Originally posted by Crystallis
Oh really? Show me.
This is in almost EVERY user agreement you see today. Not just gaming consoles, but DVD players aswell and everything in between.
From the user agreement.
Evidence #1
"You may not modify or attempt to modify the online client, disc, save file, server, client-server communication, or other parts of any game title, or content"
Evidence #2
"You may not cause disruption to any account, system, hardware, software, or network connected to Sony Online Services for any reason, including for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage in a game"
^ "gaining an unfair advantage in a game"
Right there too, is challenge lobbies not an unfair advantage? When you're across the map and he's 200 feet in the air doing 1080 no scopes when you're hiding? Let alone he has for say, Commando or sitrep?
Lastly, evidence numero trois. (#3)
"You may not use, make, or distribute unauthorized software or hardware, including Non-Licensed Peripherals, in conjunction with Sony Online Services, or take or use any data from Sony Online Services to design, develop or update unauthorized software or hardware, including cheat code software or devices that circumvent any security features or limitations included on any software or devices. "
Is creating custom firmware and what not, unauthorized software? Did sony create this? No. You are using data (as seen above with the keys) to find exploits and create custom firmware.
Just because you have paid for the system does not mean you can do what ever you want to it. There are conditions to follow.. But hey, once you get it bricked for not following these conditions you can go sue them and face A LOT of lawyers.
P.S, When it stops working, you can use it as a door stump, or maybe you can decorate it a bit and put it on your desk as a paper weight.