Quick answer: Roblox’s new terms of service took effect on November 1. Roblox is now the seller (the “merchant of record”) for Robux, game passes and items, so a refund request goes to Roblox, not the creator. Outside the EEA, UK and Switzerland, purchases stay final. The feared VPN sign-up country rule was cut, and players under 18 need a parent to accept.
By Ashish Sharma · Updated November 2, 2026 · How we checked: we read the live global Terms of Use and the EEA, UK and Switzerland version on Roblox Support on November 2 and compared the refund, Robux and account sections line by line. Section 2.3 of both versions has no sign-up country wording. Staff quotes come from Roblox’s DevForum announcement and replies. This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice.
In Short
- Since November 1, every Robux purchase and every game pass, item or subscription you buy is a deal between you and Roblox, not the game’s creator (Section 6.1).
- Global terms, which cover India and the US: purchases are final, but Paid Access bought with cash can be refunded within 48 hours.
- The EEA/UK/Switzerland version adds a 14-day withdrawal right. The line saying “all purchases are final” isn’t in that version.
- The sign-up country rule behind October’s VPN ban scare is gone. Under-18 players need a parent to accept the terms.
What changed in the Roblox terms on November 1?
Mainly who sells to you. Roblox announced the update on October 1 on its Developer Forum. It listed three changes: simpler wording, Roblox acting as “principal distributor and merchant of record” for purchases, and a right of withdrawal for EEA users. Section 6.1 of the live text spells out the first one. When you spend Robux on any game pass or item, “Roblox supplies and licenses such Content to you,” and “no direct contractual relationship” is formed with the creator.
Most coverage stopped at the VPN scare. The money change matters more day to day. The developer of your favourite game is no longer the other party when you pay. Roblox is, and Roblox’s refund rules are the ones that apply. A few smaller lines are new too:
- Stolen items: “trading or receiving stolen items” can now get an account moderated (Section 3.4.1). That covers the person who received the item, not just the thief.
- Chat: “You must complete an age check before using Communication Features” (Section 4.1).
- Robux: Robux don’t expire, but you lose them if your account is deleted or terminated (Section 5.1.1). They can’t be sold on secondary markets (Section 5.1).
Can you still get a refund on Roblox purchases?
Rarely, unless you live in the EEA, UK or Switzerland. The global terms (Section 6.5) say all purchases of Robux or Paid Services are “final, non-refundable and non-transferable,” and that Roblox doesn’t refund unused Robux. There are two exceptions:
- Charges you didn’t make: contact Roblox Support “immediately.”
- Paid Access games bought with cash: you can request a refund within 48 hours (Section 8.2). If you paid with Robux, it’s final.
The EEA, UK and Switzerland terms are different. Their Section 6.5 drops the “final, non-refundable” sentence. Section 6.7 adds a 14-day right to withdraw from digital content and subscriptions “without giving any reason.” There’s a catch. If Roblox asks you to agree to immediate delivery and you start using the content, the right is gone. Subscriptions are refunded minus the days you already used.
| Purchase | Global terms | EEA / UK / Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Robux bought with cash | Final unless local law says otherwise | 14-day withdrawal right, lost once used after agreeing to immediate delivery |
| Paid Access (cash) | Refund request within 48 hours | Refund request within 48 hours |
| Developer Subscriptions | Final; cancel in Settings > Subscriptions | 14 days, minus time already used |
| Robux on a terminated account | Can be revoked without notice or refund | Revoked only “where reasonable and proportionate,” usually with notice |
One practical point for broken game passes: the terms still send game problems to the creator first (Section 11.1). Since Roblox is now the seller, though, a refund can only come from Roblox Support, not the creator.
Will Roblox ban you for using a VPN?
Not for using a VPN alone, and the country rule never took effect. Early drafts of Section 2.3, as players quoted them at the time, told players to use Roblox from the country they signed up in. An October 7 post on X that drew almost a million views said accounts used mostly from another country could be terminated. That set off a panic among travellers and players who need a VPN. Roblox trimmed the text, and on October 7 a staff member replied on the DevForum: “general VPN use for privacy or security reasons on its own is not a violation and does not get your account banned.”
The trimmed line (“Attempting to misrepresent your sign-up country…”) was still quoted in a DevForum thread that day. Players reported it gone by October 9 to 11. The live Section 2.3 now only asks you to follow the terms and the law. The terms still bar use from countries under U.S. embargoes (Section 15.3), and other abuse rules still apply. We found no line that names VPNs.
Do parents have to accept the new Roblox terms?
Yes, for every player under 18. Section 2.1.1 says a parent or legal guardian “must accept these Roblox Terms on your behalf,” and that the parent is “responsible for your minor’s activity.” Roblox’s October 1 post adds that a minor’s parent “will need to agree to the updated Terms of Use for you to continue using Roblox.” A parent who links their account through Parental Controls accepts the terms for the child too (Section 2.1.2). Section 15.8 says simply carrying on using Roblox counts as accepting. If you don’t agree, you have to stop and delete the account. Some players said the “I Agree” pop-up wouldn’t close in early October, and Roblox staff said they had passed it to the team.
In the US and Canada (except Quebec), the terms also keep binding individual arbitration with a class action waiver. Section 11.2.2 lets you opt out of material changes to that clause by mailing a written notice within 30 days of Roblox’s notice.
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FAQ
Can I get a refund on Robux under the new Roblox terms?
Usually not. The global terms say Robux and paid services are final and non-refundable unless local law says otherwise. Unauthorized charges should be reported to Roblox Support right away. Players in the EEA, UK and Switzerland get a 14-day withdrawal right, which they lose once they agree to immediate delivery and start using the content.
Will Roblox ban me for using a VPN after November 1?
Not for using a VPN alone. A Roblox staff member said on October 7 that VPN use for privacy or security is not a violation. The sign-up country line that worried players was removed, and Section 2.3 of the live terms has no country or VPN wording.
Do parents have to accept the new Roblox terms?
Yes, for players under 18. Section 2.1.1 says a parent or legal guardian must accept the terms for the child, and Roblox’s announcement says a minor’s parent needs to agree to the update before the child can keep playing.
Who do I contact about a broken game pass now?
Start with the game’s creator for gameplay bugs, as Section 11.1 says, then escalate to Roblox Support. The purchase itself is now between you and Roblox, so any refund decision comes from Roblox, not the developer.
What happens if I don’t accept the new Roblox terms?
Section 15.8 says continuing to use Roblox after the notice period means you accept. If you disagree, the terms say you must stop using Roblox and delete your account. Deleting it removes your Robux for good.
Sources: Roblox Terms of Use (global, effective November 1), Roblox Terms of Use for the EEA, UK and Switzerland, Roblox’s Summary of the Roblox Terms, Roblox DevForum: terms announcement, staff VPN clarification, Section 2.3 thread. Section numbers refer to the global User Terms unless marked. We’ll update this page if Roblox changes the terms again. See our editorial policy.
About the author: Ashish Sharma runs Gipcus and writes about browser games and platform changes that affect players’ accounts and wallets.
