Terms and Conditions for Third Party Contributors to GameReview Blog

  1. Acceptance of Terms: By contributing content to The Game
    Reviews blog, thegamereviews.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Blog”), you
    (hereinafter referred to as the “Contributor”) agree to be bound
    by the following terms and conditions (hereinafter referred to as the
    “Terms”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement
    between the Contributor and the Blog.
  2. Content Contribution: The Contributor shall contribute
    original and unique content to the Blog, including but not limited to game
    reviews, articles, videos, and images (hereinafter referred to as the
    “Content”). The Contributor acknowledges and agrees that the
    Blog’s editorial staff reserves the right to edit, modify, or reject any
    Content submitted by the Contributor, solely at their discretion.
  3. Plagiarism: The Blog has a zero-tolerance policy for
    plagiarism. The Contributor acknowledges and agrees that the Blog actively
    tests for plagiarism and discourages any form of plagiarism. If any
    Content submitted by the Contributor is found to be plagiarized, the Blog
    reserves the right to take appropriate action, including but not limited
    to removing the Content, terminating the Contributor’s relationship with
    the Blog, and pursuing legal remedies.
  4. Ownership and License: The Contributor retains ownership
    of the original Content submitted to the Blog. However, by submitting
    Content to the Blog, the Contributor grants the Blog a non-exclusive,
    worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license
    to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, and display the
    Content on the Blog, its affiliated websites, and social media platforms
    for promotional, marketing, and other purposes.
  5. Relationship Dissolution: The Blog reserves the right to
    terminate the Contributor’s relationship with the Blog at any time for any
    reason, including but not limited to plagiarism, violation of these Terms,
    or breach of any other policies or guidelines of the Blog. Upon termination,
    the Contributor’s access to the Blog and use of the Blog’s resources and
    materials shall cease.
  6. Representations and Warranties: The Contributor represents
    and warrants that: (a) the Content submitted to the Blog is original,
    accurate, and complete; (b) the Content does not violate any third-party
    rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, or
    intellectual property rights; (c) the Content does not contain any
    harmful, defamatory, or offensive material; and (d) the Contributor has
    all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to submit the Content to
    the Blog and grant the license as set forth in these Terms.
  7. Indemnification: The Contributor shall indemnify, defend,
    and hold harmless the Blog, its owners, officers, employees, and agents
    from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs,
    and expenses (including but not limited to legal fees) arising out of or
    related to any breach of these Terms, infringement of third-party rights,
    or violation of any applicable laws or regulations by the Contributor.
  8. Modification of Terms: The Blog reserves the right to
    modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. The
    Contributor is responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms to ensure
    compliance. Continued use of the Blog after any modifications to these
    Terms shall constitute acceptance of such modifications.
  9. Agreement by Conduct: If the Contributor continues to
    contribute Content to the Blog without expressly indicating disagreement
    in writing, it shall be deemed that the Contributor has agreed to these
    Terms and Conditions stated herein.
  10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be
    governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Arizona in the
    USA. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall
    be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Arizona.
  11. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire
    agreement between the Contributor and the Blog regarding the subject
    matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements,
    understandings, representations, or warranties, whether written or oral,
    regarding the subject matter hereof. Any changes or modifications to these
    Terms must be in writing and signed by both the Contributor and the Blog
    to be valid. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid,
    illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full
    force and effect. No waiver of any breach or default under these Terms
    shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. The headings
    used in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the
    interpretation or construction of these Terms. The Contributor may not
    assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without the
    prior written consent of the Blog. The Blog may freely assign or transfer
    its rights and obligations under these Terms without notice to the
    Contributor. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
    the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
  12. By submitting Content to the Blog, the Contributor
    acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms
    and Conditions, including the section on plagiarism, and that they shall
    comply with these Terms in all respects. The Contributor further
    acknowledges that these Terms constitute a legally binding agreement
    between the Contributor and the Blog. If the Contributor does not agree to
    these Terms, they shall not contribute any Content to the Blog. These
    Terms shall remain in effect unless terminated in accordance with the
    provisions herein.

For a Printable copy of these Terms and Conditions, download from here.

For a PDF copy of Contributing Article Guidelines, download from here.