1. Eligibility and agreement to Terms
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and are fully able and competent to enter into these Terms.
We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to our data practices as described therein.
3. Prohibited conduct
You agree not to misuse The Escapist. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
- Unauthorized access to restricted areas of the site
- Copying, distributing, modifying, or otherwise exploiting content without permission
- Violating intellectual property rights
- Using bots, spiders, scraping tools, or other automated methods to access the Services
- Using content for AI training or data mining
- Creating cached or archived copies of the content
- Overloading our infrastructure with automated traffic or other excessive demands
- Interfering with the operation of the site or attempting to reverse engineer our systems
- Engaging in conduct that inhibits other users from using or enjoying the Services
- Violating any applicable law or regulation
Violations may result in termination of access and potential legal action.
4. Accounts and registration
To access some features of the Services, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated. Each account is personal and may not be shared. You are responsible for all activity under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any reason, including sharing login credentials or violating these Terms.
5. Fees and payments
The Escapist may offer paid features or subscriptions. By purchasing any paid Services, you agree to pay all associated charges, including applicable taxes. Payments may be processed by third-party providers. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these providers.
We may change pricing or billing methods at our discretion with prior notice.
6. Intellectual property
All content on the Services, including articles, videos, graphics, logos, and code, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or create derivative works unless explicitly permitted.
- Any rights not expressly granted are reserved by The Escapist or our licensors.
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on the Services in a way that constitutes infringement, please notify us at [[email protected]].
7. Legal compliance
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Services are for personal, non-commercial use only unless explicitly permitted in writing.
8. Third-party links
The Services may contain links to external websites or services (“Third-Party Sites”). These links are provided for convenience only. The Escapist does not control or endorse Third-Party Sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any Third-Party Sites. Use of Third-Party Sites is at your own risk.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. The Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the Services will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent allowed by law, we disclaim all warranties.
10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Escapist and its affiliates will not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or use
- Any errors, omissions, viruses, or system failures
- Issues arising from the use of or reliance on Third-Party Sites.
Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Escapist, its staff, affiliates, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the services
- Violation of these Terms
- Violation of third-party rights
- Any content you post or share through our services
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including but not limited to intellectual property, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
13. Entire agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms you agree to when using specific features, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Escapist regarding the Services.
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.
14. No waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce such provision in the future.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact The Escapist at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://escapistmagazine.com