Terms of Service

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Trivian Horse, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. User Conduct

By using our service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information for your account
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Not use automated systems or bots to play games
• Not intentionally disconnect from multiplayer games to avoid losses
• Not manipulate or exploit game mechanics for unfair advantages
• Not collude with other players in competitive modes
• Not share accounts or account access with others
• Maintain good sportsmanship in multiplayer interactions
• Not attempt to manipulate rankings or statistics
• Report any bugs or exploits you discover

3. Content Guidelines

When uploading content for question generation:

• You must have rights to the content
• Content must not violate copyright laws
• Content must be appropriate for all users
• Content must not contain sensitive or personal information
• Content must not promote hate speech or discrimination
• Content must not contain explicit or adult material
• Content must not violate any applicable laws

4. Intellectual Property

All game assets, including but not limited to graphics, sounds, and question databases, are protected by copyright laws. Users retain ownership of their uploaded content but grant us a license to use it for question generation.

5. Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services at any time. We may also:

• Perform maintenance with or without notice
• Modify game features and functionality
• Update the service to address security concerns
• Suspend accounts that violate these terms

6. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Connection issues affecting gameplay
• Loss of game progress or statistics
• Issues arising from user-generated content
• Disputes between players
• Any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages
• Loss of data or device compatibility issues
• Third-party actions or content
• Changes in competitive rankings or matchmaking
• Temporary service disruptions affecting multiplayer games
• Loss of multiplayer statistics or rankings
• Accuracy of performance analytics
• Changes in scoring algorithms or bonus systems
• Loss of streak or bonus point data
• Category-specific performance metrics

In addition to general limitations, we specifically disclaim liability for:

• Temporary service disruptions affecting gameplay or analytics
• Loss of game progress or statistics due to technical issues
• Changes in competitive rankings due to system adjustments
• Accuracy of performance metrics and analytics
• Matchmaking decisions and wait times
• Loss of multiplayer statistics or rankings
• Disputes arising from competitive gameplay
• Changes to scoring algorithms or bonus systems

7. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that:

• Violate these terms of service
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Create a hostile environment for other users
• Attempt to compromise game security

Account termination procedures:

• Users will receive a warning before termination when possible
• Terminated accounts will have 30 days to appeal the decision
• User data will be retained for 30 days after termination
• Terminated users may request their data during this period

8. Age Restrictions and Requirements

By using our service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• If under 18, you have parental/guardian consent
• You have the legal capacity to agree to these terms
• You will supervise any minor's use of the service

We reserve the right to request age verification and deny service if requirements are not met.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

Regarding user-generated content and intellectual property:

• You retain ownership of content you upload
• You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use uploaded content for question generation
• You warrant that uploaded content doesn't infringe on others' rights
• We may remove content that violates these terms
• Game assets and branding remain our exclusive property
• You may not use our intellectual property without permission

10. Service Limitations and Warranties

Please be aware of the following service limitations:

• No guarantee of continuous, uninterrupted service
• No guarantee of specific response times or latency
• No guarantee of fair matchmaking in all situations
• Rankings and statistics may be adjusted for fairness
• Analytics data may be periodically aggregated or deleted
• Multiplayer features may be limited in certain regions
• Performance metrics may vary based on network conditions
• Game mechanics and scoring systems may be modified

11. Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of a dispute:

1. Informal Resolution:
   • Contact our support team first
   • Allow 30 days for initial response
   • Attempt good-faith negotiation
2. Mediation:
   • If informal resolution fails, parties agree to mediation
   • Mediation costs shared equally
   • Conducted online when possible
3. Arbitration:
   • Final binding arbitration if mediation fails
   • Conducted under JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules
   • Arbitration location in San Francisco, CA

12. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

Legal framework for our service:

• These terms are governed by California law
• Users agree to personal jurisdiction in San Francisco, CA
• Disputes subject to exclusive jurisdiction of California courts
• Class action waiver: all disputes handled individually
• If any provision is found invalid, others remain in effect
• International users subject to local law requirements

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of modified terms. Users will be notified of significant changes through:

• In-game notifications
• Email communications
• Website announcements

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us at:

• Email: terms@trivianhorse.com
• Through our in-game support system

15. Data Collection and Analytics

By using our service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We collect and store game performance data as outlined in our Privacy Policy
• Your gameplay statistics will be used for leaderboards and rankings
• Your response times and answer patterns will be analyzed for game optimization
• Multiplayer interactions and performance will be tracked and stored
• Game analytics may be used to improve matchmaking and difficulty scaling
• Your gameplay patterns may be analyzed to detect potential violations
• Category-specific performance data will be collected and analyzed
• Emoji reactions and player interactions will be monitored and stored