Terms of Use

1. Overview

Greetings from MartinPinPlays ("we," "our," or "us"). Your use of our website, services, and gaming tournaments is governed by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). You accept these terms by accessing or using our services.

Please do not access or use our services if you disagree with these terms. You and MartinPinPlays have a legally binding agreement in these Terms.

2. Terms Accepted

You confirm that you have read, comprehended, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy by registering for an account, taking part in tournaments, or utilising any of our services.

These Terms are subject to change at any time. Acceptance of the updated Terms is indicated by your continued use of our services following any modifications.

3. Qualifications

You must be at least 13 years old to use our services; if you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent; when creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information; and you must abide by all applicable laws and regulations.

• Not be barred by the relevant law from using our services

Your parent or legal guardian must approve these terms on your behalf and keep an eye on how you use our services if you are younger than 18.

4. Accounts of Users

You must enter accurate, full, and up-to-date information when you register for an account with us. Maintaining the privacy of your account credentials, keeping an eye on all activity under your account, alerting us right away to any unauthorised use, and making sure your account information is current are all your responsibilities.

• Give your account to another person
• Make several accounts for the same individual
• Make an account for someone else instead of yourself
• Unauthorised use of another person's account
• Selling, transferring, or assigning your own account

5. Behaviour of Users

You commit to using our services only in compliance with these terms and for legitimate purposes. You consent to refrain from:

Prohibited Activities:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Violate the rights of others
• Harass, abuse, or discriminate
• Use cheating software, exploits, or unauthorised modifications
• Attempt to access our systems without authorisation
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Impersonate someone else or misrepresent your identity
• Send unsolicited communications or spam
• Interfere with the regular operation of our services

Gaming Conduct:

• Play fairly and show consideration for other players
• Abide by all tournament rules and regulations
• Report any suspected cheating or rule infractions
• Always act with good sportsmanship

6. Competitions and Tournaments

Tournament participation is governed by additional regulations unique to each event. By taking part, you consent to:

• Comply with all tournament-specific regulations
• Fair and honest competition
• Acceptance of tournament officials' decisions
• Truthfulness in describing your skill level
• Availability for matches at the appointed times

Rules for the Tournament:

• We reserve the right to disqualify players who break the rules
• Tournament officials' decisions are final
• Prize distribution is contingent upon eligibility verification
• We may record and broadcast tournament matches
• Participants may be required to use particular software or platforms

7. Property Rights

Copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws protect our services, which are owned by MartinPinPlays or our licensors.

Our Rights:

• All logos, trademarks, and service marks belong to us
• Website design, graphics, and software are copyright protected
• Tournament formats and rules are our intellectual property
• You are not permitted to copy, alter, or distribute our content without our consent

Limited License:

Subject to these Terms, we give you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for non-commercial, personal use.

8. Content for Users

Any content you upload, publish, or display on our services ("User Content") is still your property. You give us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, copy, alter, and distribute User Content when you submit it.

Content Standards:

Every User Content must:

• Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect others' rights
• Not contain offensive, harmful, or inappropriate material
• Not contravene our community guidelines
• Be truthful and avoid deceit

Content Moderation:

• We reserve the right to examine and delete user content
• We may suspend accounts for breaking the rules
• We may terminate accounts permanently for persistent infractions

9. Privacy

We value your privacy. How we gather, use, and safeguard your information is described in our Privacy Policy. You accept our data practices as outlined in our Privacy Policy by using our services.

Important privacy facts:

• We gather data that is required to deliver our services
• We use industry-standard security measures
• We don't sell your personal information to third parties
• You have rights regarding your personal data
• We adhere to applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR

10. Refunds and Payments

Tournament Fees:

• Entry fees may be required for some tournaments
• All fees must be paid in advance of participation
• Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise noted
• We reserve the right to alter fee schedules

Distribution of Prizes:

• Awards are given out in accordance with tournament regulations
• Winners are required to supply the information required for prize distribution
• Prize recipients are responsible for paying any taxes owed
• We reserve the right to confirm the eligibility of winners

Refund Policy:

• Tournament fees are normally not refundable
• Technical difficulties or event cancellations may be an exception
• Refund requests must be made within certain time frames
• Processing fees may be subtracted from refunds

11. Disclaimers

Our services are offered "as is" and "as available" with no explicit or implied warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Guarantees of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Guarantees that our services will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Guarantees that the content is accurate or dependable
• Guarantees that our services will live up to your expectations

Service Availability:

• We cannot guarantee that our services will always be available
• Temporary disruptions may occur due to maintenance and updates
• Our service availability may be impacted by third-party services
• Problems with internet connectivity are not our responsibility

12. Liability Restrictions

MartinPinPlays disclaims all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, and punitive damages to the greatest extent allowed by law. These include, but are not restricted to:

• Loss of revenue or profits
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• A state of emotional distress

Our entire liability for any claims resulting from your use of our services cannot be greater than the sum of money you paid us during the 12 months prior to the claim.

Indemnification:

By using our services or breaking these terms, you agree to indemnify and hold MartinPinPlays harmless from any claims, damages, or costs.

13. Termination

For any reason, including if you violate these terms, we have the right to suspend or cancel your account and your use of our services at any time, with or without prior notice.

Termination grounds include:

• Breaking these terms or our policies
• Engaging in fraudulent or unlawful activity
• Harassing other users or employees
• Using cheating software or exploits
• Not paying required fees

The following are the consequences of termination:

• Your right to use our services will cease immediately
• Your account and related data may be deleted
• Any outstanding debts will remain in effect after termination
• You may no longer have access to any services or content you have purchased

14. Law Governing

The laws of England and Wales, without reference to conflict of law principles, govern and are construed in accordance with these Terms.

The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes resulting from these Terms or your use of our services.

Dispute Resolution:

• We encourage direct communication as a means of resolving conflicts
• Formal complaints should be filed in writing
• We will try to settle disagreements within 30 days
• Legal action should be taken as a last resort

15. Modifications to the Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically to take into account modifications to our offerings, regulatory requirements, or business procedures.

Notification of Changes:

• Updated Terms will be posted on our website
• Important changes will be sent by email
• The "Last updated" date will show the most recent modifications
• Continued use indicates that you agree to the updated terms

Your options include:

• Carefully read any changes as soon as they are communicated to you
• Get in touch with us if you have any questions
• Terminate your use of our services if you disagree with the new terms
• Download a copy of the most recent terms for your records

16. Contact Details

Please get in touch with us if you have any questions concerning these terms or our services:

During business days, we strive to reply to all questions within 48 hours.