Terms & Conditions
Last updated: October 14, 2025
1) Who We Are & What These Terms Cover
Bright Side of News (“BSN”, “we”, “our”) is a review and information platform. We test products, write guides, and publish journalism to help readers make informed tech and gaming decisions. We do not operate any gambling or betting services. We never accept payment to change our ratings or conclusions.
By using our website, newsletters, or any content we publish (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions and our related policies (Editorial Policy, Methodology, Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure, and Responsible Gambling).
If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
2) Not A Gambling Operator
- We do not host bets, take wagers, hold player funds, or manage player accounts.
- We sometimes link to regulated third-party operators for readers’ convenience. Those sites have their own terms, rules, and verification processes, which you must review independently.
- Our editorial work is independent from advertisers and affiliates. Commercial relationships do not influence our reviews or scores.
3) Age & Jurisdiction Requirements
- 18+ (or 21+ where required): Our gambling-related content is only for adults who meet the legal age in their location.
- Check local laws before visiting any gambling site: You are solely responsible for ensuring that online gambling is legal where you live and that you comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
- If you are under the legal age or if gambling is unlawful in your jurisdiction, do not use gambling services and do not follow links to operators from our pages.
4) Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertainment, not income. If you choose to gamble, set limits, take breaks, and never chase losses. If gambling is causing harm, seek confidential help from the services listed on our Responsible Gambling page, which includes helplines and self-exclusion tools like GAMSTOP (UK) and NCPG (SG).
We promote safer play and publish impartial information to help readers stay in control. BSN is a publisher—not an operator.
5) Editorial Independence, Methodology & E-E-A-T
- Independence: Editors decide what we cover and how we rate it—not advertisers or partners. We do not sell coverage or backlinks. Sponsored pieces are labeled.
- Evidence-based reviews: We use repeatable test benches, disclose tools and versions, and publish reproducible findings. We retest when firmware or market changes affect results.
- Transparency: We disclose affiliate links, sponsored content, gifts/loaners, and corrections.
These practices reflect our commitment to expertise, experience, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) across all content.
6) Acceptable Use of Our Website
You agree not to:
- Break the law or infringe any third-party rights.
- Attempt to hack, scrape at scale, bypass security, or disrupt our Services.
- Upload or share malware, spam, or illegal content.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with BSN.
We may suspend or restrict access for behavior that violates these terms or harms readers, partners, or our infrastructure.
7) Intellectual Property
- The BSN site, articles, graphics, logos, and original test data are protected by copyright and other IP laws.
- You may link to our pages and share brief quotes with attribution.
- You may not copy, mirror, or republish our content, datasets, or designs without prior written permission.
- Third-party trademarks, product names, screenshots, and logos remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and review purposes under fair-use principles where applicable.
8) Links to Third-Party Sites
We link to external websites for context, citations, or price/availability. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Always review the operator’s terms, privacy policy, licensing, and responsible-gaming resources before you register or spend.
9) Advertising & Affiliate Disclosures
- Affiliate links: If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We disclose this clearly near commercial links and on our Disclosure page. Commissions never affect our opinions or scores.
- Sponsored content: Clearly labeled (“Sponsored”, “Paid Partner”, or “Created With [Brand]”). Editorial independence and labeling standards apply.
- Ads: Visually distinct and kept separate from editorial decisions. We apply the appropriate link attributes (e.g., rel=”sponsored”/nofollow) consistent with search-engine policies.
10) No Financial, Legal, Medical, or Betting Advice
Our content is informational and educational. It is not professional advice (financial, legal, medical, tax, or betting).
If you need advice tailored to your situation, consult a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.
11) No Guarantees (Prices, Availability, Results)
Prices, availability, and features change. We aim to keep information current, but retailers and operators may update stock, rates, or terms without notice. Always verify on the destination site.
Performance results are based on our test environments and usage profiles. Your results may vary due to device condition, updates, network, location, or settings.
12) Corrections & Updates
Accuracy matters. If we make an error, we correct it and note what changed. We refresh major guides on a schedule and when important updates occur (e.g., firmware, pricing, policy). Please email us with the page URL and details if you spot an issue.
13) Limitation of Liability
While we strive to provide accurate, useful, and up-to-date information, the content on Bright Side of News (BSN) is offered “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees that our website or content will always be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for your specific purpose.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, BSN, its contributors, and partners are not responsible for any losses, damages, or claims that may arise from:
- Using or relying on information from our website or linked third-party sites.
- Any temporary unavailability, delays, or technical issues.
- Outdated information, broken links, or third-party pricing errors.
We do not guarantee results, winnings, or outcomes from products or services mentioned on our site. Readers use our content and any linked sites at their own discretion and risk.
Nothing in this section limits your rights under applicable consumer-protection laws.
14) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BSN and its team from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these terms or misuse of the Services.
15) Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. When we do, we’ll adjust the date at the top and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated terms.
16) Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are intended to be interpreted consistently with the laws and regulations of the user’s country or region, as applicable.
Where local consumer-protection or online-gambling laws require additional rights or restrictions, those take precedence.
17) Contact Us
- Press & Partnerships: marketing@brightsideofnews.com
- Corrections & Feedback: admin@brightsideofnews.com
- General Inquiries: info@brightsideofnews.com
For safer-play resources, visit our Responsible Gambling page.
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