Terms Of Service

Introduction:

Welcome to Gaming Instincts Forum! Before you proceed to use our messaging board, please carefully read and understand the following terms of service:

Acceptance of Terms:

• By accessing or using Gaming Instincts Forum (referred to as "the Forum"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Forum.

User Conduct:

• You are solely responsible for your interactions and activities on the Forum. This includes any content you post, messages you send, and behavior within the community.
• You agree not to use the Forum for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these terms, the rights of others, or any applicable laws or regulations.
• Harassment, bullying, hate speech, threats, or any form of abusive behavior towards other users will not be tolerated.

User Content:

• By posting or submitting content to the Forum, you grant Gaming Instincts a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.
• You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in the content you post on the Forum.
• You acknowledge that Gaming Instincts does not endorse, support, or guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any user-generated content.

Moderation:

• Gaming Instincts reserves the right to monitor, edit, remove, or restrict access to any content or user accounts on the Forum, without prior notice or explanation.
• We may implement automated systems or employ moderators to enforce these Terms of Service.
• If you believe that a moderation action taken against you was in error or if you seek further explanation regarding a ban, you may send an email to press@gaminginstincts.com. We will review your appeal and provide clarification if necessary. Depending on the circumstances, we may also consider lifting the ban if deemed appropriate.

Privacy:

• Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and disclose information about you.
• By using the Forum, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Age Limit:

• Users must be 18 years of age or older to register and join Gaming Instincts Forum. By registering and using the Forum, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old.

Self-Promotion:

• Self-promotion of any kind is not allowed on Gaming Instincts Forum. This includes but is not limited to promoting personal websites, products, services, social media profiles, or channels such as YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Violation of this rule will result in a warning, and repeated offenses may lead to a permanent ban.

Affiliate Program:

• Gaming Instincts operates an online video game shop and participates in the Amazon affiliate program. The shop primarily sells digital copies of video games. Any purchases made through the affiliate links provided by Gaming Instincts may result in Gaming Instincts receiving a commission or other compensation from Amazon. These earnings help support the operation of Gaming Instincts Forum and its associated services.

Termination:

• Gaming Instincts reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Forum at any time, for any reason, without notice.
• Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms of Service which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Prohibited Content:

• Posting of nudity, sex, porn, gore, pedophilia, or any similar content is strictly prohibited and will result in instant banning.
• Discussion of emulators is allowed, but we do not permit or endorse piracy. Any promotion of piracy will result in immediate banning.
• Racial slurs or any form of racially discriminatory language or behavior are forbidden, and users engaging in such behavior will be banned.

Disclaimer of Warranties:

• The Forum is provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis. Gaming Instincts makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the availability, reliability, or accuracy of the Forum.
• You understand and agree that any reliance on the Forum or any content posted therein is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability:

• In no event shall Gaming Instincts, its affiliates, partners, employees, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Forum.

Governing Law:

• These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America. Any dispute arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States of America.

Changes to Terms:

• Gaming Instincts reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Continued use of the Forum after any such changes constitutes your consent to such changes.

Contact:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at press@gaminginstincts.com.

By using Gaming Instincts Forum, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Enjoy your time in our community and Happy Gaming!