Terms of Use

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CoreGaming Hub, your premier destination for video game news, in-depth reviews, and gaming culture. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our associated policies. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the service, regardless of whether you are a registered member or a casual reader.

Please read these conditions carefully before exploring our articles, galleries, or community features. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue your use of CoreGaming Hub immediately. We provide this platform for informational and entertainment purposes, and your continued use signifies your acceptance of our rules and guidelines.

We operate this site from Australia, and while we welcome a global audience, we make no representation that our content is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Users who choose to access this site from other jurisdictions do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of CoreGaming Hub.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

The content found on CoreGaming Hub, including text, graphics, logos, and the overall design, is the property of CoreGaming Hub or its content creators and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. We invest significant resources into creating original journalism, reviews, and features for our community. Unauthorised use of our original material undermines our ability to provide this service.

However, we acknowledge that the video game imagery, screenshots, box art, and game titles featured on our site remain the intellectual property of their respective publishers and developers. We use this material for the purposes of critique, review, and news reporting, consistent with fair dealing or fair use principles. You may not reproduce our unique editorial content without express written permission.

You are granted a limited licence to access and use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence does not include any resale or commercial use of the site or its contents. Any unauthorised use terminates the permission or licence granted by CoreGaming Hub.

• You may not republish material from CoreGaming Hub on another website without attribution.
• You may not sell, rent, or sub-licence material from the website.
• You may not reproduce, duplicate, or copy material for commercial gain.
• You may not redistribute content from CoreGaming Hub unless content is specifically made for redistribution.
• You may not use our trademarks or logos without prior written consent.

3. Acceptable Use and Conduct

When using CoreGaming Hub, we expect all users to behave responsibly and respectfully towards the community and our infrastructure. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Harassment, offensive behaviour, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our community sections is strictly prohibited.

You must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our site, the server on which our site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to our site is a criminal offence. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend any user that violates these standards. Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for gamers of all backgrounds is our priority. We rely on our community to report any behaviour that violates these terms.

• Do not engage in data mining, data harvesting, or data extracting.
• Do not use the website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications.
• Do not use the website for any purposes related to marketing without our express written consent.
• Do not impersonate CoreGaming Hub staff or other community members.
• Do not post content that is defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
• Do not attempt to bypass security measures or access restricted areas.

4. User-Generated Content and Submissions

CoreGaming Hub may allow users to post comments, submit fan art, or contribute other content to the site. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in any existing or future media. You also grant us the right to sub-licence these rights and the right to bring an action for infringement of these rights.

Your content must be your own and must not be invading any third-party's rights. CoreGaming Hub reserves the right to remove any of your content from this website at any time without notice. We do not undertake to monitor the submission of content to, or the publication of such content on, this website, though we reserve the right to do so.

We assume no liability for any content posted by you or any other third party. The views expressed by other users on our site do not represent our views or values. You are solely responsible for securing and backing up your content.

• Content must not be illegal or unlawful.
• Content must not infringe any third party's legal rights.
• Content must not be capable of giving rise to legal action against you or us.
• Content must be accurate where it states facts.
• Content must be genuinely held where it states opinions.
• Content must comply with applicable law in Australia and in any country from which it is posted.

5. Third-Party Links and External Resources

Our articles and reviews frequently contain links to third-party websites, such as game developer sites, digital storefronts, or other media outlets. These links are provided solely for your convenience and to provide further context to our reporting. CoreGaming Hub has no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accepts no responsibility for them.

If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to our site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. We do not endorse or make any representations about them, or any material found there, or any results that may be obtained from using them. It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any external site you visit.

Occasionally, we may use affiliate links which allow us to earn a small commission on purchases made through our site. This does not influence our editorial independence or review scores. We aim to be transparent about these relationships where they exist.

6. Disclaimers and No Warranties

The material displayed on our site is provided without any guarantees, conditions, or warranties as to its accuracy. While we strive to provide the most current and accurate gaming news and reviews, the industry moves quickly, and information can become outdated. CoreGaming Hub does not warrant that the functions contained in the material will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

Reviews and opinion pieces reflect the personal views of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the entire publication. Gaming experiences are subjective, and your experience with a specific title may differ from our critique. We provide our content on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence, or limit any liability in any way that is not permitted under applicable law.

• We do not guarantee that the site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.
• We do not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information published.
• We do not promise that the material on the website is up to date.
• We do not guarantee that the website or any service on the website will remain available.
• We reserve the right to discontinue or alter any or all of our website services.

7. Limitation of Liability

CoreGaming Hub and its contributors will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. This limitation applies to damages arising from your use or inability to use the site, or for any information or services obtained through the site. We are not responsible for any loss of data or profit resulting from your use of our platform.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Specifically, for users in Australia, our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. However, where permitted, our liability is limited to the resupply of the service.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from and against any claims, actions, or demands, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees. This indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Use and your use of the CoreGaming Hub.

8. Termination of Access

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the CoreGaming Hub website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. This includes, without limitation, breach of these Terms of Use. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

If you have a registered account, we may disable your username and password at our discretion without notice or explanation. We are not liable to you or any third party for the termination of your access to the site. All provisions of the Terms of Use which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

You may discontinue your use of the site at any time. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the service or contact us to request data deletion where applicable. We aim to process such requests promptly.

9. Changes to These Terms

CoreGaming Hub reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time by amending this page. We may update these terms to reflect changes in our services, user feedback, or changes in the law. It is your responsibility to check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we made, as they are binding on you.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorised to use the website. We will endeavour to highlight significant changes to our policies on our homepage or via a news update.

The date at the bottom of this page indicates when the terms were last updated. We recommend saving a copy of these terms for your records. These terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings between you and CoreGaming Hub.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us. We value feedback from our readers and are happy to clarify our policies regarding content usage, privacy, or community standards. We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries in a timely manner.

Please do not send legal notices or sensitive personal information through public channels. For all formal inquiries regarding these terms, please use the dedicated contact form located on our website. This ensures your query is directed to the appropriate administrative team.

You can reach our administration team by navigating to the 'Contact Us' page found in the site footer. We appreciate your interest in CoreGaming Hub and thank you for being part of our community.