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Nintendo 3DS End User License Agreement

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AGREEMENT THAT APPLIES TO YOUR USE OF THE NINTENDO 3DS SYSTEM AND NETWORK SERVICES! PLEASE SCROLL DOWN!

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Nintendo 3DS End User License Agreement

Last Updated: December 9, 2013

This is an agreement between you and Nintendo of America Inc. (together with its Affiliates, "Nintendo" or "we" or "us" or "our ") that describes your rights to use the Nintendo Network Services and the Software. When using the Network Services and Software, you must abide by this Nintendo 3DS End User License Agreement and all other applicable rules, policies, and notices that are posted on the Nintendo Website or in the Nintendo eShop (collectively, the "Agreement"). By using or accessing a Nintendo Device or the Network Services, or by agreeing to this Agreement in the user interface of a Nintendo Device, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. Please read this Agreement carefully. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, you may not use any of the Network Services or Software.

For the purposes of this Agreement:

"Affiliates" means entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Nintendo of America Inc.;

"Content Provider" means the party that grants a license to Digital Content, which may be us, a third party application provider, or a third party game publisher;

"Digital Content" means digitized electronic content made available to you through the Network Services or that is compatible with and authorized by us for use in connection with the Network Services, such as games, videos, music, images, text, applications, and any updates, replacements, or add-on content associated with any of the foregoing;

"Network Account" means an account that you create and maintain for your use of certain Network Services that require an account as permitted herein;

"Network Services" means those services we offer to you from time to time from a Nintendo Device, a personal computer, other devices authorized by Nintendo, or online, and may include, without limitation, the Nintendo eShop, access to or delivery of Digital Content or related software, applications, support services, access to Third Party Services, and access to or use of a Network Account, or of information, data, and other materials relating to any of the foregoing, and any additional terms and conditions under which each of the foregoing are provided;

"Nintendo Device" means a Nintendo-branded device that we authorize for use with the Network Services;

"Nintendo eShop" means the shopping services we make available as part of the Network Services that may be accessed through a Nintendo Device (or through any other methods or devices that we may authorize for such access) for purchasing or otherwise acquiring a license to Digital Content and for purchasing other items that we offer from time to time;

"Nintendo Website" means our websites, including those having home pages located at www.nintendo.com and www.nintendo.net;

"Third Party Services" means the services, applications, software, and data that are made available by third parties through the Network Services;

"User Content" means text, images, audio, video, reviews or other content that you create or is licensed to you and that may be accessible and viewable by the public or other Network Service users; and

"User Manual" means the information manuals that we make available to you on your Nintendo Device and at support.nintendo.com, or that we make accessible to you through the Network Services or other methods, including any updates to those manuals that we may post from time to time.

1. Software License. You may use the software, content, and data that came with your Nintendo 3DS or that is compatible with and authorized for use on your Nintendo 3DS, including any updates or replacement to that software, content, or data that we or our authorized providers make available to you (collectively, the "Software") subject to the terms of this EULA. The Software is licensed, not sold, to you solely for your personal, noncommercial use on your Nintendo 3DS. You may not publish, copy, modify, reverse engineer, lease, rent, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Software, or bypass, modify, defeat, tamper with, or circumvent any of the functions or protections of your Nintendo 3DS, unless otherwise permitted by law. The Nintendo 3DS handheld video game system and accessories, the Software, and any services available using the Nintendo 3DS (collectively, the "Nintendo 3DS System"), are constantly evolving, and we may update or change your Nintendo 3DS System, in whole or in part, without notice to you. Such updates or changes may be required for you to play new Nintendo 3DS games, enjoy new features, or continue to access Nintendo 3DS services. After your Nintendo 3DS System is updated or changed, any existing or future unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS System, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your Nintendo 3DS System, will render the system permanently unplayable. Content obtained through the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS System will be removed. You agree not to use your Nintendo 3DS System in an unlawful manner or to access the systems, devices, accounts, or data of others (including Nintendo) without their (or our) consent.

2. Network Services

Nintendo grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license, subject to the terms of this Agreement, to use the Network Services as permitted under this Agreement solely on a non-commercial basis. You are responsible for any fees or other charges that arise out of your use of the Network Services, such as charges associated with use of the Nintendo eShop or Third Party Services.

The Network Services may only be used within the United States, Canada, and certain other countries located in the Americas. The Network Services may not work outside of those countries. Certain of the Network Services may not be available to you due to legal or technical limitations or your Nintendo Device settings. Please refer to the User Manual for more information on setting up and using the Network Services that are available to you.

The Network Services may permit you to transfer some or all of your data, information, account balances, and Digital Content between Nintendo Devices that you own, or between your Network Accounts. Please refer to the User Manual for more information on this feature.

3. Your Network Account.

A Network Account may be required for use of certain Network Services. You must provide complete, accurate information when creating your Network Account, and revise this information as needed to keep it up-to-date.

Parental consent is required for the creation of a Network Account and for the use of the Network Services by a child under the age of 13. Instructions for providing parental consent are provided during the Network Account setup process. Please review the Nintendo Privacy Notice, located after the end of this Agreement, as well as on Nintendo.com, for more details regarding our privacy practices.

Your Network Account is personal to you. You may not transfer, assign, or sell your Network Account to others. You should protect your Network Account against unauthorized access or use by others, for example by keeping the Network Account identifier that is assigned to you and your Network Account password in a secure location. Please notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized access or use of your Network Account. Remove any information relating to your Network Account from your Nintendo Device before selling, transferring, or sharing your Nintendo Device with others. Please refer to the User Manual for instructions on information removal.

You are responsible for ensuring that your Network Account is used, whether by you or by others, only as permitted by this Agreement. This includes use of your Network Account to access or use the Network Services. Use of your Network Account in violation of this Agreement may result in suspension or termination of your Network Account and your ability to use the Network Services, and may also result in termination of this Agreement.

You may cancel your Network Account at any time. If you cancel your Network Account, you will lose access to any data, information, or account balance that is associated with that Network Account. Please refer to the User Manual for information on how to cancel your Network Account and for more information.

4. User Content

You own your User Content. But by entering into this Agreement you grant to Nintendo a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, and sublicenseable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display your User Content that you post or provide in whole or in part and to incorporate your User Content in other works, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, including for promotional or marketing purposes.

Nintendo takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any User Content posted, stored or uploaded by you or any third party, or for any loss or damage thereto, nor is Nintendo liable for any mistakes, defamation, slander, libel, omissions, falsehoods, obscenity, pornography or profanity you may encounter. Your use of any Nintendo Device or Network Services is at your own risk. As a provider of interactive services, Nintendo is not liable for any statements, representations or User Content provided by our users.

You also consent and agree that Nintendo may access, use, monitor, disclose or preserve information associated with your use of the Network Services, including, without limitation, your personal information and content, or information that Nintendo acquires about you through your use of the Network Services when Nintendo forms a good faith belief that doing so is necessary (a) to comply with applicable law or to respond to legal process from competent authorities; (b) to enforce this agreement or protect the rights or property rights of Nintendo or its users; (c) to help prevent a loss of life or serious physical injury to anyone; or (d) prevent potentially illegal or offensive activities.

5. Shopping Services.

You may establish and maintain an account balance for purchasing items we offer and sell in the Nintendo eShop. That account balance is associated solely with your Network Account, is subject to balance and usage limits or restrictions that we may impose from time to time, and may not be transferred to third parties. That account balance may not be used to purchase items that are offered or sold by others or that are sold outside of the Nintendo eShop. Please refer to the User Manual for more information about the Nintendo eShop features.

You are responsible for any purchases, downloads, or other content acquisitions made using your Network Account in Nintendo eShop. Nintendo eShop purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise stated in the terms posted for a specific offer or required by law. Digital Content is licensed, not sold, from the Content Provider to you solely for your personal, non-commercial use on your Nintendo Device or as we permit through the Network Services, subject to the terms of this Agreement and any additional terms posted for that Digital Content item in Nintendo eShop and subject to your payment in full for that Digital Content. Digital Content licenses that are purchased through your Nintendo Account and downloaded to a Nintendo Device may be available for access and use through other Nintendo Accounts on that Nintendo Device.

Nintendo eShop may support other Network Services, such as services that allow you to access, view, or download Digital Content to your Nintendo Device, to review other items that may be purchased in connection with a Nintendo Device or the Network Services, to review your purchase history or, if supported on your Nintendo Device, to use points to make purchases in the Wii shop during operation in Wii compatible mode.

6. Third Party Services.

We are not responsible for any Third Party Services you elect to access or use, and we are not responsible for any charges or other liabilities that arise out of your use of Third Party Services. Third Party Services are not reviewed or monitored by us and are subject to separate third party terms and conditions associated with such Third Party Services. Nintendo’s Privacy Notice does not apply to Third Party Services. You access and use Third Party Services solely at your own risk.

7. Use of Information.

Please refer to Nintendo’s Privacy Notice, located after the end of this Agreement, as well as on Nintendo.com, for information on how we collect, use and disclose information from our users. The Nintendo Privacy Notice applies to all of our products, services and websites, including the Network Services. We recommend that you review Nintendo’s Privacy Notice before each use of the Network Services or a Nintendo Device to help you stay informed of our privacy practices.

8. Code of Conduct.

To help keep the Network Services friendly and safe for all users, you will not engage in any harmful, illegal, or otherwise offensive conduct, such as:

1. Misrepresenting, impersonating, abusing, stalking, threatening, or harassing any person or company, such as other users, us, or our employees, representatives, moderators, or contractors;
   
   
2. Engaging in any discriminatory, defamatory, hateful, harassing, abusive, obscene, threatening, physically dangerous, or otherwise objectionable conduct in connection with a Nintendo Device or the Network Services;
   
   
3. Making, disseminating, sharing, or playing unauthorized copies of games, music, or images on a Nintendo Device or the Network Services; this activity is illegal!
   
   
4. Making new versions of Digital Content or a Nintendo Device;
   
   
5. Trying to modify or gain unauthorized access to another person’s Nintendo Device or Network Account or trying to modify, reverse engineer, or gain unauthorized or automated access to any of Nintendo’s computers, hardware, software, or networks used to provide the Network Services or any feature of a Nintendo Device;
   
   
6. Cheating in a game, unless such cheats have been deliberately enabled by the Content Provider;
   
   
7. Hosting, intercepting, emulating, reverse engineering, or redirecting the communication protocols used by Nintendo as part of a Nintendo Device or the Network Services, regardless of the method used to do so; or do anything that might bypass or circumvent measures employed to prevent or limit access to any area, content or code of any Nintendo Device or Network Services (except as otherwise expressly permitted by law);
   
   
8. Developing any third-party applications that interact with User Content and the Network Services without our prior written consent;
   
   
9. Engaging in any commercial activity using a Nintendo Device or the Network Services or any other activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, interferes with the performance of, or impairs the functionality of a Nintendo Device, the Network Services, or any Third Party Services;
   
   
10. Using any robot, spider, crawler, scraper or other automated means or interface not provided by us to access or extract data from any Nintendo Device or Network Services; or
    
    
11. Uploading, posting, emailing, transmitting, or otherwise making available: (i) any content or data that you do not have a legal right to make available; (ii) any content or data that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or proprietary right of any party; (iii) any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials; (iv) content or data of which you have disguised the origin; (v) viruses, corrupted data or other harmful, disruptive or destructive files (vi) content or data that contains private information of any third party, including, without limitation, names, addresses, email address or credit card information; or (vii) content or data that is obscene, is unlawful, violates this Agreement, or is prohibited from publication in your jurisdiction.
    
    

9. Reservation of Rights and Interests.

The Network Services are provided to you on a limited license basis, and are not sold to you. Other than your limited license to use the Network Services as expressly provided in this Agreement, we retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Network Services including, without limitation, all associated patent, copyright, and trademark rights, and all other proprietary or intellectual property rights of any kind in any country.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability.

USE OF THE NETWORK SERVICES AND THE THIRD PARTY SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY NINTENDO OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES CREATES A WARRANTY. THE NETWORK SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. NINTENDO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE NETWORK SERVICES AND THIRD PARTY SERVICES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NINTENDO WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE NETWORK SERVICES OR ANY THIRD PARTY SERVICES, EVEN IF NINTENDO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, NINTENDO’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE NETWORK SERVICES AND THE THIRD PARTY SERVICES IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID FOR THE NETWORK SERVICES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF SUCH CLAIM. IF A LAW RESTRICTS OUR ABILITY TO LIMIT LIABILITY OR DISCLAIM WARRANTIES, THE LIMITATIONS LISTED ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT CASE, WE LIMIT OUR LIABILITY AND DISCLAIM WARRANTIES TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Indemnity.

If we or any of our Affiliates, licensees, licensors, or contractors are subject to any actual or threatened claims, costs, damages, losses, or other liabilities (collectively, "Covered Losses") as a result of your use of any of the Network Services, Digital Content, a Nintendo Device, or any data, information, or other item you make available through the Network Services or a Nintendo Device including User Content, then you agree to indemnify us (and our affiliates, licensees, licensors, contractors, and employees) from all such Covered Losses and any related costs, such as reasonable attorney’s fees.

12. Feedback.

Separate and apart from User Content, you can generally submit questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, plans, notes, drawings, original or creative materials or other information or materials about Nintendo and the Network Services (“Feedback”). Feedback, whether submitted through the Network Services or otherwise, is non-confidential and shall become the sole property of Nintendo. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, in and to such Feedback and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of this Feedback for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.

13. Dispute Resolution; Binding Individual Arbitration; Class Action Waiver.

A. Our consumer service department is available to address any concerns you may have regarding your Network Account or the Network Services. You may contact them by phone at 1-800-255-3700, by email at useragreement@noa.nintendo.com, or by regular mail sent to Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: User Agreement, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 USA. Most matters are quickly resolved in this manner to our customer’s satisfaction. Any matter we are unable to resolve and all disputes or claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its formation, enforceability, performance, or breach (each, a "Claim"), with the exception of the matters described in section 13(C) below, shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the supplementary procedures for consumer related disputes of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), excluding any rules or procedures governing or permitting class actions. The arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have exclusive authority to resolve all Claims. The arbitrator shall be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in a court under law or in equity. The arbitrator’s award shall be binding on the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. The parties understand that, absent this mandatory provision, they would have the right to sue in court and have a jury trial. They further understand that, in some instances, the costs of arbitration could exceed the costs of litigation and the right to discovery may be more limited in arbitration than in court. Any such arbitration shall be conducted by the parties in their individual capacities only and not as a class action or other representative action, and the parties waive their right to file a class action or seek relief on a class basis. If any court or arbitrator determines that the class action waiver set forth in the preceding sentence is void or unenforceable for any reason or that an arbitration can proceed on a class basis, then the arbitration provision set forth in this Section 13 shall be deemed null and void in its entirety and the parties shall be deemed to have not agreed to arbitrate Claims.

B. The rules governing the arbitration may be accessed at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at +1.800.778.7879. To the extent the initial filing fee for the arbitration exceeds the initial filing fee for a lawsuit, we will pay the difference in fees. If the arbitrator finds the arbitration to be non-frivolous, we will pay all of the actual filing and arbitrator fees for the arbitration, provided your claim is less than $75,000. The arbitration rules also permit you to recover attorney’s fees in certain cases.

C. Section 13(A) does not apply to any Claim (i) in which a party is attempting to protect its intellectual property rights (such as its patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights, but not including its privacy or publicity rights), or (ii) that may be brought in small claims court.

D. 30-Day Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the provisions of this Section 13 by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to the following address: Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: CS Admin, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 within 30 days of creating your Network Account. Your notice should include your account number. If you send this notice, then Section 13 will not apply to either party. If you do not send this notice, then you agree to be bound by this Section 13.

14. General.

A. Breach; Termination; Survival. This Agreement will automatically terminate if you do not comply with this Agreement. Upon any such termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Network Services. Sections 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13 of this Agreement will remain in effect following any such termination.

B. Changes to Network Services; Delivery of Network Services. We may modify, cancel, or suspend the availability of the Network Services in whole or in part at any time without notice to you. We may involve Affiliates or third parties in the delivery of the Network Services or in the performance of our obligations under this Agreement.

C. Enforcement; Non-waiver; Non-assignment. If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that part will no longer apply to the parties and will be replaced by an enforceable provision that most closely reflects the original intent of the parties, but all other parts of the Agreement will remain in effect unless otherwise provided in this Agreement. Our failure to insist upon or enforce your strict compliance with this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any of our rights. You may not assign your rights or interests under this Agreement to any other person.

D. Governing Law. The laws of the state of Washington, U.S.A., without regard to its conflict of laws provisions, will govern this Agreement and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Nintendo.

E. Venue. If Section 13 is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then for any Claims the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in King County, Washington, U.S.A.

F. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the benefit of, and will be enforceable by, the parties only, and is not intended to confer any right or benefit on any third party or to create any obligations to any such third party.

G. Changes to Terms. We may change the terms of this Agreement at any time without notice. A current version of this Agreement, including any changes, is posted at support.nintendo.com for your convenience. If you do not agree to any changes to this Agreement, you must cancel your Network Account and discontinue use of the Network Services.

H. Notices. To contact our consumer service department regarding this Agreement, you may (i) send an email to useragreement@noa.nintendo.com; (ii) send a letter to Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: User Agreement, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 USA; or (iii) call, toll free. 1-888-977-7627. Your communications with our consumer service department will not constitute legal notice where required by the Agreement or by law.

For all other legal matters, you must contact or notify us in writing at: Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: General Counsel, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

We may notify you regarding this Agreement by: (i) email at the address associated with your Network Account; or (ii) through posted messages in the Nintendo eShop, the Nintendo Website, or other locations that we specify to you from time to time. These notices will be effective as of the date of delivery or posting. Please be sure to keep the email address associated with your Network Account up-to-date.

I. Notices and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement. Nintendo respects the intellectual property of others and we ask users of Nintendo products and services to do the same. If you feel that your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please visit www.nintendo.com/ippolicy to read our full policy and to submit a takedown request.

Nintendo Privacy Notice

Last Updated: December 9, 2013

Nintendo knows that privacy is important to you. This Privacy Notice describes our collection, use, disclosure, storage and protection of your information. By using a Nintendo product or service, you are consenting to the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

1. YOUR INFORMATION

Information you provide to us. We collect information that you provide to us when you use our products and services or anytime you are in contact with us.

Some types of information you may provide include:

• Registration information that you may be required to provide when you sign up to use our services, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
• Login information that you use to sign in to our services, such as your username and password;
• Demographic information about you, including your age, gender, hobbies, interests, and country of residence;
• Payment information that you submit, including your credit card number, expiration date, and credit card security code, where needed to complete a transaction you have initiated;
• Messages, photos, videos, drawings, audio recordings and other information shared by you through the interactive features of our products and services;
• Correspondence you send directly to us; and
• Information you provide to us offline (through, for example, regular mail, in-person sweepstakes entry forms, and consumer service transactions such as repairs, part orders and direct purchases).

Information we collect automatically. We may collect some information automatically when you use our products and services.

Some types of information we may collect automatically include:

• Information about your use of our products and services, including your browser type, operating system, platform, IP address, MAC address, cookies, language and region;
• Information about websites you visited before and after visiting our websites, search queries that landed you on our websites, search queries you conducted on our websites, and pages and advertisements you viewed and links you clicked on while using our websites;
• Information about your Nintendo device including device serial number, device ID and friend codes; and
• Information about your game play, online status, wireless access point, and other information about your interactions with our products and services.

Information we receive from other sources. We may receive information about you from other sources, including through third-party services and retailers.

Some examples of information we may receive from other sources include:

• Navigation data, including websites visited and advertisements viewed or clicked;
• Information about consumer service transactions; and
• Date of purchase information.

Please note that we may add information we receive from other sources to the information we already have about you. We also may combine your information with information about other users, including game play, demographic, search term, clickstream and purchase information, and use this combined information in an aggregated format.

2. COOKIES, WEB BEACONS, LOG FILES AND THIRD PARTY PARTNERS

In order to collect some of the information described above, we may use Web beacons, cookies, log files, and similar technologies in some of our products and services, including our emails.

• Web Beacons: We may use Web beacons (also referred to as pixel trackers or clear GIFs), which are small graphic images placed on a webpage, on a web-based document, or in an email message. Web beacons are designed to collect certain user information and monitor certain user activity. Information collected by Web beacons might include your IP address, MAC address, the URL of the page you came from, or your interactions with our website or an email message we send to you. We may use the information collected through Web beacons, for example, to determine how to improve certain products and services by identifying popular webpages, services, features, and products; to personalize our products and services; to make recommendations for products and services; and to complete transactions you have requested.
• Cookies: We may use cookies, which are unique identifiers that are sometimes placed on your device to record data about your visits to a website, so that the site can recognize your device and personalize your visit. Information collected by cookies may be linked to your transaction history, online game play or other information. We may use information collected by cookies, for example, to determine how to improve certain products and services by identifying popular webpages, services, features, and products; to personalize our products and services; to make recommendations for products and services; and to complete transactions you have requested.
• Log Files: We maintain log files which record activity related to the use of our products and services, such as the number of hits a particular webpage has received, the type and quality of a user’s Internet connection, the type of hardware and/or software used to access a particular service, which features of a service are used and their frequency of use. The entries within these log files may include, for example, your IP addresses, MAC addresses, cookie information, device ID, transactional data, device settings, and download activity. We may use these log files, for example, to monitor traffic on our website, to facilitate use of certain services and to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Third Party Partners: We also may permit our third party partners to set cookies and Web beacons on our websites, or within emails sent on our behalf, to help us perform various internal functions necessary to operate our business. These third parties may use these cookies and Web beacons to collect information about your visit to our website and may use that information during, or after, your visits to our website to provide you advertisements about goods and services that may be of greater interest to you. These third parties may offer you a way to opt-out of this type ad targeting. To learn more, you can visit www.networkadvertising.org and www.aboutads.info.

3. USE OF INFORMATION

We may use your information in order for us, our affiliated companies, or our third party partners, to: (i) fulfill your requests for products, services, and information, including to send you commercial and non-commercial messages and to process orders you have placed; (ii) contact you in connection with our products and services, including for marketing and promotional purposes; (iii) facilitate your use of our products and services; (iv) enable your participation in online games, contests, sweepstakes, surveys, public forums, and other features offered through our products and services; (v) make recommendations and customize the content, features, and advertising available through our products and services; (vi) set up repair orders and respond to consumer service inquiries; (vii) provide back-end services, including system updates, system messages; (viii) provide free games, applications, trials, and other content; (ix) analyze and facilitate the use of our products and services; (x) facilitate demographic studies; (xi) understand, improve, and develop our products and services; (xii) prevent potentially illegal or offensive activities; (xiii) enforce our rights or the rights of our users; (xiv) verify your identity and prevent fraudulent transactions; and (xv) for any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or pursuant to your consent.

4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

At times we may make certain information that we collect available to our affiliated companies, to our third party partners, to other Nintendo users, and for other legal and business purposes. For example:

• Nintendo Affiliates. We may share information with other Nintendo affiliated companies that use it consistent with this Privacy Notice.
• Third Parties. We may share information with our third party partners to help us perform various functions necessary to operate our business or fulfill your requests (for example, completing downloads or purchases, developing and executing marketing campaigns). We also may share such information to, for example, complete your transactions, provide you with advertising and other promotional materials, and assist in the creation of user accounts with such third parties.
• Other Users. We may share information, including, for example, your Mii name, Mii profile information, online status, Mii greeting, and other game play information, with other Nintendo users when you use the online features of our products and services.
• Friends. Some of our products and services allow you to add friends to a friend list. Through the friend list and friend messaging features, certain information that you have provided, or that is stored on your Nintendo device, including your Mii name, Mii profile information, Mii greeting, online status, rankings, and other user or game play information, may be shared with your friends.
• Local Communications. Some Nintendo devices have local communication features that can be activated by you. These features allow some of your information to be collected and shared, automatically, with us and with other Nintendo users. These features also allow us, and other Nintendo users, to automatically contact and interact with you. When these features are enabled by you, you may receive information about, and communications from, other Nintendo users, and you may also receive advertising and promotional materials from Nintendo and its third party partners. You may disable these local communication features at any time through the system settings on your Nintendo device.
• Legal and Business Purposes. We may disclose your information in order to comply with legal process, to respond to claims or inquiries, or to protect the rights, property or personal safety of Nintendo, our users, or the public. Your information may also be disclosed as part of any sale or transfer of company assets, if legally permitted.

You are responsible for any information that you share with others through use of our products and services. Please be aware that other users may be able to store, modify, or share with third parties, information that you provide to them.

5. LINKING ACCOUNTS

We may offer you an account for one or more of our loyalty programs, including Club Nintendo, so that you have the opportunity to receive personalized content and participate in a variety of activities, promotions and programs. Within certain parameters, you may be able to link your Nintendo device or network account to your loyalty account. In such circumstances, we will use your information to, for example, automatically register your purchases in your loyalty account so that you have the opportunity to receive rewards and promotions. You may unlink these accounts in the settings section of the Nintendo eShop.

6. THIRD-PARTIES

You may disclose your information to third parties when you use our products and services in order to play third-party games, use third-party applications or plugins, view third-party advertisements, or visit third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we recommend that you review their privacy policies before submitting any information.

7. ATTENTION PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS: PROTECTING CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

In accordance with applicable law, we obtain consent from parents for the collection of personal information from their children. You can find information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information from our users, including children under the age of 13, in the sections above titled YOUR INFORMATION, USE OF INFORMATION, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.

You may review, and have deleted, the personal information we have collected from your child, and you may refuse to permit our further collection or use of your child’s personal information, by contacting a Nintendo Privacy Administrator via email at privacypolicy@noa.nintendo.com, by phone at 1-888-977-7627, or by regular mail at Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: Nintendo Privacy Administrator, 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052, U.S.A. Before responding to your request to review personal information collected from your child, we may require that you follow reasonable procedures to help verify your identity as the child’s parent or legal guardian. We may deny any request that fails to follow these procedures. If you choose to have your child’s personal information deleted, or refuse to permit further collection or use of your child’s personal information, certain features of our products and services may be limited or unavailable.

Please note that third-party game publishers, application providers, and content providers may collect, use, and disclose your child’s personal information through our products and services when your child uses third-party’s services or content. Nintendo is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we recommend that you review their privacy notices before your child provides or exchanges any personal information through third-party services or content.

We strongly recommend that you supervise your child’s use of our products and services at all times. You can restrict your children’s use of certain features of our products and services by setting up the parental controls on your Nintendo device. For a detailed description of these parental control features, please see the user manual for your Nintendo device.

8. SECURITY

Nintendo uses reasonable measures, and has established reasonable safeguards, to help protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. You should understand that no data storage system or transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Please note that information collected by third parties may not have the same security protections as information you submit to us or that we collect, and we are not responsible for protecting the security of such information.

If you install unauthorized applications or content on, or make unauthorized modifications to, your Nintendo device or its software, your information may be compromised. Nintendo is not responsible for any collection, use or disclosure of information from any Nintendo device that has unauthorized modifications or contains unauthorized software or content.

9. OPTING-OUT

You may use a Nintendo device without providing us your information; however, some features and applications may not be available to you. You can opt-out of the collection of certain information by not using our services. You also may be able to opt-out of certain types of information collection through your Nintendo device settings, parental controls or other opt-out mechanisms we make available to you. You may opt out of receiving commercial email messages from Nintendo by following the instructions contained in any such email message.

10. REMOVING INFORMATION STORED ON YOUR NINTENDO DEVICE

Certain information about you may be stored on your Nintendo device. For your protection, before selling, transferring, or otherwise disposing of your Nintendo device, please remove all stored information, including information stored on any of the device’s accessories. For instructions on how to remove stored information from your Nintendo device, please see the user manual or visit support.nintendo.com.

If you transfer data from one Nintendo device to another, using any of our system transfer tools or features, any information about you, that is stored on that device, will be transferred as part of the process.

11. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Any information you provide, or that is collected through use of our products and services, may be stored, processed, and transferred within, or to, the United States, or any other country in which we or our affiliated companies or third party partners maintain facilities. As a result, it is possible that your information could be accessed by foreign governmental authorities, or otherwise, in accordance with applicable local laws. By using our US based website, you consent to the collection, storage, processing, and transfer of your information in and to the United States, or other countries and territories, pursuant to the laws of the United States. We abide by the safe harbor framework, as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce, regarding the collection, use, and retention of data from the European Union. For more information about the Safe Harbor and to view our certification, visit the U.S. Department of Commerce's Safe Harbor website.

12. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. When we update this Privacy Notice, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Updates will be posted at support.nintendo.com. We recommend that you review this Privacy Notice each time you use our products or services to help you stay informed of our privacy practices.

13. ESRB CERTIFICATION

This Privacy Notice and the certification seal located on our website confirms that we are a valid licensee, and participating member, of the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s Privacy Online Program: ESRB Privacy Online. To help protect your privacy, we have voluntarily undertaken this privacy initiative. As a licensee in this privacy certification program, we are subject to frequent audits of our websites and other enforcement and accountability mechanisms administered independently by the ESRB. All of our websites containing the ESRB certification seal have been reviewed, and certified, by ESRB to meet established online information collection and use practices.

14. CONTACT US WITH YOUR PRIVACY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS

If you have any questions, complaints or comments regarding this Privacy Notice, or any of our privacy practices, please contact a Nintendo Privacy Administrator via email at privacypolicy@noa.nintendo.com, via phone at 1-888-977-7627, or via regular mail at Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: Privacy Administrator, 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052, U.S.A.

Nintendo 3DS - Health and Safety Precautions

Important Safety Information - Read the following warnings before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS system. If this product will be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Failing to do so may cause injury. Please carefully review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for additional health and safety information.

Please scroll down to read the entire document.

WARNING - 3D FEATURE ONLY FOR CHILDREN 7 AND OVER
Viewing of 3D images by children 6 and under may cause vision damage.
Use the Parental Control feature to restrict the display of 3D images for children 6 and under. See the Parental Controls section in this manual for more information.

 

WARNING - Seizures
• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.
• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
• Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms:
  • Convulsions
  • Eye or Muscle Twitching
  • Loss of Awareness
  • Altered Vision
  • Involuntary Movements
  • Disorientation
• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
  1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
  2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
  3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
  4. Play in a well-lit room.
  5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

 

WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS
Playing video games can result in eyestrain after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing video games can also result in motion sickness in some players. Follow these instructions to help avoid eyestrain, dizziness, or nausea:

• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, or every half hour when using the 3D feature, even if you don’t think you need it. Each person is different, so take more frequent and longer breaks if you feel discomfort.
• If your eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel dizzy or nauseated, stop and rest for several hours before.
• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms, stop playing and see a doctor.

 

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or skin irritation:

• Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.
• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort.
• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

 

WARNING - Battery Leakage
The Nintendo 3DS system contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo 3DS system. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.
• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.
• Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.
• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object.
• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference
The Nintendo 3DS system can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Nintendo 3DS system within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo 3DS system without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

 

IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS system allows you to disable wireless communication. To turn off all wireless communication, push the wireless switch to turn the feature off. See page 12 for more information. Make sure the wireless LED is off.

Refer to the separate Nintendo 3DS Hardware Precautions and Maintenance information for additional information on hardware and software precautions and maintenance.

This is the same End User License Agreement (EULA) that must be accepted when a Wii console is powered on for the first time. It is provided here for your convenience should you need to review it.

Last updated: June 22, 2010

Last Updated: March 25, 2009

Nintendo is dedicated to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we obtain from you with care and respect. Our Wii Network Service Privacy Policy (Wii Privacy Policy) is intended to provide you with an understanding of information that is submitted and collected through the Wii Network Service. We may revise and update this Wii Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review the most recent version posted on http://support.nintendo.com often to ensure you are aware of any changes, or contact our customer-service department at (888) 977-7627 for the most current version. This Wii Privacy Policy only applies to information submitted or collected through the Wii Network Service. Information you may submit through any of Nintendo's web sites is subject to the privacy policy posted on those sites.

Please read this Wii Privacy Policy, which applies to use of the Wii Network Service by you and any other person using your Wii Console. Capitalized terms in this Privacy Policy have the meaning assigned to them in the Wii End User License Agreement unless defined otherwise herein.

ATTENTION PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS: PROTECTING CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Before allowing your children to use the Wii Network Service, we strongly recommend you educate them on the importance of not sharing personal information about themselves with strangers. In particular, we recommend you tell your children not to use personal information for any nicknames on games, user names, names for Miis or any other applications that use the Wii Network Service. You should also keep in mind that certain Wii games use the Wii Network Service to create the opportunity for users to communicate in-game.

We strongly recommend you assist your children with the setup of the Wii Network Service, and that you supervise your children's use of the Wii Network Service at all times. You can restrict use of certain aspects of the Wii Network Services by setting up the Wii Console's parental controls function. You may also disconnect your Wii Console from the Wii Network Service, as explained in your Wii Operations Manual.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

Personal Information is information that may be directly linked to you such as your name, address, telephone number, or name based e-mail address (for example, MyWii@Nintendo.com). We may ask you to provide us with certain Personal Information when you register your Wii Console on the Wii Network Service, download games or contact us with questions or comments. In addition to the Personal Information you provide to us, we may anonymously collect information from you such as your age, gender, geographic area, Wii Console identifier and Wii message address, without linking your Personal Information to this anonymous information. We will not link your Personal Information with any anonymous information we collect from you unless (1) you authorize us to do so; (2) you choose to link your Wii Shop Account to your Club Nintendo account; or (3) we notify you first. In order to provide you with more customized services, we may also receive and record information on our server logs from the Wii Network Service, including but not limited to your internet protocol (IP) address, cookies, transactions, settings and download activity. If you provide sensitive information when communicating with third parties via the Wii Network Service, Nintendo does not receive or collect that information. Your Wii Console may store that sensitive information for your convenience.

HOW SUCH INFORMATION IS USED

We may request either personal or anonymous information from you for several purposes including to: (i) complete your Wii Network Service registration; (ii) customize your Wii Shop catalog and other catalogs; (iii) communicate with you regarding games, contests, sweepstakes, surveys, product changes, system issues and more; (iv) allow you to participate in the Wii messaging service, message boards and other Wii online services; (v) process orders you have placed through the Wii channels; and (vi) set up repair orders. Some of the types of information collected and the way the information is handled are detailed by category below.

Surveys: We may conduct surveys of Wii Console users. The information we collect from you in a survey will be demographic or opinion information and will not be tied to your Personal Information unless we notify you otherwise. The results of aggregate data collected from surveys, but not Personal Information, may be disclosed to the public.

Contests and Sweepstakes: We may host various contests and sweepstakes. To enter you may be required to submit certain Personal Information about yourself. For more information about Nintendo contests or sweepstakes, please see the official rules of the contest or sweepstakes you are entering.

Nintendo Channel: You may choose to share certain anonymous information with us through the Nintendo Channel, which we may use to make certain recommendations to you or to develop new games and services. The Nintendo Channel does not collect Personal Information. Your use of the Nintendo Channel is anonymous and will remain so unless you choose to link your Wii Shop Account to your Club Nintendo account. For more information, please select the "How Your Information Is Used" menu in the Settings section of the Nintendo Channel or visit http://support.nintendo.com.

Wii Shop Account: If you pay for items through the Wii Shop with your credit card, you need to provide a valid credit card number, expiration date, credit card security code and your city, state/county/province and zip code/postal code. We do not ask for your name or your complete address unless you order items that we must ship to you, rather than deliver via a download. You must be over the age of 18 to enter into the Wii Network Service User Agreement, and to place orders online. Any credit card information you submit through the Wii Shop will be transmitted in an encrypted manner. All such encrypted information will be maintained and processed by Nintendo and its trusted third party credit card processor on secure computers that are not accessible from the Internet. This encrypted information is subject to the section below entitled "Security."

Wii Message Service: When you connect to the Wii Network Service, we provide you an automatically generated Wii message address. Your Wii message address is anonymous and will remain so unless you choose to (a) share it with other people in order to send Wii messages; (b) share it with other people in order for them to add your Wii Console to their in-game friend list; or (c) link your Wii Shop Account to your Club Nintendo account. You have the ability to choose through our parental controls function whether to allow use of the Wii message service on your Wii Console. If you choose not to use the Wii message service, you will not receive emails from third parties. You also can choose not to receive certain messages from Nintendo by selecting the "opt-out" option on Wii channels or by using the opt-out option included in commercial messages sent by Nintendo to your Wii message address. However, you may still receive messages on your Wii Message Board that originate from members of your household as well as messages from us related to transactions or services you have specifically requested; in response to any email from you to us; to notify you of updates or changes to our policies and procedures; or to otherwise provide you with information important to all Wii users.

IP Addresses: Your Wii Console is automatically assigned an IP address by your Internet Service Provider when you connect to the Wii Network Service. The Wii Network Service automatically creates log files of user activities on the Wii Network and may also record the IP address of users. In general, we only use log files to monitor traffic on our Web sites and to troubleshoot technical problems. In the event you do not comply with our Wii Code of Conduct when using the Wii Network Service, however, we may block your IP address. We do not link IP addresses to Personal Information unless we notify you or unless necessary to enforce our Wii Code of Conduct or respond to legal process.

Web Beacons: The Wii Network Service uses common Internet technology called "Web beacons" (also called "Web bugs," "action tags," "pixel trackers," or "clear GIFs"), which are small graphic images placed on a Web page, Web-based document, or in an e-mail message, designed to collect certain information and monitor user activity online. Web beacons are invisible to you because they are typically very small (only 1-by-1 pixel) and the same color as the background of the Web page, document or e-mail message. We may use Web beacons to collect non-personal information such as the Wii Console IP address, the URL of the page the Web user comes from, and the time the Web beacon is activated (such as when you view the Web page, advertisement, or e-mail containing the Web beacon). We do not use Web beacons to collect Personal Information.

Cookies: The Wii Network Service may use cookies, which are small text files that a Web site places on your Wii Console. These files identify your Wii Console and record data about your visit so that when you return to the site, the site recognizes your Wii Console and can personalize your visit. Cookies may be linked to your transaction history, game play or other information gathered through the Wii Network Service. We may use information collected by cookies, as well as other tools such as log files or Web beacons, for determining how to improve the Wii Network Service by seeing which areas, features, and products are most popular; personalizing the services and making recommendations based on downloaded products; and completing transactions you have requested. In the event you visit a third party's website through the Internet browser option offered on the Wii Network Service, or we employ a third party advertising company to display ads on the Wii Network Service, those websites or ads may also contain cookies. Any information gathered through such cookies is collected by the third party, not by us, and we have no access to or control over these cookies or the information contained within them.

Other: In order to constantly improve the products and services we provide and better meet your needs, we may also use your Personal Information as well as anonymous information for our internal marketing, demographic studies, and quality assurance. In some cases, we may add to or update your Personal Information with data collected from other sources (e.g., mail-in registration cards or date of purchase information from retailers). If we combine information collected offline with information collected through the Wii Network Service, the combined information will be treated in accordance with this Wii Privacy Policy.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent any of our customers' Personal Information to third parties. We may, however, share personal or anonymous information with our vendors to help us perform various functions necessary to operate our business (for example, completing downloads or purchases made through the Wii Shop, developing and executing marketing campaigns, etc.) and with our affiliated companies. We may disclose Personal Information in order to comply with legal process, respond to claims or inquiries, or protect the rights, property or personal safety of Nintendo, our customers or the public. In addition, information about our customers, including Personal Information, may be disclosed as part of any merger, sale, transfer of company assets, or acquisition, if permitted by and done in accordance with applicable laws.

LINKING ACCOUNTS

You may link your Wii Shop Account to your Club Nintendo account in order to receive personalized content and participate in a variety of activities, promotions and programs. If you would like to link your accounts, you may do so when you register your Wii Console on the Wii Shop. Once you have linked your Club Nintendo account to your Wii Shop Account, any personally identifiable information you enter on your Club Nintendo account will be linked to your Wii Shop Account. Please note that if you opt-in to receive messages from us in your Club Nintendo account, we may send messages to your Wii message address or other messaging devices you designate such as your mobile phone.

Wii CHANNELS AND GAMES

Certain Wii games and Wii channels give you the opportunity to nickname your Miis, create a user id and interact with other Wii users. We strongly encourage you not to use your own name for any Miis or any user ids you may create. In addition, we strongly encourage you not to share Personal Information about yourself and not to allow your children to share Personal Information about themselves with other Wii users.

For certain Wii Content, including some Wii games and Wii channels, your Wii Friends may have access to information such as whether you have downloaded or are using a particular Wii game or Wii channel.

INFORMATION STORED ON YOUR Wii REMOTE AND Wii CONSOLE

Certain sensitive or Personal Information about you may be stored on your Wii Console. For your protection, before selling or otherwise transferring your Wii Console, please be sure to clean and securely remove all Personal Information, Wii messages, any pictures or messages on the message board, and all other stored sensitive information on the Wii Network Service, your Wii Console, Wii Remote and/or Wii accessories. For instructions on formatting your Wii Console and clearing your Wii Shop Account activity, please review the Wii Operations Manual: Channels and Settings.

Your Wii Console may allow certain sensitive or Personal Information to be stored on the Wii Remote as well. Accordingly, by using your Wii Remote on a Wii Console other than your own, it is possible that certain sensitive or Personal Information about you could be shared with the other Wii Console.

UPDATES AND UPGRADES

We may without notifying you, download updates, patches, upgrades and similar software to your Wii Console and may disable unauthorized or illegal software placed on your Wii Console to ensure that your Wii Console is operating properly and efficiently, comply with applicable laws, assist law enforcement, protect us and our customers, or prevent the use and distribution of software obtained through improper channels.

SECURITY

We have established reasonable safeguards to secure Personal Information collected directly by us in an effort to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of the Personal Information collected and transferred through your Wii Network Service. We also have implemented reasonable security measures in an effort to protect information under our control against loss, misuse or alteration. While we strive to safeguard your Personal Information, no data storage system or transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Please note that information collected from and provided by you to other persons or entities may not have the same security protections as information you submit to us, and you are responsible for protecting the security of any such information.

OPTING OUT AND UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

In order to completely opt-out from the collection of any information about you relating to the Wii Network Service, both anonymous and personal, you must disable your Wii Network Service. If you have linked your Club Nintendo account to your Wii Shop Account, Nintendo Channel or Wii message address (collectively, "Features"), you must unlink those Features from your Club Nintendo account in order to stop the collection of information about you. You may do so in the Settings section of the Wii Shop.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

Any information you provide or that is collected through the Wii Network Service may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which we or our affiliated companies, vendors or agents maintain facilities. As such, personal information may be accessed by foreign governmental authorities and otherwise in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which it is stored. By using the Wii Network Service, you consent to such storage and processing. We abide by the safe harbor framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of data from the European Union. However, this Wii Privacy Policy is intended to meet the laws and requirements of the United States and those of Canada and Latin America, which may not be the same as the laws and regulations of your home country. If you are not located in the United States, Canada or Latin America please go back to the country selection screen and select an appropriate country so that you will be aware of the policies that apply to you.

CONTACT US WITH YOUR PRIVACY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS

If you have any questions, complaints or comments regarding this Wii Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact the Nintendo Wii Privacy Policy Administrator via e-mail at privacypolicy@noa.nintendo.com, by phone at (888) 977-7627, or by regular mail at Nintendo, Attn: Online Privacy Policy Administrator, 4820 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

Nintendo is a licensee of the Entertainment Software Rating Board's Privacy Online Program. If you believe that we have not responded to your inquiry or your inquiry has not been satisfactorily addressed, please contact ESRB at http://www.esrb.org/privacy_wc_hotline.asp. ESRB Attn: Privacy Online Program, 317 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 759-0700 or privacyinfo@esrb.org.

WARNING - Seizures

Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before..

Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms:

• Convulsions
• Eye or muscle twitching
• Loss of awareness
• Altered vision
• Involuntary movements
• Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

• Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
• Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
• Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
• Play in a well-lit room.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:

• Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.
• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Electric Shock

To avoid electric shock when you this system:

• Do not use the Wii during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Use only the AC Adapter that comes with your system.
• Do not use the AC Adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires.
• Make sure that the AC Adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord.
• Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Wii power button is turned OFF before removing the AC Adapter cord from an outlet.

CAUTION - Motion Sickness

Playing video games can cause motion sickness in some players. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference

The Wii console and Wii Remote can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Wii console or remote within 9 inches of a pacemaker.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the Wii console or remote without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.

CAUTION - Laser Device

The Wii console is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Wii console. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Specifications:
Laser Type: Semiconductor laser
Laser wave length: 662nm (typ.)(647nm~687nm)
Laser power: Max. 0.9mW
Numeric aperture: 0.6

CAUTION - Console Damage
The console can be damaged if knocked over, especially if this occurs during operation of the disk drive. The Wii stand plate has been included to increase stability of the Wii console, and should be used if the console is placed in a vertical position.

CAUTION - TV Screen Damage
Some televisions can be damaged by the display of a stationary image, because the image may be permanently "burned" into the screen. Playing video games with stationary images or patterns, or leaving video games on hold or pause, may lead to this type of damage. When taking a break, place the game on pause and turn the TV off until you are ready to play again.

Before using your Wii system with any TV, especially front and rear projection or plasma models, be sure to review all documentation included with your TV to find out whether video games can be played on the TV without damaging it.
If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the TV. Neither Nintendo nor any of Nintendo's licensees will be liable for any damage to your TV.

WARNING - Battery Leakage
Leakage of battery fluid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your remote. If battery leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep battery fluid away from your eyes and mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time).
• Do not mix different brands of batteries.
• Nintendo recommends alkaline batteries. Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (nicad), or carbon zinc batteries.
• Do not leave batteries in the remote for long periods of non-use.
• Do not recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative end first. When removing batteries, remove the positive end first.
• Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

Wii Remote Precautions

Nintendo is offering to replace the original version of the wrist straps for the Wii Remote with a newer version. We have received some reports that when consumers swing the Wii Remote with the original version of the wrist-strap using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the Wii Remote to strike bystanders or objects. Because Wii consoles shipped starting in early December 2006 already utilized the newer version of the strap, you will need to determine which version of the strap you have before ordering a replacement. To determine if you need the newer version of the strap, or to place an order for a replacement, click here.

Wii Remote Precautions:

1. Use the Wrist Strap. Make sure that all players using the Wii Remote are wearing the wrist strap and that it has been tightened using the strap lock. When sharing the Wii Remote between multiple players, please be sure each person using the Wii Remote takes the time to properly put on the wrist strap. Wearing the wrist strap will help prevent the Wii Remote from flying across the room if you accidentally let go of it during game play.

 

2. Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the wrist strap, make sure you don't let go of the Wii Remote during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling, the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button on the Wii Remote—DO NOT LET GO OF THE Wii REMOTE ITSELF. If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry your hands. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects.

Additional Information on Using the Wrist Strap
Wii gameplay with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk can involve rapid or vigorous motion. Please use the wrist strap to prevent losing your grip on the remote and causing damage to the remote and surrounding objects, or injury to other people.

1. Feed the cord on the wrist strap through the connector hook.





2. Insert the Nunchuk plug into the External Extension Connector on the bottom of the remote until it "clicks" into place.



3. Make sure the wrist strap cord runs through the connector hook.

Play Area Precautions

Give yourself plenty of room. You will probably move around while using the Wii Remote, so be careful that all areas that you might move into are clear. Make sure that furniture, objects and people are out of the play area so you don’t accidentally bump into them while playing. Also, as indicated in the Wii Operations Manual, it is recommended to stay at least three (3) feet from the television.






 

Last Updated: March 25, 2009

This Wii Network Service Code of Conduct ("Wii Code of Conduct") outlines the rules that you must follow to participate in the Wii Network Service. These rules are designed to keep the Wii Network Service a friendly and safe environment.

The complete Wii Code of Conduct may be found at http://support.nintendo.com and may be revised by us at anytime. If you do not have Internet access, please contact Nintendo Customer Service and they will mail you a current version of the Wii Code of Conduct, free of charge. All capitalized terms not defined in this Wii Code of Conduct will have the meaning set forth in the Wii Network Services User Agreement.

1. Your use of the Wii Network Service is subject to this Wii Code of Conduct, which prohibits all harmful, illegal or otherwise offensive conduct, including, but not limited to the following:

   • Misrepresenting, impersonating, abusing, stalking, threatening or harassing any person or company, including, but not limited to other users, Nintendo itself, and/or its employees, moderators, or staff.
   • Doing anything illegal, discriminatory, defamatory, hateful, harassing, abusive, obscene, threatening, physically dangerous or otherwise objectionable in connection with the Wii Network Service.
   • Making, sharing or playing unauthorized copies of games, music or images on the Wii Console. This activity is illegal!
   • Unauthorized technical modifications to your Wii Console voids your warranty and may be illegal. Nintendo may make technical changes to the Wii Console, software and/or Wii Network Service to disable the modification.
   • Making new versions of existing Content or Products ("derivatives").
   • Trying to access another person's Wii Network Service without permission or trying to access any of Nintendo's computers, hardware or networks used to provide the Wii Network Service.
   • Cheating in a game, unless such cheats have been deliberately enabled.
   • Hosting, intercepting, emulating, reverse engineering or redirecting the communication protocols used by Nintendo as part of the Wii Network Service, regardless of the method used to do so.
   • Engaging in any commercial activity using the Wii Console or any other activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, interferes with the performance of, or impairs the functionality of a Wii Console, including the Wii Network Service or networks connected to the Wii Network Service.
   • Accessing or attempting to access another person's Wii Console, including, but not limited to a person's Wii Shop Account without permission or trying to access any third party's, including, but not limited to Nintendo's computers, hardware or networks.
   • Uploading, posting, emailing, transmitting or otherwise making available: (a) any content that you do not have a legal right to make available; (b) any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or proprietary rights of any party; (c) any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials (e.g. "spam"); (d) information which personally identifies you or any third party; or (e) content to which you have disguised the origin.

2. Nintendo is not responsible for anything you say or anything that happens on the Wii Network Service or as a result of your use of the Wii Network Service; you alone are responsible.
3. Virtual Property. Some games or other content may have certain features that may be traded with other Wii Network Service users. For example, a game might give you the ability to create a character that gathers objects (like a car or gold coins) and has certain characteristics (like a special ability or appearance). These features are sometimes called "virtual property." Nintendo (or its licensors) own this virtual property, and you may not sell, trade, assign, license, or otherwise convey virtual property for real money or for Points.
4. Nintendo reserves the right to immediately terminate or suspend your use of the Wii Network Service for, in Nintendo's sole discretion, any violation of this Wii Code of Conduct. Nintendo reserves the right to contact and cooperate with any law enforcement agencies, government officials or Internet Service Providers, as Nintendo believes in its sole discretion, is necessary or appropriate to investigate or resolve possible problems or inquiries, or as otherwise required by law.