Effective Date: 1 January 2024
Welcome to gameswales.org ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms, please do not use or access this website. We highly recommend that you read these terms carefully before navigating our platform.
1. Nature of the Website
gameswales.org operates as an independent, informational, and affiliate marketing portal. We provide industry news, reviews, guides, and links to third-party gaming and gambling websites. We are not an operator; we do not run any online casino, poker room, or sports betting platform, nor do we accept any wagers or facilitate gambling transactions directly. We may receive financial compensation (affiliate commissions) from the third-party operators linked on our portal when users click our links or register with those partners.
2. Age Restrictions and User Obligations
To access and use this website, you must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age for participating in gambling activities in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher. By using gameswales.org, you formally warrant that you meet this legal age requirement. You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.
3. Responsible Gambling
We are fully committed to promoting safer gambling practices. Gambling should always be approached as a form of entertainment, not as a means to generate income. We strongly encourage all users to set limits and gamble responsibly. If you feel that your gambling habits are becoming problematic, we urge you to seek professional help immediately.
- BeGambleAware: Visit begambleaware.org for free, confidential help and support.
- GamCare: Provides support, information, and advice for anyone suffering through a gambling problem. Visit gamcare.org.uk.
- GAMSTOP: If you reside in the United Kingdom and wish to restrict your access to online gambling platforms, you can register with the national exclusion scheme at gamstop.co.uk.
4. Privacy Policy Summary
Your privacy and the security of your data are of the utmost importance to us. By continuing to use gameswales.org, you consent to the collection and processing of information as detailed in our full Privacy Policy. As a generic affiliate site, we generally collect minimal personal data, primarily utilising cookies and IP addresses to monitor site traffic, improve user experience, and track affiliate performance. We strictly adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. For comprehensive details regarding your rights and our data handling practices, please refer to our dedicated Privacy Policy page.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All proprietary content present on this website—including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the exclusive property of gameswales.org or its content suppliers. This material is protected by UK and international copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or otherwise exploit any portion of our content for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
6. Limitation of Liability
The information provided on gameswales.org is strictly for general informational purposes. While we continually endeavour to keep the content accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or the information contained herein. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We shall not be held liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or any third-party sites linked from it.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
8. Amendments to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend, update, or revise these Terms and Conditions at our sole discretion and at any time. Any modifications will be posted immediately on this page with an updated 'Effective Date'. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes will constitute your acceptance of those modifications.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, or any other compliance matters, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information provided below:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal Address: Compliance Department, gameswales.org, PO Box 0000, Cardiff, CF10 1AA, United Kingdom