Does EA allow modding?

In general, EA does not allow any modifications to our games. However, we understand that modding is important to some of our communities and we have published mod guidelines for certain games only: Command & Conquer Policy. The Sims 4 Policy.
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Does EA allow mods?

no mods allowed - account ban if caught. The flip side is you can create a mod which creates a better game. So then EA might want you to be be a part of their team, unlikely, or they ban you and take/use your idea and do whatever with it as it has no legal authorization.
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Can EA ban you for mods?

If we detect players using this kind of mod content, they will no longer be able to play the game and will face permanent EA account bans."
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Can I mod games from EA Play?

yes and no. You can add the same mods that work with Steam as the files are the same. You cannot play online with mods though. You'd have to put all modded files back to default.
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Why did EA ban Wicked Whims?

It was never banned. Electronic Arts/Maxis has no reason to ban or disallow usage of the WickedWhims mod. All content in WickedWhims is safe for general usage for all adult individuals. Anyone who plays with WickedWhims is not going receive any bans or permanent bans from Electronic Arts/Maxis.
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What can EA ban you for?

Why did my account get banned or suspended? We'll ban, suspend, or sanction accounts when we see any inappropriate content or evidence of cheating. We'll also take action against any account that posts vulgar, threatening, or harassing content in any EA game or on any EA website.
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Can you get banned from EA?

We'll ban players who break our User Agreement. If you've got a ban or suspension on your EA Account for a specific game, or for the device you play on, we'll notify you via email. Check your inbox for more details.
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What are the rules for EA mods?

Your Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free-of-charge at this time. Therefore, Mods cannot be sold, licensed, rented for a fee, nor can the Mod contain features that would support monetary transactions of any type. Mods may not be used to advertise any goods or services.
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Can you legally mod a game?

In the UK and US it isn't strictly illegal, as long as it doesn't infringe on a game's copyright – but to platforms and developers there can be a fine line between modding and hacking. In Japan, however, modding could lead to a fine or even a prison sentence.
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Does EA allow custom content?

EA's new modding policy, first published July 21, is pretty direct in saying that Sims 4 mods "must be non-commercial and distributed free-of-charge" and that they can't "contain features that would support monetary transactions of any type." According to the published policy, those who want to monetize their Sims ...
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Can MODs be illegal?

The use of MODs can become illegal when they are used in a way that constitutes a crime under the Penal Code, including the so-called “cheating” behavior. Cheating, in general, refers to the act of tampering with game data or programs to enable actions that would not be possible under normal use.
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Does ps4 ban you for modding?

Yes. Sony bans the console itself based on its MAC address and not by your profile. So, no matter which account you do it on, If the jailbreak is detected by Sony, then will ban your console.
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Does EA ban IP?

We don't ban IP addresses. If a ban is given, it's for the account so this is probably related to a connection issue. What platform are you playing on? We'll go through some troubleshooting.
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Does EA have anti cheat?

In addition to EA anticheat protecting our PC players from cheaters, our console players who match with PC opponents through Battlefield 2042's cross-play features will also be protected from cheaters operating on PC platforms.
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Does Sims 4 still allow mods?

Although Sims 4 is currently applicable to PC, macOS, Xbox, and PlayStation, players cannot add the mods or custom content of Sims 4 on any game console. Therefore, the following methods are only suitable for PC and Mac users to install CC and Mods of Sims 4 on Steam or Origin.
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What anti cheat does EA use?

EA anticheat is a PC anticheat solution that is designed to ensure fair play in our games and help prevent cheating.
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Are mods illegal for GTA 5?

As long as you're using mods in single player mode (offline). Rockstar will ban you only if you try to use mods in online mode of GTA 5. So, as long as you're using mods in offline mode you will not be banned.
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Is it illegal to mod your Xbox?

In the US, as long as no games that are illegal to copy are included with the modded system, it is legal.
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Is modding games hard?

Many games are technically moddable, but doing so is difficult. Creating even a basic mod is an achievement, and for anything complex you basically need to be a developer.
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What is the EA ban policy?

If you don't play by the rules, we might issue warnings or temporary suspensions to remind you to make changes so you can stay in the game. In serious or illegal cases of rule-breaking, we'll permanently ban your EA Account without warning to protect our players and employees.
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Is there a limit on EA?

You can set up monthly Spend Limits for games, expansions, and microcontent. By default, your account doesn't have any Spend Limits set up. To change your Spend Limits: Go to your EA Account and Billing Settings.
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Are mods safe to download for Sims 4?

Be aware that outdated mods can break your game even without viruses. If you are going to use them, my advice is to only add a few at a time and keep careful notes on which ones you are adding and where you found them. This will make it easier to check for updates later on.
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Are EA bans permanent?

A ban is when we remove your access to a game, part of a game, or your EA Account for an extended period of time. We'll normally ban your EA Account due to repeated or extreme violations of our Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct. Account bans are typically permanent.
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How do I dispute an EA ban?

Re: How can I appeal a ban, when my EA account says I have no active bans?
  1. Click Contact us at the top of any page on EA Help.
  2. Select the game that your account was banned or suspended from. ...
  3. Choose your platform.
  4. Select Manage my account, then Banned or suspended account.
  5. Fill out any other details below.
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Do games get taken off EA Play?

Most often we'll remove games from both EA Play and EA Play Pro at the same time, but sometimes a game will stay available for Pro. If a game is leaving EA Play, you can find the date that it's leaving on the game details page.
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