Discord Terms of Service

Last updated: March 27, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to Discord! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Discord's services. By using our services, you agree to these Terms.

2. Age Requirements and Responsibility of Parents and Guardians

You must be at least 13 years old to use Discord. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have permission from your parent or guardian to use Discord.

3. What You Can Expect From Us

Discord provides a platform for communities to communicate through text, voice, and video. We work to make Discord safe, but we cannot guarantee that it always will be.

4. Your Discord Account

To access certain Discord features, you'll need to create an account. You are responsible for safeguarding your account and are fully responsible for all activities under your account.

5. Content in Discord's Services

You are responsible for your use of Discord's services and any content you provide, including compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

6. Your Content

When you upload, share, or submit content to Discord, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content.

7. Discord's Content

Discord's services contain content owned or licensed by Discord. You may not use Discord's content without our permission.

8. Software in Discord's Services

Some of Discord's services allow you to download client software. This software may update automatically to provide you with improved Discord services.

9. Copyright

Discord respects the intellectual property of others and expects users to do the same. We will respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement.

10. Discord's Paid Services

Discord offers paid services like Discord Nitro. Payment terms apply to any purchases made through Discord.

11. Restrictions on Your Use of Discord

You may not use Discord's services to violate laws, infringe on others' rights, distribute malware, or engage in harassment or abuse.

12. Termination

You may stop using Discord's services at any time. Discord may suspend or terminate your access to services if you violate these Terms.

13. Appeals

If Discord takes action against your account, you can appeal the decision through our appeals process.

14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Discord from any claims arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

15. Disclaimers

Discord's services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

16. Limitation of Liability

Discord's liability to you is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

17. Settling Disputes Between You and Discord

Most disputes can be resolved informally. For formal disputes, binding arbitration is required instead of court proceedings.

18. More Important Stuff

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Discord. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Contact Information: If you have questions about these Terms, please contact Discord at support@discord.com.