional Variations clause do?

The provision creates a framework for jurisdictional applicability, ensuring that regional legal requirements and regulatory standards are incorporated into the operative terms. This structure addresses the requirement that terms of service comply with local laws in different regulatory territories.

How does this clause affect you?

EU and UK users in particular have enhanced data protection rights and additional dispute resolution options under GDPR and local consumer law, which may be more favorable than the default terms presented to U.S. users.

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