Terms of Service

1.About IndiegameDaily.com

IndiegameDaily.com is a digital publication and media platform focused on indie games, along with related gaming, technology, and culture topics. Content may include articles, opinions, analysis, curated news, game spotlights, and original media.

2.Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this website. By using the Services, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

3.Use of the Website

You agree to use IndiegameDaily.com only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Disrupt or damage the website or its functionality
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or content

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if these Terms are violated.

4.Content Disclaimer

All content on IndiegameDaily.com is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

• Articles may include opinions, speculation, or interpretations
• We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
• Content should not be considered professional, legal, financial, or medical advice

You use the content at your own risk.

5.$1 Indie Game Featured Article Promo

We offer indie game developers and publishers a featured article promotion (the "Promo") for a one-time fee of US $1 per game.

What the Promo includes

• One featured article about your game, written and published on IndiegameDaily.com
• Submission through our feature submission page, with payment processed securely by Stripe

Terms of the Promo

• One game per payment. Each $1 payment covers one article for one game.
• Editorial control. We write and publish the article and keep full editorial control over its content, tone, format, and placement. Payment does not guarantee a positive review, a particular rating, or specific wording.
• No guaranteed results. We do not guarantee traffic, downloads, sales, wishlists, or any other outcome, or how long an article stays on the homepage or in any section.
• Your submission. By submitting a game, you confirm that you own or are authorized to promote it and its materials (including descriptions, screenshots, trailers, and links), and that these do not infringe any third-party rights. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute those materials in connection with the article and its promotion.
• Eligibility and right to decline. We may decline any submission, including games that are unfinished, misleading, unlawful, hateful, or otherwise unsuitable for our audience. If we decline a submission before publishing, we will refund your $1.
• Disclosure. We may label Promo articles as featured or sponsored, as required by law or good practice.
• Refunds. Once your article has been published, the $1 fee is non-refundable.
• Changes. We may change the price, features, or availability of the Promo, or end it at any time. Changes do not affect articles already paid for and accepted.
• Payments. Payments are handled by Stripe and are subject to Stripe's terms. We do not store your card details. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

6.Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated:

• All content on IndiegameDaily.com (text, images, graphics, logos, branding) is owned by or licensed to IndiegameDaily.com
• Content is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws
• Game names, trademarks, and materials featured in articles remain the property of their respective owners

You may

• Share links to our content
• Quote short excerpts with proper attribution

You may not

• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute full articles without permission
• Use content for commercial purposes without written consent

7.User Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, game information, or other content:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant IndiegameDaily.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it
• You confirm that your submission does not violate any third-party rights

We reserve the right to remove user content at our discretion.

8.External Links

IndiegameDaily.com may contain links to third-party websites or services, including game stores and developer pages.

• We do not control or endorse third-party content
• We are not responsible for external websites, policies, or practices

Access third-party links at your own risk.

9.Availability and Changes

We may:

• Modify or discontinue the website or any content at any time
• Update these Terms without prior notice

Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

10.Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• IndiegameDaily.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• This includes loss of data, revenue, sales, or access arising from use of the Services

11.Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IndiegameDaily.com from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of any rights, including through materials you submit for the Promo

12.Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

13.Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact: