You know those license agreements you scroll through but rarely read to get to the games, software and services you use every day? Well, EA and Sony have both recently updated theirs to include clauses that cause you to waive your right to sue or joining a class action case against them.
To be fair, you can still request binding arbitration but you're giving up a lot here, including the possibility of participating in legitimate remedies to bad business decisions.
If you haven't already accepted these agreements or did so in the last 30 days, there is something you can do. The official opt-out process requires you to mail a physical letter, but GamersOptOut.com will do all of the work for you and even buy the certified delivery postage! They just ask that you help spread the word and, if you can afford it, donate to help cover their costs.
Once you complete the form, you'll want to save the resulting URL(s) so you can come back and check status later - there is no account on GamersOptOut.com, and they promise to destroy your personal data once it's no longer needed, so this is your only way to confirm receipt. Once the letter has been delivered, you can go ahead and accept the agreement knowing that you opted out of the lawsuit section...
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