GameNavigate
Effective Date: May 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to GameNavigate, a media company based in Manila, Philippines, dedicated to producing and distributing gaming-related content, including but not limited to articles, reviews, video content, news, editorials, podcasts, guides, and interviews (collectively, the “Services”).

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the GameNavigate website and all related media services. By using any part of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws of the Republic of the Philippines. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to access or use our Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are of legal age or have proper consent,
• You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts,
• You agree to comply with these Terms.

3. Description of Services

GameNavigate is a free-access digital media platform that provides content related to the gaming industry, including:

• Game reviews and critiques
• Editorials and opinion pieces
• News and industry coverage
• Video content and podcasts
• Walkthroughs and strategy guides
• Interviews with game professionals

We do not sell physical or digital goods and do not charge for access to any part of the Services. We may update, modify, or remove portions of our Services at any time without prior notice.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the GameNavigate platform — including but not limited to articles, images, videos, audio, design elements, source code, and logos — is the intellectual property of GameNavigate or its authorized contributors. All content is protected under Republic Act No. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines).

• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any part of the content without prior written consent.
• You may share links to our content on social media or other platforms provided:
  • Credit is given to GameNavigate.
  • The link leads directly to the original content hosted on our website.
• Trademarks and logos of third-party games mentioned in our content are the property of their respective owners.

5. User Submissions and Interactions

GameNavigate may offer features such as comments, feedback forms, or community discussions (“User Content”).

By submitting content, you:

• Retain ownership of your original work.
• Grant GameNavigate a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, or publish your content across any medium.
• Affirm that your content:
  • Does not infringe on any intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Does not violate applicable laws or regulations.
  • Does not contain harmful or unlawful material.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws (including RA 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act), or that we deem inappropriate.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GameNavigate and its affiliates from any legal claims arising out of your submitted content.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our Services to:

• Violate Philippine law or international laws (including cybercrime and IP laws)
• Harass, defame, impersonate, or threaten others
• Share illegal, hateful, or obscene material
• Upload malware, spam, or malicious code
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or data

Violations may result in content removal, suspension, or legal action. GameNavigate reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action.

7. Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

We may collect limited personal data when you use our Services, including:

• Email addresses (e.g., for subscriptions or feedback)
• IP addresses and browser-related data (for security and analytics)

We do not sell or rent your data for marketing purposes.

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8. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services for reference or convenience. We do not control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You acknowledge that:

• GameNavigate is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party sites.
• Your interactions with such sites are solely between you and the third party.

9. Disclaimers

All GameNavigate content is provided “as is” and “as available” for informational and entertainment purposes only.

We make no warranties regarding:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
• Service availability or functionality
• Usefulness or suitability of the content for your specific needs

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, GameNavigate, its affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Losses resulting from the use of or reliance on our content
• Service outages, delays, or technical malfunctions

This limitation applies even if GameNavigate has been advised of potential damages.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Users will be notified of changes by:

• An update to the “Effective Date” above
• A notice posted on our website

Your continued use of the Services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

All legal disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Manila, unless otherwise required by law.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary or removed, so that the rest of the Terms remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and GameNavigate regarding the Services and supersede any prior agreements, representations, or understandings.

15. Force Majeure

GameNavigate shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, strikes, internet outages, government action, or pandemics.