Gaming

Sector focus

The games industry is a technology driven, innovative sector, within which the specialists at Franssen Tolboom have built an extremely strong position. We provide a full suite of services for the (video) game and social gaming industries, providing advice about various aspects, including game design, general terms and conditions, compliance and (un)fair commercial practices as well as supervision and enforcement by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (Autoriteit Consument & Markt) and the Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit). We also provide support and representation in administrative and civil proceedings.

Game design

Franssen Tolboom is at the forefront of developments in the field of (un)fair commercial practices and the protection of the online consumer, a subject which receives the focus of the Authority for Consumers & Markets. We advise on the design of platforms and games, so that they comply with stringent requirements under consumer law. Not only in light of the law now, but also in the future, and in light of open norms in national consumer law and strict upcoming European legislation, such as the Digital Fairness Act.

Gaming or gambling?

It can prove challenging to draw a line between where a game ends and a game of chance begins. Yet Franssen Tolboom can help you draw this distinction. We deliver opinions and advice to developers of games of skill (behendigheidsspellen), so that they can offer their games on the Dutch market. We also advise on various topics relevant to the games industry, including loot boxes and micro-transactions.