Home of [-CGZ-] Clan/Alliance/Guild: Terms Of Use

I am interested in creating a [-CGZ-] or CyberGameZone fansite/clan/guild. What is your policy regarding copyrights and trademarks? May I use [-CGZ-] and/or CyberGameZone content, i.e., images, text, animations or sound files, on my web page?

NO, you may use our content -- that is images, text, and video or audio files -- within the following parameters:

The content must be used in a noncommercial context for private, personal use only

You must include all copyright and other notices associated with the content

You acknowledge and agree that no title nor any other form of ownership to the content has been or will be transferred to you from CyberGameZone nor from anyone else

You agree that you will not alter, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or in any other way modify the content

You agree that CyberGameZone has the right to request removal of our content at any time, for any reason

You may not use our content on sites that contain or link to sites containing:

Hacks or cheats

Pornography

Inflammatory Content

Unlawful content

Objectionable content, as determined by CyberGameZone

May I use your art or images for items, such as clothing, toys, or other game-related goods?

Our art assets -- be they concept art, in-game screenshots, verbal content, or renders -- are all copyright materials. Their use is strictly prohibited unless approved in advance and in writing by CyberGameZone.

Are there any legal notices and disclaimers that I need to have on my site when talking about your products/site?

Yes. You must include all copyright, trademark and other notices as appropriate. The following are the appropriate trademark designations:

©2005 CyberGameZone. All rights reserved. CyberGameZone, CyberGameZone.com, CyberGameZone.net and the CyberGameZone logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CyberGameZone in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Is there a preferred way to create my site's logo or masthead?

In order to avoid confusion between fansites and official sites, we request that you include some manner of designation within your masthead that indicates the site's status as a fansite. The site may be labeled a "news site," "fansite," "unofficial site," "community site," or other site titling variation that has been approved by our Community Relations Manager. In addition, the Title Bar on the browser should also reflect the proper designation to prevent confusion between official and unofficial sites.

Are there restrictions on what I name my site or what domain I purchase for my site?

CyberGameZone would prefer that sites not closely mimic the names of our proprietary domains. Sites with names that closely mirror our own site names can cause confusion for our customers and may cause some to assume that the domain is officially sanctioned or professionally associated with ArenaNet.

Can I put CyberGameZone downloads on my web site?

Yes, you may. We allow the non-commercial mirroring of our downloadable Content, such as images, videos, demos, etc., as long as the content is not altered in any way. This permission may be rescinded at any time at the discretion of CyberGameZone.

Can I translate your site into another language if there is no official site in that language?

It is essential that we maintain control over content integrity and accuracy, and for that reason we will be localizing our sites to many languages. In the meantime, in the interests of quality control, unofficial translations of our sites are not permitted.

Can I sell a CD or any other distribution media containing content from CyberGameZone?

No.

Can I write a story, book, poem, musical composition, etc., based on your Site?

We appreciate the creative processes and the passion of our community, but it is essential that we maintain commercial control over our product. Therefore, commercial productions are all sourced from CyberGameZone.

I have an idea for a commercial venture (play, movie, action figure, etc) involving CyberGameZone. Shall I send it to you?

CyberGameZone can accept ideas or submissions.