Last updated: 2025-08-25
Applies to: https://mainstream-outside.com

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Content and Editorial Policy
We publish articles, commentary, reviews and satire about video games. Satire is labeled where helpful. Content may be updated or removed at our discretion.

3. Intellectual Property
Unless stated otherwise, all content on the Site (including logo, layout and core artwork) is owned by Mainstream Outside or used under license/permission. Third‑party marks remain the property of their owners. Where assets are created with the assistance of AI tools, we hold rights to use such outputs to the extent permitted by applicable law and the relevant tool’s terms. Editorial images (e.g., publisher/press materials) are used under the rightsholders’ licenses/permissions. You may link to our pages; reproduction or distribution requires prior written consent unless an exception applies.

4. User Contributions (Comments)
If you submit comments, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to host, display and distribute your comment in connection with the Site. You are responsible for your submissions and warrant they are lawful and do not infringe rights. We may moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion. See also Section 6 (Conduct & Moderation).

5. Links to Third Parties
Links to external sites are provided for convenience; we do not control and are not responsible for their content or policies.

6. Conduct & Moderation (House Rules)
We value free speech and robust discussion. However, civil conduct is required:

• No insults, harassment, targeted abuse or doxxing.
• No content that is unlawful under German law, including extremist propaganda, and incitement to hatred or violence.
• No spam, malware, or attempts to disrupt the Site.

Enforcement: We may warn, hide or delete content, and temporarily or permanently ban accounts and/or IPs in serious or repeated cases. We reserve the right to act immediately for criminally relevant content. Appeals may be sent to contact/at/mainstream-outside.com.

7. No Ad‑Tech / Tracking
We do not use advertising cookies or third‑party trackers. See our Privacy Policy for details.

8. Disclaimers
The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee accuracy, availability or error‑free operation. Editorial pieces reflect the authors’ opinions.

9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages. Nothing excludes liability where not permitted under applicable law.

10. Changes
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany. If you are a merchant, the place of jurisdiction is Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany.

Contact
Mainstream Outside — Alex Nitschke
Email: contact/at/mainstream-outside.com