This Roblox Dictionary contains certain definitions for the capitalized terms used in the Roblox Terms. For the avoidance of doubt, this Roblox Dictionary is intended to be a helpful reference, but in the event of any conflict between the definitions contained in this Roblox Dictionary and those found in the Roblox Terms, the definitions contained in the Roblox Terms shall govern.
TERM |
DEFINITION |
Account |
A Roblox Account, which a User must create in order to access certain elements and functionality of the Services. |
Additional Terms |
Any set of terms and conditions—other than the User Terms, Creator Terms, Roblox Community Standards, Roblox Privacy & Cookie Policy, and regional Supplemental Provisions—that applies to a User’s or Creator’s use of the Services. |
Affiliated Parties |
Roblox, together with Roblox’s officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, investors, business partners, subsidiaries and agents. |
Ancillary Use |
A right granted by a Creator to Roblox that allows Roblox to market and advertise the Services or Roblox using a Creator’s UGC. |
App |
The Roblox mobile application. |
Appeal |
The process by which a User may request a review of Roblox’s decision to (i) suspend or terminate a User’s Account or access to the Services or (ii) remove UGC or other Virtual Content pursuant to a User’s violation of the Roblox Terms. |
Arbitration Agreement |
A mandatory provision within the User Terms, applicable only to Users of the Services who reside in the U.S., that requires Disputes not resolved through MIDR to be resolved through binding, individual arbitration and waives the right to a jury trial and any class action or class arbitration, as set forth in Section 11(b) of the User Terms. |
Cash Out |
An option to exchange your Earned Robux for U.S. dollars at the “Current Exchange Rate for Cash Out” set forth in the DevEx Terms. |
China Publisher |
Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Co., Ltd |
Classic Avatar |
Certain avatar models created and owned by Roblox that Roblox makes available to Creators for use solely on the Services, as set forth in Section 2(b)(iv) of the Creator Terms. See also Modified Classic Avatar. |
Classic Clothing |
Legacy 2D Virtual Items consisting of T-shirts, shirts, and pants designed and sold by Creators on the Services through the Avatar Shop. |
Creator Terms |
Terms of Use applicable to all Users who access the Services. They cover items such as the use of Roblox Studio, the offering of Experiences and Virtual Content, and the use of music on the Services. |
Creator |
Any User who creates, uploads, publishes, generates, or otherwise makes available UGC on the Services. Creators include but are not limited to Developers. |
Developer |
A Creator who creates, develops, and Publishes an Experience on Roblox. |
DevEx Eligibility Requirements |
Requirements necessary to Cash Out Earned Robux through the DevEx Program and set out in the DevEx Terms. |
DevEx Terms |
The terms of use that govern and outline exchange rate and the general requirements, policies, and limitations of the DevEx Program. DevEx Terms constitute Additional Terms. |
DevEx Program |
Stands for “Developer Exchange Program.” An exclusive, by-application-only, program through which Roblox allows approved Creators to exchange Earned Robux for fiat currency. This program is governed by the DevEx Terms. |
Dispute |
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising under or relating in any way to the Roblox Terms, whether based in contract, tort, or any other legal or equitable basis. |
Earned Robux |
Robux generated by a Creator or Developer through the direct sale or other monetization (e.g., EBP) of Virtual Content or other UGC that they create (either alone or with a Group) on the Services, in compliance with the Roblox Terms and any applicable Additional Terms. |
EBP |
Stands for “Engagement Based Payouts;” also known as “Premium Payouts.” A means by which a Creator can generate Earned Robux based on the amount of time that Premium members spend in their Experience. |
Experience |
Interactive content Published on the Services by Developers for the engagement and enjoyment of Users. |
Experience Rules |
Custom rules Creators make that govern Experiences and the actions of Users within those Experiences. Experience Rules are created, governed, and administered by the Experience Creator and not by Roblox. |
FAA |
Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) that governs the terms of the Arbitration Agreement. |
FedArb |
A nationwide alternative dispute resolution firm that administers all arbitration proceedings under Roblox’s MIDR process, as set forth in Section 11(b) of the User Terms. |
Group |
For purposes of the Roblox Terms, a "Group" exists where Creators have joined together and, via a single email address, registered on the Services as a single unit for the purpose of releasing an Experience or other Virtual Content through the Services. Groups may also be used to connect socially. |
Guardian |
A parent or legal guardian of a Minor User. |
In-Experience Items |
UGC available for acquisition by Users within a given Experience that can only be used within that Experience. In-Experience Items include but are not limited to game passes and special abilities. |
Licensed Music |
Sound recordings and musical works (including sound effects) that Roblox, through a third-party license, may make available to Creators and Developers for use solely on the Services within Experiences or other UGC. |
Luobu Studio |
A version of Roblox Studio operated by Roblox (Shenzhen) Digital Science and Technology Co., Ltd that enables Creators and Developers in the PRC to create UGC to be Published on the Services and/or the Luobulesi Game. |
Luobulesi Game |
The version of the Roblox platform operated by Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Co., Ltd for use by Users residing in PRC. |
Marketplace |
The Services marketplace through which Users may acquire Virtual Content to dress and accessorize their avatars. |
MIDR |
Stands for “Mandatory Informal Dispute Resolution”. The process by which all User Disputes with Roblox will be governed and resolved, as set forth in Section 11 of the User Terms. |
Minor |
A User of the Services who is under the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction or state of residence. |
Modified Classic Avatar |
A Classic Avatar that has been altered, customized, and modified by a Creator pursuant to the terms as set forth in Section 2(b)(iv) of the Creator Terms. |
Musical Works |
A piece of music written or otherwise owned by a Creator (and/or others with whom Creator has collaborated). |
Other Content License |
The non-exclusive, limited, revocable, non-transferable license granted by Roblox to Creators in connection with their use of Other Roblox Content in connection with a Creator’s UGC and solely on the Services, as set forth in Section 2(a)(v) of the Creator Terms. |
Other Roblox Content |
Any content, other than Classic Avatars or Modified Classic Avatars, that Roblox creates, develops, and otherwise makes available to Creators on the Services. |
Owner |
The individual or entity selected by a Group to (i) represent the Group on the Services, (ii) control the email address used to register the Group, and (iii) act on behalf of the Group on the Services. |
PRC |
The People’s Republic of China. |
PRO |
Stands for “Performing Rights Organization.” An organization that represents certain Musical Works and provides intermediary functions, particularly collection of royalties, between copyright holders and parties who wish to use copyrighted works publicly. |
Privacy Policy |
The policy that outlines the types of information that Roblox collects about Users of the Services, how Roblox protects that information, and how that information may be used by Roblox. The Privacy Policy forms part of the User Terms. |
Publish |
The means by which a User or Creator creates, uploads, submits, publishes, displays, generates, transmits, or otherwise makes available UGC on the Services. |
Random Virtual Item |
A Virtual Item available in an Experience that may be acquired “randomly” by a User. |
Resale |
The process by which a Roblox Premium member may resell certain Roblox-created Virtual Content on the Services and through the Avatar Shop. |
Roblox |
The Roblox Corporation, including its designated subsidiaries: Roblox Prepaid Company LLC, Roblox Godo Kaisha or Roblox Japan, Roblox Canada Inc., Roblox UK Limited (FKA Ceebr Limited), Roblox India Services Private Limited, Roblox Korea Limited, Roblox Australia Pty Ltd, and Roblox Netherlands B.V. |
Roblox IP |
Intellectual Property, including without limitation the interfaces, graphics (including without limitation Roblox Classic Avatars and Modified Classic Avatars, as defined in Section 2 of the Creator Terms), trademarks, design, information, artwork, data, code, products, software, and all other elements of the Services, including the rights therein and any derivatives thereof, all of which is owned exclusively by Roblox. |
Roblox Premium |
A renewing subscription that provides Users with certain additional benefits on the Services. |
Roblox Studio |
A free software tool that allows Creators to create, develop, modify, operate, and publish 3D Experiences, Virtual Content, and other UGC on the Services. |
Roblox Terms |
The terms and conditions that apply to and govern a User’s and Creator’s use of the Services. The Roblox Terms include the User Terms, Creator Terms, Roblox Community Standards, Roblox Privacy & Cookie Policy, and regional Supplemental Provisions and other Additional Terms. |
Roblox Trademark License |
A non-exclusive, personal, limited, revocable, non-transferable license granted to Creators by Roblox to use Roblox trademarks, whether registered or unregistered, solely for use in connection with the creation of Virtual Content or within Creator’s Experience(s) on the Services, as set forth in Section 2(b)(vi) of the Creator Terms. |
Robux |
The official currency of Roblox, which can be used to acquire Virtual Content or access to Experiences on the Services. Robux are not a substitute for real currency, do not earn interest, and have no equivalent value in real currency. |
Robux Allocation |
Share of Robux generated from the sale of Virtual Content to which a Creator, Seller, and Platform may be entitled. This allocation is determined by Roblox in its sole discretion and can be amended at any time. |
Services |
Any service or application offered by Roblox, such as those allowing Users to develop Virtual Content, connect with others, and use Virtual Content created by you and other Users. It includes websites on the roblox.com domain, our Roblox mobile, virtual reality and Xbox, and PlayStation apps, the Roblox Player, the Roblox Studio, and our other websites, products, software, applications, content, data feeds, and other services. |
Studio License |
The non-exclusive, limited, revocable, non-sublicensable, and non-transferable license granted by Roblox to Creators to use Roblox Studio, as set forth in Section 2(a)(ii) of the Creator Terms. |
Template |
A tool made available to Creators by Roblox (generally via Roblox Studio) that serves as a starting point for Creators to create UGC. Templates are owned by Roblox and licensed to Creators for use on the Services under the Studio License. |
Third-Party Services |
Any content, tools, or other materials created and owned by people or companies other than Roblox that is included as part of, or made available on, the Services. Roblox neither controls nor takes responsibility for any Third-Party Services. |
Trade |
The process by which Roblox Premium members may exchange certain Virtual Content on the Services with other Roblox Premium members. |
UGC |
Stands for “User Generated Content.” UGC is content of any kind or nature, whether material, assets, or otherwise, that Users (including but not limited to Creators) upload to, create and publish on, or otherwise generate through or make available on the Services. |
UGC License |
The perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license that Users and Creators grant to Roblox to use their UGC, as set forth in Section 6(b) of the User Terms and Section 2(b)(ii) of the Creator Terms. |
UGC Subscription |
A renewing subscription offered by a Creator that provides Users with certain additional benefits. UGC Subscriptions may only be purchased using fiat currency (real world money). |
UGC with Licensed Music |
UGC (including Experiences) into which Licensed Music has been synchronized. |
User |
Any person or entity who uses or accesses the Services. |
User PII |
The personally identifiable information of a User. |
User Terms |
Terms applicable to all Users which provide an overview and the associated rules for things like (i) account creation, (ii) using Robux to make purchases, (iii) trading Virtual Items, and (iv) activities prohibited on the Platform. The User Terms also cover some of the more technical legal terms that govern use of the Services, including intellectual property ownership, online safety, disclaimers and other very important legal terms. |
Virtual Content |
All UGC and Roblox created content – including all Virtual Items and In-Experience Items – available for acquisition by Users on the Services. Virtual Content has no real world equivalent value and Users do not acquire any enforceable legal rights in and to any Virtual Content based on any transaction on the Services. |
Virtual Items |
Any UGC or Roblox created content such as clothing or digital items for use in connection with a User’s avatar available for acquisition on the Services. |