Welcome to iogameguide.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at iogameguide.com (collectively referred to as the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our Site.
2. Description of Service
iogameguide.com provides free online guides, strategies, tips, and tutorials for .io games. Our content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content.
3. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
- Use the Site to distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using the Site
- Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our written consent
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without proper attribution
- Use automated systems to access the Site without our permission
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
The Site and its original content (excluding content provided by third parties), features, and functionality are owned by iogameguide.com and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Game Trademarks
All game names, logos, and related trademarks referenced on this Site are the property of their respective game developers and publishers. iogameguide.com does not claim ownership of any game-related trademarks. References to games are for informational purposes only.
4.3 Limited License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content on this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from this Site without our prior written consent.
5. User-Generated Content
Our Site may allow you to post, link, store, share, or otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, or other material ("User Content"). You are responsible for the User Content you post, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.
By posting User Content, you grant us the right to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content on and through the Site. You retain all rights to your User Content.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to post your User Content
- Your User Content does not infringe on the rights of any third party
- Your User Content does not violate any law or regulation
6. Disclaimer - Game Guides
Our game guides are provided for informational purposes only. The strategies, tips, and tutorials on this Site are based on our research and experience and are intended as general guidance. Game performance can vary based on numerous factors including game updates, server conditions, and individual skill levels.
7. No Official Affiliation
iogameguide.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any game developers or publishers, including but not limited to the developers of Agar.io, Slither.io, Diep.io, Paper.io, or any other .io games mentioned on this Site.
All game-related content on this Site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes. We operate independently as a fan-created resource.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by iogameguide.com. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Advertisements
The Site displays third-party advertisements, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may be targeted based on your browsing activity and preferences. The appearance of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement of the advertisers or their products by iogameguide.com.
10. Site Availability
We strive to keep the Site available at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, iogameguide.com and its owners, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Any damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Site
- Any actions taken by third parties as a result of your use of the Site
- Any content posted by users or third parties
- Game-related disputes or issues with game developers
In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us (if any) in the past twelve months.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless iogameguide.com and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which iogameguide.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of the governing jurisdiction.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. You should review these Terms periodically for changes.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and iogameguide.com regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- By email: contact@iogameguide.com
By using iogameguide.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.