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Sony PlayStation · PlayStation Terms of Service · View original document ↗

Console Suspension Restricts All Service Access on That Device

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This analysis describes what Sony PlayStation'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

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1873 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Linear Medium

Linear will use commercially reasonable efforts...to (x) provide Customer with notice and an opportunity to remedy such violation or threat prior to any such suspension...

DoorDash Medium

If any subscription fee is not paid in a timely manner or your transaction cannot be processed, we reserve the right to suspend, disable, cancel, or terminate your access to the Services or your DashPass subscription.

Snowflake Medium

as required by law or at the request of governmental entities.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Upon suspension of your PlayStation Device, you will not be able to use that console to (a) access our Services with any Account (even if you create a new one); (b) play any games or game modes requiring online access; or (c) access any content purchased from the PlayStation Store.

Excerpt from Sony PlayStation's PlayStation Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlayStation Terms of Service
Entity
Sony PlayStation
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-031431
Document ID
CA-D-00183
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3490f6cf4ee99b139d79e5abb20f589e230f0b4379012d6bbd4606c4d8130d38
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Sony PlayStation
Document: PlayStation Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-031431
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:02:03 UTC
SHA-256: 3490f6cf4ee99b13…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sony-playstation/playstation-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-031431/console-suspension-restricts-all-service-access-on-that-device/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sony PlayStation's Console Suspension Restricts All Service Access on That Device clause do?

The clause states: “Upon suspension of your PlayStation Device, you will not be able to use that console to (a) access our Services with any Account (even if you create a new one); (b) play any games or game modes requiring online access; or (c) access any content purchased from the PlayStation Store.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 277 platforms. See the full comparison.

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