Welcome to GameBurst! These Terms of Service ("Terms") explain the rules, responsibilities, and legal relationship between you and GameBurst regarding your access to and use of our website, games, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using GameBurst you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Service.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, registering, or otherwise using GameBurst you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. You must be of legal age in your jurisdiction to form a binding contract to use the Service; if you are under that age, you may only use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.
Use of Service
GameBurst provides an online platform for discovering and playing free games, browsing game descriptions and ratings, posting comments where enabled, and interacting with features we make available from time to time. Access to certain features may require account registration.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others, restrict or inhibit their use of the Service, or violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms. You must not use the Service to transmit any material that is unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, abusive, obscene, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
You must not intentionally introduce viruses, worms, trojans, malware, or other malicious code into the Service or take any action that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper working of the Service. Automated access (for example using bots, scrapers, crawlers, or other data extraction tools) is prohibited unless you obtain our prior written permission. You are responsible for maintaining the security of any account credentials you create and for all activity that occurs under your account.
Intellectual Property
All content available on GameBurst — including website code, graphics, logos, text, game files, designs, audio, video, and other materials — is owned by GameBurst or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Service and its content are provided for your personal, non-commercial use only.
Except as expressly permitted in writing by GameBurst, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any part of the Service or its Content. Creating derivative works, reverse engineering, or attempting to extract source code from the Service is prohibited. If you believe content on GameBurst infringes your intellectual property rights, please follow our copyright complaint procedure described on the site.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. GameBurst disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, security, and non-infringement. GameBurst does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, free from viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected.
We may provide links to third-party websites and services; those links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. GameBurst is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of third-party sites or services.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GameBurst, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption) arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Service. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if GameBurst knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages.
In jurisdictions where liability cannot be excluded, GameBurst's total aggregate liability for any claim arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service will be limited to the greater of: (a) the amount you have paid to GameBurst in the 6 months prior to the claim; or (b) a nominal amount such as one hundred euros (or the equivalent in local currency), unless a different limit is required by applicable law.
Account, Registration, and Termination
Some Service features require you to register for an account. When registering you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update it as necessary. You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
GameBurst may suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and access to the Service at our discretion if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior, or otherwise cause harm to other users or the Service. Termination may result in removal of access to content and loss of data; GameBurst will not be liable for any such loss.
User Content and Community Guidelines
If you post, upload, or submit content to the Service (including comments, ratings, images, or user-created assets), you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights in that content. By submitting User Content you grant GameBurst a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, copy, modify, distribute, display, and perform that content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.
You agree not to post content that is illegal, defamatory, pornographic, abusive, hateful, threatening, or that violates another person's privacy or intellectual property rights. GameBurst may remove or refuse any User Content at our discretion and may moderate public areas. We are not obligated to monitor Content but may do so and may remove or disable Content that we believe violates these Terms.
Third-Party Services and Advertising
GameBurst may display advertisements, sponsored content, or links to third-party services. Advertisers and third parties are solely responsible for the products, services, and offers they make available. GameBurst is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of third-party content or for any transaction you complete with a third party.
We may use third-party analytics and advertising providers that collect usage information about visitors to the Service. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use data and how you can manage your preferences.
Payments, Subscriptions, and Virtual Items
The core Service is free, but GameBurst may offer optional paid features, premium subscriptions, or virtual items for purchase. Terms for paid features will be disclosed at the point of purchase and may be subject to additional terms. All fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law or as expressly stated at the time of purchase.
Purchases may be processed through third-party payment processors and are subject to their terms. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing information and to promptly notify GameBurst of any changes. GameBurst reserves the right to change prices or introduce new fees at any time; we will provide notice as required by law or in these Terms.
Modifications to the Service and Terms
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, including features, content, or availability, with or without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. When we make material changes to these Terms we will make reasonable efforts to notify users, which may include posting a notice on the site or emailing registered account holders. Your continued use of the Service following notice of updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction], unless otherwise required by mandatory law. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service immediately.