Last updated: 19 July 2026
Welcome to Brewser. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the brewser.io website, the Brewser web platform, the Brewser Homebrew Runtime, and all related services (together, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. Definitions
- “Brewser,” “we,” “us,” “our” refers to the operator of the Brewser project and the brewser.io website.
- “Services” means the website, web platform, developer portal, catalogue, and the Brewser Homebrew Runtime.
- “Runtime” means the Brewser Homebrew Runtime software that executes web applications on supported hardware.
- “User,” “you,” “your” means any person who accesses or uses the Services.
- “Publisher” means a User who submits applications or content for distribution through the Services.
- “Content” means any application, code, media, or other material submitted, published, or made available through the Services.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years of age, or the age of digital consent in your country, to use the Services or create an account. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you are authorised to bind that organisation.
3. Nature of the Services — Homebrew and Hardware
Brewser is an independent homebrew software project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo Co., Ltd. or any other hardware manufacturer. All trademarks, product names, and console names are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
The Brewser Homebrew Runtime is intended to run on consoles that already have compatible custom firmware installed by the User. Brewser does not provide, distribute, host, link to, or assist in the installation of custom firmware, exploits, bootloaders, cryptographic keys, or any tool that circumvents hardware security. Obtaining and installing custom firmware is entirely your own responsibility and choice.
You acknowledge that installing custom firmware and running homebrew software may: void your hardware warranty; violate the terms of service of your hardware manufacturer or its online services; result in the loss of access to official online services or the console being banned; and, in rare cases, damage or render your device inoperable. You assume all such risks entirely.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Services to:
- Upload, distribute, or link to pirated, cracked, or otherwise unlawfully obtained software, games, or media;
- Infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy, or other rights of any third party;
- Distribute malware, exploits intended to harm systems, or code designed to circumvent hardware or software security beyond the User’s own device;
- Upload unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or sexually explicit material, or content that is harmful to minors;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Services, other users’ accounts, or supporting infrastructure;
- Interfere with, overload, or disrupt the Services or the servers and networks that support them;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or submit content you do not have the right to submit.
We reserve the right to remove any Content and to suspend or terminate access for any User who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without notice where necessary.
5. Accounts and Authentication
Certain features require you to sign in using a third-party identity provider (such as Google). You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activity that occurs under it. You must notify us promptly of any unauthorised use. Your use of a third-party sign-in is also subject to that provider’s terms and privacy policy.
6. Publisher Terms and Submitted Content
If you submit Content as a Publisher, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have all necessary rights and licences to the Content you submit;
- The Content does not infringe any third-party rights and complies with these Terms and all applicable laws;
- The Content does not contain malware or intentionally harmful code.
You retain ownership of your Content and any licence you attach to it (for example, an open-source licence). By submitting Content, you grant Brewser a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and make the Content available through the Services for the purpose of operating and promoting the platform. This licence ends when you remove your Content or your submission is removed, except to the extent it has already been distributed to Users or is retained in backups or version history.
Submissions may pass through a review process, including manual verification, before publication. We do not guarantee that any submission will be accepted, published, or kept available, and we may remove Content at any time — particularly where it violates these Terms or is subject to a valid complaint.
7. Third-Party Content and Applications
The catalogue may contain applications and content created by third-party Publishers. Such Content is the sole responsibility of the Publisher who provided it. Brewser does not author, endorse, or guarantee third-party Content, and does not warrant that it is safe, functional, accurate, or free of defects. You use third-party Content at your own risk.
8. Intellectual Property
The Brewser name and associated branding are protected marks of the project and may not be used without permission. Portions of the Runtime and platform are released under open-source licences (such as GPLv3 or AGPLv3); your use of those components is governed by the applicable licence, which prevails over these Terms to the extent of any conflict for that component. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of any intellectual property except as expressly stated.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch law. Our Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, why, and your rights as a data subject, and forms part of these Terms. By using the Services you acknowledge that Privacy Policy. Where you sign in via a third-party provider, we receive limited profile information (such as a unique identifier, name, email, and profile picture) used solely to operate your account and publishing features.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services and all Content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or that the Runtime will function correctly on any particular device or configuration. To the extent that certain warranties cannot be excluded under applicable mandatory consumer law, this clause applies only to the extent permitted by that law.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Brewser and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, goodwill, or damage to hardware (including bricked, banned, or malfunctioning consoles), arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services, the Runtime, or any Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or under mandatory provisions of applicable consumer protection law. Where liability cannot be excluded but can be limited, our total aggregate liability is limited to the greater of the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim, or EUR 100.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Brewser and its operator from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or connected to: your Content; your use of the Services; your violation of these Terms; or your violation of any law or third-party right. This clause does not apply to the extent a claim results from our own unlawful conduct.
13. Reporting and Takedowns
If you believe any Content infringes your rights or violates these Terms, contact us with sufficient detail to identify the Content and the basis of your complaint. We will review valid reports and may remove or disable access to the affected Content. We comply with applicable notice-and-takedown obligations under EU law.
14. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services, remove your Content, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice, particularly in cases of a breach of these Terms or a legal requirement. You may stop using the Services at any time. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) will survive.
15. Changes to the Services and Terms
We may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify Users, such as posting an updated date or a notice on the website. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Services.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Netherlands, unless mandatory consumer protection law grants you the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence.
17. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect, and the unenforceable provision will be replaced by an enforceable one that most closely reflects the original intent. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable open-source licences, constitute the entire agreement between you and Brewser regarding the Services.
18. Contact
For questions about these Terms, complaints, or takedown requests, please contact us at info@brewser.io.