Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 16, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Dragon Forge website, community features, newsletters, and related services (collectively, the “Services”) operated by Dragon Forge (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Please read them carefully before using the Services.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Services, creating an account, or clicking to accept these Terms during registration, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or have verifiable parental or guardian consent where required by law, to use the Services. You represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

3. Accounts

Some features require an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose a security risk.

One person, one account

Do not create multiple accounts to evade bans, manipulate votes, or mislead the community.

Accurate profile info

Use a display name and profile details that do not impersonate others or infringe trademarks.

Keep credentials safe

Do not share your password. We will never ask for your password in unsolicited messages.

4. Use of Services

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data.
  • Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Services without our prior written permission.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services, including through malware, bots, or excessive automated requests.
  • Circumvent security measures, rate limits, or access controls.
  • Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Services without authorization.

Dragon Forge covers news, guides, and community discussion about games from China for a global audience. Game titles, trademarks, and artwork belong to their respective owners; we are an independent community site, not affiliated with every publisher unless we state otherwise.

5. User Content

You may post threads, comments, guides, and other materials (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, and distribute it as needed to operate and promote the Services. You represent that you have the rights to post your User Content and that it does not violate these Terms or third-party rights.

We may remove or restrict User Content that we reasonably believe violates these Terms, our community rules, or applicable law. We are not obligated to monitor all User Content but may do so at our discretion.

6. Community Standards

When you use community features, you also agree to our Community Guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, feature restrictions, or account suspension, as described in those guidelines and these Terms.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including our branding, layout, editorial content, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license above, no rights are granted to you. If you believe content on the Services infringes your copyright, contact us with sufficient detail to evaluate your notice.

8. Third-Party Content

The Services may include links to third-party websites, embeds, stores, or social platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content or practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies.

9. Newsletters & Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to marketing, you consent to receive messages at the email address you provide. You may unsubscribe using the link in any marketing email. Service-related notices (for example security or account updates) may still be sent when necessary.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that news, guides, or community posts are complete, accurate, or up to date. Game information may change after publication.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DRAGON FORGE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICES IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100), WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dragon Forge and its affiliates from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

13. Termination

You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if we discontinue the Services. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) will survive.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Dragon Forge operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction, unless applicable law requires otherwise. If you are a consumer in a region with mandatory local protections, those protections remain available to you.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the revised version with a new effective date. Material changes may be communicated through the Services or by email where appropriate. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Reach us through our Contact page or the support channels listed on the website.