I logged in on my account after a long time of inactivity and I saw this screen. So I clicked the link and skimmed through the new terms of service. I don't agree with Discord's updated policy. But I can't object to it either, because there is no DISAGREE button, and the LOG OUT button has not been invented yet for this context. How do I log out? Just ignore it and close the window?

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## Update - FAQ

### Is this my alt account?
No. It's true that this is not my main account. But it's not an "alt" accunt in the traditional sense - I did not make it for evading bans and to continue bullying people online and breaking the community rules. I use my main Discord account just for one community that only exists on Discord. I made this second account a long time ago in order to contact Discord support, when Discord made it mandatory to provide a phone number for account verification and I lost access to my main account. I have since recovered my account, and this "alt" account is no longer needed. (Under GDPR, it should technically have already been deleted after 2 years of inactivity.)

### Why I need this account if I don't agree with the terms?
I don't. I logged in to delete it. But apparently, because it was inactive for so long (probably 3 years), and I didn't keep swallowing new policy changes like a loyal citizen, I now have to swallow it all at once just to get to the Settings page so I can delete the account. And I can't even log out, which in itself is insane. Normal design pattern for such interface is to log you out if you disagree. It's true for a bank, so why not Discord? But I suppose Discord is "special". Or is it that most of its users are "special"?... like... minors who made an account without their parent's consent? So now Discord has to enforce age verification on everyone.

### Why I can't uninstall it?
It's not a mobile or desktop app. The screenshot is from the web app. I don't know if using a dedicated app would be any different, but my guess is that it would not - because as far as I know those apps are just wrappers for the web app.

### Why I refuse to agree in order to delete this account?
I should not need to agree in order to disagree... what's with you people? I'm sorry, do you have a brain? If you really need an explanation, then this topic is not for you. And I doubt that you're mature enough to use Discord. You are either very young and clueless, or you're dumb and ignorant. I object to further processing of my data. Under the GDPR, requiring a user to agree to new terms of service just to access their account settings to delete the account or withdraw consent is illegal. It's a failure to facilitate data subject rights (Article 12), right to object (Article 21), and right to erasure (Article 17). This is intentional, and unlawful technical hurdle put in place to prevent you from exercising your rights. GDPR states that consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous (Article 7). If you are forced to click "I Agree" simply to reach the delete button, you are being coerced. Consent under these conditions is considered invalid because you have no genuine choice. This kind of interface is deceptive by design. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) explicitly addresses this behavior in its guidelines on deceptive design patterns. This tactic is classified as an obstructing pattern (specifically a "Dead End" or "Forced Action"). It intentionally hinders your ability to manage your data or leave the service. TL;DR: Any idiot can click "I agree". "Bruh", "lol", etc.

### What is it that I don't agree with in the new terms of service?
Specifically, I object to the age verification policy.

> "We may take additional steps, including the use of third-party services, to determine whether you are old enough to create a Discord account or access certain features or spaces. By creating a Discord account or using our services, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms and represent that you have either reached the age of "majority" where you live or your parent or legal guardian agrees to be bound by these terms on your behalf."

There is also the class action waiver and forced arbitration. Although it may not affect me directly, since it applies to citizens of US and Canada, but I don't view this kindly. It's an overreach of authority. A company's terms of service and policies can't be above the laws of the country (except in US and Canada apparently).

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## Update - Bypass and Delete

I have now bypassed that screen, without agreeing. Thanks to Ublock Origin! A free, open-source ad blocker extension. And thanks to a helpful comment by u/robot1me. Now I can log out the normal way, as well as delete my account. https://www.reddit.com/r/discordapp/comments/1t10pw2/comment/ojl4xab/

How do I get past Terms of Service and Policy Updates and log out?