Terms of Service

Account Creation

• • You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• • You must provide accurate and complete information
• • You are responsible for maintaining account security
• • One person may not maintain multiple accounts
• • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Responsibilities

• • Keep your login credentials confidential
• • Update your information when it changes
• • Use your real identity (no impersonation)
• • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• • Respect other community members

Acceptable Use

• • Engage respectfully with all community members
• • Share gaming-related content and discussions
• • Provide constructive feedback and criticism
• • Report violations of these terms to moderators
• • Respect intellectual property rights
• • Follow Discord Terms of Service when using our server

Prohibited Conduct

• • Harassment or Toxicity: No bullying, harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory language
• • Spam and Self-Promotion: No excessive self-promotion, spam, or unrelated advertising
• • Cheating and Exploits: No discussion of game cheats, hacks, or exploits
• • Illegal Content: No sharing of pirated games, illegal downloads, or copyrighted material
• • Adult Content: No NSFW content, sexual material, or inappropriate imagery
• • Doxxing: No sharing of personal information without consent
• • Impersonation: No impersonating other users, staff, or public figures
• • Malicious Software: No sharing of viruses, malware, or harmful links
• • Real Money Trading: No selling game accounts, items, or currency for real money

Gaming-Specific Rules

• • No griefing or intentionally ruining other players' experiences
• • Respect tournament rules and fair play principles
• • No stream sniping or similar unsportsmanlike conduct
• • Follow game-specific community standards
• • Report bugs and exploits responsibly to game developers

User-Generated Content

• • You retain ownership of content you create and share
• • You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
• • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to shared content
• • We may remove content that violates these terms
• • You may not share copyrighted material without permission

Our Content

• • All NOIR branding, logos, and original content are our property
• • You may not use our intellectual property without permission
• • Community-created content may be featured with attribution
• • We respect the intellectual property rights of others

DMCA and Copyright

We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

Key Privacy Points

• • We collect minimal data necessary for service provision
• • You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data
• • We use cookies and analytics to improve our services
• • We do not sell your personal information
• • Data is processed lawfully and transparently

Enforcement Actions

Violations of these terms may result in the following actions:

• • Warning: First-time or minor violations
• • Temporary Suspension: Repeated or moderate violations
• • Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations
• • Content Removal: Deletion of violating posts or media
• • Feature Restrictions: Limited access to certain features

Appeals Process

• • You may appeal moderation decisions within 30 days
• • Appeals should be sent to our moderation team
• • Provide clear reasoning and evidence for your appeal
• • Decisions on appeals are final

Tournaments and Competitions

• • Participation is voluntary and subject to specific rules
• • Prizes are awarded at our discretion
• • Cheating or unsportsmanlike conduct results in disqualification
• • Tournament rules may vary by event
• • Age restrictions may apply to certain competitions

Third-Party Games and Services

• • We are not responsible for third-party game servers or services
• • Game-specific terms of service apply when playing
• • We may integrate with gaming platforms (Steam, Discord, etc.)
• • Account linking is optional but may enhance features

Virtual Items and Currency

• • Any virtual items or currency have no real-world value
• • We do not facilitate real money trading
• • Virtual rewards may be revoked for terms violations
• • No refunds for virtual items or services

Service Availability

• • Services are provided "as is" without warranties
• • We do not guarantee uninterrupted service availability
• • Maintenance and updates may cause temporary disruptions
• • We are not liable for third-party service outages

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us (if any)
• • We are not responsible for user-generated content
• • You use the service at your own risk

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where NOIR Gaming Community is established, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

• • Disputes should first be addressed through direct communication
• • Mediation may be required before legal action
• • Class action lawsuits are waived where legally permissible
• • EU users retain rights under applicable consumer protection laws

International Users

• • EU users have additional rights under GDPR
• • Canadian users are protected under PIPEDA
• • California users have rights under CCPA
• • Local laws may provide additional protections

Your Right to Terminate

• • You may delete your account at any time
• • Account deletion removes your personal data per our Privacy Policy
• • Some content may remain for legal or operational reasons

Our Right to Terminate

• • We may suspend or terminate accounts for terms violations
• • We may discontinue the Service with reasonable notice
• • Termination may be immediate for severe violations
• • You remain liable for activities before termination