Terms of Service - Mario Games

🎮 Welcome to Mario Games!

By using our website and playing Mario games, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully before jumping into your adventure!

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Mario Games ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this service (and Mario will be sad!).

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service to enjoy classic Mario adventures.

2. Description of Service

Mario Games provides free access to classic Mario-style adventures through educational gaming platforms. The service includes:

Educational games primarily hosted on MIT's Scratch platform and similar learning environments
Browser-based classic platformer experiences with educational value
Comprehensive game guides, tutorials, and learning resources
Multi-language support promoting global accessibility (English, Japanese, German, Korean)
Responsive design optimized for all devices supporting learning anywhere
Family-friendly gaming experiences that combine entertainment with skill development

Educational Focus: Our games are sourced from educational platforms like Scratch (MIT) that promote learning through creative play, programming concepts, and problem-solving skills.

Privacy Note: We do not store your game progress, scores, or personal data. Each gaming session is independent and private, supporting safe educational exploration.

3. User Responsibilities

As a Mario player, you agree to:

Use the service for personal, non-commercial Mario adventures only
Not attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or exploit our games (no cheat codes from Bowser!)
Not use automated tools or bots to play games (Mario jumps with heart, not algorithms!)
Not engage in any activity that could harm the Mushroom Kingdom or disrupt the service
Respect the intellectual property rights of Nintendo and Mario creators
Play fair and have fun - that's what Mario would want!

Advertising Interaction Guidelines

To maintain the integrity of our free gaming service and comply with advertising policies, you must not:

Artificially click on advertisements to generate invalid traffic or revenue
Encourage others (friends, family, or online communities) to click on ads
Use automated tools, scripts, or bots to interact with advertisements
Refresh pages repeatedly to generate additional ad impressions
Click on the same advertisement multiple times in a single session
Use VPNs or proxy services specifically to manipulate ad serving

Important: Violation of advertising guidelines may result in immediate suspension of access to our gaming services. Invalid ad activity is monitored by our advertising partners and can affect the availability of free content for all users.

4. Intellectual Property

Game Content

The Mario games provided through our platform are:

Sourced from legitimate gaming platforms and providers
Classic Mario-style games that respect intellectual property rights
Provided for entertainment and educational purposes
Subject to the terms and conditions of their respective creators

Educational Platform Disclaimer: We primarily showcase games from educational platforms like MIT's Scratch, which supports creative learning and fan-created content. All games are properly attributed to their creators and platforms. Educational platforms maintain their own content guidelines and intellectual property policies.

Website Content

The website design, text, graphics, and other content created by us are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5. Service Availability

Important: We provide this service "as is" without any guarantees of availability or performance.

We strive to maintain service availability, but we do not guarantee:

Uninterrupted access to the service or games
Error-free operation of games (they're provided by third parties)
Continued availability of specific games (external dependencies)
Preservation of any data (we don't store user data)

No Data Storage: Since we don't store your game progress or personal information, you won't lose any personal data even if the service is temporarily unavailable.

6. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and use practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy.

By using our service, you also agree to our privacy practices as outlined in that policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer: This service is provided for entertainment purposes only.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any:

Loss of data (though we don't store your data anyway)
Interruption of service or game functionality
Damages arising from use or inability to use the service
Issues with games provided by third-party platforms
Content or functionality of external games
Third-party advertising content, accuracy, or relevance
Any purchases or transactions made through third-party advertisements
Malware or security issues from external advertising networks (though we work with reputable partners)

Advertising Content Disclaimer

Third-Party Advertisements: Advertisements displayed on our website are provided by third-party advertising networks. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or quality of advertised products or services. Users interact with advertisements at their own discretion and risk.

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service:

For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations or laws
To transmit or procure sending of any advertising or promotional material
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the company or other users
In any way that infringes upon the rights of others

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. Since we don't store your personal data or game progress, no personal information will be retained.

📺 Advertising Policy and Standards

Our advertising practices are designed to maintain a family-friendly gaming environment while supporting free access to Mario games:

Advertising Standards

We partner only with reputable advertising networks
Advertisements are family-friendly and appropriate for all ages
We do not allow misleading, harmful, or inappropriate advertising content
Ad placement is designed to minimize disruption to gaming experience
We reserve the right to block or remove inappropriate advertisements

Revenue Transparency

Advertising revenue directly supports our ability to provide free Mario games and educational content. This revenue helps us maintain the website, improve user experience, and expand our game collection.

Fair Use Commitment: We are committed to reasonable ad placement that doesn't interfere with gameplay while ensuring sustainable operation of our free gaming platform.

⚖️ Dispute Resolution

We are committed to resolving any disputes fairly and efficiently:

Resolution Process

Step 1: Direct Communication

Step 2: Informal Mediation

If direct communication doesn't resolve the issue, we'll engage in informal mediation to find a mutually acceptable solution.

Step 3: Formal Resolution

As a last resort, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under applicable law.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable international and local laws. Any legal proceedings will be conducted in the appropriate jurisdiction based on the nature of the dispute.

Good Faith: All parties agree to participate in dispute resolution in good faith, with the primary goal of maintaining a positive gaming community for Mario fans worldwide.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.