1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TheVerdict.gg ("the Service"), 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

TheVerdict.gg is a platform that allows users to compare games, cast votes, and share opinions about video games. The Service enables users to create comparisons, vote on matchups, and view community verdicts.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account using a third-party authentication provider (such as Google OAuth). You are responsible for:

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

4. User-Generated Content

The Service allows users to create comparisons, cast votes, and express opinions. By using the Service, you acknowledge that:

• You are solely responsible for the content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights (including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights)
• Your content is not illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Service.

5. User Opinions and Disclaimers

The Verdict is not responsible for user opinions, votes, or comparisons posted on the Service. All content, including votes, comparisons, and opinions, reflect the views of individual users and do not represent the views, opinions, or endorsements of TheVerdict.gg or its operators.

The Service is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Service, and we are not responsible for any decisions made based on such information.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users
• Post content that is defamatory, libelous, or invasive of privacy
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission

7. Toxicity and User Bans

We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive community. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to:

• Remove any content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or permanently ban users who engage in toxic behavior, harassment, or violate community guidelines
• Take any other action we deem necessary to protect the integrity of the Service and its users

Toxic behavior includes, but is not limited to: harassment, hate speech, threats, spamming, trolling, or any conduct that creates a hostile environment for other users.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by TheVerdict.gg and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Game information, images, and metadata displayed on the Service are provided by third-party services (such as RAWG) and are subject to their respective terms and licenses.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TheVerdict.gg shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@theverdict.gg