Copyright, Contract, and Video Games: Terms of Play
Author
Amy Thomas
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing India
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Edition
1st Edition - Indian Reprint
Year
2026
Why Choose This Book?
This is a specialised work at the intersection of intellectual property law, contract law and video game studies. Amy Thomas examines how player-facing contracts such as EULAs, terms and conditions and user-generated-content policies shape the legal position of players. The book uses video games as a case study to explore copyright, contractual power, user rights and cultural participation. It is particularly relevant to scholars and practitioners working in intellectual property, technology law, digital media regulation and socio-legal research.
About the Book
Copyright, Contract, and Video Games: Terms of Play examines the legal relationship between video game creators, publishers and players. The book argues that while copyright law governs the creation and distribution of video games, private contracts often determine the player's role and obligations. It analyses player-side contracts as a form of critical discourse and examines themes of authority, access and artifice. The work combines copyright and contract analysis with socio-legal research and considers the implications for user rights and the distribution of power within interactive industries. The international hardback edition is 208 pages and was published in May 2026.
Related Subjects
- Intellectual Property Law
- Copyright Law
- Contract Law
- Video Game Law
- Digital Media & Technology Law
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Caveat Legalis
This is an academic work examining copyright, contract and socio-legal issues surrounding video games. It should be read alongside the legislation, regulations and judicial decisions applicable to the relevant jurisdiction and issue.
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