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The clause allocates responsibility by clarifying Nintendo's operational scope—it limits Nintendo's liability exposure to harms originating from non-Nintendo platforms while establishing that third-party operators control their own sites and practices.
Following links from Nintendo.com to third-party websites means you leave the protection of Nintendo's terms and privacy policy entirely, and your data and interactions on those sites are governed by the third party's own policies.
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"The Sites may contain links to other websites or services operated by third parties. Nintendo does not control such third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible or liable for their content, privacy practices, or any damages or losses arising from your use of those websites or services.— Excerpt from Nintendo's Nintendo Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Third-party link disclaimers are standard in platform terms of service and generally limit operator liability for the content and practices of linked external sites. However, FTC guidance on endorsements and material connections may be relevant if linked third-party sites are commercial partners or affiliates of Nintendo. GDPR and CCPA impose obligations on data controllers regarding third-party data sharing, and compliance teams should confirm that the Privacy Policy addresses any data transferred to third parties through linked services. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. Disclaimers of responsibility for third-party linked content are industry-standard and generally enforceable. The provision does not create unusual compliance exposure unless Nintendo's linked partners are engaged in data sharing that requires disclosure under GDPR or CCPA. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA data protection law may impose obligations on Nintendo as a data controller if links lead to third-party data processors acting on Nintendo's behalf, requiring data processing agreements. This provision alone does not address that scenario. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Vendor assessments should confirm whether third-party services linked from Nintendo's platforms are subject to data processing agreements and whether they handle personal data in a manner consistent with Nintendo's privacy commitments. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should audit frequently linked third-party sites to confirm that user data is not inadvertently shared with those sites in ways not covered by the Privacy Policy, and that any affiliate or commercial partner relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC endorsement guidelines.
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The clause allocates responsibility by clarifying Nintendo's operational scope—it limits Nintendo's liability exposure to harms originating from non-Nintendo platforms while establishing that third-party operators control their own sites and practices.
Following links from Nintendo.com to third-party websites means you leave the protection of Nintendo's terms and privacy policy entirely, and your data and interactions on those sites are governed by the third party's own policies.
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