Yes they can do as they please and thats why I wonder why the abstract explanation for the bans. I don't argue what they did I am happy and fine with it but I don't understand why they back it up with an explanation that leaves them open to retort.
Boosting of such scale certainly holds an interest for the authorities for tax evasion, fraud, anti-trust breaches and many many other legal issues. Either way just making conversation I am very interested to learn the thoughts behind this.
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From discord ToS:
"Our right to terminate.
Subject to applicable law, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and/or your access to some or all of our services with or without notice, at our discretion"
"Settling disputes between you and Discord
Informal resolution. Most disputes can be resolved informally, so if you have an issue with the services, let’s consult with each other first. Before pursuing formal legal action, you agree to try to resolve a dispute with us informally by sending notice to
disputes@discord.com.
If you reside in the European Union, you may also be entitled to submit your complaint to the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform. ODR allows EU consumers to resolve disputes related to the online purchases of goods and services without going to court.Governing law and jurisdiction.
The Federal Arbitration Act, federal arbitration law, and California law will apply to these terms and any disputes related to these terms or our services, regardless of conflict of laws rules.
Any of these disputes that are not subject to arbitration will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts in San Francisco County, California, and you and Discord both consent to venue and personal jurisdiction in these courts.If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, this clause and these terms in general do not affect any mandatory consumer rights you may have under your local law, and all disputes arising in connection with the services and/or these terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court of Amsterdam, the Netherlands or, if you are a consumer, to a court closer to your domicile if in an EU Member State.".
So, one more time: When using your right to terminate, use your right to terminate not something random that is likely to drop the case if it goes to court.