PRIVACY & FAN-SITE POLICY
1. Independent Non-Commercial Fan Publication
Leonida Vice is an independent community fan site operated in accordance with Rockstar Games’ non-commercial fan-content guidelines. Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto VI, Vice City, Leonida, RAGE, and all official promotional screenshots remain the intellectual property and trademarks of Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive. This publication is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.
2. No Hosting of Leaked Pre-Release Assets or Spoilers
While our editorial articles report journalistically on publicly documented gaming history (including press coverage of the September 2022 security incident), Leonida Vice strictly prohibits uploading, hosting, or redistributing stolen pre-release builds, leaked source code, raw isolated extractions of in-game television or cinema programming, or unmarked campaign spoilers.
3. Rockstar Games & Take-Two Compliance Matrix
| Compliance Area | Governing Policy / Legal Precedent | Leonida Vice Enforcement |
|---|---|---|
| Modded Accounts & RMT | Take-Two Interactive v. PlayerAuctions | Zero tolerance for modded account sales, illicit currency brokerage, or unauthorized cheat promotions anywhere on the site or Citizen Wire |
| Game Binary & Memory Integrity | Take-Two EULA & OpenIV Modding Boundaries | Operates strictly as an out-of-game web publication and broadcast companion; never hooks, reverse-engineers, or modifies game memory |
| Third-Party Likeness & Art | Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive | Prohibits commercializing third-party copyrighted tattoos, licensed music stems, or real-world celebrity likenesses on merchandise |
| Video Embeds & Safe Harbor | DMCA Safe Harbor (17 U.S.C. § 512) | Prioritizes official embed players and verified open-archive streams with prompt takedown compliance upon rightsholder request |
4. Account, Chat & Data Minimization (GDPR / CCPA)
Optional Citizen accounts authenticate securely through Supabase using strict data-minimization principles. Guest callsigns, article comments, and newsletter signups during local testing are stored in your browser’s local storage and are never sold or shared with third-party data brokers.