Terms and conditions

Acceptance

These terms apply to your use of Button & Branch, an Australian publication about game design, game history, mechanics, creators, genres and play. By accessing or reading the site, you agree to use it lawfully and considerately. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

Permitted use

You may read, share and refer to Button & Branch for your own personal, non-commercial purposes, provided your use does not misrepresent the publication or its editorial material. Our writing distinguishes established information from editorial interpretation. It is intended to support thoughtful reading, not replace your own judgement about a game, creator, genre or design choice.

Do not use the site to interfere with its operation, to attempt unauthorised access, or to present Button & Branch as speaking for a publisher, studio or creator. Do not reproduce material in a way that removes its context or suggests an endorsement that has not been stated.

Intellectual property

Button & Branch’s original name, writing, page structure and other site material belong to the publication or are used with the relevant permission. All rights are reserved to the extent permitted by applicable law. These terms do not transfer ownership of that material to you.

Named games, creators, studios, characters and series remain the property of their respective owners. References to them are used for editorial discussion and do not indicate endorsement or affiliation.

Third-party links

Editorial pages may refer to or link to websites operated by other parties. Those sites have their own content, terms and privacy practices. A reference or link does not mean that Button & Branch endorses the site, its availability or everything it contains. Consider the relevant site's terms before using it.

Availability

We aim to keep Button & Branch readable and available, but access may change or pause because of maintenance, updates, technical issues or circumstances outside our control. We do not promise that every page will always be available, complete or error-free.

The site uses necessary and functional cookie categories. Preference choices are stored in browser local storage. Analytics and advertising cookies are not used. The contact form asks for your name, email address, discussion topic, an optional game, mechanic or topic, your message and consent to use those details to respond. It does not send form details to an external endpoint.

Disclaimers and liability

Button & Branch provides editorial information and interpretation about games and their histories. This material is for general information and discussion. It may not address your particular circumstances, so you should assess it before relying on it.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Button & Branch is not responsible for loss or damage arising from your use of the site, reliance on its material, or use of an external website. Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies a right, remedy, guarantee or condition that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.

Changes

We may update these terms when the site, its editorial approach or its contact arrangements change. The effective date above identifies the current version. Your continued use of Button & Branch after an update means that you accept the revised terms, subject to applicable law.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, email [email protected].