Are there any international laws governing the sale of digital games?

Yes, there are international laws that govern the sale of digital games. Under consumer protection laws, gamers from any country are entitled to certain rights. For example, in the European Union, there exists a Consumer Rights Directive which includes a right to a 14-day return period, a minimum two-year guarantee period, and restrictions on unfair terms. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces a similar law that requires companies that offer digital goods and services online to include an enforceable consumer agreement, and to meet certain standards for providing refunds and other consumer protection rights. In North Carolina, the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1 et seq.) provides similar protections as the FTC, including a return period of at least 14 days, a two-year guarantee period, and other consumer protection rights. Additionally, the Video Game Industry Regulation Act of 2018 provides specific protections to consumers in the sale and distribution of video games in the state. This law states that video game developers and publishers must provide clear, easily-understandable terms to gamers before they make a purchase, and must provide refunds for any games purchased if they don’t meet certain standards. International laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Consumer Protection Act also apply to digital games. These laws ensure that websites used to purchase digital games comply with consumer protection rules and provide sufficient consumer protection. In North Carolina, businesses must also comply with these laws, or risk a hefty fine.

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