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TERMS OF SERVICE
Please read these terms carefully before using Ludika VTT.
Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using Ludika VTT (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including hosts, players, and spectators.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to use Ludika VTT. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service.
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
User Accounts
To access certain features of Ludika VTT, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Providing accurate and current information during registration
You may not share your account with others, create multiple accounts, or use another person's account without permission. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
Service Description and License
Ludika VTT is a browser-based virtual tabletop platform that allows users to play board games online. The Service provides tools for creating game tables, uploading game assets, managing tokens and cards, rolling dice, and facilitating multiplayer gameplay.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:
- Resell or commercially exploit the Service
- Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works
- Use automated systems to access the Service
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
User Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
You retain all ownership rights to content you upload to Ludika VTT, including game boards, tokens, cards, reference images, and other materials ("User Content").
License to Us
By uploading User Content, you grant Ludika VTT a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
Your Responsibilities
- You own or have the necessary rights to upload and share your User Content
- Your User Content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
- You have obtained all necessary permissions to use copyrighted game materials
- Your User Content complies with all applicable laws and these Terms
Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on Ludika VTT infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@ludikagames.com. We will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices in accordance with applicable law.
Game Content Guidelines
When uploading game content to Ludika VTT, you must ensure that:
- You have the legal right to use and share the game materials
- Content does not contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Content does not include illegal, obscene, or offensive material
- Content does not violate any third-party rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or patents
- Content is appropriate for a general gaming audience
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these guidelines without prior notice.
Subscription and Payment Terms
Free Access
Players can join game tables hosted by others at no cost.
Premium Subscriptions
Hosting game tables and accessing certain premium features requires a paid subscription. Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected).
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You retain access to premium features until the end of the paid period.
Price Changes
We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price increases. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use Ludika VTT to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
- Collect or harvest personal information about other users
- Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our written permission
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account termination and legal action.
Privacy and Data
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using Ludika VTT, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Game Data
Game tables, chat logs, and gameplay data may be stored on our servers. Hosts have control over their game tables and can delete game data at any time.
Service Availability and Modifications
We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee availability at all times. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time. We will not be liable for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
Termination
By You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your profile settings.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct harmful to the Service or other users.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your User Content and account data, though certain information may be retained as required by law.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Ludika VTT is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ludika VTT shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ludika VTT and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of another party.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ludika VTT operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.
General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Ludika VTT.
- Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, remaining provisions continue in full force.
- Waiver: Failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign them without restriction.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out:
Contact
Ludika LLC — 5900 Balcones Drive STE 100, Austin, TX 78731-4298, United States
legal@ludikagames.com