Terms of Service

Last updated: May 19, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of GameWatcher.net. By using the site you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GameWatcher.net you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Cookie Policy. We may update these terms from time to time, and continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Description of the Service

GameWatcher.net is an independent news and information website that reports on the DRM protection status of PC games, scene group activity, release schedules and related video game news. The information is provided for editorial and informational purposes only.

3. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the service to post links to pirated software, illegal downloads or other infringing material, to harass other users, or to disrupt the platform. We may suspend or permanently ban accounts that violate these rules without prior notice.

5. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of the comments and content you post, but grant GameWatcher.net a non-exclusive licence to display and moderate it. All user content is actively moderated; any content linking to copyrighted or pirated material is removed and the responsible account is banned.

6. Intellectual Property

All trademarks, logos and game titles mentioned on the site are the property of their respective owners. Images and screenshots are used strictly for informational and editorial purposes. The GameWatcher.net name, design and original content are protected and may not be reproduced without permission.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that DRM status information, release dates or other data are accurate, complete or current. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GameWatcher.net is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review the terms periodically.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by Italian law and applicable European Union regulations. Any disputes arising from the use of GameWatcher.net shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Italian courts.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service can be sent to [email protected].

GameWatcher.net is an independent news and information website dedicated to reporting on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection status of PC games. Our editorial coverage encompasses DRM technologies such as Denuvo, Steam DRM and VMProtect, the activity of scene groups within the cracking community, game marketplace pricing comparisons, and video game news in general. In the same way a technology outlet reports on cybersecurity vulnerabilities without distributing malware, GameWatcher.net reports on publicly known information about DRM protection status without distributing or linking to any protected material. GameWatcher.net does not host, distribute, or link to pirated software, illegal files, torrent files, or any copyrighted material obtained without authorization. We do not provide — directly or indirectly — access to cracked games or unauthorized copies of any software, and nothing published on this website should be interpreted as an endorsement, encouragement, or facilitation of copyright infringement. On the contrary, GameWatcher.net actively encourages users to purchase games through legitimate channels: each game page includes at least one purchase link via authorized marketplaces. User-generated content is actively moderated. Any comment or post containing links to illegal downloads, pirated content, or copyrighted material is immediately removed, and the responsible user is permanently banned from the platform. In accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), connection timestamps and IP addresses of users who violate these rules are retained solely for the purpose of potential legal proceedings. All trademarks, logos, and game titles mentioned on this website are the property of their respective owners. Images and screenshots are used strictly for informational and editorial purposes, as permitted under Articles 65–70 of the Italian Copyright Law (L. 633/1941) and equivalent EU provisions on quotation and news reporting. Rights holders who believe any content on GameWatcher.net infringes their intellectual property rights are invited to send a written removal request to [email protected]; all valid requests will be reviewed and processed promptly. This website is operated in compliance with Italian law and applicable European Union regulations. Any disputes arising from the use of GameWatcher.net shall be governed by Italian law, with exclusive jurisdiction of the courts.