Pokemon Go may remove some pokestops

If a ‘ Raid’ involves more than 10 participants, Niantic must send a warning message

While the augmented reality Game Pokemon Go became an instant hit, developers Niantic may have to remove some of the PokeStops and Gyms as part of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit, reports Variety.

According to the report, the proposed settlement, which was filed in a California court last week, applies to anyone in the United States who owns or leases property within 100 meters of a designated Poké Stop or Gym.

If approved, Niantic will have to take measures to prevent placing Poké Stops or virtual game items on private property in the future.

The developers will also have to maintain a form on its website where people can ask for the removal of Poké Stops or Gyms if they are within 40 meters of their residential properties.

During a three- year period, the company must use “commercially reasonable efforts” to resolve these complaints and communicate a resolution within 15 days for 95 per cent of cases each year.

The developer must also maintain a database for these requests and keep them for a minimum of one year, and work to avoid placing new Poké Stops or Gyms on singlefamily residential properties going forward.

The proposed settlement will also affect “Pokémon Go” Raids.

If a Raid involves more than 10 participants, Niantic must send a warning message to players’ screens reminding them to be courteous to others and respectful of real world surroundings.