Last Updated: May 4, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website rookiegames.com (the "Website"), including any games, features, content, and services offered on or through the Website (collectively, the "Services") provided by Rookie Games ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Services, you ("you" or "user") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy (available at [Link to your Privacy Policy]), and any additional terms and conditions or rules posted within the Services. These documents constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Rookie Games.
2. Description of Services
Rookie Games provides a platform for online games and related services, which may include but are not limited to:
- Playing online games (single-player and multiplayer).
- Creating user accounts and profiles.
- Interacting with other users through chat, forums, or other communication features.
- Purchasing virtual currency or in-game items.
- Participating in contests, tournaments, or other events.
- Accessing game-related content, such as news, updates, and community forums.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without notice.
3. User Accounts
- Account Creation: To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to create a user account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to keep your account information updated.
- Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree not to share your account with others or allow unauthorized access to your account. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or suspected breach of security.
- Age Restrictions: You must be of the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction to create an account and use certain features of the Services. If you are under the legal age of majority, you may only use the Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf. If our games are specifically targeted at children, we will have additional requirements as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
- Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your account at any time. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Services will cease immediately, and any virtual currency or in-game items associated with your account may be forfeited, subject to applicable law.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use the Services in a responsible, respectful, and lawful manner. You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Harassment and Abuse: Engaging in any form of harassment, bullying, threats, or abusive behavior towards other users or our staff.
- Offensive Content: Posting, transmitting, or sharing any content that is defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- Cheating and Exploitation: Using any unauthorized third-party software, cheats, exploits, bots, or other mechanisms to gain an unfair advantage in games or otherwise manipulate the Services.
- Hacking and Security Breaches: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Services, user accounts, computer systems, or networks.
- Intellectual Property Infringement: Infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.
- Spamming and Solicitation: Posting or transmitting unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, spam, or other forms of unauthorized solicitation.
- Impersonation: Impersonating any other person or entity, including our staff or other users.
- Illegal Activities: Engaging in any activity that violates any applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations.
- Disruption of Services: Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Services or the enjoyment of other users.
We reserve the right to monitor user conduct within the Services and to take appropriate action, including but not limited to issuing warnings, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting illegal activities to law enforcement.
5. Intellectual Property
- Our Content: The Services, including but not limited to games, software, graphics, designs, text, audio, video, information, and other content created or provided by us (collectively, "Our Content"), are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. Rookie Games and its licensors own and retain all rights, title, and interest in and to Our Content. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use Our Content solely for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes in connection with your use of the Services, subject to these Terms. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any of Our Content without our prior written consent.
- User-Generated Content: If you submit or upload any content to the Services (e.g., chat messages, forum posts, game submissions), you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights in such content. However, by submitting or uploading User-Generated Content, you grant Rookie Games a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sub-licensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, modify, create derivative works of, and otherwise exploit your User-Generated Content in connection with the Services and our business, including for promotional purposes. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant us this license and that your User-Generated Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
6. Virtual Currency and In-Game Items
- Purchases: The Services may allow you to purchase virtual currency ("Virtual Currency") or virtual in-game items ("In-Game Items") for use within the Services. These purchases may require you to pay a fee using a method of payment we accept. All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law.
- License to Use: Virtual Currency and In-Game Items do not have any real-world monetary value and can only be used within the Services. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Virtual Currency and In-Game Items that you have purchased or otherwise acquired in accordance with these Terms.
- No Transfer: You may not transfer, sell, or exchange Virtual Currency or In-Game Items to other users or third parties outside of the mechanisms provided within the Services, and any such attempts are prohibited.
- Changes and Termination: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the availability of Virtual Currency and In-Game Items at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you for any loss of Virtual Currency or In-Game Items resulting from such changes or termination.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ROOKIE GAMES, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES OR ANY CONTENT THEREIN, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY, OR FIFTY UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD $50.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rookie Games, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your access to or use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your User-Generated Content; or (d) your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and your relationship with Rookie Games shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Specify the governing law jurisdiction, e.g., the State of California, USA], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in [Specify the jurisdiction for dispute resolution, e.g., San Francisco, California], and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
11. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on the Website or within the Services. Your continued access to or use of the Services after the effective date of any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.
12. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms and conditions or rules posted within the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rookie Games regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, without your consent.
- Contact Information: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [email protected]
By using rookiegames.com, you signify your acceptance of these Terms of Service.