Why did EA ban people?

Why do people get banned or suspended? We'll take action on accounts when we see any content that's inappropriate or when there's evidence of cheating. We'll also take action against any account that posts vulgar, threatening, or harassing content in any EA game or on any EA website.

How long do EA bans last?

A ban is when we remove your access to a game, part of a game, or your EA Account for an extended period of time. We normally issue a ban on your EA Account due to repeated or extreme violations of our Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct. Account bans are typically permanent.

Does EA ban players?

We'll ban players who break our User Agreement. If you've got a ban or suspension on your EA Account, for a specific game, or for your device, we'll notify you via email. Check your email or EA case history for more details.

Is there a way to get unbanned from EA?

What to do if you get banned from EA?

Email us about your issue and we'll get right back to you. Go to My Ban History to view more info on and dispute your active bans and suspensions. Go to My Ban History to view more info on and dispute your active bans and suspensions.

EA Banned 30,000 people, and you should be worried too!

Does EA ban IP address?

We do not generally IP ban someone, so it is extremely unlikely that this would be the case for your friend. Before purchasing FIFA 17, your friend would be best speaking with the Account Management team through the contact us site here.

What is an EA soft ban?

What is a Soft Ban? A soft ban occurs when you play too many FUT online matches consecutively. This commonly occurs in friendlies when the community participates in Golden Goal for Icon Swaps.

Can EA refund you?

You may return eligible EA full game downloads (PC or Mac) and participating third-party titles purchased on the EA app or Origin for a full refund. You can make a refund request: Within 24 hours after you first launch the game. Within 14 days from the day you bought it, if you have not launched the game.

Can EA ban you for mods?

"These types of mods have deeply disturbing content, are not authorized by EA, and their use violates our User Agreement. If we detect players using this kind of mod content, they will no longer be able to play the game and will face permanent EA account bans."

Can EA delete your account?

You can't deactivate or delete your EA Account by yourself. You'll have to talk to one of our advisors.

What games are EA shutting down?

EA is shutting down online services for four more games in 2023, so players will only be able to enjoy the games offline if they own a copy. EA has confirmed that it is shutting down the online services of four games, those being Syndicate, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Shadows of the Damned, and Warp.

Does EA have age restrictions?

You must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of your country of residence) to create an EA Account.

Are game bans permanent?

The duration of the game ban is determined by the developer. Only permanent game bans are displayed on the user's profile. Temporary game bans, or suspensions, are not displayed.

Can game bans be removed?

Game bans cannot be appealed and are not removed from accounts.

Are Fortnite bans permanent?

A Fortnite ban can last from 10 days to 30 days to a lifetime. The length of the ban will usually depend on factors such as severity of the offense and number of previous offenses. If you do end up with a Fortnite ban, you can get back to the game immediately by using a VPN to hide your IP address.

Are game mods legal?

Modding may sometimes infringe the legal rights of the copyright owner. Some nations have laws prohibiting modding and accuse modders of attempting to overcome copy protection schemes. In the United States, the DMCA has set up stiff penalties for mods that violate the rights of intellectual property owners.

Is it illegal to play mod games?

Are mods illegal? Modding's legality varies from country to country. In the UK and US it isn't strictly illegal, as long as it doesn't infringe on a game's copyright – but to platforms and developers there can be a fine line between modding and hacking.

Does EA allow modding?

Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free-of-charge. Mods cannot be sold, licensed, or rented for a fee, nor can Mods contain features that would support monetary transactions of any type.

How many refunds does EA allow?

You can only return the same game twice. Once you've gotten two refunds for a game, you can buy it again — but you won't be able to get a third refund.

Do EA accounts expire?

'If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use,' say the terms.

Do I lose my games if I cancel EA Play?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)

What is hard ban vs soft ban?

Create two different bans, hard ban is a perm ban from the server... the same as the normal ban currently. And, the soft ban will remove the user for a certain period of time, while also deleting all of the users messages ever sent.

What triggers soft ban?

The three primary reasons for getting a soft ban are GPS spoofing, sharing accounts, and traveling fast. A soft ban is a temporary ban triggered when the Pokémon determines that the player cannot arrive within a period.

Are soft bans permanent?

On average, it takes about 3 soft bans to permanently ban your account.

Does EA shut down servers?

While EA has confirmed that players will still be able to enjoy these titles' single-player components, the online servers for these games will be shut down completely in 2023.