Terms of Service for Skull Crusade

1. Acceptance of Terms

BY ACCESSING OR USING SKULL CRUSADE IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING PLAYING THE FREE VERSION, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. If you do not agree, do not use our Service.

Skull Crusade ("Service," "Platform," or "Game") is operated by Skull Crusade ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms apply retroactively to all users who have accessed the Service at any time.

2. Description of Service

Skull Crusade is an independent, original digital strategy game platform powered by artificial intelligence. The Service includes:

• AI-powered tactical opponent and game mechanics
• Army composition and unit customization
• Interactive gameplay with strategic decision-making
• Original game mechanics and systems

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Skull Crusade is an independent platform. All content, mechanics, and systems are original creations inspired by the strategy game genre.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Requirements

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
• One person per account unless explicitly authorized

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Conduct and Content

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Use automated systems or bots without permission
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Transmit malware or harmful code
• Create content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive

4.2 PROHIBITION ON COPYRIGHTED CONTENT

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE NOT TO CREATE, INPUT, OR ATTEMPT TO RECREATE:

• Units, factions, or content from copyrighted works
• Trademarked characters or properties from any media
• Content from copyrighted tabletop game systems
• Any third-party intellectual property

Violation of this provision may result in immediate termination and potential legal action. You agree to indemnify us for any claims arising from your creation of infringing content.

4.3 Content Guidelines

When interacting with the Service, you must not input:

• Hate speech or discriminatory content
• Sexually explicit content involving minors
• Real-world violence or threats
• Personal information of others without consent
• Content that violates any applicable laws
• Any copyrighted or trademarked material

4.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Monitor and review all user-generated content
• Remove or modify content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Report illegal content to appropriate authorities

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

• The Skull Crusade name and logo
• All game mechanics and systems
• Original artwork and designs
• Software code and algorithms
• All AI models and training data

5.2 Content Ownership and License

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

a) Content You Create: All content you create, input, or develop within Skull Crusade, including but not limited to army compositions, tactical decisions, strategic elements, and any gameplay data, becomes part of the Service and grants us an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, and create derivative works
• Train and improve our AI systems
• Develop new features and content
• Use for marketing, promotional, or educational purposes
• Sublicense to third parties as needed for Service operation

b) AI-Generated Content: All content generated by our AI in response to your inputs is owned by us and licensed to you for personal, non-commercial use within the Service only.

c) Collaborative Creation: You acknowledge that the gameplay within Skull Crusade is collaborative between you and our AI, and that the resulting content is jointly created with substantial contribution from our proprietary systems.

5.3 Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

6. Purchases and Payment

6.1 Pricing Plans

Skull Crusade offers various pricing options including one-time purchases and monthly subscription plans. Current pricing details are available on our pricing page.

• All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
• Prices may change with reasonable notice
• Games are for single-account use only
• Game allotments are tied to your account and non-transferable
• For subscription plans, monthly game allotments reset at the beginning of each billing cycle
• Unused games do not roll over to the next month for subscription plans

6.2 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed by third-party providers
• You agree to their terms and conditions
• You must provide accurate billing information
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• You can cancel subscriptions at any time through your account settings

6.3 Refund Policy

• One-time purchases are non-refundable except as required by law
• Subscription fees are non-refundable for the current billing period
• No refunds for partially used game allotments
• We may offer refunds at our sole discretion for technical issues
• Cancelled subscriptions remain active until the end of the current billing period

7. Free Version

The free version is provided "as-is" to allow users to experience the Service. By playing any free content, you agree to these Terms in full.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. You agree that all content and data you provide may be used as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content
• That the Service will meet your requirements
• The Service will be free from bugs or vulnerabilities

9.2 No Legal Relationship with Third Parties

Use of this Service does not create any relationship with any third-party intellectual property holders.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Lost profits or data
• Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Any claims related to intellectual property infringement arising from your content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your creation of infringing content
• Your use of the Service
• Your content or interactions with other users
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any claim that your content infringes third-party intellectual property

11. Modifications to Service and Terms

11.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Update pricing with reasonable notice
• Use user-created content to improve the Service

11.2 Terms Updates

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time, but all content you've created remains licensed to us as described above.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately for:

• Violation of these Terms, especially intellectual property violations
• Creation of infringing content
• Extended period of inactivity
• Legal requirements

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease
• Unused games and subscription fees are non-refundable
• Content licenses to us remain in effect
• Indemnification obligations survive

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of AAA (American Arbitration Association), except where prohibited by law.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You waive any right to bring claims as a class or collective action.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

14.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations freely.

14.5 Retroactive Application

These Terms apply to all users who have ever accessed the Service, including before these Terms were published.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the Service:

16. Special Provisions

16.1 AI Interactions

You understand that:

• AI responses are generated algorithmically
• Content may not always be accurate or appropriate
• We use all interactions to improve our AI
• We are not responsible for AI-generated content

16.2 Original Content Declaration

By using this Service, you represent and warrant that all content you input is either original or you have the right to use it, and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

16.3 No Professional Advice

Content generated by Skull Crusade is for entertainment only and should not be considered professional advice of any kind.