Terms and Conditions

Welcome to ArcadeBrief. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the ArcadeBrief website and all related content, features, and services. By accessing or using the site, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before exploring our news, reviews, guides, and community features.

The site is operated by ArcadeBrief, based in Wellington, New Zealand. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the site. These terms may be updated from time to time, and your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Permitted Use

You may access and use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes, including reading articles, viewing content, and participating in community features where available. You may share links to our content on social media or other platforms, and you may print or download content for personal use only.

You must not use the site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with another user's enjoyment of it.

Ownership of Content

All content on ArcadeBrief, including articles, reviews, guides, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by ArcadeBrief or its licensors and is protected by New Zealand and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

Trademarks and logos displayed on the site are the property of their respective owners. Game titles, screenshots, and artwork are used for editorial purposes and remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

User License

By submitting content to the site, such as comments or forum posts, you grant ArcadeBrief a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with the site. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit.

• You retain ownership of your content but grant us the license described above.
• We may remove any user content at our discretion.
• You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any third-party rights.

Submission Guidelines

When posting comments or other content, you agree to follow our community guidelines and not post anything that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing. You are solely responsible for the content you post, and we do not endorse any user-generated content.

• We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user content.
• You must not post spam, advertising, or promotional material without permission.
• Respect other users and avoid personal attacks or harassment.

Monitoring and Removal

ArcadeBrief may, but is not obligated to, monitor user content and may remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable. We may suspend or terminate accounts of repeat infringers, and we are not liable for any user content posted on the site.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ArcadeBrief makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

• Gaming content may include opinions and should not be taken as professional advice.
• We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our site.
• We do not warrant that the site is free from viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ArcadeBrief shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site. This includes loss of data, profits, or goodwill.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the past 12 months. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under New Zealand law, such as for fraud or personal injury.

Your Responsibility

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ArcadeBrief, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the site or violation of these terms. This includes reasonable legal fees. You must cooperate with us in defending any such claim.

Termination of Access

ArcadeBrief may terminate or suspend your access to the site at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the site ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property, disclaimers, and indemnification, will survive.

New Zealand Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

Updates and Notification

ArcadeBrief may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. We will post the revised terms on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.