Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using RetroJoy's website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access the website.

2. Description of Service

RetroJoy provides information, resources, and community features related to classic video games from 2005-2010. Our content includes game reviews, screenshots, articles, forums, and event information focused on retro gaming experiences. We may modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

Some features of our website may require registration. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content at our discretion.

4. User Content

By posting content on RetroJoy, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute that content across our platforms. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, and permissions to publish any content you submit.

RetroJoy does not claim ownership of user-submitted content but reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

The RetroJoy name, logo, website design, graphics, text, and other materials are owned by or licensed to RetroJoy. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display any content from our site without prior written permission.

Game titles, screenshots, and related materials featured on RetroJoy are the property of their respective owners. RetroJoy uses these materials under fair use principles for the purpose of commentary, criticism, news reporting, and education.

6. Prohibited Activities

When using RetroJoy, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with a person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
• Use the site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
• Upload or transmit viruses or any other malicious code

7. External Links

RetroJoy may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely as a convenience and do not imply endorsement of or association with the linked sites. We have no control over the content of linked sites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of such websites is subject to the terms and conditions of those sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

RetroJoy is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the site. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

We do not warrant that the information provided on the site is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Any reliance on such information is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall RetroJoy, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RetroJoy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your use of the site, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Events and Meetups

RetroJoy organizes and promotes gaming events and meetups. Participation in these events is subject to additional terms and conditions that will be provided at the time of registration. By attending our events, you consent to being photographed and recorded, and grant us permission to use such materials for promotional purposes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

13. Changes to Terms

RetroJoy reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated terms on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Termination

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