Terms of Service | abating.top

Effective Date: November 5, 2023Address: 321 Strategy Lane, Chicago, IL 60601, United StatesContact: [email protected] 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using abating.top ("the Platform"), you ("User" or "you") agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable gaming laws. If you disagree with any terms, you may not use the Platform. We reserve the right to modify these Terms—revised versions will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance. 2. Eligibility To use the Platform, you must: Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) Possess the legal capacity to enter binding agreements Provide accurate, complete registration information (including valid age verification) Not be banned from strategic gaming platforms due to prior violations of fair play rules 3. Account Responsibilities 3.1 Account Creation You must create an account to access competitive strategic features. You agree to: Use a unique username and secure password (minimum 8 characters) Provide truthful information (false details may result in tournament disqualification) Not share account credentials (account sharing violates strategic fairness) Notify us immediately of unauthorized access or match-fixing concerns 3.2 Account Termination We may suspend/terminate your account without notice for: Violating these Terms or strategic gameplay rules Cheating, hacking, or using unauthorized software (e.g., AI assistants, move predictors) Fraudulent activity (e.g., fake age verification, tournament collusion) Harassing other players or disrupting strategic matches Inactive accounts may be deleted after 12 months of inactivity (with prior notice) You may delete your account by contacting [email protected]—data retention follows our Privacy Policy. 4. User Conduct You agree to maintain fair, respectful strategic gaming environments: Prohibited activities include: Cheating, hacking, modifying game files, or exploiting bugs to gain strategic advantages Colluding with opponents to manipulate match outcomes (e.g., intentional losses) Harassing, threatening, or discriminating against other players (including trash-talking about strategy skills) Sharing copyrighted content, malware, or phishing links Impersonating staff, other players, or tournament officials Spamming in-game chat or forums with irrelevant content Violations may result in account termination, permanent bans from tournaments, or disqualification from leaderboards. 5. Intellectual Property 5.1 Platform Ownership All Platform content (strategic games, software, AI opponents, puzzle designs, tournament rules) is owned by abating.top or its licensors, protected by U.S. and international IP laws. You may not reproduce, modify, reverse-engineer, or distribute content without explicit written permission. 5.2 User-Generated Content (UGC) You retain ownership of UGC (e.g., strategy guides, forum tips, custom puzzle designs). By posting UGC, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote the content for strategic gaming purposes (e.g., community guides, tournament strategy highlights). You warrant UGC does not infringe third-party rights. 6. Service Availability We strive for reliable strategic gaming service but do not guarantee 24/7 availability. We may suspend service for maintenance, balance updates, or technical issues (with advance notice when possible). We are not liable for tournament disruptions or lost progress due to technical issues. 7. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law: The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties (express or implied) We are not liable for direct/indirect damages (e.g., frustration from strategic losses, tournament disqualifications) Our total liability for any claims is limited to $100 (or the value of any purchases made) This excludes liability for gross negligence, fraud, or personal injury. 8. Indemnification You agree to indemnify abating.top, its staff, and partners from: Claims, damages, or legal fees arising from your use of the Platform Violations of these Terms or third-party rights Unfair play or match manipulation 9. Dispute Resolution Disputes are governed by Illinois law. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Cook County courts. Tournament disputes may be resolved through our appeals process before legal action. 10. Termination These Terms remain in effect until terminated. We may terminate for any reason—you must cease using the Platform upon termination. 11. Miscellaneous These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and abating.top. Invalid provisions do not affect others. Our failure to enforce terms does not waive them.