Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 1st, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to NioBlogs.com (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our Website, where we provide gaming news, reviews, guides, and related content. By accessing this Website, you agree to these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property & Fair Use

2.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, NioBlogs.com owns the intellectual property rights for all original text, reviews, and editorial content on this Website.

2.2 Third-Party Game Assets

We frequently use screenshots, logos, and footage from video games for reporting, review, and educational purposes. These assets remain the property of their respective publishers and developers (e.g., Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Steam). Our use of such material constitutes “Fair Use” under copyright law. We claim no ownership over the trademarks or assets of the games we cover.

3. User Conduct (Comments & Community)

Gaming communities can be passionate, but we require a respectful environment. When interacting with NioBlogs.com (comments, forums, or social media), you agree NOT to:

  • Post major plot spoilers without clear warnings.
  • Harass, bully, or use hate speech against other users or our writers.
  • Promote illegal piracy, “warez,” or unauthorized key resellers.
  • Post links to malicious software or cheat engines that violate game Terms of Service.

NioBlogs.com reserves the right to remove any comments or ban users that violate these rules without notice.

4. Disclaimers

4.1 Reviews & Opinions

The views expressed in our reviews and articles are solely those of the individual authors and do not reflect the opinions of the game developers or publishers. Review scores are subjective.

4.2 Guides, Mods & Technical Advice

We often provide tutorials (e.g., “How to install mods,” “Performance fixes,” or “Overclocking guides”). You follow these guides at your own risk.

  • NioBlogs.com is not responsible if a game update breaks a mod we recommended.
  • We are not liable if your account is banned by a game publisher for using third-party tools or “cheats” discussed on this site.
  • We are not responsible for any hardware damage resulting from technical advice (e.g., PC building or overclocking).

5. Affiliate Disclosure & Advertising

NioBlogs.com may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission on purchases made through links to retailers (such as Amazon, Steam, or Humble Bundle) at no extra cost to you.

  • We aim to keep our editorial content independent from affiliate partnerships.
  • Sponsored posts or paid reviews will always be clearly marked as “Sponsored.”

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall NioBlogs.com be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption.

7. External Links

Our Website contains links to third-party sites (e.g., game developer sites, download pages). We have no control over the content or safety of these external sites and accept no responsibility for them.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New York, USA. Any disputes relating to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, NY.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: