📜 Terms of Service

📋 Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Discord Minigames ("the Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

👥 Eligibility & Account Requirements

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
• If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13

Discord Account

• You must have a valid Discord account to access our Service
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Discord account
• You must comply with Discord's own Terms of Service

Server Access

• Our Service must be added to Discord servers by authorized administrators
• You must have permission to use our Service in the Discord server
• Server administrators control how our Service is configured and used

🎯 Acceptable Use Policy

What You Can Do

• Play games and participate in competitions fairly
• Create and customize characters within game parameters
• Interact with other players in a respectful manner
• Use the Service for entertainment and community building

What You Cannot Do

• Cheating: Use exploits, bots, or unauthorized modifications
• Harassment: Bully, threaten, or abuse other users
• Spam: Flood channels with excessive messages or content
• Impersonation: Pretend to be someone else or our staff
• Illegal Content: Share content that violates laws or Discord's policies
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to decompile or modify our code

🎮 Game Rules & Fair Play

General Game Rules

• Play games fairly and respect other players
• Do not exploit bugs or glitches for unfair advantage
• Report any technical issues or suspicious behavior
• Accept wins and losses with good sportsmanship

Battle AI Specific Rules

• Character names must be appropriate and non-offensive
• Character descriptions must not contain harmful content
• Do not create characters that impersonate real people
• Respect the cooldown system and battle gem mechanics

Circus Game Rules

• Play the game as intended without external assistance
• Do not use automated tools or scripts
• Report any scoring anomalies or bugs
• Compete fairly for high scores and achievements

🔗 Discord Integration Terms

Your Consent

• By using our Service, you consent to this automatic posting
• Information posted becomes visible to all Discord server members
• You can control some aspects through Discord privacy settings
• Contact server administrators to limit what gets posted

Discord's Terms

• Our Service operates within Discord's platform and policies
• Discord's own Terms of Service apply to your use of their platform
• We are not responsible for Discord's actions or policy changes
• Discord may modify or restrict our Service's functionality

💎 Virtual Currency & Items

Battle Gems

• Battle gems are virtual currency with no real-world value
• Gems are earned through gameplay and cannot be purchased
• Maximum gem capacity is limited to 5 gems per user
• Gems are non-transferable between users

Character Ownership

• Characters you create belong to your account
• Characters cannot be sold, traded, or transferred
• We reserve the right to modify or remove characters if needed
• Character data is stored on our servers and subject to our policies

No Real Money Transactions

• Our Service is completely free to use
• No real money is required or accepted
• Virtual items have no cash value
• We do not offer refunds for virtual currency or items

🛡️ User Content & Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of character names and descriptions you create
• You grant us a license to use your content to provide the Service
• You are responsible for ensuring your content doesn't violate rights
• We may remove content that violates our policies

Our Intellectual Property

• Our games, code, and designs are protected by copyright
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property
• Our trademarks and branding are our exclusive property
• Third-party assets (Discord, Google AI) have their own protections

AI-Generated Content

• Battle narratives are generated using Google's Generative AI
• AI-generated content is subject to Google's terms and policies
• We do not claim ownership of AI-generated content
• AI content may be filtered or modified for appropriateness

📊 Data & Privacy

Data Collection

• We collect game data, character information, and usage statistics
• Discord integration data is handled according to Discord's policies
• We use Google AI services for enhanced gameplay features
• Data is stored securely and used only to provide our Service

Privacy Policy

• Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data
• By using our Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy
• We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated policies

Data Retention

• Game data is retained while your account is active
• You may request deletion of your data at any time
• Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
• Data deletion requests are processed within 30 days

🚫 Prohibited Activities

Technical Violations

• Attempting to hack, exploit, or gain unauthorized access
• Using automated tools, bots, or scripts
• Interfering with our servers or infrastructure
• Attempting to reverse engineer our code or systems

Content Violations

• Sharing inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
• Creating characters that impersonate real people
• Using hate speech, threats, or harassment
• Sharing personal information of others

Behavioral Violations

• Griefing or intentionally ruining others' experiences
• Spamming or flooding channels with content
• Organizing or participating in coordinated abuse
• Attempting to manipulate leaderboards or scores

⚖️ Consequences & Enforcement

Warning System

• First violations typically result in warnings
• Repeated violations lead to temporary suspensions
• Serious violations may result in permanent bans
• We reserve the right to skip warnings for severe violations

Appeal Process

• You may appeal enforcement actions within 30 days
• Appeals should include relevant evidence and context
• We review appeals fairly and respond within 14 days
• Final decisions are at our sole discretion

Account Termination

• We may terminate accounts for serious or repeated violations
• Terminated accounts lose access to all game data
• Character data and progress may be permanently deleted
• We are not obligated to restore terminated accounts

🔧 Service Availability & Modifications

Service Availability

• We strive to maintain 99% uptime but cannot guarantee it
• Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
• We are not liable for service interruptions or data loss
• Emergency maintenance may occur without prior notice

Updates & Changes

• We may update games, features, or policies at any time
• Major changes will be announced in advance when possible
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates
• We may discontinue features or games with notice

Third-Party Dependencies

• Our Service depends on Discord, Google AI, and hosting services
• We are not responsible for third-party service outages
• Third-party policy changes may affect our Service
• We will work to minimize impact of external issues

💰 Fees & Payment

Free Service

• Our Service is completely free to use
• No subscription fees, microtransactions, or hidden costs
• All games and features are available without payment
• We do not sell user data or personal information

No Refunds

• Since our Service is free, no refunds are applicable
• Virtual currency and items have no cash value
• We are not responsible for any perceived value of virtual items
• Account termination does not entitle you to compensation

🚫 Disclaimers & Limitations

Service "As Is"

• Our Service is provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee error-free or uninterrupted operation
• Games may contain bugs or technical issues
• We are not responsible for lost or corrupted game data

Limitation of Liability

• Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $0 (since the service is free)
• Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations

Indemnification

• You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from your use
• This includes violations of these Terms or applicable laws
• You are responsible for your actions and content
• We may defend ourselves at your expense if necessary

🌍 Governing Law & Disputes

Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
• Any disputes will be resolved in courts of [Your Jurisdiction]
• International users agree to submit to this jurisdiction
• Local laws may provide additional consumer protections

Dispute Resolution

• We prefer to resolve disputes through direct communication
• Contact us first before pursuing legal action
• Small claims court may be appropriate for minor disputes
• Class action lawsuits are not permitted

Severability

• If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the rest remains
• Invalid provisions will be modified to the minimum extent necessary
• These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us
• Previous agreements or understandings are superseded

📅 Changes to Terms

Modification Rights

• We may modify these Terms at any time
• Changes will be posted on this page with updated dates
• Material changes will be announced in advance when possible
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms

Notification of Changes

• Check this page regularly for updates
• We may notify users of significant changes through Discord
• Your continued use indicates acceptance of changes
• If you disagree with changes, stop using our Service