WEBSITE TERMS

Effective Date: 10/06/2025

Welcome to JoshuaRayWrites , a platform for original journalism, reviews, and commentary on video games and gaming culture. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use my Website.

1. Conduct in Comments and Community Areas

I am committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive community. As such:

  • Bullying, harassment, hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language of any kind is strictly prohibited.

  • This includes, but is not limited to, offensive comments based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, disability, or age.

  • We reserve the right to delete comments and suspend or ban users who violate these rules, without prior notice.

If you witness or experience abusive behaviour on the site, please report it to joshuaray1002@gmail.com.

2. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All original content on this Website — including articles, reviews, opinion pieces, graphics, and logos — is the intellectual property of Joshua Ray and is protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK law).

  • You may link to our content or quote small portions with proper attribution and a clear link back to the original source.

  • You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify our content for commercial or promotional use without explicit written permission.

3. Prohibition on Unauthorised Advertising

  • You may not use any of the content published on this site — including but not limited to headlines, excerpts, or entire articles — to promote your product, service, or brand without prior written consent.

  • This includes embedding work in promotional materials, affiliate schemes, or sponsored content.

4. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. By using this Website, you agree that any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

5. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used on the Website without permission, or if you’ve found my content being used elsewhere without proper authorisation, please report it to me.

Please send an email to joshuaray1002@gmail.com with the subject line: “Copyright Infringement Report” and include the following information:

  • A description of the original copyrighted work.

  • The exact URL(s) or description of the infringing use.

  • Your name and contact information.

  • A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner.

  • A declaration that the information in your report is accurate.

I take copyright seriously and will respond promptly to valid reports.

6. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

7. Contact Information

For general enquiries or concerns related to these Terms, please contact:

📧 joshuaray1002@gmail.com
🌐 www.joshuaraywrites.co.uk