PS Plus Usage Terms (original) (raw)

1. PLAYSTATION PLUS

PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription with a recurring subscription fee which is charged automatically (at the then current regular PlayStation Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until the subscription is canceled.

If your wallet doesn't have enough funds when an automatic recurring subscription payment is due, the balance will be automatically funded from the default payment method on record to cover the subscription fee.

2. HOW TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION

You can cancel your subscription at any time so that your subscription will expire at the end of your trial period or at the end of the period for which you have already paid, as applicable. This will stop future payments of subscription fees being taken, but you won't receive a refund for payments already made. This is in addition to purchase cancellation rights you may have under your applicable local laws. See our Cancellation Policy at http://playstation.com/store-cancellation-policy. You can continue to use the benefits until your subscription or trial period expires.

To cancel on your PS5, go to [Settings] > [Users and Accounts] > [Account] > [Payment and Subscriptions] > [Subscriptions].

To cancel on your PS4, go to [Settings] > [Account Management] > [Account Information] > [PlayStation Subscriptions].

For instructions on how to cancel from any other PlayStation platform or device, visit the PlayStation Support page at http://playstation.com/cancel-subscription.

3. PROMOTIONAL OFFERS

PlayStation Plus promotional offers and discounts may apply to subscription plan purchases and other digital content sold separately on PlayStation Store. Such offers may be limited in time, and vary by country, subscriber and/or subscriber status; promotional offers are subject to change and may include content that has been previously offered or include content that you already own. After the promotional or discounted period expires, the subscription automatically continues at the then current regular PlayStation Store price until canceled.

If available in your country or region, you may experience PlayStation Plus benefits free of charge by selecting a limited free trial offer. At the end of your trial period, your PlayStation Plus subscription will automatically roll into an ongoing subscription with a recurring subscription fee charged automatically at the frequency you choose when you sign up for the trial. If you want to prevent this, you can cancel your subscription prior to the end of the trial period. You can continue to use the benefits until the last day of the trial period even if you cancel before that.

You need a credit/debit card or PayPal account registered to your account for PlayStation Network to sign up for and access a free trial offer. The required payment method may vary by country. Each person is eligible for only one free trial unless otherwise communicated. Certain other feature limitations may also apply to free trials to prevent fraud and misuse of content.

4. PLAYSTATION PLUS CONTENT AND FEATURES

PlayStation Plus requires an account for PlayStation Network. Access to PlayStation Plus content and features will vary by console platform, device, country or region, subscription tier, age of user, account type held, and parental controls. The games included in the subscription, the online features of each game, as well as the other features and benefits of the PlayStation Plus subscription, are subject to change. Continued access to PlayStation Plus features and benefits requires an active subscription. Service availability is not guaranteed. Country and language restrictions apply.

Certain games featured on PlayStation Plus may be made available on a limited-time basis. The number and availability of games included in the service are subject to change at any time and vary by subscription tier, country or region, console platform and device. Games downloaded to your console are playable as long as you have a valid subscription and the game remains available in the service. If your subscription lapses (or a game is removed from the service), you won't be able to use any add-ons, virtual currency, or other similar consumables you've separately purchased for a PlayStation Plus game, unless and until you renew your PlayStation Plus subscription or purchase the same game from the PlayStation Store.

Depending on how PlayStation Plus content is accessed (e.g., downloaded vs. streamed games), availability of features, system performance, and gameplay quality may differ. PlayStation Plus games may not provide the same features or be identical to other versions of the same-titled games available on disc, PlayStation Store or elsewhere.

Service availability, and availability of PlayStation Plus content and features, are dependent on variables not under our control, including the speed and availability of your broadband connection and your geographic location. You may experience delays or technical difficulties caused by or related to these variables. Some PlayStation Plus features may require you to install and operate additional applications on your PlayStation console or device. Performance and availability of features on those applications may differ between device and subscriber setup and may be subject to additional terms and limitations.

For further service details and limitations please see https://www.playstation.com/playstation-plus/getting-started.

5. AGE REQUIREMENTS

Access to PlayStation Plus content/services will vary according to the age of the user and parental controls.
PlayStation Plus is only available to legal U.S. and Canadian residents with an account for PlayStation Network who are 7 years or older, and legal residents of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay who are 13 years or older depending on the country of residence. Users who haven't reached the legal age of majority in their country of residence need a parent or legal guardian’s consent to establish an account for PlayStation Network and may not be able to access certain content or services.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PlayStation Plus games and other content are made available for your personal, private, non-commercial use on a PlayStation console or device, and other select systems and devices authorized to access PlayStation Plus content. Except for rights explicitly granted to you, all rights in the PlayStation Plus content are reserved by Sony Interactive Entertainment, its affiliates and its licensors.

A robust broadband internet connection is required for download of, and access to certain content, features and benefits; internet access is required for online play; additional hardware, storage and peripherals may be required to support download and/or streaming features; and you're responsible for associated fees. Download restrictions and streaming limits may apply. PlayStation Plus features and offerings may change without notice; the service may be updated, retired, or terminated at any time.

Use of PlayStation Network and PlayStation Plus is subject to these Usage Terms, the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement, and the applicable privacy policy. You can access these documents by using the link to the Health / Privacy / Terms menu or going to www.playstation.com/legal.