Guild Wars 2

[Spartan]

Do I need to sign an NDA to participate in a Guild Wars 2 Beta Event?

Yes. All participants are required to sign an NDA. All content in the Guild Wars 2 Beta Events is confidential. If you are participating in a Guild Wars 2 Beta Event, you should also not disclose that you are a participant.

What does NDA stand for and what does that mean for me?

NDA stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement. An NDA is a legal contract between ArenaNet and you that states all content in the Guild Wars 2 Beta Events is confidential. By signing the NDA, you agree to not disclose that you are a participant in a Guild Wars 2 Beta Event and to not disclose any information about the content. Breaking the NDA can lead to legal proceedings.

What happens if I talk to my friends or the public about being in a Beta Event or post screen shots to Facebook/my blog/my fansite?

By signing the NDA you are entering into a legally binding contract with ArenaNet. Any "leaking" of information, images, or your participation in a Beta Event will result in serious ramification, up to and including being barred from participating in future Beta Events with ArenaNet, account termination, and legal proceedings.

Why do I have to sign an NDA?

ArenaNet has a right to protect its intellectual property. You are entering into a game world that is not complete and that is still in the testing phase. Any information or images released at this stage may give an incorrect representation of the game or unveil confidential information that jeopardizes future development.

[Nimatek]

I doubt he even read the NDA... To all those who got in, enjoy it!!!

[fridgevr]

Really? I never saw a big ass sign saying NDA. Bit to serious for my liking. But thanks for making my friday anal Spartan.

[fridgevr]

PS. I never got in cause apparently i will get into major shit for saying i got a beta invite. wtf?

[Spartan]

Nothing anal about it. Trying to help you. And I know how anal devs can be about NDAs.

[Nimatek]

The devs asked that beta users keep the info to themselves as they do not want to release that much info yet. No one is upset that you possibly got it, just dont flaunt that fact. Also you accepted the nda when you submitted yourself for possible selection to the beta, read those pages before just clicking agree

[fridgevr]

Thanks Spartan i must say im really really scared that ArenaNet sues me for saying i got the Beta.

[Sinshroud]

Thanks Spartan i must say im really really scared that ArenaNet sues me for saying i got the Beta.

They won't sue you for that.

If you admit that you got into the beta and they find out (unlikely on these South African forums) worst cast scenario is they terminate your access.

If you had actually posted screenshots and secret information and that began circulating around the internet, then then they more than likely would have hunted the source down and sued you for every cent that you have.

Bump:

This is so sad. My friend got into the beta and has been downloading the game client since Tuesday morning 24/7.

His client download got stuck on 99% and crashed. Now it tells him a serious error has occurred and he needs to redownload it.

Is there anyone in Cape Town that either has a linespeed that can download a 11GB client in 24 hours, or that has it downloaded already that he can come pick it up from? He is offering R100.00

[MOnk]

If you had actually posted screenshots and secret information and that began circulating around the internet, then then they more than likely would have hunted the source down and sued you for every cent that you have.

Unlikely, more like they would just issue a Cease and Desist, get the images/video removed and then revoke access. Suing someone in a foreign country is way too expensive.

[Cobalt]

First rule of GW2 beta: do NOT speak about GW2 beta!