Account Question - Guild Wars Forums

WarcryOfTruth · Oct 22, 2011, 01:44 AM // 01:44

Hello all!

Random question I've been thinking about. If I buy an account for a minor to use (family friend's son, just so no one raises eyebrows), and have everything in my name on the account (name, billing address, etc), will said person still be able to use it? Or will the information have to be from the location the account is primarily played? I wouldn't want to spend the money on the account, only to have it banned for that, like some accounts have been. Thanks all!

~ Warcry

**Marty Silverblade** · Oct 22, 2011, 01:49 AM // 01:49

If the intended user of an account is under the age of 18 then it needs to be registered to an adult anyway. Minor geographical differences are of no importance (if you're really paranoid you could just get the kids parents to register it in their name).

PS: You can find this information in the EULA.

WarcryOfTruth · Oct 22, 2011, 02:09 AM // 02:09

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

If the intended user of an account is under the age of 18 then it needs to be registered to an adult anyway. Minor geographical differences are of no importance (if you're really paranoid you could just get the kids parents to register it in their name).

PS: You can find this information in the EULA.

I know, but I'm bad at looking through that. But I did find it. Can I let a minor use it even if I'm not his guardian? And I don't think the parents would register it, that's why I thought I'd look into doing it.

**Marty Silverblade** · Oct 22, 2011, 02:15 AM // 02:15

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Originally Posted by EULA

(a) Eligibility. Accounts are available only to adult individuals 18 years of age or older. If you are less than 18 years of age and wish to use the Service, your parent(s) or guardian(s) must complete the registration process, open an Account in their name(s) and accept full responsibility for all obligations under this Agreement. Those who have completed these steps and who maintain their Account in good standing are sometimes referred to in this Agreement as "Members."

By accepting the terms of use in the Agreement, Members represent that you are an adult 18 years of age or older. Only one person may use an Account. The registered user of an Account may use the Account or may choose instead to permit a minor child of the registered user to use the Account. You are liable for all activities conducted through your Account, and parents or guardians are liable for all activities of their minor child conducted through the Account.

So no. I still wouldn't worry about it though. Anet a: wouldn't have any way of knowing, and b: probably wouldn't care anyway. What does concern me somewhat is your last statement, but thats not my business.

WarcryOfTruth · Oct 22, 2011, 02:21 AM // 02:21

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

So no. I still wouldn't worry about it though. Anet a: wouldn't have any way of knowing, and b: probably wouldn't care anyway. What does concern me somewhat is your last statement, but thats not my business.

They just don't want to pay for it, and they think registering it in their name = payment, you know parents and old people, afraid of new technology

Kendil · Oct 22, 2011, 01:07 PM // 13:07

Is it just me that remembers wrong or do you not have to register any names and such if you buy the game at a mortar and brick shop?

**cosyfiep** · Oct 22, 2011, 01:14 PM // 13:14

when you upload the game, it ask for information...like an email and name & address...this is where the minor cant enter the info.....as well as agreeing to the eula.
so yeah he could buy the game and give it to the child, however, when they get to the that point--they wont be able to 'legally' enter information.

WarcryOfTruth · Oct 22, 2011, 10:52 PM // 22:52

Right Cosy, what I was going to to was set up the account COMPLETELY, until it's to the point of ready to log on and create a character. Everything would be in my name, and unless he changes the info, I would have access to it, but other than that he would have total control of the account at that point. The thing I'm concerned about it just if having my info on an account I don't use, and since the account will be used at a location that isn't my own, is there a problem. Which, from what you all are saying, there is nothing to worry about, so thank you all for the help.

Edit: Also, I'm also afraid that if he were to do something on the account to get him banned for whatever reason, would that come back to my accounts as well? They wouldn't be linked to the same NCSoft account, I figure if I'm not gonna use it, why should I link them, but the information would be the same.

Oct 22, 2011, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#1
WarcryOfTruth Site Contributor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta Guild: [LIFE] Profession: P/	Account Question Hello all! Random question I've been thinking about. If I buy an account for a minor to use (family friend's son, just so no one raises eyebrows), and have everything in my name on the account (name, billing address, etc), will said person still be able to use it? Or will the information have to be from the location the account is primarily played? I wouldn't want to spend the money on the account, only to have it banned for that, like some accounts have been. Thanks all! ~ Warcry

Oct 22, 2011, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#2
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	If the intended user of an account is under the age of 18 then it needs to be registered to an adult anyway. Minor geographical differences are of no importance (if you're really paranoid you could just get the kids parents to register it in their name). PS: You can find this information in the EULA. __________________

Oct 22, 2011, 01:14 PM // 13:14	#7
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	when you upload the game, it ask for information...like an email and name & address...this is where the minor cant enter the info.....as well as agreeing to the eula. so yeah he could buy the game and give it to the child, however, when they get to the that point--they wont be able to 'legally' enter information. __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Oct 22, 2011, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#8
WarcryOfTruth Site Contributor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta Guild: [LIFE] Profession: P/	Right Cosy, what I was going to to was set up the account COMPLETELY, until it's to the point of ready to log on and create a character. Everything would be in my name, and unless he changes the info, I would have access to it, but other than that he would have total control of the account at that point. The thing I'm concerned about it just if having my info on an account I don't use, and since the account will be used at a location that isn't my own, is there a problem. Which, from what you all are saying, there is nothing to worry about, so thank you all for the help. Edit: Also, I'm also afraid that if he were to do something on the account to get him banned for whatever reason, would that come back to my accounts as well? They wouldn't be linked to the same NCSoft account, I figure if I'm not gonna use it, why should I link them, but the information would be the same. Last edited by WarcryOfTruth; Oct 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM // 23:00..

Oct 22, 2011, 01:07 PM // 13:07	#6
Kendil Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden	Is it just me that remembers wrong or do you not have to register any names and such if you buy the game at a mortar and brick shop?