LEGAL AND PRIVACY


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, any related subdomains, online services, or associated community channels operated by GameClub SEA (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue using our Services immediately.

GameClub SEA reserves the right to modify, amend, or replace any part of these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of our Services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Company Overview

GameClub SEA is a regional game publishing and community operations company focused on Southeast Asia. We specialize in game localization, live operations, player engagement, marketing, and monetization strategy. All operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws of the Republic of the Philippines and partner territories across Southeast Asia.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content found on this website including but not limited to text, images, videos, code, designs, artwork, logos, trademarks, and other intellectual property is owned, controlled, or licensed by GameClub SEA and protected by copyright, trademark, and international intellectual property laws.

You are not permitted to copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, republish, transmit, or create derivative works from any part of the website or its content without our prior written consent.

Unauthorized use of any materials from this website may violate intellectual property laws and result in civil or criminal liability.

4. Permitted Use of Services

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You shall not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, data, or networks.
  • Use the website in a way that disrupts, damages, or impairs its operation.
  • Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, infringing, obscene, or unlawful.
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with GameClub SEA or impersonate any representative of the company.

Violation of these conditions may result in termination of access, legal action, and reporting to relevant authorities.

5. Partnerships, Submissions, and Collaborations

GameClub SEA welcomes partnership proposals and collaboration requests from developers, studios, and brands. However:

  • Submission of proposals or ideas does not establish any binding agreement or partnership.
  • GameClub SEA is under no obligation to review, respond to, or compensate for unsolicited materials.
  • A partnership, license, or contract is only valid once a formal written agreement is executed by authorized company officers.

All materials submitted remain confidential unless mutually agreed otherwise.

6. User-Generated Content and Community Participation

By submitting content (including comments, fan art, media, or feedback) through our website or community platforms, you grant GameClub SEA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, or display such content for marketing or community engagement purposes, with appropriate credit when applicable. You represent that all submitted materials are your original work and do not infringe any third-party rights.

7. Third-Party Links and Integrations

Our website and community spaces may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services (e.g., Discord, Facebook, TikTok, Steam).

These are provided for your convenience only. GameClub SEA does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.

8. Privacy Policy

8.1 Data Collection

We may collect the following categories of data:

  • Personal information: Name, email address, contact details, or social handles submitted through contact forms, campaigns, or community events.
  • Usage data: Browser type, IP address, access time, referring websites, and device information.
  • Marketing and analytics data: Collected through cookies or third-party analytics platforms to understand engagement and improve services.

8.2 Purpose/Use of Data

Collected information is used for:

  • Managing communication and community participation
  • Providing updates on campaigns, partnerships, and events
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Legal compliance and internal record-keeping

8.3 Data Protection

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect user data. GameClub SEA adheres to:

  • Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)
  • ASEAN Framework on Personal Data Protection
  • Applicable international data protection standards

8.4 Data Sharing

We may share non-personally identifiable data with service providers or analytics tools. Personal data will never be sold.
Information may be disclosed only when:

  • Required by law or court order
  • Necessary to protect GameClub SEA's legal rights or prevent fraud
  • Other instances required by under the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)

8.5 Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations. Upon request, you may access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting hello@gameclubsea.com.

9. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance site performance and personalize user experience. Cookies may:

  • Remember preferences (language, region, session data)
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Support marketing campaigns and social media integrations

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly without them.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 General Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While GameClub SEA strives for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content. Your use of the site is at your own risk.

10.2 No Guarantee of Results

Any examples, case studies, or performance statements (e.g., campaign results, engagement figures) are illustrative only and do not guarantee similar outcomes.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall GameClub SEA, its affiliates, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site or any linked services.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GameClub SEA, its directors, officers, and affiliates from any claim, liability, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be submitted exclusively to the competent courts of the Philippines.

13. Termination

GameClub SEA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website or community channels at its discretion, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in conduct harmful to the company or its users.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the intent of the parties.

15. Amendment/Assignment

No modification, alteration, or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and duly signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Neither party shall assign, transfer, or subcontract any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted assignment or transfer without such consent shall be void and have no effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any official agreements executed with partners or clients, constitute the entire agreement between you and GameClub SEA regarding use of the Services.

17. Contact Information

For any legal inquiries, complaints, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact:

GameClub SEA Legal Department

Email: hello@gameclubsea.com
Website: https://www.gameclubsea.com
Address: Manila, Philippines