TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or playing Checkerboard Global Ranked ("the Game"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Game.

2. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 10 years old to use the Game. By using the Game, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

3. USER ACCOUNTS

• You are responsible for all activity under your username.
• Usernames must not contain offensive, misleading, or infringing content.
• One account per device. Multiple accounts are prohibited.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
• Usernames are locked after first leaderboard submission to maintain integrity.

4. ACCEPTABLE USE

You agree NOT to:

• Use bots, macros, scripts, or any automated systems
• Exploit bugs, glitches, or vulnerabilities
• Interfere with server operations or network security
• Impersonate other players or staff members
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other players
• Attempt to circumvent anti-cheat measures
• Use inappropriate or offensive usernames
• Manipulate leaderboards through unfair means

5. ACCOUNT SUSPENSION AND PENDING STATUS

Accounts may be flagged as "pending" for:

• Violation of acceptable use policies
• Suspicious gameplay patterns
• Reports from other players
• Inappropriate usernames

Pending accounts are hidden from leaderboards. Scores will not be deleted but will remain hidden until an appeal is accepted. Appeals must include video evidence of legitimate gameplay.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content in Binary Ranked, including but not limited to code, design, graphics, and game mechanics, is the property of Binary Studios and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Game without our written permission.

7. USER CONTENT

By submitting scores, usernames, or other content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Game. You represent that you have the right to grant this license.

8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE GAME WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BINARY STUDIOS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE GAME.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Binary Studios harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Game.

11. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of material changes via the Game or email.

12. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Game at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

13. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: binarystudios052@gmail.com