Discord Terms of Service Explained: What You Need to Know
Discord's Terms of Service (ToS) is the legal agreement you accept when you create an account. This guide breaks it down into the parts that actually matter for everyday users.
Full ToS: discord.com/terms
Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to use Discord. In some countries (like those under GDPR), the minimum age is higher. Discord can permanently delete accounts found to belong to underage users.
Account Rules
- You are responsible for all activity on your account
- You may not sell, transfer, or give your account to someone else
- Sharing your password is done at your own risk
- You may create multiple accounts, but not to evade bans
Content You Post
- You retain ownership of content you create
- By posting, you grant Discord a license to display and distribute that content on the platform
- You are responsible for ensuring content you post doesn't violate copyright, privacy laws, or the ToS
What Discord Can Do
Discord can:
- Suspend or terminate accounts at their discretion
- Remove content that violates their policies
- Cooperate with law enforcement when required by law
- Modify their services at any time
Server Owner Liability
As a server owner, you take on additional responsibility:
- You agree that your server won't be used for illegal activity
- You're liable for content that occurs on your server
- Discord can remove your server if it violates the ToS or Community Guidelines
Prohibited Activities
- Automating accounts (self-bots) without Discord's permission
- Reverse-engineering Discord's software
- Reselling Discord's services without authorization
- Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities
Privacy and Data
Discord collects usage data to improve their platform. You can review their Privacy Policy at discord.com/privacy. You can request deletion of your data via account settings.
Key Takeaway
The ToS exists to protect Discord and its users. Most everyday users never run into issues — just don't use Discord for illegal activity, don't automate your account, and treat other users respectfully.
For more guidance on running a compliant community, visit Discords.ai for examples of thriving, well-moderated servers.