Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this board game review website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of the Site (“we,” “us,” or “our”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use or access the Site.

This Site is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years old. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms. If you are under 13 years of age, please do not use this Site.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will post the revised Terms on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. By continuing to use the Site after any changes are posted, you accept and agree to the updated Terms. If you do not agree to a change, you should discontinue use of the Site.

Description of Service

The Site is an online platform providing reviews, commentary, and editorial content about board games. Our content includes board game reviews, articles, opinions, and related information intended for entertainment and general informational purposes. We do not sell products or services through the Site, and accessing our content does not require creating an account or paying any fees.

We strive to provide accurate and insightful content. However, the information and opinions presented reflect the authors’ views and are not guaranteed to be error-free or comprehensive. All content on the Site is provided “as is” for personal enjoyment and general information.

User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of or restrict the use of the Site by others. You further agree that you will not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Illegal Activities: Do not use the Site for any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or malicious purpose, or in any way that violates any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
Disruption: Do not interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers/networks that host it. This includes not introducing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code; not engaging in denial-of-service attacks; and not attempting to hack or gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems.
Automated Access: Do not use any robot, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express prior permission. Also, do not harvest or collect information from the Site (such as other users’ data) by automated or unauthorized means.
Harassment or Harm: Do not use the Site to transmit or post any content that is defamatory, harassing, threatening, abusive, obscene, vulgar, offensive, or otherwise objectionable. You agree not to harass, stalk, or harm other users or our staff (should any interactive features be available, such as comments).
Impersonation and Misrepresentation: Do not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity when using the Site (for example, in any communication or comment, if commenting is enabled).
Spam and Commercial Use: Do not use the Site to send unsolicited advertising or spam. You may not use the Site for any commercial purpose or to promote products/services without our written consent.
Violation of Rights: Do not upload, post, or transmit any content that infringes or violates the intellectual property rights or any other rights of any other person or entity.

We reserve the right to monitor the Site for compliance with these rules. If you violate the above conduct standards or any other provision of these Terms, we may take appropriate action, including removing or blocking content, issuing warnings, suspending or terminating your access to the Site, or notifying law enforcement authorities, as we deem necessary.

User Contributions and Content

We may allow users to contribute content in certain areas of the Site, such as posting comments on articles or submitting feedback, without requiring a user account. By submitting or posting any content (“User Content”) on the Site, you agree to the following:

Responsibility for Content: You are solely responsible for any User Content that you post or submit. You agree that such content will not violate any law or these Terms. User Content must not be unlawful, infringing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, hateful, or otherwise objectionable. It also must not contain or disclose any personal data of third parties without proper consent or authorization.
Ownership and License Grant: You retain ownership of the copyright and other intellectual property rights in any User Content you create. However, by submitting User Content on our Site, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license (with the right to sublicense) to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, create derivative works from, and display such content (in whole or in part) on the Site and in connection with promoting or redistributing the Site. You agree that we may use your User Content for these purposes without any obligation to pay you or provide further notice or attribution (unless we have agreed otherwise in writing).
Warranties for User Content: You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to submit the User Content and to grant the license above. This means the content is your original work or you have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, or consents to use it. You agree that our use of your User Content as permitted by these Terms will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party, including any copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.
No Confidentiality: Any content you submit to public areas of the Site (such as comments) will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. Do not submit private or sensitive information in comments or other public submissions.
Monitoring and Removal: We do not routinely pre-screen User Content, but we reserve the right (though not the obligation) to review, screen, delete, or edit any User Content at any time and for any reason without prior notice. We may remove content that, in our judgment, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. However, the fact that we may monitor or remove content does not mean we endorse any User Content that remains on the Site.
No Endorsement: User Content (such as individual users’ comments or opinions) does not reflect our views or opinions. We are not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, or legality of User Content posted by third parties, nor will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on any User Content.

If you believe that any User Content on the Site violates your rights (including intellectual property rights or privacy rights), please contact us as outlined in the Contact Us section below. We will investigate and take appropriate action as necessary.

Intellectual Property and Site Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content and materials available on the Site — including text, articles, reviews, graphics, logos, images, videos, design elements, and software code — are the property of the Site’s operators or are used under appropriate licenses. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted to users under these Terms are reserved by us and our licensors.

You may access and use the content on the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You are permitted to share links to our content and to quote brief excerpts of our reviews or articles, provided you give proper credit to the Site. However, you may not otherwise copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, sell, license, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written permission.

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners. This includes the names and images of board games and publishers mentioned in our reviews, which are trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies. Our use of these third-party marks or materials is solely for identification and commentary purposes under fair use principles. It does not imply any endorsement or sponsorship by those third parties. You must not use any trademarks or logos found on the Site without authorization from the rightful owner.

If you wish to request permission to use any content from our Site beyond what is allowed by these Terms or by law, please contact us. We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and we expect users to do the same.

Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience or informational purposes. These may include links to board game publishers, online retailers (such as Amazon or other stores where you can purchase games), or other relevant content and resources.

We do not own or control any third-party websites linked from our Site. Once you click a third-party link and leave our Site, you are subject to the terms and policies of that third-party site. The inclusion of any link on our Site does not imply that we endorse, sponsor, or approve of the third-party or its content. We provide these links only as a convenience.

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party websites or resources. This includes any information or content presented on those sites, as well as any purchases or other transactions you may enter into on external websites. Any dealings you have with third parties linked from our Site (such as buying a product or service) are solely between you and that third party. You assume all risk for using third-party links and visiting third-party sites.

We encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit through links on our Site. Any complaints, concerns, or questions you have regarding third-party content should be directed to the respective third party.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some of the links on our Site are affiliate links. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and subsequently make a purchase or take another qualifying action, we may earn a commission or referral fee. These commissions come at no additional cost to you – they are paid by the retailer or service provider as part of their affiliate program.

This Site is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may also participate in other affiliate programs with board game retailers or related companies. In all cases, our inclusion of affiliate links is intended to provide convenient ways for you to find products related to our content, and the modest commissions we earn help support the operation and maintenance of the Site.

We are committed to editorial integrity and transparency. Our reviews and recommendations are based on our honest opinions and assessments of the board games, and we do not let affiliate partnerships influence our editorial content. Whether a link is an affiliate link or not, we strive to present truthful and unbiased information. We also make efforts to clearly disclose the presence of affiliate links where appropriate, in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines (such as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s rules on endorsements).

By using the Site, you acknowledge that affiliate links are present and that we may earn commissions through your use of such links. We appreciate your support through these affiliate links, as it helps us keep the Site running. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn commissions, please feel free to contact us.

AI-Assisted Content

We believe in transparency about how our content is created. Some content on the Site, including portions of certain reviews or articles, may be generated or enhanced with the assistance of artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools. For example, we might use AI-based software to help draft content, suggest improvements, or correct grammar and style during our writing process.

Importantly, all AI-assisted content on our Site is reviewed, edited, and approved by a human editor before publication. The use of AI tools is intended to improve efficiency and clarity, but it does not replace human judgment. Our team carefully checks AI-generated drafts to ensure that the final published content is accurate, reliable, and aligns with our editorial standards. The opinions, recommendations, and final text presented in our reviews remain those of our human writers and editors.

While we strive for accuracy in all our content, the use of AI is not infallible. AI tools may occasionally produce incorrect information or awkward phrasing. We make our best effort to catch and correct any such issues during the editorial review process, but we cannot guarantee that AI-assisted content will be completely error-free.

All content on the Site, whether AI-assisted or not, is provided “as is” (see Disclaimer of Warranties below). We encourage readers to keep this in mind. If you notice any information that seems incorrect or misleading, please let us know so we can address it.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that some content is created with the help of AI tools and that we have disclosed this for the sake of transparency. Our goal is to use these tools responsibly to enhance the quality of our content, not to mislead. We remain committed to providing valuable and trustworthy board game information to our readers.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Site and its content is at your own risk. The Site and all content, materials, information, and services provided on or through the Site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We and our affiliates, licensors, and content providers make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Site or any information on the Site.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we expressly disclaim all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and any warranties that may arise from course of dealing or usage of trade.

We do not warrant that:

Accuracy of Content: The content on the Site (including board game reviews, articles, ratings, and other information) is complete, accurate, up-to-date, or free of errors. While we strive for accuracy and currency, we cannot guarantee that all information is correct or current at all times.
Availability and Functionality: The Site will be available at any particular time or location, or that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We do not guarantee that any defects or errors on the Site will be corrected or that the Site will be free of viruses or other harmful components.
Results or Expectations: Your use of the Site or reliance on its content will meet your expectations or produce any particular results. Any decisions or actions you take based on information on the Site (such as purchasing a game based on a review) are at your own discretion and risk.
Third-Party Content: Any third-party content or links on our Site will be accurate or reliable. (We provide no warranty for content on external sites, as noted in the Third-Party Links and Resources section above.)

Any material or content downloaded, viewed, or otherwise obtained through the use of the Site is accessed at your own discretion and risk. You will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download or use of any such material.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. To the extent that applicable law in such a jurisdiction imposes mandatory warranties that cannot be disclaimed (for example, certain consumer rights under local law), those warranties are not excluded by these Terms. In such cases, our warranty obligations with respect to the Site will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Site’s owners, operators, employees, agents, partners, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or any content on the Site. This limitation of liability applies to all damages of any kind, whether in an action for contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Specifically, we will not be liable for any loss or damage that results from:

Your use of, or reliance on, any content or information obtained through the Site (including decisions you make about purchasing board games or other products after reading our content).
Any errors or omissions in the content on the Site, including those that might arise due to human error or AI-assisted content generation.
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site, or any bugs, viruses, or harmful code that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party.
Any interactions or transactions between you and any third-party websites or service providers (even if you learn about them or access them through our Site).

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the Site or with any of these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the Site.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising under or relating to the Site or these Terms exceed the amount (if any) that you have paid to us for access to the Site, or one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100), whichever is greater. The existence of more than one claim will not enlarge this limit.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Site’s owners and operators, and their affiliates, partners, employees, contractors, and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:

Your use of, or activities in connection with, the Site (including any data or content transmitted or any actions taken by you through the Site).
Any User Content you submit, post, or transmit via the Site, including claims that your content infringes or misappropriates any intellectual property or other rights of any person, or is defamatory or harmful.
Your violation of these Terms or any policy referenced herein.
Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or the rights of any third party.

You agree to cooperate with us in the handling of disputes, which includes providing us prompt notification of any claims and allowing us to control the defense and settlement of any claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. In such case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of that claim. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.

Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. This includes, without limitation, if we believe that you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that we deem inappropriate or harmful to the Site or others.

If your access is terminated or suspended, you must immediately cease all use of the Site. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Site.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including (but not limited to) provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers of warranty, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law.

In addition, we reserve the right to discontinue or shut down the Site (or any part of it) at any time, temporarily or permanently, without prior notice. We will not be liable for any reason if the Site (or any portion of it) is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. This means that the laws of California will govern any disputes, even if you reside or use the Site elsewhere.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the State of California, U.S.A. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objections to the convenience of this forum. (If you are a consumer residing in a jurisdiction with laws giving you the right to bring or defend actions in your local jurisdiction despite an agreement like this, that clause may not apply to you. But in all other cases, California courts will have exclusive jurisdiction.)

Notwithstanding the above, we retain the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of our intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights.

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. You agree that you will not use the Site in any country or in any manner prohibited by U.S. laws or any other applicable laws.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with the Site are described in our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated into these Terms by reference. You can find our Privacy Policy posted on the Site (for example, via a link in the website footer). We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and safeguard information about users.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, and you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in that policy. If you do not agree with our Privacy Policy, you must discontinue use of the Site.

Since we do not require user accounts for general access, the personal information we collect is limited. It may include information you voluntarily submit through contact forms or comments (such as your name or email address), and technical data collected via cookies or analytics tools (such as IP addresses and browsing behavior). Any personal data we handle will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Children’s Privacy: Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can promptly delete such information.

Changes to the Site

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Site or any content or features of the Site at any time, in our sole discretion. Changes to the Site might include adding or removing content, reorganizing sections, changing the look and feel of the user interface, or shutting down certain features or sections.

You acknowledge that the Site and its content may change over time. We are under no obligation to update any information on the Site, except as required by law, and we make no guarantee that any specific content or features will continue to be available. We may also need to take the Site offline from time to time for maintenance or updates.

We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or any part of it. Your continued use of the Site after significant changes have been made will constitute your acceptance of those changes. If you object to any changes to the Site or become dissatisfied with the Site, your only remedy is to stop using it.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms (along with any other legal notices or guidelines posted on the Site and our Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site. This agreement supersedes and replaces any and all prior oral or written understandings or agreements between us and you with respect to the Site and your use of it.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect. In other words, the invalid or unenforceable part will be severed (removed) or narrowed, and the rest of these Terms will remain valid and enforceable.

No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term of these Terms by us shall be considered a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term. Similarly, if we do not assert a right or provision under these Terms, it does not mean we waive the right to enforce it in the future. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

Assignment: You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Any attempt to do so without consent will be null and void. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another party at any time without notice to you. These Terms will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

Relationship of Parties: Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and us. You agree that you are using the Site as an independent party and not as an employee, agent, or representative of ours. Neither party has the authority to bind the other to any contract or arrangement.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms are for the benefit of you and us. Except as may be expressly provided in these Terms, no third party has any rights to enforce any provision of these Terms or to benefit from these Terms.

Headings: Section headings in these Terms are included for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. They do not affect the interpretation of the provisions of these Terms.

Force Majeure: We will not be liable for any failure or delay in our performance under these Terms (such as providing access to the Site) due to any cause beyond our reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, fire, flood, epidemic, explosion, terrorism, war, civil unrest, power outages, internet or communications failures, governmental actions, or any events beyond our control.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms or about the Site, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us by email at boardgamereview.online@gmail.com. Alternatively, you may use the contact form on the Site (if available) or write to us at the mailing address listed on our Site’s contact page.

We value our readers and welcome your feedback. If you notice any content that you believe violates these Terms or have any issues using the Site, please let us know and we will do our best to address your concerns.

Thank you for reading our Terms of Service and for visiting our board game review website. Happy gaming!