Terms of Service
Last updated: January 1, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to AstroGames. By accessing and using our website and services, 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.
2. Description of Service
AstroGames provides an online retro gaming platform where users can play classic arcade and anime-inspired games, create accounts, track scores, and interact with gaming content. Our services are provided free of charge and are supported by advertising.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3.2 Account Responsibilities
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
- You may not share your account with others
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use our services to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
- Use automated systems to access our content
- Engage in any form of harassment or abuse
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
All content on AstroGames, including games, graphics, text, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 User Content
By submitting content to our platform (such as usernames, profiles, or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.
5.3 Game Content
Our games are inspired by classic arcade and anime themes but are original creations. Any resemblance to existing games is coincidental and falls under fair use or parody.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.
7. Advertising
Our services are supported by advertising, including Google AdSense. By using our services, you agree to the display of advertisements and understand that we may use your information to provide relevant ads in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Disclaimers and Limitations
8.1 Service Availability
We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
8.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, AstroGames shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.
8.3 Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
9. User Conduct and Community Guidelines
We expect all users to maintain a respectful and family-friendly environment:
- Be respectful to other users
- Keep usernames and content appropriate for all ages
- Report any inappropriate behavior or content
- Follow fair play principles in games
- Do not attempt to cheat or exploit game mechanics
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated terms on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
12. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@astrogames.org
- Support: support@astrogames.org
- Address: AstroGames Support Team, 1234 Retro Gaming Boulevard, Suite 200, Gaming City, GC 12345, United States
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-GAME (4263)
- Contact Form: Contact & Support Page
15. Acknowledgment
By using AstroGames, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.