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Legal Validity of the Mobile Legends Online Game Account Recovery Service Rental Agreement

Keabsahan Hukum Perjanjian Sewa Jasa Pemulihan Akun Game Online Mobile Legends

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.8849

Keywords:

service rental, account recovery, online game

Abstract

This study examines the legal validity of third-party service lease agreements for account recovery in the game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang under Indonesian civil law. Using a normative juridical method with a statutory and qualitative approach, the research analyzes such agreements based on Article 1320 of the Indonesian Civil Code, the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law), and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law). The findings show these agreements may be valid and binding if they meet four elements of a valid contract: consent, legal capacity, a specific object, and a lawful cause. However, they must not conflict with law or the game's terms. To prevent misuse, it is essential to include clauses on data protection and access transparency. The study concludes that specific regulations are needed to govern informal digital services, ensuring legal certainty, user protection, and compliance with applicable laws in the digital sector.

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2025-08-07