1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the website indiebunny.com (“IndieBunny”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
IndieBunny is operated by Aikasy GmbH, based in Germany. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the website, our newsletter, our Discord Bot, and any other services we provide.
2. Description of Service
IndieBunny is an indie gaming news publication. Our services include:
- Publishing editorial content such as news articles, trailers, gameplay videos, reviews, previews, and interviews about independent games
- A YouTube channel featuring indie game trailers and gameplay footage
- An email newsletter with curated indie game news
- A Discord Bot that distributes our content to third-party Discord servers
- Social media presence on various platforms
3. Intellectual Property and Content
All editorial content, text, graphics, logos, page layouts, and software on IndieBunny are the property of Aikasy GmbH or our content partners and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.
You may:
- View, read, and share links to our articles for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Quote short excerpts from our articles with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish our articles in full without written permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement
- Remove or alter any copyright notices or attribution
- Frame or mirror any part of our website on another server or website
Game screenshots, trailers, logos, and promotional materials featured in our articles remain the intellectual property of their respective developers and publishers. We use these materials under fair use / press use principles for news reporting and commentary.
4. User Conduct
When using IndieBunny, you agree not to:
- Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access or collect content from our website beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or any non-public areas of the website
- Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation, servers, or networks
- Submit false, misleading, or spam content through any of our forms or services
- Impersonate IndieBunny, our staff, or any other person or entity
- Use our website for any unlawful purpose
5. Editorial Content and Accuracy
We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. However, IndieBunny provides news and editorial content on an “as is” basis. We do not guarantee that all information published on our website is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.
Game release dates, features, pricing, and availability mentioned in our articles are subject to change by the respective developers and publishers. IndieBunny is not responsible for changes made by third parties after publication.
If you believe an article contains an error, please contact us at info@aikasy.com so we can review and correct it. Corrections are noted within the article.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our articles may contain links to external websites, including but not limited to:
- Steam store pages and other digital game storefronts
- Developer and publisher websites
- YouTube, Twitch, and other video platforms
- Social media profiles
- Crowdfunding campaigns (Kickstarter, etc.)
These links are provided for your convenience and reference only. IndieBunny does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party website. You access external websites at your own risk.
7. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Some links on IndieBunny may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links do not influence our editorial decisions or the content of our articles.
Sponsored content and paid partnerships are always clearly labeled. Our editorial team maintains full independence from advertising and commercial relationships.
8. Newsletter
By subscribing to the IndieBunny newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails containing indie game news and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every newsletter email. We do not share your email address with third parties. For details on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
9. Discord Bot
IndieBunny provides a Discord bot (“IndieBunny Bot”) that automatically shares articles and video content in Discord servers. By adding the bot to your Discord server, you agree to the following:
- The bot is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.
- Server administrators are responsible for configuring the bot and ensuring it is used appropriately within their server.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the bot service. Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary interruptions.
- We reserve the right to discontinue the bot service at any time, with reasonable notice where possible.
- Abuse of the bot or its features (including but not limited to spamming, exploiting, or reverse-engineering) may result in the bot being removed from your server without notice.
- The bot only stores server-level configuration data (server ID, channel IDs, preferences). No personal user data is collected.
For details on data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
10. YouTube Channel
IndieBunny operates a YouTube channel where we publish indie game trailers and gameplay footage. Videos published on our YouTube channel are subject to YouTube's Terms of Service in addition to these terms. Game footage and trailers are used with permission from developers and publishers or under applicable press/fair use provisions.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IndieBunny and Aikasy GmbH shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or any of our services.
This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
IndieBunny is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the website's operation, the accuracy of information, or the reliability of any content or service provided through the website.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aikasy GmbH, its officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.
14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page. Your continued use of IndieBunny after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of IndieBunny shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Germany.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
17. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Aikasy GmbH
Email: info@aikasy.com
For legal information, see our Imprint. For data handling, see our Privacy Policy.