Terms of Service
Community guidelines and terms for Game Flamekeepers
Welcome to Game Flamekeepers
Welcome to Game Flamekeepers, a passionate gaming community dedicated to keeping the flame of gaming alive. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and community features.
By accessing or using Game Flamekeepers, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our gaming community platform.
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this posting. You should visit this page periodically to review the Terms because they are binding on you.
Description of Service
Game Flamekeepers provides a gaming community platform that includes:
- Gaming news, reviews, and industry updates
- Game guides, walkthroughs, and tutorials
- Community discussions and user-generated content
- Newsletter subscriptions and gaming recommendations
- Contact forms and community interaction features
Our services are provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.
User Responsibilities
As a member of the Game Flamekeepers community, you agree to:
Respectful Conduct
- Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
- Engage in constructive discussions about gaming topics
- Avoid harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
- Respect different gaming preferences and opinions
Content Guidelines
- Provide accurate information in reviews and submissions
- Respect intellectual property rights of game developers and publishers
- Avoid sharing spoilers without appropriate warnings
- Submit original content or properly attribute sources
Community Standards
- Follow our community guidelines and posting rules
- Report inappropriate content or behavior to moderators
- Participate in discussions in good faith
- Help maintain a positive gaming community environment
Prohibited Activities
The following activities are prohibited on Game Flamekeepers:
Content Violations
- Posting spam, advertisements, or promotional content without permission
- Sharing illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive content
- Distributing malware, viruses, or other malicious code
- Posting content that infringes on intellectual property rights
Technical Misuse
- Attempting to hack, damage, or disrupt our website or services
- Using automated tools to scrape or harvest content
- Interfering with other users' enjoyment of our services
- Bypassing security measures or access controls
Community Disruption
- Impersonating other users, moderators, or staff members
- Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions
- Engaging in coordinated harassment or trolling
- Disrupting community discussions or events
User-Generated Content
Game Flamekeepers may allow users to submit content such as reviews, comments, guides, and other gaming-related materials. By submitting content, you agree that:
- You own or have the right to use the content you submit
- Your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
- You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content
- We may moderate, edit, or remove content that violates our guidelines
- You remain responsible for the content you submit
Intellectual Property Rights
The Game Flamekeepers website, including its design, content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our Content
You may view, download, and print our content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
- Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
- Remove copyright or other proprietary notices
- Frame or embed our content on other websites
Gaming Content References
We respect the intellectual property rights of game developers and publishers. Our reviews, guides, and discussions are provided for informational and educational purposes under fair use principles.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable access to our services, but we cannot guarantee that our website will be available at all times. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.
Content Accuracy
While we endeavor to provide accurate and up-to-date gaming information, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content. Gaming information, reviews, and recommendations are provided for informational purposes only.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Game Flamekeepers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Any provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect.
Dispute Resolution
We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any disputes or concerns. If you have a complaint or concern about our services, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will work to address your issue promptly and fairly.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes that may affect your use of our gaming community platform.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry
We are committed to maintaining a positive gaming community and will address any questions or concerns about these Terms promptly.
Last updated: January 15, 2025