Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Use of gamespectrum.news

1. General Provisions

1.1. These Terms and Conditions govern the relationship between the Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria, Unified Identification Code (UIC) 175228093 (the “Publisher”), and any person who visits or uses the website www.gamespectrum.news (the “Website”).

1.2. By accessing the Website, subscribing to the Newsletter or submitting an enquiry, the User confirms that they have read and accept these Terms and Conditions. If the User does not agree to them, they must discontinue using the Website.

1.3. These Terms and Conditions apply together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy published on the Website.

2. Publisher Details

The Website is administered by the entity identified below, in accordance with Article 4 of the Bulgarian Electronic Commerce Act.

Name and legal form: Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria, a non-profit association
UIC: 175228093
Registered office and business address: 7 Kukush Street, Ilinden District, Sofia 1345, Bulgaria
Correspondence address: 7 Kukush Street, Ilinden District, Sofia 1345, Bulgaria
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +359 2 8129 474; +359 882 478 697

3. Definitions

• Website means www.gamespectrum.bg and all its subpages.
• Publisher means the entity identified in Section 2, which administers the Website and determines its editorial policy.
• User means any person who accesses the Website or uses any of its services.
• Content means all texts, headlines, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, databases, software and layouts available on the Website.
• Newsletter means the free Game Spectrum email newsletter.
• Advertising Content means banners, paid publications and other materials published in exchange for payment or other consideration.

4. Nature of the Services and Content

4.1. Game Spectrum is a specialist media outlet covering the gaming industry. The Website provides news, analysis, interviews, videos, an events calendar and a Newsletter.

4.2. Access to the Website is free and does not require registration. The Publisher may introduce paid services or registration requirements, provided that the applicable terms are published in advance.

4.3. The Website is intended for gaming industry professionals and persons aged 18 or over.

4.4. The Publisher is not a gambling operator. The Website does not accept bets, offer gambling activities or act as an intermediary for participation in such activities.

4.5. The Content is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal, tax, financial or investment advice, or an invitation to participate in gambling activities. Users should seek professional advice before making decisions based on a publication.

4.6. A publication concerning an operator, product or jurisdiction does not constitute a representation that the relevant activity is licensed or permitted in the User’s country.

4.7. Opinions expressed in interviews, commentaries and contributed articles belong to their respective authors and may not reflect the editorial position.

4.8. The Publisher may modify, supplement or remove Content and functionality at any time and does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. The Content is protected by copyright and related rights under the Bulgarian Copyright and Related Rights Act. These rights belong to the Publisher or to persons who have granted the Publisher permission to use the Content.

5.2. The name “Game Spectrum”, its logo and the Website’s graphic design may not be used without the Publisher’s prior written consent.

5.3. Users may view, save and print Content for personal, non-commercial use and share links to publications.

5.4. The following are not permitted without the Publisher’s prior written consent:

reproducing or republishing entire publications;
using photographs, graphics or videos separately from the publication in which they appear;
systematically extracting Content and compiling databases from it;
using Content to train artificial intelligence models or generate content automatically;
reselling or distributing Content for a fee, including through media monitoring services.

5.5. The Publisher expressly reserves its rights in the Content in relation to automated text and data mining.

5.6. Photographs and materials belonging to third parties are used with their permission or on another lawful basis and remain the property of their respective rights holders.

5.7. Requests for permission should be sent to [email protected].

6. Rules for Using the Website

6.1. The User agrees not to:

breach or circumvent the Website’s security measures;
use bots, scripts or other automated means to extract Content in bulk or in a manner that places a load on the servers, except for ordinary search engine indexing;
distribute malicious code through the Website or its forms;
enter another person’s details or false information in subscription and contact forms;
send unsolicited commercial communications through the contact form;
present the Content as their own or alter it in a manner that distorts its meaning;
use the Website to promote gambling activities that are unlicensed or targeted at persons under 18.
6.2. In the event of a breach, the Publisher may restrict the User’s access to the Website and seek legal remedies.

7. Newsletter

7.1. The Newsletter is free. Users subscribe by entering their email address in the subscription form and confirming their subscription through the link sent to that address.

7.2. The Newsletter contains selected publications from the Website and may include clearly identified Advertising Content and information about events.

7.3. Users may unsubscribe at any time through the link included in each message or by emailing [email protected].

7.4. The Publisher may change the frequency or format of the Newsletter or discontinue it.

7.5. Subscribers’ email addresses are processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

8. Advertising and Sponsored Content

8.1. The Website publishes banners, paid publications and partner materials. Paid publications are clearly identified as such.

8.2. Editorial content is produced independently of advertisers.

8.3. Advertising on the Website is intended for a professional audience within the gaming industry.

8.4. Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of their advertisements, including compliance with the Bulgarian Gambling Act. The Publisher may refuse or remove advertising that conflicts with the law or its editorial policy.

8.5. Publishing an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee by the Publisher of the advertised goods or services. Any relationship between the User and the advertiser is outside the Publisher’s control.

8.6. Advertising terms are agreed separately by contract and in accordance with the applicable advertising rate card. These Terms and Conditions do not govern relationships with advertisers.

9. Materials Submitted by Users

9.1. Users may submit press releases, news tips, event suggestions and correction requests through the contact form or by email.

9.2. By submitting material, the sender declares that they have the right to provide it, that the information is accurate and that the material does not infringe any third-party rights.

9.3. The sender grants the Publisher a royalty-free, non-exclusive right to use, edit, shorten, translate and publish the material on the Website, in the Newsletter and on the publication’s social media accounts. This right is granted worldwide for a period of ten years.

9.4. The Publisher is under no obligation to publish submitted materials, assesses them according to its editorial criteria and owes no remuneration for them.

9.5. Information in the events calendar is supplied by event organisers and may change. Users should confirm the date, venue and programme with the organiser before planning to attend.

9.6. The Publisher does not organise the events listed in the calendar or sell tickets for them, unless expressly stated otherwise.

10. Third-Party Links and Content

10.1. The Website contains links to external websites and embedded content from platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and X. The terms and privacy policies of the respective providers apply to those services.

10.2. The Publisher does not control external websites and is not responsible for their content, security or practices.

10.3. Links to gambling operators’ or suppliers’ websites are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute a recommendation to use their services.

10.4. Linking to the Website does not require permission, provided that the link does not imply a partnership with the Publisher and the Content is not displayed within a frame on another website.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1. The Publisher takes care to ensure the accuracy of the Content but does not guarantee that it is complete, accurate and up to date at all times. Regulatory information changes frequently and should be checked against the primary source.

11.2. The Website is provided “as is”. The Publisher does not guarantee that it will operate without interruptions or errors.

11.3. The Publisher is not liable for damages, including loss of profits, arising from:

decisions made on the basis of the Content;
temporary unavailability of the Website or Newsletter;
actions of third parties, including advertisers and event organisers;
malicious software or unauthorised access beyond the Publisher’s control;
force majeure.

11.4. The limitations in this section do not apply to damages caused intentionally or through gross negligence and do not affect rights granted to consumers by mandatory provisions of law.

12. Corrections, Right of Reply and Reports

12.1. Any person who believes that a publication contains a factual inaccuracy or affects their rights may request a correction or submit a reply by emailing [email protected] or using the contact form.

12.2. The request must include a link to the publication, the disputed text, the grounds for the request and contact details.

12.3. The editorial team will review the request within seven working days and notify the sender of its decision. Where an inaccuracy is established, the publication will be corrected and the correction indicated.

12.4. Reports of copyright infringement or other unlawful content may be submitted through the same procedure. Where a report is substantiated, the Publisher will correct or remove the content.

13. Personal Data and Cookies

13.1. The Publisher processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act. The purposes, legal bases and retention periods are described in the Privacy Policy.

13.2. The use of cookies is described in the Cookie Policy. Cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the Website are placed only with the User’s consent.

14. Amendments to the Terms and Conditions

14.1. The Publisher may amend these Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in legislation, the Website’s services or its editorial and commercial policies.

14.2. The current version is published on the Website together with its effective date. Use of the Website after that date constitutes acceptance of the amendments.

14.3. If any provision is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

15. Applicable Law and Disputes

15.1. Matters not addressed by these Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria.

15.2. The parties will seek to resolve disputes through negotiation. If no agreement is reached, the dispute will be referred to the competent court in Sofia.

15.3. Clause 15.2 does not deprive consumers within the meaning of the Bulgarian Consumer Protection Act of their right to bring proceedings before the court having jurisdiction over their address.

15.4. Consumers may also contact the Commission for Consumer Protection and its conciliation commissions (www.kzp.bg).

16. Contact Details

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +359 2 8129 474; +359 882 478 697
Address: 7 Kukush Street, Ilinden District, Sofia 1345, Bulgaria
Contact form: gamespectrum.bg/contactus

These Terms and Conditions take effect on 1 October 2026.