Riot Games Updates Terms to Penalize Off-Platform Misconduct
The new policy, effective January 3, 2025, extends accountability for creators to behavior during content creation involving Riot titles, even outside the games themselves.
- Riot Games will enforce penalties for creators' off-platform misconduct related to its games, such as hateful language or inappropriate behavior during streams or content creation.
- The updated terms of service will apply specifically to content where Riot's games, like League of Legends and Valorant, are featured in the background.
- Violations may result in restrictions on Riot accounts, including suspensions from all Riot games and services, and removal from the Riot Partner program if applicable.
- The policy also targets actions that compromise competitive integrity, such as stream sniping, account boosting promotions, or encouraging rule-breaking behavior.
- Riot clarified it will not proactively monitor all social media but will act on reported incidents that contravene its terms of service.