Terms of Service

Welcome to Roms Games. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our website.

Effective Date: December 07, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Roms Games, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service.

You warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Service.

2. Description of Service

Roms Games provides access to a digital archive of classic video games from discontinued platforms and gaming systems. Our mission is to preserve gaming history by offering:

  • ROMs (Read-Only Memory files) of classic games
  • Emulators for various gaming platforms
  • Articles, guides, and resources about retro gaming
  • Information about game preservation and emulation

3. Permitted Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Permitted uses include:

  • Downloading ROMs for games you legally own for personal backup purposes
  • Using emulators for personal, non-commercial gaming
  • Accessing articles and educational content
  • Participating in community discussions (if applicable)

4. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our website:

  • Violating any applicable local, national, or international laws
  • Commercial distribution or sale of downloaded ROMs or emulators
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Scraping, harvesting, or automatically collecting data without permission
  • Interfering with the proper functioning of the website
  • Impersonating any person or entity
  • Using the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Circumventing security features or access controls

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Important Copyright Notice

We take intellectual property rights seriously and respect the rights of copyright holders:

  • All ROMs, games, and related content are the property of their respective copyright holders
  • This website does not claim ownership of any copyrighted game content
  • ROMs are provided for personal backup and preservation purposes only
  • Users are solely responsible for complying with copyright laws in their jurisdiction
  • Downloading a ROM does not transfer any ownership or copyright to you
  • We focus on games from discontinued platforms to preserve gaming history

The website design, layout, graphics, logos, and original content (excluding game ROMs) are owned by Roms Games and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. DMCA Copyright Policy

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and respond to valid takedown notices. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please provide us with:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing with sufficient detail to locate it
  • Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Please send DMCA notices to our designated contact provided at the end of this document.

7. Disclaimers and Warranties

This website and all content, services, and materials are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties that files are free from viruses or harmful components

You download and use files at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage to your computer system, data loss, or other harm resulting from downloads or use of our website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Roms Games, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Damage to computer systems or equipment
  • Legal consequences arising from your use of downloaded content
  • Actions taken by copyright holders or law enforcement
  • Damages arising from unauthorized access to your information

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

9. User Responsibilities

As a user of Roms Games, you are responsible for:

  • Ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
  • Verifying you have the legal right to download and use specific ROMs
  • Maintaining the security of your device and downloaded files
  • Using antivirus software and taking appropriate precautions
  • Respecting intellectual property rights of copyright holders
  • Not redistributing, selling, or commercially exploiting downloaded content

10. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

  • The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
  • Any damage or loss caused by third-party services
  • The availability or accuracy of external resources

Links to third-party sites do not constitute an endorsement. You acknowledge that we are not liable for any harm resulting from your use of third-party websites.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Roms Games, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright or privacy rights
  • Any content you submit or transmit through the website

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms of Service
  • Engagement in prohibited activities
  • Request by law enforcement or legal authorities
  • Technical or security reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be announced by:

  • Posting the updated terms on this page
  • Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document
  • Providing notice through the website or via email (if applicable)

Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Roms Games regarding your use of the website.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please reach out through our website.

Thank you for using Roms Games responsibly and helping us preserve gaming history.

Last updated: December 07, 2025