Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 42 PONG, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this platform. These terms apply to all users of the platform, including players, visitors, and contributors.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this platform. By using 42 PONG, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Service.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
  • Maintain the security of your password and account credentials.
  • Promptly update any information to keep it accurate and complete.
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

You may not use another user's account without permission. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using 42 PONG, you agree to:

  • Play fairly and respect the spirit of competition.
  • Communicate respectfully with other users in chat and during games.
  • Report bugs and issues through appropriate channels.

You agree NOT to:

  • Use cheats, exploits, automation software, bots, hacks, or any unauthorized third-party tools.
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users.
  • Use offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate usernames or avatars.
  • Impersonate other users or platform staff.
  • Share or distribute malicious content or links.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or other user accounts.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the platform or servers.
  • Engage in match-fixing or deliberately losing games.
  • Create multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages.

5. Intellectual Property

The platform, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by the 42 PONG team and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from the platform without prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

Any content you submit, post, or display on the platform (including chat messages and profile information) remains yours, but you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with operating the platform. You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to any content you submit.

7. Privacy

Your use of 42 PONG is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE 42 PONG TEAM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will immediately cease. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the platform's support channels.