Games Terms of Service

1.1. Parties. These terms (the “Games Terms”) govern your use of select games developed by Oculus Studios (the “Games”) and form an agreement between you and Meta Platforms, Inc., if you reside outside of the European Region, or you and Meta Platforms Technologies Ireland Limited, if you reside in the European Region (“Meta” or “we” or “us” or “our”). By using the Games you agree to the Games Terms.

1.2. Data Privacy. If you use a Meta account to access the Games, our Supplemental Meta Platforms Technologies Privacy Policy supplements the Meta Privacy Policy, which together explain how we collect, use, and share information when you use the Games, except where we expressly state that a separate privacy policy will apply to select Games.

1.3. Terms of Purchase. If you use a Meta account to access the Games, the Meta Horizon Store Terms apply to any order, download, or purchase of or made through the Games on the Meta Horizon OS (including free software and content), and if you place any such order or make any such purchase or download, you agree to such terms. If you access the Games through another platform, that platform’s terms will apply. To the extent permitted by law, any refunds or credits for purchase of a Game or any In-Game Content (defined in Section 2.2 (In-Game Content) below) are subject to the policies of relevant game platforms. The Meta Quest/Rift Content Refund Policy applies to Games accessed through the Meta Horizon OS.

1.4. Conflict of Terms. Where there is any conflict between these Games Terms and any other terms applicable to your use of the Games, these Games Terms shall take precedence.

1.5. Game Ratings. Games may receive an age rating from the International Age Rating Coalition, or local ratings authority (as applicable) which rating may vary by jurisdiction. Parents should consult the age rating of each Game before permitting their minor children to play.

1.6. Legal Age of Majority. You certify that you are of the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside and accept and agree to be bound by the Games Terms, or if you are under the legal age of majority, that you have reviewed the Games Terms with your parent or guardian who agrees to be bound by the Games Terms so that you both understand all of your rights and obligations. Section 4.3 (below) describes your obligations with respect to your child's use of and access to the Games.

NOTICE FOR US RESIDENTS ONLY: AS FURTHER EXPLAINED IN SECTION 8 (BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER - US RESIDENTS ONLY) BELOW, YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES THAT YOU HAVE AGAINST US OR OUR AFFILIATES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE GAMES TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE GAMES WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. WE EXPLAIN SOME EXCEPTIONS AND HOW YOU CAN OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION BELOW.

2.1. Screen Name. You may be able to select a screen name upon accessing the Games. If you do not choose a username or a screen name, we may automatically assign you a username.

2.2. In-Game Content. We may offer certain upgrades, add-ons, features, and other options, or in-game content, within and via the Games (“In-Game Content”). In-Game Content may include, for example, virtual currency, points, achievements, badges, avatars, character skins, weapons, or other gear for your character, experience boosts, or other items that may improve your in-game experience. In-Game Content may also include access to quests or challenges that allow you to unlock additional rewards. You may purchase access to certain In-Game Content, or receive access to In-Game Content in connection with a purchase, or as part of a special event. You may also be able to obtain certain In-Game Content without purchase, such as through an event or through gameplay. Meta retains all rights to all In-Game Content, and any In-Game Content you access or use through the Games remains the property of Meta. With respect to In-Game Content purchased or otherwise made available to you, you will receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable license to access and use that In-Game Content or functionality in the Games, conditioned on your compliance with these Games Terms. In-Game Content purchased or available to you in the Games can only be used in connection with the Games where you obtained them or where they were developed by you as a result of game play. These items are not redeemable or subject to refund and cannot be traded outside of the Games for money or other items of value. In-Game Content may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may be included herein or in-game before you use or purchase such In-Game Content.

2.3 User Content. The Games may include interactive features and areas where you may create, share, post, stream, or upload content on or in connection with the Games (collectively, “User Content”). Unless otherwise agreed to, we do not claim any ownership rights in or to your User Content. If you use content covered by intellectual property rights that we have made available through the Games (for example, images, designs, videos, or sounds), we retain all rights to that content (but not your User Content). You are solely responsible for the User Content you make available through the Games and you represent and warrant that:

2.4. Ratings and Objectionable Content. We may display age, comfort and content ratings for the Games. We cannot guarantee that digital content ratings will always be accurate, nor can we promise that you will not find some material harmful, offensive, indecent or objectionable. Additionally, if you are accessing the Games through a third party platform (if applicable), your use of the Games may be subject to that platform's terms and conditions. The Games may contain links to third-party websites, applications or other third-party services, and you understand that by accessing third-party links, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, harmful, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate. You understand that you may be exposed to content from a variety of sources when using the Games and acknowledge that content may be inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable. You agree that Meta shall not be responsible or liable for content posted by you, other users of the Games, or a third party.

2.5 Modifications to the Games. The functionality, performance, or both of the Games may change over time. To the maximum extent provided by law, we may introduce new features, impose limits on, suspend, disable, replace, eliminate, change, update certain existing features, restrict access, or discontinue all or any part of the Games at any time or for any reason. We will provide you with reasonable notice (where possible) if these changes adversely affect you. We may offer free trials or other limited versions of the Games so that you can preview the Games before purchase. These versions may have limited features, restrict the permitted time of use and contain other limitations.

3.1. The Permissions You Give Us. We need certain permissions from you to provide the Games. These include legal permissions (known as a “license”) to use content, including User Content, you upload to or create on the Games. Specifically, to the extent permitted by applicable laws, when you create, share, post, or upload content on or in connection with the Games, you hereby grant us a perpetual, non-revocable, non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, fully paid-up, worldwide license to host, use, interact with, supplement, manipulate, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly perform, display, translate, and create derivative works of your content in any and all media whether now or hereafter known solely for the purposes of providing and improving the Games and other Meta Products and services. This means, for example, that if you create or upload User Content to the Games, you give us permission to store, copy, and share it with others. Except as provided in Section 3.2, this license will end when your content is deleted from our systems. You also agree that other users may interact with, supplement, manipulate, and modify (in whole or in part) any content, including User Content, uploaded to, created in, or otherwise incorporated into the Games. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby waive and agree to waive, and agree not to exercise, all rights known or referred to as “moral rights,” “artist’s rights,” “droit moral,” or other similar rights in and to any such content, including User Content. These rights may include, for example, the right to be identified as the author of a written work, and the right to object to any unfair treatment of a written work. If you use a Meta account to access the Games, you hereby give us permission to use your name, profile picture and information about your actions that you have taken in the Games with ads, offers, and sponsored content that we display across our Meta products, without any compensation to you. Ads such as these can be seen only by people who have your permission to see the actions that you've taken in Games. You can learn more about your ad settings and preferences at https://www.facebook.com/about/ads/.

3.2. Permissions upon Account Deletion. Subject to the terms of the privacy policy applicable to you, content that you create in, modify in, or upload to the Games in accordance with these Games Terms, including User Content, may continue to exist on our systems and in the Games even after you have deleted your account. When you delete your account, others with whom you have already shared your User Content may continue to use that User Content in accordance with this license until they have deleted it. You therefore agree that the license you grant to us to use your User Content under these Games Terms, along with consents and permissions given in relation to that content, will not expire and will continue even after you delete your account.

3.3. Permission to Update Software You Use or Download. If you download or use our software, you give us and our service providers permission to download and install updates to the software where available. For clarity, this right includes permission to download and install updates to the software embedded on the device you use to access the Games.

4.1. Permission to Use. Meta grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable, limited right and license to install, access and use the Games on compatible devices that you own or control solely for personal non-commercial purposes, conditioned on your compliance with these Games Terms.

4.2. Your Obligations. By accessing or using the Games, you agree that you will not:

4.3. Your obligations with respect to your child’s use of and access to the Games. If you are a parent or guardian of a child ages 10 to 12 (or the applicable age range in your country) and you create a parent managed Meta account on their behalf, these Games Terms apply to their use of the Games. To learn more about how Meta collects, uses, and discloses children’s personal information, please review the Parent Privacy Disclosure. You are responsible for determining that your child is ready to use the Games. If your child is below 10 years of age or otherwise not ready to use the Games as determined by you, you must not permit them to access the Games. You are responsible for the activities of your child when they use the Games, and for their compliance with these Games Terms. You are responsible for supervising your child’s access to and use of the Games. You are responsible for ensuring your child understands these Games Terms as well as other Terms and Policies that may apply, such as the Code of Conduct for Virtual Experiences , and ensuring they understand how to behave and interact with others when using the Games

4.4. Prohibitions and Content Removal. You are responsible for the content and conduct you create alone and/or together with others. Do not engage in conduct or make objectionable content available on or through the Games that encourages or enables cheating, violates the Code of Conduct for Virtual Experiences or our other terms and policies. In addition, you may not create currencies, crypto currencies, stocks, banks, stock exchanges, or similar financial instruments with any “real world” monetary value. We, at our sole discretion, may remove, delete, modify, or restrict access to content, including User Content, that we determine violates our terms and policies, including content that infringes intellectual property rights (such as by infringing another’s copyright or trademark rights, or distributing or selling counterfeit or pirated goods). We encourage you to report content or conduct that you believe violates your rights or our terms and policies. If you believe that anything on or available through the Games infringes any intellectual property rights you own or control, you may submit a notification of such infringement with our Designated Agent as stated below:

4.5. Safety Specialists. We may use safety specialists for your safety in the Games. These safety specialists may be able to see, hear, and record your interactions in the Games in real time without being visible to you.

5.1 Jurisdictional Limitations. IN SOME JURISDICTIONS THE LIABILITY PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION 5 ARE PROHIBITED, INCLUDING PROVISIONS THAT EXCLUDE OR LIMIT IMPLIED GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES. NO PROVISIONS IN SECTION 5 WILL THEREFORE BE BINDING ON YOU IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THEY ARE PROHIBITED IN THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH YOU ARE RESIDENT. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, NOTHING IN THIS CLAUSE 5 AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES THAT YOU MAY HAVE WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

5.2 General Warranties. We work hard to provide the best products and services we can and to specify clear guidelines for everyone who uses them. However, to the maximum extent permitted by law, our products and services are provided “as is,” and we make no guarantees that they always will be safe, secure, or error-free, or that they will function without disruptions, delays, or imperfections. To the extent permitted by law, we also DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not control or direct what people do or say, and we are not responsible for their actions or conduct (whether online or offline) or any content they share (including offensive, inappropriate, obscene, unlawful, and other objectionable content). Nothing in this Section will limit our obligations to supply the Games in accordance with any statutory warranties required under consumer laws applicable in your place of residence.

5.3 Health and Safety Warning. THERE ARE IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT YOU MUST READ BEFORE USING THE GAMES OR ALLOWING YOUR CHILD TO USE THE GAMES. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DISCOMFORT, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL USERS OF THE GAMES CAREFULLY READ THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AT THE LINK ABOVE BEFORE USING THE GAMES. SOME GAMES INVOLVE INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND YOU MAY WANT TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PLAYING. ADDITIONALLY, SOME PEOPLE (ABOUT 1 IN 4,000) MAY EXPERIENCE SEIZURES WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN FLASHING LIGHTS, PATTERNS OR IMAGES, EVEN WITH NO HISTORY OF EPILEPSY OR SEIZURES.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM, ACCESSORIES, CONNECTED DEVICES, OR OTHER PROPERTY, AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DISCOMFORT, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS. IN USING THE GAMES, YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE REVIEWED THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS (AND WILL REVIEW ANY UPDATES THERETO) AND WILL ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

5.4. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to defend (at our request), indemnify, and hold harmless Meta and its affiliates, and their independent contractors and service providers, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”) from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with (a) your violation of these Games Terms, or any other applicable terms, policies, warnings, or instructions; (b) your violation of any applicable law or any rights of any third party; and (c) any content, including User Content, you provide, upload, or transmit via the Games, except to the extent the claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses are caused by an Indemnified Parties’ negligence or fraud.

5.5 Liability Limitations. The Indemnified Parties liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and none of the Indemnified Parties will be liable to you for (i) losses that are not caused by our breach of these Games Terms or otherwise by our acts, (ii) losses that are not reasonably foreseeable by you and us at the time of entering into these Games Terms, and (iii) losses caused by events beyond our reasonable control. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our aggregate liability and that of any of the Indemnified Parties (if applicable) arising out of or relating to these Games Terms or the Games will not exceed the greater of $500 or the amount you have paid for the Games in the past six (6) months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the limits on liability set out in this Section 5.5 do not apply in respect of Meta Parties’ liability arising from their gross negligence, fraud or willful misconduct.

You will not use or allow others to use the Games if you or they are or become (a) identified in any US Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals Lists or Entity List or any other US or EU export control list; or (b) located in a country subject to comprehensive US or EU trade sanctions. You will not and you will not allow others to use, distribute, or transfer the Games in any manner that violates applicable law, including all applicable export control and trade sanctions laws.

We try to provide clear rules so that we can limit or hopefully avoid disputes between you and us. If a dispute does arise, however, it's useful to know upfront where it can be resolved and what laws will apply.

Where required by applicable law, the laws of the country in which you reside will apply to any claim, cause of action or dispute that you have against us that arises out of or relates to these Terms, and you may resolve your claim in any competent court in that country that has jurisdiction over the claim. In all other cases, you agree that the claim, cause of action or dispute must be resolved exclusively in the US District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County, California. You also agree that you submit to the personal jurisdiction of either of these courts for the purpose of litigating any such claim, and that the laws of the State of California will govern these Terms and any claim, cause of action or dispute without regard to conflict of law provisions. Without prejudice to the foregoing, you agree that, in its sole discretion, Meta may bring any claim, cause of action or dispute we have against you in any competent court in the country in which you reside that has jurisdiction over the claim. The U.N. Convention on the International Sale of Goods is not applicable to this agreement.

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION 8 (BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER - US RESIDENTS ONLY) CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT. THIS SECTION 8 REQUIRES YOU TO SUBMIT TO BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION ANY AND ALL DISPUTES (EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR BELOW) THAT YOU HAVE AGAINST US ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE GAMES TERMS AND LIMITS THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU CAN SEEK RELIEF FROM US.

8.1 Initial Dispute Resolution. In the event that you have any dispute with us that is connected to the Games Terms or use of the Games or related services, you may contact us at https://www.meta.com/help/quest/, and we will endeavor to resolve the dispute.

8.2 Binding Individual Arbitration. You can bring claims in your local “small claims” court, if the rules of that court will allow it. If you do not bring your claims in small claims court (or if you or we appeal a small claims court judgment to a court of general jurisdiction), then the claims must be resolved by binding, individual arbitration.

Subject to the above exception, you and Meta agree that any cause of action, legal claim, or dispute that you have against us arising out of or related to these Games Terms, the Games, or related services (“claim(s)”) must be resolved by arbitration on an individual basis. Class actions and class arbitrations are not permitted; you may bring a claim only on your own behalf and cannot seek relief that would affect other users of the Games.

If there is a final judicial determination that any particular claim (or a request for particular relief) cannot be arbitrated, then only that claim (or only that request for relief) may be brought in court. All other claims (or requests for relief) remain subject to this Section 8. For any claim that is not arbitrated or resolved in small claims court or an appeal thereof or not subject to arbitration, you agree that it will be resolved exclusively in the US District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court located in San Mateo County. You also agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of either of these courts for the purpose of litigating any such claim. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.

8.3 Right to Opt Out. This arbitration provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THE BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MUST NOTIFY META IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASING THE GAME (OR IF NO PURCHASE WAS MADE, THEN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE ON WHICH YOU FIRST ACCESS OR USE THE GAME AND AGREE TO THESE GAMES TERMS) UNLESS A LONGER PERIOD IS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. To opt out, you must send your name, residence address, and the email address you used to access the Games, and a clear statement that you want to opt out of the binding arbitration and/or class action waiver to:

8.4 Arbitration Process. Before you commence arbitration of a claim, you must provide us with a written notice of dispute that includes your name, residence address, username, and email address you used to access the Games, a detailed description of the dispute, and the relief you seek. Any notice of dispute you send to us should be mailed to:

Before we commence arbitration, we will send you a notice of dispute to the email address you used to access the Games, or by other appropriate means. If we are unable to resolve a dispute within 30 days after the notice of dispute is received, you or we may commence arbitration.

The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) will administer all arbitrations under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, as amended by these Games Terms. The arbitrator will conduct hearings, if any, by teleconference or videoconference, rather than by personal appearances, unless the arbitrator determines upon request by you or by us that an in-person hearing is appropriate. Any in-person appearances will be held at a location that is reasonably convenient to both parties with due consideration of their ability to travel and other pertinent circumstances. If the parties are unable to agree on a location, such determination should be made by the AAA or by the arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding. The arbitrator will have authority to award temporary, interim, or permanent injunctive relief or relief providing for specific performance, but only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by the individual claim before the arbitrator. The award rendered by the arbitrator may be confirmed and enforced in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

We will pay all arbitration filing fees, administration and hearing costs, and arbitrator fees for any arbitration if your claims seek less than $75,000 and you timely provided us with a Notice of Dispute. For all other claims, the costs and fees of arbitration shall be allocated in accordance with AAA's applicable rules, including rules regarding frivolous or improper claims.

8.5 Miscellaneous Dispute Resolution. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, nothing in these Games Terms will preclude you from bringing issues to the attention of national, federal, state, or local agencies or regulators and, if the law allows, they can seek relief against us for you. Disputes related to intellectual property rights (like copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets) are not subject to arbitration and instead must be brought in court. In addition, disputes relating to the scope and enforceability of this arbitration provision or the interpretation of the prohibition of class and representative actions are for a court to decide, in the jurisdictions specified in Section 8.2.

9.1. Updates. These Games Terms may be updated from time to time to accurately reflect our services and practices. Unless otherwise required by law, we will notify you before we make changes to these Games Terms (including by posting the amended text of the Games Terms on the website) and give you a reasonable opportunity to review the updated Games Terms before they go into effect.

In some circumstances, we may ask you to expressly agree to the updates we make to the Games Terms. If we don’t do this, your continued use of the Games after the effective date of the updated Games Terms constitutes your acceptance of those terms. We hope that you will continue using the Games, but if you do not agree to our updated Games Terms, you must cease use of the Games. In the event that you notify us that you do not agree to our updated Games Terms but you fail to cease use of the Games then we will take steps to delete or disable your access to or use of the Games to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9.2. Entire Agreement. These Games Terms and all other applicable terms make up the entire agreement between you and Meta regarding your use of the Games and supersede any prior agreements regarding your use of the Games.

9.3. Termination. We may suspend or disable your access to or use of the Games if: (1) we determine that you have clearly, seriously or repeatedly breached these Games Terms or any additional terms they reference; (2) we believe your access to or use of the Games creates a health or safety risk; or (3) you otherwise create legal risk or possible legal exposure for us. If you delete or we disable your access to or use of the Games, these Games Terms shall terminate as an agreement between you and us, but the provisions in Section 3 (Permissions), Section 4 (What You Can Share and Do on the Game), Section 5 (Warnings and Disclaimers), Section 7 (Dispute Resolution; Governing Law), Section 8 (Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver - US Residents Only), Section 9.3 (Termination), and Section 9.4 (Assignment) will remain in place.

9.4. Assignment. You may not, without Meta’s prior written consent, assign, transfer, charge, or subcontract all or any of your rights or obligations under these Games Terms, and any attempt to do so without that consent will be null and void. If restrictions on the transfer of the rights in these Games Terms are not enforceable under the laws of your country, then these Games Terms will be binding on any recipient.

Meta may at any time assign, transfer, charge, or subcontract all or any of our rights or obligations under these Games Terms or any additional terms that they reference, but this will not affect your rights or our obligations under these Terms.

9.5 Severability. If any provision of these Games Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable from these Games Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. If we fail to enforce any of the Games Terms, it will not be considered a waiver.