Power To The Players Act
A digital game consumer rights bill proposed in the United States Congress that would require the FTC to regulate digital game ownership and codify 'pay to own' into the regulatory framework.
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U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th Congressional District submitted the Power To The Players Act to Congress.
The Power To The Players Act requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish regulations ensuring that consumers gain true ownership after paying for a game, rather than merely a license agreement.
If the Power To The Players Act takes effect, game companies may need to adjust their digital distribution strategies, including redesigning user agreements, clarifying ownership boundaries, and possibly even affecting the definition of subscription services.
The proposal of the Power To The Players Act marks a new legislative stage for digital consumer rights protection.
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The Power To The Players Act requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish regulations ensuring that consumers gain true ownership after paying for a game, rather than merely a license agreement.
50%UnverifiedThe proposal of the Power To The Players Act marks a new legislative stage for digital consumer rights protection.
50%UnverifiedU.S. Representative Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th Congressional District submitted the Power To The Players Act to Congress.
50%UnverifiedIf the Power To The Players Act takes effect, game companies may need to adjust their digital distribution strategies, including redesigning user agreements, clarifying ownership boundaries, and possibly even affecting the definition of subscription services.
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