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Intellectual Property License Restriction

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision defines the scope of permissible use for Nintendo's digital assets and establishes a licensing framework that requires users to obtain authorization before engaging in specified exploitation activities. The restriction protects Nintendo's intellectual property by centralizing control over derivative uses, commercial applications, and distribution.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users accessing Nintendo websites are authorized to view and use content for personal information purposes only. Any use beyond this scope—including copying, reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation—requires obtaining written permission from Nintendo; unauthorized use of content constitutes a violation of the terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The content on Nintendo websites, including without limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features and the like and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein, are owned by or licensed to Nintendo. Content on the websites is provided to you for your information and personal use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of the respective owners.

— Excerpt from Nintendo's Nintendo Terms of Use

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-005225
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-005225
Captured: 2026-05-07 17:30:11 UTC
SHA-256: 5a3d0f0f99f0567c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/nintendo/nintendo-terms-of-use/intellectual-property-license-restriction/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nintendo's Intellectual Property License Restriction clause do?

This provision defines the scope of permissible use for Nintendo's digital assets and establishes a licensing framework that requires users to obtain authorization before engaging in specified exploitation activities. The restriction protects Nintendo's intellectual property by centralizing control over derivative uses, commercial applications, and distribution.

How does this clause affect you?

Users accessing Nintendo websites are authorized to view and use content for personal information purposes only. Any use beyond this scope—including copying, reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation—requires obtaining written permission from Nintendo; unauthorized use of content constitutes a violation of the terms.

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