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READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD USE ANY VIDEO GAME
I. Follow these precautions whenever using video games:
• Do not sit or stand too close to the television screen. Play as far back from the screen
as possible.
• Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
• Always play in a well lit room
• Be sure to take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour while playing.
II. Epilepsy warning
• A very small portion of the population have a condition which may cause them to
experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing
certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily
environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds
of television pictures or playing certain video games. Players who have not had any
previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition.
• If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms linked to an epileptic
condition (e.g. a seizure or loss of awareness), immediately consult your physician
before using any video games. We recommend that parents observe their children
while they play video games. If you or your child experience any of the following
symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements,
loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY
and consult your physician.
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