Legal Question in Technology Law in California

Hello, I was banned from a game called ( www.there.com). I feel I have been banned under false pretenses, I was banned for account theft when I have never stolen anything in my entire life. I simply purchased these accounts legitimately from other people, in the TOS (Terms Of Service) that I have last agreed to says that "you may not sell accounts for profit" but it does not say that you can't buy them. So the people that sold me the accounts are at wrong not me.
I somehow ended up with a employee account that I guess someone stole then sold me, I was not aware of this or wanted to be part of this. I have tried to explain this to them but they will simply not do anything, I have tried going threw the BBB and they have marks put against them but still nothing. I don't see any other option besides legal options. I was 15 years of age when I was banned from there services, I am currently 16 now. I had over $1000.00 worth of items and such in this game that could easily be turned into cash.
Would this stand up in court at all?
Is there anything I could say that might scare them into letting me use there service again?
If so what could I say?
Thanks
-Tim

Asked on 8/01/09, 10:20 am

Gordon Firemark Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

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Businesses have a right to refuse service to anybody whom they choose, subject to a few very narrow restrictions.

It sounds like they've concluded that you violated the terms of service, and have elected to refuse service to you.

You MIGHT be able to get a lawyer to make threats, etc., but doing so would likely cost you many thousands of dollars.

If you're prepared to pay a retainer to have a lawyer review the terms of service and all of the relevant facts, great. Give me a call.

Answered on 8/02/09, 11:32 am

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