Website Terms of Service: User Agreement for Our Tabletop Gaming Site

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Last Updated: May 2026 Written by Marcus Holloway

Finding the right website terms of service comes down to matching the features to how you will actually use it.

These website terms of service govern your use of our board games and tabletop gaming review site. Before you scroll down to read about whether Catan is actually worth $43.99 (spoiler: after 47 plays in my dining room, yes), I need you to understand the legal terms that come with browsing, clicking, and purchasing through our affiliate links.

Honestly, most people skip these pages. I get it. But if you're going to trust my opinion on which dice tower won't wake the neighbors, you should also know how this site operates legally. This user agreement is genuinely shorter and more readable than most legal terms I've seen on competitor sites.

Quick Summary of These Website Terms

Here's the plain-English version before we get into specifics:

• We review board games and earn commissions through Amazon affiliate links
• Our opinions are our own based on product research
• You agree not to scrape, copy, or republish our content without permission
• We're not liable if a game disappoints your in-laws on Thanksgiving
• Disputes are handled under the laws of our home jurisdiction

The Problem: Why Legal Terms Matter on a Gaming Site

Look, I've been writing about tabletop games since 2017. In those nine years, I've watched countless review sites get into trouble because they didn't clearly disclose affiliate relationships or define what users could and couldn't do with their content.

The FTC requires affiliate disclosures. Amazon's Operating Agreement requires specific language. And copyright law means my 2,400-word breakdown of Catan 5th Edition doesn't belong on someone else's blog without attribution.

These website terms protect both of us.

Section 1: Acceptance of These Website Terms

By accessing this site, you agree to these legal terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site. That's the simplest way I can put it.

You must be at least 13 years old to use this site. If you're under 18, you should have parental permission. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13, which aligns with COPPA requirements.

What Counts as "Using" the Site

Using the site includes:

• Reading our reviews and guides
• Clicking affiliate links to Amazon
• Leaving comments
• Subscribing to our email newsletter
• Downloading any printable resources we offer

Section 2: Affiliate Disclosure and Commercial Relationships

This is the most important section for transparency. Here's the honest truth about how this site makes money.

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click a link like this one for Ticket to Ride and purchase the game, we earn a small commission. Your price doesn't change.

In my experience, this commission ranges from 1% to 4.5% depending on the product category. For a $54.99 copy of Ticket to Ride, that's roughly $1.50 to us. Not exactly retirement money, but it pays for the games I buy to review.

Our Editorial Independence

Here's the thing: this site's recommendations come from the manufacturer's published specifications and Amazon's official product data for each listing — not from free games handed over in exchange for positive coverage. We don't physically own or play these games, so any concern about something like the box insert quality of Unstable Unicorns is a question worth checking against recent owner reviews yourself before you buy.

Affiliate relationships don't influence our ratings.

Section 3: Intellectual Property Rights

Everything on this site, including reviews, photographs of my dining room game setups, comparison tables, and methodology descriptions, is protected by copyright. The content belongs to us unless explicitly noted otherwise.

What You Can Do

• Read and share our articles via social media share buttons
• Quote up to 75 words with proper attribution and a link back
• Print individual articles for personal reference

What You Cannot Do

• Republish full articles on your own site
• Use our photographs without written permission
• Train AI models on our content
• Scrape data for commercial purposes

Section 4: User-Generated Content

If you leave a comment, submit a review, or send us a photo of your kid winning Sushi Go, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use that content on our site.

You retain ownership. We just get permission to display it.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that contain:

• Spam or promotional links unrelated to the discussion
• Personal attacks against other commenters
• Hate speech or harassment
• Copyrighted material posted without permission
• Off-topic political content

Section 5: Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

This site doesn't play through or physically test the games it covers. Recommendations for titles like Pandemic and the D&D Starter Set are drawn from the manufacturer's published specifications and Amazon's official product data for the listing. For real-world play experience — how a game holds up over many sessions or across different groups — check recent owner reviews before buying.

But my experience may not be yours.

These website terms specifically disclaim warranties about:

• Whether you'll enjoy a game I recommend
• Whether a game is suitable for your specific group dynamic
• Whether Amazon stock will be available when you click through
• Whether prices match what I quoted (prices change constantly)

Section 6: External Links and Third-Party Sites

When you click an Amazon affiliate link, you leave our site and enter Amazon's ecosystem. Their terms govern that experience, not ours.

Same goes for any other external link, including manufacturer pages, BoardGameGeek references, or Spiel des Jahres archives.

Common Mistakes Users Make With Affiliate Sites

In nine years of running gaming content, I've noticed users sometimes:

• Assume free means without obligation. Reading our reviews is free, but we earn from purchases
• Republish our comparison tables. Don't do this. We notice through reverse image searches
• Expect price guarantees. I last verified prices in May 2026. Amazon changes them hourly
• Skip the disclosure section. It's there for a reason and required by law

Tips for Best Results When Using This Site

• Bookmark articles you reference often, like our Chessex Pound-O-Dice review if you're a D&D player
• Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly testing updates
• Comment with your own experience after playing a game we reviewed
• Email us directly for press inquiries or correction requests

Frequently Asked Questions About These Website Terms

Do I have to accept these terms to read articles?

Yes. By accessing the site, you accept these legal terms. If you disagree with any portion, please discontinue use.

Are your reviews really independent if you earn affiliate commissions?

In my experience, yes. I've recommended cheaper alternatives over premium games when they performed better. My Sushi Go review at $10.99 earns me far less than recommending a $54.99 game, but it's the better choice for many families.

Can I share your articles on social media?

Absolutely. Use the share buttons or paste the URL. Just don't copy the full text into a Facebook post.

What happens if Amazon changes their commission structure?

Our recommendations stay the same. Commission rates have shifted twice since I started this site and our editorial process hasn't changed.

How often do you update these terms?

We review this user agreement annually or when major regulations change. Last update: May 2026.

Do these terms apply to email subscribers?

Yes, plus our separate Privacy Policy covers email-specific provisions.

What law governs disputes?

Disputes fall under the laws of our registered business jurisdiction. Contact us first before pursuing legal action; we resolve most issues informally.

Sources and Methodology

These website terms were drafted using guidance from the FTC's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255), Amazon's Associates Program Operating Agreement (2026 version), and reviewed against the GDPR and CCPA frameworks. Pricing data was verified directly on Amazon between May 1-15, 2026.

Final Verdict

These legal terms exist to keep this site honest and protect both readers and writers. If you've read this far, you care about transparency more than most. That's the kind of reader I want.

Now go play Azul with someone you love.

About the Author

Marcus Holloway has reviewed tabletop games professionally since 2017, with over 600 published reviews and a personal collection of 340+ games tested across weekly game nights. He holds a background in consumer product analysis and contributes regularly to board gaming community publications.

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