Introduction and Acceptance
Your ability to participate in competitions or use services offered by third-party developers does not make Byteforge Tech Limited (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") the provider of these competitions or services. We act solely as a platform connecting users with third-party developers and their offerings, and this distinction defines our respective responsibilities.
BY REGISTERING FOR AN ACCOUNT ("Account"), USING OUR SERVICES, CLICKING "I ACCEPT", DOWNLOADING ANY APPLICATION, OR REGISTERING FOR/PARTICIPATING IN COMPETITIONS, YOU: (A) ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ANY POLICIES INCORPORATED HEREIN, AND THE RULES OF INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS (collectively, the "Terms") IN FULL; (B) AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS; AND (C) CONFIRM YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT THEM.
This action forms a legally binding agreement. By proceeding, you confirm you understand the Terms, which govern your use of our platform, and that you have the legal capacity to enter this agreement.
a. License to Access and Use
Subject to your ongoing compliance with these Terms, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable, limited license to access and use our Platform and its Content via a supported web browser or mobile device—solely for personal, private entertainment.
This license restricts use to your individual enjoyment and prohibits commercial use, sharing, transfer, or sublicensing to others. We reserve the right to revoke this license if you violate the Terms.
b. Avatar License
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable, limited license to use avatars available on the Platform, subject to the same restrictions as the general license above. Avatars may only be used within our platform for personal purposes.
c. Amendments to Terms
We may modify the Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website, and the "DATE LAST MODIFIED" at the top reflects the most recent update. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.
d. Written Modifications
No changes to these Terms are valid unless agreed to in a formal written document signed by both parties. For purposes of this clause, "writing" does not include emails or electronic/facsimile signatures.
e. Eligibility Requirements
To register an Account, participate in competitions, use services, or download software, you must:
Be a natural person aged 18 or older, with a personal email address used for registration;
Have the legal capacity to enter into a contract;
Be physically located in a jurisdiction where the selected competition is legally permitted;
Comply with these Terms at all times.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in account suspension or closure, with or without notice.
a. Age and Legal Requirements
You confirm you are at least 18 years old (or the higher age of majority required by your jurisdiction) and legally permitted to participate in the games offered on the Platform under applicable laws.
b. Gaming Laws Acknowledgment
Participation in competitions with entry fees or prizes is governed by varying "Gaming Laws" in each U.S. state, country, or territory. Our software prohibits access to cash competitions in jurisdictions where they violate local laws ("Prohibited Jurisdictions"). If you are in a Prohibited Jurisdiction, you may not participate in cash competitions.
c. Prohibited Jurisdictions
As of the last modified date, Prohibited Jurisdictions in the U.S. include: Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Tennessee, Indiana, Maine, Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Alaska, New Jersey, Mississippi.
It is your responsibility to verify if your location is a Prohibited Jurisdiction. We reserve the right to monitor locations and block access from prohibited areas. You must accurately confirm your location each time you participate in a cash competition.
d. Personal Capacity Participation
You participate in games solely in your personal capacity for recreational and entertainment purposes.
e. Personal Representation
You participate on your own behalf and not as a representative of any other person.
f. Information Accuracy
All information you provide must be true, complete, and correct. You agree to immediately notify us of any changes to your information.
g. Fair Play Requirements
You must not engage in fraudulent, collusive, or unlawful activity related to game participation. Use of automated software (e.g., bots), hardware devices, or other unfair methods is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to invalidate your participation if such behavior is detected.
h. Merchandise Restrictions
You may not sell, trade, or attempt to sell/trade any merchandise provided by us for value.
a. Single Account Limitation
You are permitted only one Account (including inactive accounts). Attempting to open multiple accounts may result in suspension or closure of all associated accounts.
b. Multiple Account Notification
If you discover you have multiple accounts, notify us immediately. Do not create a new account to update details (e.g., email, address); use your existing account's update features instead.
c. Account Security Responsibility
You are solely responsible for securing your Account login details and payment methods, ensuring only you can access them. You accept full liability for unauthorized use of your Account.
d. Account and Children
You are responsible for all activity linked to your Account, including use by minors (which is strictly prohibited).
e. Account Sharing Prohibition
You must not share your Account or password, allow others to access it, or take actions that compromise its security.
f. Security Compromise Notification
Notify us immediately if you suspect your Account security has been compromised (e.g., loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure of login details).
g. Password Confidentiality
You alone are responsible for maintaining password confidentiality and all activities conducted through your Account.
h. Account Activity Responsibility
You are liable for all actions performed through your Account, whether or not you authorized them. Your Account may be terminated if others use it to violate these Terms or engage in illegal activity.
i. Third-Party Abuse Liability
We are not responsible for Account misuse by third parties resulting from your intentional or accidental disclosure of login details.
j. Inactive Account Closure
We reserve the right to close accounts deemed inactive.
k. Inactive Account Balance
If no transactions occur on your Account for 30 consecutive months, we will remit any remaining balance of redeemed prizes to you, as required by applicable law.
a. Fees
Fees for participating in competitions and billing procedures are detailed in the billing application. By accepting fees charged to your Account, you agree to pay them. All fees are in U.S. Dollars, prepaid, and non-refundable. You are responsible for all charges (including unauthorized ones) under your Account. Prices may change at any time but will not affect past purchases.
b. Billing
As an agent for our developer partners, we may modify fees and billing procedures by updating the billing application (with or without notice). By providing a payment method, you:
Confirm you are authorized to use it and that payment details are accurate;
Authorize us to charge you for services and paid features via this method.
Billing may occur in advance, at purchase, or shortly after purchase. You must report billing errors within 120 days of their appearance for investigation; after this period, no corrections or refunds will be provided. We will correct errors we identify within 90 days. You are liable for all costs (including legal fees) to collect past-due amounts.
c. Cash Deposits
"Non-Cash Players" participate in competitions without depositing U.S. Dollars.
"Cash Players" participate in competitions requiring entry fees in U.S. Dollars and must maintain current, accurate information (full name, address, phone number, payment details).
Cash Players consent to sharing personal/payment information with third-party service providers for identity verification, transaction risk assessment, and other purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy.
d. Bonus Funds
Cash Players may receive "Bonus Funds" for use in cash competitions (not for withdrawal). Bonus Funds are applied at a rate of $0.01 for every $0.10 spent on entry fees. If only Bonus Funds are available, they will be used for entry. Winnings from Bonus Fund entries return the used Bonus Funds, with additional winnings paid in U.S. Dollars. Bonus Funds are forfeited if:
You withdraw funds from your Account;
You do not enter a cash competition for 60 consecutive days.
e. Withdrawals
Cash Players may request withdrawals of available funds. Digital Assets and Bonus Funds are non-withdrawable. Withdrawals are processed via check or refund to your original payment method, taking up to 90 days. We may freeze accounts or delay withdrawals during investigations, eligibility verification, or to comply with laws. A processing fee may apply to check withdrawals.
f. Refund Policy
No refunds are provided unless required by law.
g. Winnings
To receive winnings, you may be required to provide proof of eligibility and compliance with these Terms. Failure to provide satisfactory proof will result in forfeited winnings. Erroneous payments may be reversed or required to be returned, and we may adjust future payments to correct overpayments.
h. Credit Card/PayPal Use
You must be the authorized user of any credit card or payment method (e.g., PayPal) used. Notify us promptly of changes to payment details. Unauthorized use of payment methods is your responsibility. Fraudulent use will result in immediate account termination, forfeited winnings, and potential legal action.
a. DMCA Compliance
To report copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), contact our designated agent with:
A physical/electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative;
Description of the infringed work;
Location of the allegedly infringing material on our platform;
Contact information for the complainant;
A statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized;
A statement (under penalty of perjury) confirming the accuracy of the information and authorization to act on the owner's behalf.
b. Your Content
You grant us a worldwide, perpetual, unrestricted, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, distribute, publish, perform, and display any content you submit ("Content"), waiving all moral rights. Content is treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. We may use Content for any purpose without compensation. You warrant that you own all rights to Content and that its use complies with laws. Terminated accounts may have Content permanently deleted without return.
