Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ShawGames ("the Service," "we," "us," "our") at shawgames.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time; your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

2. Description of Service

ShawGames is a browser-based game portal that aggregates and distributes third-party HTML5 games. Games are made available through:

• Iframe embedding — games are displayed within our site via licensed embed agreements
• External linking — "Play in New Tab" directs you to the game developer's own website

ShawGames provides access to games and maintains user features including coin tracking, streaks, leaderboards, and a player profile. The Service is provided for personal entertainment and educational purposes.

3. Game Content, Licensing & Copyright

Licensing: Games on ShawGames are distributed through direct developer agreements and authorized distribution channels. These licenses permit ShawGames to embed and link to games for end-user play.

Attribution: All games and their associated content — including titles, artwork, logos, characters, gameplay, sounds, and trademarks — are the intellectual property of their respective original developers and publishers. ShawGames displays attribution information including the source URL for each game.

No Transfer of Rights: Your use of ShawGames does not grant you any rights, title, or interest in any game's intellectual property. You may not copy, distribute, modify, sublicense, or create derivative works from any game content.

Copyright notices: You must not remove, obscure, or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices appearing within or alongside games.

4. Permitted Use

You may use ShawGames for personal, non-commercial entertainment. Specifically, you may:

• Browse and play games available on the platform
• Create an account to track your progress and participate in leaderboards
• Share links to games on ShawGames with others
• Use the search and category features to discover games

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Scrape or bulk download game content, assets, or site data using automated tools or scripts
• Copy or redistribute games, game assets, or game code without written authorization from the game's copyright holder
• Remove or obscure copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices appearing in or around games
• Reverse engineer any game or any component of the ShawGames platform
• Circumvent technical protection measures or access controls
• Create derivative works from any game content without the game developer's permission
• Use the platform commercially — embed, resell, or sublicense games from ShawGames without independent licensing agreements with the game developers
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Engage in illegal activity including distribution of copyrighted material, harassment, or fraud
• Overload our servers with requests or attempt to disrupt the Service
• Manipulate leaderboards, coins, or game scores through unauthorized means

Violations may result in immediate account termination and, where applicable, legal action.

6. Copyright & DMCA Takedown Policy

ShawGames respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

Designated DMCA Agent

Filing a Takedown Notice

If you believe content on ShawGames infringes your copyright, send a written notification to our DMCA agent that includes ALL of the following (required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

• A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the infringing material with sufficient detail to locate it (URL)
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to our DMCA agent containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the removed content and its former location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, and telephone number, and consent to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your address

Upon receiving a valid counter-notice, we will notify the original complainant and restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the complainant files a court action.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), ShawGames will terminate accounts of users who are determined to be repeat copyright infringers.

7. User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your password and accept responsibility for all activity under your account
• Not share your account credentials with anyone else
• Notify us immediately at hi@shawgames.com if you suspect unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

8. Third-Party Content Disclaimer

ShawGames distributes games developed and owned by third parties. We do not control the content, functionality, or data practices of any embedded game or linked external site.

ShawGames does not endorse, warrant, or make any representations regarding the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of any third-party game content. Any reliance on such content is at your own risk.

When you navigate away from ShawGames by clicking "Play in New Tab" or any external link, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third-party sites, which we do not control.

Game developers are solely responsible for the content of their games, including age-appropriateness, in-game purchases, and any data they collect from players.

9. Advertising

ShawGames is supported by third-party advertising, including Google AdSense. Advertisements are served automatically based on content relevance and, where consent is given, user behavior.

We are not responsible for the content of advertisements displayed on our platform. Ad blockers may prevent ads from displaying, which may affect some site functionality.

Clicking on advertisements will take you to third-party websites subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

ShawGames does not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Any game will function correctly in your browser or device
• Any game content is appropriate for all ages or free from objectionable material
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SHAWGAMES, ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES — ARISING FROM:

• Your use of or inability to use the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party game content, conduct, or data practices
• Any other matter related to the Service

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Service shall not exceed USD $100 or the total amount you have paid to ShawGames in the 6 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ShawGames and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution: Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to contact us at hi@shawgames.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will be conducted in English.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION. You waive any right to bring or participate in any class, collective, or representative proceeding.

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property claims.

14. Modifications to the Service & Terms

ShawGames reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice.

We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the site. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.

Continued use of ShawGames after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

15. Contact

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, contact us at:

• Legal & DMCA: hi@shawgames.com
• General: hi@shawgames.com
• Privacy: feedback@shawgames.com