1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the TilePlayO website located at tileplayo.com (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and TilePlayO ("we", "us", or "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Description of Service
TilePlayO is an independent editorial website that provides reviews, analysis, comparisons, and commentary on mobile strategy tile games. Our content is created for informational and entertainment purposes. The Website includes:
- Expert game reviews with ratings and detailed analysis
- Comparison tables and feature breakdowns
- Frequently asked questions and guides
- Contact functionality for user enquiries
We do not sell, distribute, or provide access to any games reviewed on this Website. All games discussed are the property of their respective developers and publishers.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Our Content
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, reviews, ratings, graphics, logos, icons, images, HTML code, CSS styling, JavaScript code, and the overall design and layout, is the property of TilePlayO and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from this Website without our prior written consent, except as follows:
- You may temporarily store copies of materials in your browser cache for personal, non-commercial use
- You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices
3.2 Third-Party Trademarks
All game names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this Website (including but not limited to Azul, Patchwork, Sagrada, Kingdomino, and Tsuro) are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this Website is for identification and review purposes only and does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.
4. User Conduct
When using our Website, you agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or servers hosting it
- Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access or collect data from the Website without our express written permission
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Website
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Use the contact form to send spam, unsolicited advertisements, or abusive messages
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Website
5. Reviews and Ratings
All reviews, ratings, and opinions expressed on this Website represent the subjective views of the TilePlayO editorial team based on our testing and experience. They are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice.
While we strive for accuracy and fairness in all our reviews, we make no guarantees that:
- Our reviews will match your personal experience with any game
- Game features, pricing, or availability will remain as described at the time of review
- Ratings are comparable across different review publications or platforms
Game developers and publishers do not pay for or influence our review scores. Our editorial independence is paramount to the integrity of our content.
6. Contact Form
Our Website provides a contact form that facilitates communication via your device's default email client using a mailto: link. By using this feature:
- You acknowledge that your message will be sent through your own email service provider, not through our servers
- You agree to provide accurate and truthful information
- You understand that we are not obligated to respond to every enquiry
- You agree not to use the contact form for spam, harassment, or any unlawful purpose
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including app stores, game developer sites, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TILEPLAYO, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TilePlayO and its owners, operators, and contributors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and applicable European data protection laws.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the applicable national laws of the member state in which we are established, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in our jurisdiction, except where mandatory consumer protection laws grant you the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TilePlayO regarding the use of the Website, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral.
15. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver of any term shall only be effective if made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of TilePlayO.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
TilePlayO Media
Friedrichstraße 123
10117 Berlin
Germany
Email: contact@tileplayo.com