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[Goji1639]

Actually they can just do that. They're a private company, and you agree to their terms when you create your account. You can't just say "that's different, that's not how it works" and it will be so. They reserve the right to do anything to your account at any time, and you agreed to that because you're here posting. You can't just call the police because you got banned in a video game and don't know why.

But if I'm wrong, please direct me to a website where I can read about this law you say they would be breaking. Though it's important to know that SE does originate in Japan and I'm not 100% sure how laws relating to those things work internationally. So I understand if you're unable to produce that for me.

It's basic contract law, take a class if you're interested. All I'm willing to do is explain it to you in very simple terms.

So, try this. You "agreeing" to something doesn't make it legal. If SE added something to their ToS that stated SE reserves the right to enslave your family, slavery would still be illegal even if you clicked agree.

I'll give you an example that might be a little more pertinent. Pretend SE had a big new promotion...

SE: "Amazing new deal: 3 years worth of subscription and 7 retainers for $200!!"

*2 weeks later after... let's say... $15 million in revenue from the new deal*

SE: "Game servers are shutting down forever. No refunds for the 'Amazing new deal.' lolololololololbye."

SE would definitely face a class action lawsuit, and if they showed up to court with the little "we're allowed to steal from our customers" clause in their ToS, they'd be laughed out. SE knows what they can and can't do in terms of basically stealing money for digital property, which is why they're diligent in evidencing their bans. It's why ALL companies are diligent.

You have basic rights and protections as a consumer that can't be taken away from you, even if you click "agree" on a random ToS that's worded in a way that looks like they could be taken away from you. SE can't take your money then refuse to provide the service you paid for unless they have a good, strongly evidenced, legally sound reason for doing so.