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Re:EA Joins the Sony EULA bandwagon by sp332 on Saturday September 24, 2011 @11:44AM (#3033462)
It's not a waiver of a right to sue, or any disclaimer of liability. It's an agreement not to be in a class action lawsuit. Some of them can also force you to use an independent arbiter instead of suing. But wither way, they can still be held accountable.
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Re:EA Joins the Sony EULA bandwagon by throwaway32 on Saturday September 24, 2011 @12:12PM (#3033533)
Forced arbitration clauses, with an arbiter of the companies choosing, are in no way "holding them accountable". They are pretty much the definition of an unjust kangaroo court.
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Re:EA Joins the Sony EULA bandwagon by tibbon on Saturday September 24, 2011 @02:33PM (#3033962)
It also seems to waive trial by jury?
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Re:EA Joins the Sony EULA bandwagon by gnu6 on Saturday September 24, 2011 @03:49PM (#3034182)
What are they going to do if you form a class anyway? Void your agreement and ban you? Countersue?
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