Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Games4Kids.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

2. Description of Service

Games4Kids provides educational content, guides, and resources for parents about children's video games, including:

• Game safety information and age recommendations
• Parental control guides and tutorials
• Reviews and assessments of popular games
• General gaming safety advice and best practices

This content is for informational purposes only and should not replace parental judgment or professional advice when needed.

3. User Eligibility

The Website is intended for use by:

• Adults (18 years or older)
• Parents, guardians, and educators
• Minors (13-17 years) with parental supervision

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content on Games4Kids, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of Games4Kids or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

4.2 Permitted Use

You may:

• View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
• Print pages for personal reference
• Share links to our content on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

4.3 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use automated systems to scrape or copy content

5. User Conduct

When using our Website, you agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the Website's operation or other users' enjoyment
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect personal information about other users
• Use the Website for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Comments and Feedback

If we enable comments or feedback features, you grant Games4Kids a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your submissions.

6.2 Content Standards

User submissions must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Be respectful and constructive
• Not contain offensive or inappropriate material
• Not violate any third-party rights
• Not contain spam or commercial solicitations

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Game publishers and platforms
• Official game websites
• Educational resources
• Parenting organizations

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content. Game features, ratings, and safety settings may change without notice.

8.2 Not Professional Advice

Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered:

• Professional child development advice
• Psychological or medical guidance
• Legal advice
• A substitute for parental judgment

8.3 "As Is" Basis

The Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Games4Kids and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Website
• Any conduct or content of third parties
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Games4Kids, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Website

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Website at any time
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Restrict access to parts of the Website
• Impose limits on certain features

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Website.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your County, State].

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@games4kids.org. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

15.2 Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that each party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Games4Kids regarding the use of the Website.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on the Website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email to registered users (for material changes)

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

19. Contact Information