Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to downundergameshq.com ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and gaming platform located at downundergameshq.com (the "Service") operated by DownUnderGamesHQ.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

DownUnderGamesHQ provides a dynamic mix of arcade, math, and logic games for all ages. Our platform offers:

• Multi-category games including reflex challenges, word puzzles, and strategy games
• Online gaming experiences accessible through web browsers
• User interaction features and community elements
• Educational and entertainment content

Available Games Include:

• Snake Game - Classic arcade-style game
• Memory Match - Cognitive skill building game
• Simon Says - Pattern recognition and memory game
• Minesweeper - Logic and deduction puzzle game

3. User Eligibility and Registration

Age Requirements

Our Service is designed for users of all ages. However, users under the age of 13 must have parental consent before using our Service. Users between 13 and 18 years of age must have parental guidance.

Account Creation

While many games can be played without registration, some features may require account creation. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service in accordance with these Terms and applicable laws. You are responsible for your conduct while using the Service.

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing upon the rights of others
• Using the Service for any commercial purpose without our written consent
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
• Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers
• Using automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harassing, abusing, or harming other users
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Engaging in any activity that could damage our reputation

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of DownUnderGamesHQ and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

User-Generated Content

Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

By posting Content to the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service.

Respect for Third-Party Rights

You agree to respect the intellectual property rights of others and not to post or transmit content that infringes on such rights.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Key Privacy Points:

• We collect minimal personal information necessary for Service operation
• We use cookies to enhance your gaming experience
• We implement security measures to protect your data
• We comply with applicable data protection laws, including Australian Privacy Principles

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, DownUnderGamesHQ:

• Excludes all representations and warranties relating to this Service and its contents
• Excludes all liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this Service

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall DownUnderGamesHQ, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DownUnderGamesHQ and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

9. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at contact@downundergameshq.com or by ceasing to use the Service.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes relating to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first if you have any concerns. We will make every effort to resolve any disputes amicably. For formal disputes, Australian consumer law and dispute resolution procedures will apply.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to 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. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Waiver

No waiver by DownUnderGamesHQ of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and DownUnderGamesHQ regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

15. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by DownUnderGamesHQ. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that DownUnderGamesHQ shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.