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Intellectual Property and Prohibited Use

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What it is

Everything on Nintendo's websites belongs to Nintendo or its partners and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You cannot copy, share, or reuse any of it without explicit permission.

This analysis describes what Nintendo's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the boundaries of permissible use of Nintendo's online content, and unauthorized reproduction or distribution of site materials could constitute copyright infringement with associated legal consequences.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content from Nintendo.com without authorization, which includes fan-created content referencing Nintendo materials. While this reflects standard copyright protections, users should be aware that sharing screenshots or other Nintendo content online may fall within these restrictions unless covered by fair use or similar doctrines.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Sites and all content included on the Sites, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the property of Nintendo or its content suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Any use of the Sites or content not expressly authorized by these Terms of Use is prohibited, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance.

— Excerpt from Nintendo's Nintendo Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision asserts Nintendo's rights under US copyright law (including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act), US trademark law, and international equivalents. The breadth of the prohibition on any unauthorized use does not override statutory exceptions such as fair use under US copyright law or equivalent doctrines in other jurisdictions, though the terms do not acknowledge those exceptions. The FTC has no direct enforcement role here, but DMCA takedown procedures may be relevant for users who republish Nintendo content. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. Intellectual property ownership assertions and blanket reproduction prohibitions are universal in platform terms of service for content-rich companies such as Nintendo. The provision does not create unusual compliance exposure beyond standard copyright enforcement risk. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Fair use (US), fair dealing (UK, Canada, Australia), and equivalent statutory exceptions in EU member states may limit the practical reach of the prohibition on reproduction for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes. Users in those jurisdictions retain statutory rights that the terms cannot eliminate. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Developers, media organizations, or content creators who incorporate Nintendo materials into their work should obtain explicit licensing rather than relying on implied permission from these terms. The prohibition on commercial reproduction is particularly significant for businesses that create Nintendo-adjacent content. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations with social media or marketing functions that involve Nintendo content should review their content sharing practices against these terms and applicable copyright law, and confirm that any licensed use is covered by an appropriate agreement or statutory exception.

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Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Nintendo Terms of Use
Entity
Nintendo
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008218
Document ID
CA-D-00187
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5a3d0f0f99f0567c9fee6cbeecaaaee4c8735009712c93d648f70bb5b138e144
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 17:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Nintendo
Document: Nintendo Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-008218
Captured: 2026-05-07 17:30:11 UTC
SHA-256: 5a3d0f0f99f0567c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/nintendo/nintendo-terms-of-use/intellectual-property-and-prohibited-use/
Accessed: May 14, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nintendo's Intellectual Property and Prohibited Use clause do?

This clause establishes the boundaries of permissible use of Nintendo's online content, and unauthorized reproduction or distribution of site materials could constitute copyright infringement with associated legal consequences.

How does this clause affect you?

Users may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content from Nintendo.com without authorization, which includes fan-created content referencing Nintendo materials. While this reflects standard copyright protections, users should be aware that sharing screenshots or other Nintendo content online may fall within these restrictions unless covered by fair use or similar doctrines.

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