Effective Date: 25th May 2018
 

Welcome to Bellum Games! Our privacy policy explains what info Bellum Games collects when you visit the Bellum services, as well as ways we might use or share it. We’re only describing our own practices – this policy doesn’t apply to third parties we don’t own or control, including other companies you might interact with on or through the Bellum services.
 

Bellum Games, Ltd. is a global gaming company headquartered in Hungary with operations around the world. When we say “Bellum Games”, we’re referring to the Bellum Games entity responsible for providing the Bellum services in your region.
 

When we reference “the Bellum services,” we mean all Bellum Games, websites, applications, and services that link to this policy, regardless of how you access or use them, including through mobile devices. Your use of the Bellum services is also subject to the Terms of Use in your region (including its provisions regarding limitations on damages, resolution of disputes, and application of governing law). Please read this entire policy to make sure you understand it. You should also read the Terms of Use carefully, and make sure you understand and agree to them before using the Bellum services.
 

We encourage you to use the policy’s interactive features to guide you. We’ve written summaries to identify the key issues discussed in many sections at a glance. However, these summaries are intended solely to simplify things and the full policy should be read as it takes priority in the event of any ambiguity or conflicts (so be sure to read the whole thing carefully!).

 

If you don’t understand any parts of the policy, Contact Us with questions at [email protected].

 

 

I.              INFO WE COLLECT

 

Summary: We collect info in three main ways:

• You provide some of it directly (such as by registering for an account).
• We record some of it automatically (including with technologies like cookies).
• We receive some of it from third parties (like social media companies).

The particular kinds of info we gather usually depend on how you interact with us, like which Bellum services you use and how you do so.

 

A. Info You Provide

Summary: We collect info you choose to provide or give to us in any manner. You don’t have to share info when we ask you for it, but if you decline, you might not be able to access certain Bellum services or take advantage of their full functionality.

 

We collect info you enter or otherwise provide on the Bellum services, including:

• Your email address, date of birth, Summoner Name, and similar contact info like when you register for an account;
• Your username, password, and other details that help us secure and provide access to the Bellum services (like when you login to our games or websites);
• Your name, billing address, telephone number, payment method, and other details we collect to help process purchases you make (like when you buy Bellum Items or shop at our Merch Store (coming later);
• Your support-related info, including the nature of your concern and your account or order details (like when you request help from us, such as by submitting a Player Support ticket);
• Your preferences, interests, and general demographic info (such as your hobbies, favorite games, or other info you share, like when you respond to a survey);
• Info you share with us in connection with contests or promotions (like to submit an entry, prove your eligibility, or claim a prize if you win); and
• Your Bellum Games account info (like your preferred game settings, key bindings, friends list, and mastery and other pages).

The Bellum services also offer social features like forums and chat. When you use these features, the info you share is public info – this means we may collect and use the info you provide (including to enforce our Terms of Use, such as described in Anti-Cheat & Fraud Prevention and Chat & Player Behavior below), and in some cases it may also be collected or used by others without your knowledge (for example, if you’re chatting with another player while they stream a Bellum Games match).

When you play multiplayer games like Bellum Games, note that some info will be publicly accessible to others, such as your game statistics and performance. We may record gameplay and related info (such as Summoner Name, build order, and in-game actions), and replay or otherwise make it available to other players without further notice to you. For example, players can watch each other play Bellum Games using Spectator Mode, and we may use gameplay footage to help promote the Bellum services.

B. Info We Collect Automatically

Summary: We automatically collect some info about how you interact with and navigate the Bellum services, as well as the device and software you use to do so.

 

Common examples include info regarding:

• Your use of the Bellum services (such as timestamps, clicks, scrolling, browsing times, searches, referral/exit pages, and in-game activity and interactions);
• Your computer or device (such as IP addresses, unique device IDs, processing capabilities, manufacturer and model, language and other regional settings, geographic location, and screen resolution and similar settings);
• Your connection to the Bellum services, including details about the network and software you’re using (such as browser type and version, operating system name and version, ISP, and your preference settings); and
• How the Bellum services perform, including problems you may encounter (such as loading errors and response times).

We may use technologies like cookies and our own servers to help us collect and store this info, including in log files (see How We Collect Info).

 

C. Info We Collect From Third Parties

Summary: Sometimes we obtain info from third parties to use along with the info we collect. For example, if you link your Facebook account with your Bellum Games account, Facebook may share info with us in accordance with Facebook’s privacy policy and your privacy settings on it.

 

We may collect info from third parties to supplement the info you provide and the info we collect automatically. For example:

• We obtain info from third parties if you use their services in connection with the Bellum services (such linking your Facebook account with the Bellum services via the Add Friends feature). Your privacy settings on the third party’s service control what info they share with us. Please make sure you’re comfortable with what they might share by reviewing their posted policies, and if applicable, modifying your privacy settings directly on their service.
• We gather advertising and analytics info from third parties to help support our marketing initiatives, improve the Bellum services, and better manage our ad campaigns (like by displaying more personalized ads and measuring how effective they are).
• We collect info from third parties to help us identify where you’re using the Bellum services from (like your approximate location based on your IP address). This helps us, for example, process purchases (like assessing tax obligations), prevent fraud or abuse of the Bellum services (such as identifying suspicious transactions or activity), and customize your visit (like displaying the Bellum services in your local language).
• We’ll also receive info from third-party platforms (like iTunes or Google Play) if you download the Bellum services (such as the Bellum app (coming later)) on your mobile device. This might include, for example, technical details (like device IDs) and the fact that you’ve downloaded one of our apps.

 II. HOW WE COLLECT INFO

Summary: In addition to info you provide, we and our partners automatically record some info about how you use and navigate the Bellum services. We may combine this info with other info we gather from or about you as described in this policy, including to enforce our Terms of Use and for analytics and advertising purposes.

A. Cookies & Related Technologies

Summary: We use our own servers and technologies like cookies to automatically collect and store info about how you interact with the Bellum services, as well as the device you use to do so.

 

“Cookies” are small pieces of data that online services you use place on your device for record-keeping and identification purposes. “Web beacons” are transparent pixel images that allow online services to collect info about the ways you interact with them (like whether you’ve opened an email or clicked on an ad). Similar common technologies include things like tags, scripts, local shared objects (e.g., Flash cookies), local storage (e.g., HTML5), and related tools.

The Bellum services use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to automatically collect, store, and read files on your device. They may be delivered in a first-party (i.e., by Bellum Games) or third-party (i.e., by other companies) context. These tools help the Bellum services work and operate more efficiently, as well as capture info about how you interact with us (see Info We Collect).

We also use our servers in connection with these technologies to collect info about the ways you interact with the Bellum services and store it in log files. This may include, for example, info that your device, browser, or operating system sends to us when you access the Bellum services (like device IDs, IP addresses, and hardware or software specifications) and details about how you use your Bellum Games account (like the particular features you use, your in-game interactions and statistics, and other similar info).

We use info gathered through technologies like cookies for several reasons, including:

• To monitor, secure, and maintain the Bellum services (like preventing fraud);
• To enhance your browsing experience (such as allowing you to log-in to your account);
• To analyze and improve our operations (like aggregating traffic and usage patterns);
• To control the display of ads (including providing you with targeted offers);
• To support and gauge the effectiveness of our communications and marketing campaigns (like letting us know if you’ve clicked on our ads or opened our emails);
• To better personalize your visit and store your preferences and settings (for example, displaying content in your local language); and
• To otherwise manage our relationship with players and provide the Bellum services under the Terms of Use (including help prevent toxicity and ensure a fair gaming environment, such as described in Anti-Cheat & Fraud Prevention and Chat & Player Behavior below).

You can learn more about cookies and similar technologies, including details of how to manage or disable them, read our Cookies Policy, or by visiting http://aboutcookies.org/ or consulting your browser’s privacy features. Some ways of managing traditional cookies may not impact the use of other technologies, but certain browsers may offer their own tools for removing HTML5.

Please note that disabling technologies like cookies may prevent you from using the full functionality of the Bellum services and the Bellum services may not work as we intended.

B. Analytics & Interested-Based Ads

Summary: We partner with third parties (like content providers, analytics companies, and advertising networks) to help us improve the Bellum services and better understand how you interact with them, as well as support our marketing initiatives. These companies may collect info from you automatically in connection with your visit.

 

In addition to the technologies we place, other companies may set their own cookies or similar tools when you visit the Bellum services. This includes vendors we’ve engaged to provide services on our behalf (like website analytics), as well as third parties that deliver content (like videos from YouTube) or offers (like ads from ad networks) contained on the Bellum services. We may receive reports based on our partners’ use of these tools on an individual or aggregate basis.

For example, we use third-party analytics providers (like Google Analytics) to help evaluate and report on use of the Bellum services. We also partner with ad companies to support our marketing efforts, including by serving you ads better tailored to your likely interests (such as based on your browsing activity on the Bellum services and when visiting other online services). These companies may set and read their own cookies and similar technologies to gather info about your online activities across websites and services.

Some analytics providers and ad companies offer you choices about how they collect and use info directly on their websites. To learn more about opting out of Google Analytics, click here. You may also be able to opt-out in some cases by visiting http://www.aboutads.info or http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/, or if you’re located in the EU or Canada, http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ or http://youradchoices.ca/ respectively.

Please note that opting-out of interest-based advertising won’t necessarily entirely prevent info from being collected automatically on the Bellum services, and it doesn’t mean you’ll receive fewer ads or stop them from being displayed. Instead, the ads you do receive won’t be interest-based any longer and therefore might be less relevant to your interests.

 

III. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFO

Summary: We use and share your info in accordance with the legal bases set out below to help us provide, operate, improve, understand, customize, support and market the Bellum services.

A. Legal Basis

Summary: We use and share your info (i) to provide the services under the Terms, (ii) with your consent, (iii) in your and our legitimate interests (such as safety and security, and providing a tailored service), and (iv) for other legal reasons.

 

We rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, share, and otherwise process the info we have about you for the purposes described in this Policy. These legal bases include:

• as is necessary to perform the Terms of Use and to provide the Bellum services;
• where you have consented to the processing, which you may revoke at any time;
• for Bellum Games to comply with a legal obligation, a court order, or to exercise and defend legal claims;
• occasionally to protect your vital interests, or those of others;
• where necessary in the public interest; and
• where necessary for the purposes of Bellum Games’ or a third party’s legitimate interests, such as those of visitors, users or partners.

B. Using Info

Summary: We use the info we collect (both individually and in combination with other info collected under this policy) to help us operate our business, provide and improve our products and services, communicate with you, and advertise effectively. The particular ways we use your info often depend on how you choose to use the Bellum services.

 

Some of the most common examples of how we use info include:

• To respond to inquiries, fulfil requests, and process transactions (like helping you create an account, find a Bellum Games match, and resolve Player Support issues);
• To deliver and tailor our communications with you, like by sending you important account-related announcements or promotional communications that we believe may interest you (for details about managing your communication options, check out Your Choices and Controls below);
• To administer surveys, contests, sweepstakes, and similar offerings (such as confirming your eligibility or sending you a prize if you win);
• To monitor, analyze, protect, test, and improve our services and operations (like measuring how the Bellum services perform, tracking usage patterns, and fixing bugs or errors);
• To research and better understand the Bellum services and how they’re used (including by collaborating with third parties like universities);
• To promote products and services and measure the effectiveness of those campaigns;
• To personalize your Bellum experience, including by presenting content or features better tailored to your interests (see Analytics & Interest-Based Ads);
• To improve and provide updates for the Bellum services (like patching our games and releasing new features);
• To operate and expand our business; and
• To facilitate use of or integration with the Bellum services, social sharing, and related functionality (such as supporting chat features and forums).

We may also use, disclose, and preserve info to:

• Comply with applicable law or respond to legal process (like requests from law enforcement or other public or government authorities);
• Securely operate the Bellum services (like stopping attacks on our systems);
• Protect players and third parties (such as to help prevent serious injury or crime); and
• Protect our own rights, property, and operations (like enforcing our contracts and terms -- including the Terms of Use -- and pursuing available remedies or limiting the damages we may sustain).

C. Sharing Info

Summary: We don’t share info that directly identifies you (such as your email or home address) with independent third parties without your knowledge except as described in this policy (like to enforce the Terms of Use, secure the Bellum services, or if we’re required to do so by law). We do share info that doesn’t directly identify you (like your Summoner Name, match history, game stats, and other aggregate or anonymous info).

If we ever stop providing Bellum services, we may share your info with the buyer. Lastly, remember the stuff you share in social features (like chat and forums) is public -- please be careful about how you use them!

We also share info with service providers that operate on our behalf for the purposes discussed in this policy. For example, when you buy something on the Bellum services, we’ll share your payment-related info with entities we’ve engaged to process payments and provide similar financial services (like fraud prevention). Other common examples include partners that help us store data, send marketing emails, and provide Player Support services.

If you share info publicly through interactive features we control, such as forums and chat, you should understand that this info is public not private. We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor your use of them, including for purposes like enforcing our Terms of Use and applicable player behavior requirements (see Chat & Player Behavior and Anti-Cheat & Fraud Prevention. To request removal of your info from forums or similar features controlled by Bellum Games, Contact Us at [email protected].

We may disclose player info in the event of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings). This means your info may be one of the assets transferred to the acquiring entity in such situations.

Please note that your Summoner Name and gameplay statistics (like your match history, item builds, and average number of kills and deaths) are public info that may be shared in-game and out-of-game with players and other third parties. This includes info we share with the Bellum Games developer community, so they can help contribute to the player experience.

We may also use, disclose, and preserve info to:

• Comply with applicable law or respond to legal process (like requests from law enforcement or other public or government authorities);
• Securely operate the Bellum services (like stopping attacks on our systems);
• Protect players and third parties (such as to help prevent serious injury or crime); and
• Protect our own rights, property, and operations (like enforcing our contracts and terms -- including the Terms of Use -- and pursuing available remedies or limiting the damages we may sustain).> and this policy -- and pursuing available remedies or limiting the damages we may sustain).

D. Chat & Player Behavior

We’ve empowered our players to help police compliance with our policies related to certain in-game behavior. For example, Bellum Games players may report each other and submit descriptions of their in-game activity and actions to help us determine if the reported behavior constituted a violation of rules and procedures that apply to player conduct, as well as any potential repercussions (such as temporary or permanent account suspensions or chat restrictions).

We also record and store, and reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, chat and similar details about in-game interactions for a period we determine in our sole discretion is appropriate to help us, among other things, detect and prevent toxicity, enforce our rules and policies, and foster a more positive gaming community for our players. We use both manual (like many Player Support tickets) and automated (such as machine learning) tools and techniques to support these efforts.

Please be kind to other players, observe our policies related to player behavior (including our Terms of Use), and always be careful what you share in chat!

E. Anti-Cheat & Fraud Prevention

We always seek to offer players a fair, fun, and competitive gaming experience on the Bellum services. Our Terms of Use strictly prohibit use of unauthorized third-party programs that interact with the Bellum services, including mods, hacks, cheats, scripts, bots, trainers, and automation programs. When you create or use a Bellum Games account, purchase things from us, play our games, or otherwise interact with the Bellum services, we may use anti-cheat and fraud prevention technologies that may make automated decisions (such as temporary or permanent account suspensions or chat restrictions) based on the info we collect from or about you (see Info We Collect). This primarily helps us enforce our rules and policies, secure the Bellum services, detect and prevent unauthorized activity, and maintain the competitive integrity of our games.

 

IV. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

 

Summary: We work with third parties to make your experience better, but our policy doesn’t and can’t apply to entities we don’t own, control, or instruct. We’re unable to guarantee that independent third parties adhere to the same practices as us, so please be sure to read their policies and terms before sharing info with them.

 

There are several ways you might share info with third-party websites or services in connection with your visit, including:

• External Links. If you click on links to external websites or services that are operated by third parties, they may collect, use, and share your info pursuant to their own policies (not ours). Including a link to or from third-party services doesn’t mean we’ve endorsed their practices.
• Account Integrations. The Bellum services use interfaces that allow you interact with third-party websites, applications, or similar services during your visit, including on or through your Bellum Games account or an account you’ve created with such third parties. For example, we partner with social media companies to provide features that facilitate social sharing and connections (such as the Facebook “Like” button and other widgets). These features may collect info about your interactions with them and the Bellum services, and may use technologies like cookies to function properly. How third-party companies like Facebook process your info is controlled by their own privacy policies.
• Cookies & Related Technologies. The Bellum services contain cookies, web beacons, and other common technologies that help us collect and analyze info in connection with your visit (see Info We Collect Automatically). Third parties (like analytics providers or ad networks) may set and read their own tracking technologies on the Bellum services. If they do, they’re responsible for using these tools as described in their respective privacy policies. For a representative list of third-party advertising and analytics partners that operate on the Bellum services, as well as information about how to opt-out to the extent applicable.

Please remember to contact third parties directly (and not Bellum Games) if you have any questions or concerns about their practices.

 

V. INTERNATIONAL DATA PROCESSING

 

Summary: We’re a global gaming company with operations around the world. When you use the Bellum services, your info may be processed anywhere we or our partners do business.

 

(1) OPERATING THE BELLUM SERVICES. Depending on your location, the Bellum services are controlled and operated by or on behalf of Bellum Games Ltd.

For important details regarding which laws apply to your use of the Bellum services and any disputes with Bellum Games, be sure to check out the Terms of Use. The controller of info we collect from you is the Bellum Games entity responsible for providing the Bellum services in your region (see Contact Us).

(2) CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS AND STORAGE. We may process and store info we collect anywhere that we or our partners operate, including the U.S. These countries may not have the same level of data protection as where you live. We’ve implemented and maintain a framework consistent with applicable law and this policy for transfers of info outside the country of collection, including, for example, through the use of legal transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses when we transfer info outside of the European Economic Area (to learn more about EU Standard Contractual Clauses, click here). We may also need to transfer your info to provide the Bellum services to you in accordance with the Terms of Use. By using the Bellum services, you acknowledge that we may transfer your info to (and process it in) countries outside of your country of residence, each of which may have different privacy rules than your country.

 

VI. CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY

 

Summary: You’ve got to be at least 13 to use our stuff. No, seriously…13 and older only!

 

The Bellum services are general audience services not intended for children under the age of 13. We don’t direct content specifically at, and don’t knowingly collect personal info from, any such children. If you’re younger than 13, please don’t use the Bellum services or otherwise provide us any info . If you’re the legal guardian of a child younger than 13 and have reason to believe he or she has provided info to Bellum Games, please Contact Us immediately to request that we delete it at [email protected]

 

VII. YOUR CHOICES AND CONTROLS

 

Summary: You have choices regarding your use of the Bellum services and the ways we process info. Since you can interact with us in many different ways, the particular controls available to you often depend on the nature of our relationship.

 

You can use many parts of the Bellum services without ever creating an account, purchasing our products or services, or otherwise submitting info like your name or email address to us. If you do choose to share this info with us, we generally retain it as long as your account is active or as is otherwise necessary to provide the Bellum services and operate our business (including for purposes like complying with our legal obligations, managing internal books and records, preventing fraud, resolving disputes, and enforcing our contracts and terms, such as this policy and the Terms of Use), unless a longer retention period is permitted or required by law. You can also limit the info you share with third parties, such as by choosing not to link your Bellum Games account with third-party services (see Third-Party Websites and Services).

We offer players choices about the types of communications they receive from Bellum Games. If you choose to receive marketing and promotional emails from us but later change your mind, simply “unsubscribe” by following the instructions in the relevant email. These choices don’t apply to mandatory communications that are part of the Bellum services, like important account-related notices.

The Bellum services also have many built-in tools to help players exercise control over their info directly. For example, you can generally delete old forum posts, mute or disable voice chat functionality, and change other preferences from your account settings. If you need help with any of these options, be sure to Contact Us at [email protected].

Many Internet browsers allow you to reject, manage, and delete cookies. You may also be able to manage other similar technologies, like HTML5, by changing your browser settings (see Info We Collect Automatically).

If you don’t want to take advantage of the services that third-party analytics and advertising companies provide on the Bellum services, you may be able to opt-out of some of them by visitin http://www.aboutads.info or http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/, or if you’re located in the EU or Canada, http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ or http://youradchoices.ca/ respectively. For a representative list of third-party advertising and analytics partners that operate on the Bellum services, as well as details about how to opt-out to the extent applicable.

If you’re concerned with the way we’re handling your info, or would like to update or delete the personal info associated with your Bellum Games account, please Contact Us. Note that asking us to remove personal info or refrain from processing it may also result in account suspension or termination, in which case you’ll no longer be able to access many of the Bellum services. We may also retain certain info associated with your account for purposes like complying with our legal obligations, managing internal books and records, preventing fraud, resolving disputes, and enforcing our contracts and terms, such as this policy and the Terms of Use.

If we process your info based on our legitimate interests explained above, or in the public interest, you can object to this processing in certain circumstances. In such cases, we will stop processing your info unless we have compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing or where it is needed for legal reasons, such as to ensure compliance with the anti-cheat rules under our Terms of Use. Where we use your info for direct marketing purposes, you can always object using the unsubscribe link in such communications or by changing your account settings.

You can request access to the personal info we hold about you by contacting us at [email protected]. You can also submit any account-related questions or concerns you may have (including access requests) directly to our Player Support team, please Contact Us.

If you are based in the EU, without affecting any other rights you may have, you also have the right to file a complaint with a Data Protection Commission. Bellum Games Ltd’s lead supervisory authority is the Hungarian Data Protection Commission.

Before we process requests to access, update, delete, or otherwise process personal info in different ways, we may ask you to verify your identity (like by logging-in to your account or providing us with certain info to help us confirm ownership) and we may request payment where allowed by law.

 

VIII. SECURITY

 

Summary: We’re committed to securing player info, but can’t guarantee the security of any data we collect from you. By choosing to share info with us (or anybody else online these days), you’re acknowledging this risk.

 

We use appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security safeguards to help protect your info from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure both during transmission and in storage. For example, we use computer systems with limited access in controlled facilities to store info. We also use technologies like encryption and hashing to protect some of the info we collect.

However, please note that no server, communications network, or data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. The Bellum services are no exception. We can’t guarantee the security of any info transmitted through the Bellum services and make no assurances about our ability to prevent any such loss or misuse.

It’s up to you whether you’d like to share info with us; if you do, you’re acknowledging that you’re doing so with this risk.

 

IX. UPDATES AND REVISIONS

 

Summary: We’ll make changes to this policy over time to keep you better informed about how we handle player info.

 

We’ll update our privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we determine is necessary or appropriate. When we do make changes, we’ll update the “Last Modified” date at the top of the policy and post it to the Bellum services. If we make material changes to the policy or the ways we process player info, we’ll provide you additional notice as well (such as by prominently posting a notice of the changes on the Bellum services before they take effect or sending you a notification directly).

We encourage you to check back periodically to review this policy for any changes since your last visit. This will help ensure you better understand your relationship with Bellum Games, including the ways we process your info.

 

X. CONTACT US

 

For Bellum Games or similar game-related requests or concerns (e.g., trouble accessing your account, billing matters, skins or content availability, reporting bugs or similar technical issues, discussing a ban, deleting an account, reporting a player, etc.), please contact our Player Support team at [email protected].

If you have any questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please send them to us via email at [email protected] or via postal mail at the appropriate address listed below. The Bellum Games Ltd. entity identified below.

If you have an unresolved privacy or data use concern that we haven’t satisfactorily addressed, please contact our Hungary based Data Protection Authority.

FOR OUR PUBLISHING AND OUR MERCH STORE OPERATIONS:

If you live anywhere:

Bellum Games  
https://bellum.io

We determine, for this purpose, where you live based upon the information you provide us when creating an account or, if you don’t have an account, based upon your IP address. If where you live changes or if you move your account to a different server, the Bellum Games entity that controls your personal info will be determined by your new residence or account location from the date on which such change occurs.

The terms of this agreement ("Terms of Service") govern the relationship between you and Bellum Games Ltd., a Hungarian company (business ID: 13-09-190288) having its registered office at Nandorfehervar street 20, 2120 Dunakeszi, Hungary, (hereinafter "Bellum Games" or "Us" or "We") regarding your use of Bellum Games’s games, websites and related services (the "Service"). Use of the Service is also governed by Bellum Games's Privacy Policy and other relevant policies, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Before accessing or using the Service, including browsing any Bellum Games website or accessing a game, you must agree to these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy. You may also be required to register an account on the Service (an "Account"). By registering for an Account or otherwise using the Service, you represent that you are age 13 or older. If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, you represent that your legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms. If you access the Service from a Social Networking Site ("SNS"), such as Facebook or Google+, etc. you shall comply with its terms of service/use as well as these Terms of Service.
BY INSTALLING, USING OR OTHERWISE ACCESSING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL, USE OR OTHERWISE ACCESS THE SERVICE. USE OF THE SERVICE IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Bellum Games reserves the right, at its discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms of Service, its Privacy Policy and other relevant Bellum Games policies at any time by posting the amended terms on the Bellum Games Service. You will be deemed to have accepted such changes by continuing to use the Service. If at any point you do not agree to any portion of the then-current version of our Terms of Service, the Bellum Games Privacy Policy, or any other Bellum Games policy, rules or codes of conduct relating to your use of the Service, your license to use the Service shall immediately terminate, and you must immediately stop using the Service.

1. LICENSE
1.1. Grant of a Limited License to Use the Service
Subject to your agreement and continuing compliance with these Terms of Service and any other relevant Bellum Games policies, Bellum Games grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable and limited license to access and use the Service for your own non-commercial entertainment purposes. You agree not to use the Service for any other purpose.
The following restrictions apply to the use of the Service:

• You shall not create an Account or access the Service if you are under the age of 13; You shall restrict use by minors, and you will deny access to children under the age of 13. You accept full responsibility for any unauthorized use of the Service by minors. You are responsible for any use of your credit card or other payment instrument (e.g. paypal) by minors.
• You shall not (or attempt to) purchase, sell, rent or give away your Account, create an Account using a false identity or information, or on behalf of someone other than yourself; You shall not use the Service if you have previously been removed by Bellum Games, or previously been banned from playing any Bellum Games game.
• You shall use your Account only for non-commercial purposes; You shall not use the Service to advertise, or solicit, or transmit any commercial advertisements, including chain letters, junk or spam e-mail or repetitive or misleading messages to anyone.

Login information and Your Account
You may be required to select a password for your Account or you may also use other credentials to access the Account ("Login Information"). You shall not share the Account or the Login Information, nor let anyone else access your Account or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your Account. In the event you become aware of or reasonably suspect any breach of security, including without limitation any loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure of the Login Information, you must immediately notify Bellum Games and modify your Login Information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the Login Information, and you will be responsible for all uses of the Login Information, including purchases, whether or not authorized by you. You are responsible for anything that happens through your Account.
Bellum Games reserves the right to remove or reclaim any usernames at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to claims by a third party that a username violates the third party's rights.

License Limitations
Any use of the Service in violation of these License Limitations is strictly prohibited, can result in the immediate revocation of your limited license and may subject you to liability for violations of law.
You agree that you will not, under any circumstances:

• Engage in any act that Bellum Games deems to be in conflict with the spirit or intent of the Service or make improper use of Bellum Games's support services.
• Use or take part (directly or indirectly) in the use of cheats, exploits, automation software, bots, hacks, mods or any unauthorized third-party software designed to modify or interfere with the Service, any Bellum Games game or any Bellum Games game experience.
• Modify or cause to be modified any files that are a part of the Service or any Bellum Games game without Bellum Games's express written consent.
• Disrupt, interfere with or otherwise adversely affect the normal flow of the Service or otherwise act in a manner that may negatively affect other users' experience when using the Service or playing Bellum Games's games. This includes win trading and any other kind of manipulation of rankings, taking advantage of errors in the Service to gain an unfair edge over other players and any other act that intentionally abuses or goes against the design of the Service.
• Disrupt, overburden, or aid or assist in the disruption or overburdening of any computer or server ("Server") used to offer or support the Service or any Bellum Games game environment.
• Institute, assist, or become involved in any type of attack, including without limitation distribution of a virus, denial of service attacks upon the Service, or other attempts to disrupt the Service or any other person's use or enjoyment of the Service.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, Accounts registered to others or to the computers, Servers, or networks connected to the Service by any means other than the user interface provided by Bellum Games, including but not limited to, by circumventing or modifying, attempting to circumvent or modify, or encouraging or assisting any other person to circumvent or modify, any security, technology, device, or software that is part of the Service.
• Post any information that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory, libelous, or racially, sexually, religiously, or otherwise objectionable or offensive or engage in ongoing toxic behavior, such as by repeatedly posting information on an unsolicited basis.
• Post any information that contains nudity, excessive violence, or offensive subject matter or that contains a link to such content.
• Attempt to, or harass, abuse, or harm, or advocate or incite harassment, abuse, or harm of another person, group, including Bellum Games employees, including Bellum Games's customer service representatives.
• Make available through the Service any material or information that infringes any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other right of any person or entity or impersonates any other person, including without limitation a Bellum Games employee.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, decipher or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for any underlying software or other intellectual property used to provide the Service or any Bellum Games game, or to obtain any information from the Service or any Bellum Games game using any method not expressly permitted by Bellum Games.
• Solicit or attempt to solicit Login Information or any other login credentials or personal information from other users of the Service or any Bellum Games game.
• Collect or post anyone's private information, including personally identifiable information (whether in text, image or video form), identification documents, or financial information through the Service.

Bellum Games reserves the right to determine what conduct it considers to be in violation of the rules of use or otherwise outside the intent or spirit of these Terms of Service or the Service itself. Bellum Games reserves the right to take action as a result, which may include terminating your Account and prohibiting you from using the Service in whole or in part.

1.2. Suspension and Termination of Account and Service
WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER REMEDIES, BELLUM GAMES MAY LIMIT, SUSPEND, TERMINATE, MODIFY, OR DELETE ACCOUNTS OR ACCESS TO THE SERVICE OR PORTIONS THEREOF IF YOU ARE, OR BELLUM GAMES SUSPECTS THAT YOU ARE, FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR FOR ANY ACTUAL OR SUSPECTED ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER USE OF THE SERVICE, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE TO YOU. YOU CAN LOSE YOUR USER NAME AND PERSONA IN THE SERVICE AS A RESULT OF ACCOUNT TERMINATION OR LIMITATION, AS WELL AS ANY BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES, EARNED ITEMS AND PURCHASED ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, AND BELLUM GAMES IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO COMPENSATE YOU FOR ANY SUCH LOSSES OR RESULTS.
WITHOUT LIMITING OUR OTHER REMEDIES, WE MAY LIMIT, SUSPEND OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AND USER ACCOUNTS OR PORTIONS THEREOF, PROHIBIT ACCESS TO OUR GAMES AND SITES, AND THEIR CONTENT, SERVICES AND TOOLS, DELAY OR REMOVE HOSTED CONTENT, AND TAKE TECHNICAL AND LEGAL STEPS TO PREVENT USERS FROM ACCESSING THE SERVICE IF WE BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE CREATING RISK OR POSSIBLE LEGAL LIABILITIES, INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, OR ACTING INCONSISTENTLY WITH THE LETTER OR SPIRIT OF OUR TERMS OR POLICIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE MAY, IN APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES AND AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION, SUSPEND OR TERMINATE ACCOUNTS OF USERS WHO MAY BE REPEAT INFRINGERS OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
BELLUM GAMES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE ANY ACCOUNT THAT HAS BEEN INACTIVE FOR 180 DAYS.
Bellum Games reserves the right to stop offering and/or supporting the Service or a particular game or part of the Service at any time, at which point your license to use the Service or a part thereof will be automatically terminated. In such event, Bellum Games shall not be required to provide refunds, benefits or other compensation to users in connection with such discontinued Service. Termination of your Account can include disabling your access to the Service or any part thereof including any content you submitted or others submitted.
You may terminate your Account at any time and for any reason by sending an email to [email protected] informing Bellum Games that you wish to terminate your Account.

2. Ownership
2.1. Games and Service
All rights, title and interest in and to the Service (including without limitation any games, titles, computer code, themes, objects, characters, character names, stories, dialogue, catch phrases, concepts, artwork, animations, sounds, musical compositions, audio-visual effects, methods of operation, moral rights, documentation, in-game chat transcripts, character profile information, recordings of games played using a Bellum Games game client, and the Bellum Games game clients and server software) are owned by Bellum Games. Bellum Games reserves all rights, including without limitation, all intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, in connection with its games and the Service.
2.2. Accounts
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU SHALL HAVE NO OWNERSHIP OR OTHER PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ACCOUNT, AND YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ALL RIGHTS IN AND TO THE ACCOUNT ARE AND SHALL FOREVER BE OWNED BY AND INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF BELLUM GAMES.
2.3. Virtual Items
Bellum Games owns, has licensed, or otherwise has rights to use all of the content that appears in the Service or in Bellum Games games. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, you agree that you have no right or title in or to any content that appears in the Service, including without limitation the virtual goods or currency appearing or originating in any Bellum Games game, whether earned in a game or purchased from Bellum Games, or any other attributes associated with an Account or stored on the Service.

3. User Content
3.1. Submission of User Content
"User Content" means any communications, images, sounds, and all the material, data, and information that you upload or transmit through a Bellum Games game client or the Service, or that other users upload or transmit, including without limitation any chat text. By transmitting or submitting any User Content while using the Service, you affirm, represent and warrant that such transmission or submission is (a) accurate and not confidential or misleading; (b) not in violation of any laws, contractual restrictions or other third party rights, and that you have permission from any third party whose personal information or intellectual property is comprised in the User Content; (c) free of viruses, adware, spyware, worms or other malicious code; and (d) you acknowledge and agree that any of your personal information within such content will at all times be processed by Bellum Games in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
3.1.1. Content Screening
Bellum Games assumes no responsibility for the conduct of any user submitting any User Content, and assumes no responsibility for monitoring the Service for inappropriate content or conduct. We do not, and cannot, pre-screen or monitor all User Content. Your use of the Service is at your own risk. By using the Service, you may be exposed to User Content that is offensive, indecent or otherwise not in line with your expectations. You bear all risks associated with the use of any User Content available in connection with the Service. At our discretion, our representatives or technology may monitor and/or record your interaction with the Service or communications (including without limitation chat text) when you are using the Service.
By entering into these Terms of Service, you hereby provide your irrevocable consent to such monitoring and recording. You acknowledge and agree that you have no expectation of privacy concerning the transmission of any User Content, including without limitation chat text or voice communications. Bellum Games reserves the right in its sole discretion to review, monitor, prohibit, edit, delete, disable access to or otherwise make unavailable any User Content (including without limitation your User Content) without notice for any reason or for no reason at any time. If at any time Bellum Games chooses, in its sole discretion, to monitor the Service, Bellum Games nonetheless assumes no responsibility for User Content and assumes no obligation to modify or remove any inappropriate User Content. We have the right, but not the obligation, in our sole discretion to edit, refuse to post, or remove any User Content.
3.2. Information Use by Other Members of the Service
3.2.1. Public Discourse
The Service may include various forums, blogs and chat features where you can post User Content, including your observations and comments on designated topics. Bellum Games cannot guarantee that other members will not use the ideas and information that you share. Therefore, if you have an idea or information that you would like to keep confidential and/or don't want others to use, do not post it on the Service. Bellum Games shall have no responsibility to evaluate, use or compensate you for any ideas or information you may choose to submit.
3.2.2. Responsible For Your Own Content
You are solely responsible for the information that you post on, through or in connection with the Service and that you provide to others. Bellum Games may reject, refuse to post or delete any User Content for any or no reason, including, but not limited to, User Content that in the sole judgment of Bellum Games violates these Terms of Service.
3.2.3. Your License to Bellum Games
You hereby grant to Bellum Games an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, fully paid-up, royalty-free, worldwide license (including the right to sublicense and assign to third party) and right to copy, reproduce, fix, adapt, modify, create derivative works from, manufacture, commercialize, publish, distribute, sell, license, sublicense, transfer, lease, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, or provide access to electronically, broadcast, communicate to the public by telecommunication, display, perform, enter into computer memory, and use and practice, in any way, your User Content as well as all modified and derivative works thereof in connection with our provision of the Service, including marketing and promotions of the Service. You also hereby grant to Bellum Games the right to authorize others to exercise any of the rights granted to Bellum Games under these Terms of Service. You further hereby grant to Bellum Games the unconditional, irrevocable right to use and exploit your name, likeness and any other information or material included in any User Content and in connection with any User Content, without any obligation to you. Except as prohibited by law, you waive any rights of attribution and/or any moral rights you may have in your User Content, regardless of whether your User Content is altered or changed in any manner. Bellum Games does not claim any ownership rights in your User Content and nothing in these Terms of Service is intended to restrict any rights that you may have to use and exploit your User Content. Bellum Games has no obligation to monitor or enforce your intellectual property rights in or to your User Content.
3.3. User Interactions
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of the Service and any other parties with whom you interact through the Service and/or Bellum Games games. Bellum Games reserves the right, but has no obligation, to become involved in any way with these disputes. You will fully cooperate with Bellum Games to investigate any suspected unlawful, fraudulent or improper activity, including, without limitation, granting Bellum Games access to any password-protected portions of your Account.
If you have a dispute with one or more users, you release us (and our officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.

4. Fees and Purchase Terms
4.1.Purchases
In the Service you may purchase, with "real world" money, a limited, personal, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use (a) "virtual currency", including but not limited to virtual cash, stardust or diamonds, all for use in Bellum Games games; (b) "virtual in-game items" (together with "virtual currency", "Virtual Items"); and (c) other goods or services ("Merchandise"). You are only allowed to purchase Virtual Items from us or our authorised partners through the Service, and not in any other way.
Bellum Games may manage, regulate, control, modify or eliminate Virtual Items and/or Merchandise at any time, with or without notice. Bellum Games shall have no liability to you or any third party in the event that Bellum Games exercises any such rights.
The transfer of Virtual Items and Merchandise is prohibited except where expressly authorized in the Service. Other than as expressly authorized in the Service, you shall not sell, purchase, redeem or otherwise transfer Virtual Items or Merchandise to any person or entity or attempt any of the aforesaid, including but not limited to Bellum Games, another user or any third party.
ALL PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS OF VIRTUAL ITEMS MADE THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
The provision of Virtual Items for use in Bellum Games games is a service provided by Bellum Games that commences immediately upon acceptance by Bellum Games of your purchase.
4.2. Payment of Fees
You agree to pay all fees and applicable taxes incurred by you or anyone using an Account registered to you. Bellum Games may revise the pricing for the goods and services offered through the Service at any time. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BELLUM GAMES IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A REFUND FOR ANY REASON, AND THAT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE MONEY OR OTHER COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED VIRTUAL ITEMS WHEN AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED, WHETHER SUCH CLOSURE WAS VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY.

5. Updates to the Service
You understand that the Service is an evolving one. Bellum Games may require that you accept updates to the Service and to Bellum Games's games you have installed on your device or computer. You acknowledge and agree that Bellum Games may update the Service and Bellum Games games, with or without notifying you. You may need to update third party software from time to time in order to receive the Service and play Bellum Games games.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties
WITHOUT LIMITING BELLUM GAMES'S LIABILITY UNDER SECTION 7 BELOW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS FOR YOUR USE, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND THOSE ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. BELLUM GAMES DOES NOT WARRANT THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE AT THE TIMES OR LOCATIONS OF YOUR CHOOSING; THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE GAME OR THE SERVICE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. Accordingly, some of the above disclaimers may not apply to you.

7. Limitation of Liability; Sole and Exclusive Remedy; Indemnification
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BELLUM GAMES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (HOWEVER SUCH LOSSES ARE QUALIFIED), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR THE SERVICE ITSELF, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT BELLUM GAMES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, BELLUM GAMES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO BELLUM GAMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS OF SERVICE IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE ON WHICH YOU FIRST ASSERT A CLAIM. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID ANYTHING TO BELLUM GAMES DURING SUCH TIME PERIOD, YOUR SOLE REMEDY (AND BELLUM GAMES'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY) FOR ANY DISPUTE WITH BELLUM GAMES IS TO STOP USING THE SERVICE AND TO CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNT.
NOTHING IN THESE TERMS OF SERVICE SHALL AFFECT THE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF ANY CONSUMER OR EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF BELLUM GAMES OR FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY ARISING FROM ANY NEGLIGENCE OR FRAUD OF BELLUM GAMES.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Bellum Games (and our officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and employees) harmless from any claim, demand, damages or other losses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, asserted by any third-party resulting from or arising out of your use of the Service, or any breach by you of these Terms of Service, however the foregoing does not apply if the infringement of rights is not attributable to your intentional or negligent behavior.

8. Dispute Resolution and Law
If a dispute arises between you and Bellum Games, we strongly encourage you to first contact us directly to seek a resolution by sending us an email to [email protected] to our customer support. These Terms of Service and any dispute arising out of or related to it or Privacy Policy or the Service shall be governed in all respects by Hungarian law, without regard to conflict of law provisions. You agree that any claim or dispute you may have against Bellum Games must be resolved exclusively by a court located in Dunakeszi, Hungary.

9. Severability
You and Bellum Games agree that if any portion of these Terms of Service or of the Bellum Games Privacy Policy is found illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective solely to the extent of such determination of invalidity or unenforceability without affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other manner or jurisdiction and without affecting the remaining provisions of the terms, which shall continue to be in full force and effect.

10. General Provisions
10.1. Assignment
Bellum Games may assign or delegate these Terms of Service and/or the Bellum Games Privacy Policy, in whole or in part, to any person or entity at any time with or without your consent. You may not assign or delegate any rights or obligations under the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy without Bellum Games's prior written consent, and any unauthorized assignment and delegation by you is ineffective.
10.2. Supplemental Policies
Bellum Games may publish additional policies related to specific services such as forums, contests or loyalty programs. Your right to use such services is subject to those specific policies and these Terms of Service.
10.3. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, any supplemental policies and any documents expressly incorporated by reference herein (including the Bellum Games Privacy Policy), contain the entire understanding of you and Bellum Games, and supersede all prior understandings of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof, whether electronic, oral or written, or whether established by custom, practice, policy or precedent, between you and us with respect to the Service.
10.4. No Waiver
The failure of Bellum Games to require or enforce strict performance by you of any provision of these Terms of Service or the Bellum Games Privacy Policy or failure to exercise any right under them shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Bellum Games's right to assert or rely upon any such provision or right in that or any other instance.
The express waiver by Bellum Games of any provision, condition, or requirement of these Terms of Service or the Bellum Games Privacy Policy shall not constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply with such provision, condition or requirement.
Except as expressly and specifically set forth in this these Terms of Service, no representations, statements, consents, waivers, or other acts or omissions by Bellum Games shall be deemed a modification of these Terms of Service nor legally binding, unless documented in physical writing, hand signed by You and a duly appointed officer of Bellum Games.
10.5. Notices
We may notify you via postings on http://bellum.io/, and via e-mail or any other communications means to contact information you provide to us. All notices given by you or required from you under these Terms of Service or the Bellum Games Privacy Policy shall be in writing and addressed to: Bellum Games Ltd. Attn: Legal, Nandorfehervar street 20., HU-2120 Dunakeszi, Hungary or [email protected]. Any notices that you provide without compliance with this Section on Notices shall have no legal effect.
10.6. Equitable Remedies
You acknowledge that the rights granted and obligations made under these Terms of Service to Bellum Games are of a unique and irreplaceable nature, the loss of which shall irreparably harm Bellum Games and which cannot be replaced by monetary damages alone so that Bellum Games shall be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief (without the obligations of posting any bond or surety or proof of damages) in the event of any breach or anticipatory breach by you.
You irrevocably waive all rights to seek injunctive or other equitable relief, or to enjoin or restrain the operation of the Service or any Bellum Games game, exploitation of any advertising or other materials issued in connection therewith, or exploitation of the Service or any content or other material used or displayed through the Service and agree to limit your claims to claims for monetary damages, limited by Section 7 (if any).
10.7. Force Majeure
Bellum Games shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside the reasonable control of Bellum Games, including without limitation any failure to perform hereunder due to unforeseen circumstances or cause beyond Bellum Games's control such as acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials.

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Bellum Games
https://bellum.io/

Since you’re here, most likely you, or someone you care about, have picked up one of our games in the name of fun. Thank you! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do making them.
So; you probably have questions about keeping you, or your children safe while connected to our games through your internet connection, our websites, the Nintendo Switch or mobile device. Things like age limits, in-app purchases, and privacy are all very valid concerns, and we’re here to make sure that you get the support you need.
To make sure you can enjoy Bellum Games games in a safe and controlled environment, we stick to a clear set of principles that’ve served our gamers and us well:

1. We respect our gamers, and we put all our might into making the most fun games for them to enjoy. We’ll never sacrifice game quality for any other short-term considerations.
2. We want you to be in total control of your experience with Bellum Games games. That means that before you or your child play or download our games, you should be given upfront information about the game’s content. This means that it should be totally clear when you’re about to make any purchases within a game.
3. If you or your child ever has any problems with our games, you should be able to quickly find out how to fix it. As well as providing guides like this, that means helping you to contact the right company for your issue, whether it’s to do with payments (which will usually be Nintendo, Paymentwall, Google or Apple, who process purchases and refunds) or the game itself (which will usually be us).

Read on as we try to cover what might be your most likely questions. If we’ve missed anything, email us at [email protected]. In your email, be sure to include any specific details that might be useful, like what happened and when, possible transaction ID receipts, relevant screenshots, etc.

WHERE ARE BELLUM GAMES GAMES AVAILABLE?
Our games are globally available for free on the web http://bellum.io/, later in 2018 on iOS or Android phones and tablets and ont he Nintendo Switch too. To start playing one of our games, you should be registered your personal information at our website: http://bellum.io/ or the games' app has to be downloaded to the device via the Play Store (Android) or App Store (Apple) (available later in 2018). So far, we launched 2 games globally – Bellum: Legacy and Bellum: Stellae

WHAT ARE THE AGE LIMITS FOR BELLUM GAMES GAMES?
Under our Terms of Service users of our games (Bellum: Legacy and Bellum: Stellae) must be at least 13 years of age. Although the graphical content of the games may be suitable for younger audiences, there are multiple reasons for responsible developers to apply a minimum age of 13. Some of these reasons are in-app purchases, privacy and the fact that all of our games have a chat functionality.

PRIVACY AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

USERNAME
Our players are asked to set up a username during the game's tutorial. We recommend that our players choose a nickname not directly identifiable to the payers real life person to increase security and privacy. You are able to change the username through the in-game settings (open the game, tap on the gear-wheel icon and look for "change name").

PAYMENT INFORMATION
We do not store any credit card information related to in-game purchases as the payment transactions are completed through Paymentwall, Apple's App Store or Google Play (depending on your device) or Nintendo Switch via the personal email address associated with that account.

MARKETING
When contacting our support through the in-game chat, you'll have the option to share your email address with us. We'll always ask for your consent when sending direct marketing messages to your mobile device. We won't sell or disclose your personal data to third parties for their own commercial purposes.
Please find out more about our privacy and data processing practices from our Privacy Policy.

HOW DOES CHAT WORK IN BELLUM GAMES GAMES?
All Bellum Games games have an in-game chat functionality. Many of our players enjoy interacting with one another through chat in our games, and we work hard to maintain a safe and secure environment for that.
TEAM CHAT
In all our games, players can talk to other players by joining a team. Once you join a team, you have access to the team chat functionality and can talk to the members of your team. Teams can be closed, invite-only or open to everyone.
GLOBAL CHAT
In Bellum Games, users have access to a public chat room with other players from around the world. This is called global chat or just "global".
Although Bellum Games Chat only allows text messaging, it is still worth reminding young people about their own digital footprint. Once shared, messages can be copied, re-shared and posted anywhere online.

SAFETY FEATURES
We display regular warnings against sharing personal information. If issues arise, our games contain easy to access tools for players to report any offensive, insulting or inappropriate behaviour to us. In global chat users have the option to report players whose messages they do not want to see. This means that they will not see messages posted in chat by this user. All team chats also have a profanity filter. It's a good idea to advise your child that if they are chatting with someone they don't know and are uncomfortable with, they should exit the team/game and speak to you about it. Users can leave a team whenever they want to. Furthermore a report functionality is directly accessible from within the chat. Read more about that in the next section.

HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE?
If you or your child come across a user that is not following Bellum Games's Safe and Fair Play Policy, report them to us in a few simple steps. Please write us to the [email protected] .
The reporter's identity is not shared with the person being reported. Using the Report button does not automatically end up in a ban for the reported user. However, every report is manually reviewed by our moderators and taken seriously. Due to the amount of reports we receive, it may take up to 48h until a report is reviewed.
If you need to report any concerns by email, reach us at [email protected] - including specific details about the player in question (e.g. screenshots of the conversation and or player profile), to help us quickly understand and identify the issue.

ARE BELLUM GAMES GAMES FREE TO PLAY?
All Bellum Games games are free to play, download, offering optional "in-game purchases". In-game purchases are never required to play the game, but can be used to enhance certain gameplay elements. In-game purchases vary in price, ranging from $0.99 to $99.99 (without taxes) in U.S. app stores, for example. In-game purchases are paid for with real money, and are always clearly labeled as such. They are accessible "in game", meaning that the options to make a purchase are found within the game itself.
The reporter's identity is not shared with the person being reported. Using the Report button does not automatically end up in a ban for the reported user. However, every report is manually reviewed by our moderators and taken seriously. Due to the amount of reports we receive, it may take up to 48h until a report is reviewed.

CAN I MANAGE OR TURN OFF IN-APP PURCHASES?
As long as no payment information (e.g. credit card information) is added to your child's device, no purchases can be made. Should you decide to make purchases for your child and for this reason add your payment information to the device, remember to adjust password protection settings, or disable in-game purchases entirely afterwards to avoid unauthorised purchases. In-game purchase settings are different depending on what sort of device you are using.

WHO PROCESSES IN-APP PURCHASES?
Bellum Games does not process payments for in-game purchases, or have access to credit card information. Payment transactions themselves are processed through the solution provided by Paymentwall Inc.. Transaction receipts are emailed to you by Paymentwall Inc. after each purchase. Sometimes, purchases may be bundled together if you've bought multiple items, and it might take a few days for you to receive the receipt. Bellum Games doesn't offer any billing programs.

ARE MY BANK DETAILS KEPT PRIVATE?
We don't process payments for in-game purchases, nor do we have access to any of your payment information. That's because the payment transactions themselves are completed through Paymentwall Inc. via your personal email address associated with that account. Receipts for these transactions are emailed to you by Paymentwall.

I'VE MADE AN IN-GAME PURCHASE, BUT I HAVEN'T RECEIVED WHAT I PAID FOR. WHAT NOW?
Usually transactions are instant. However in rare cases it can take up to 48 hours for transactions to process and then make it into your game. It is also recommended to restart the your game by fully closing and re-opening it. Sometimes a fresh connection to the servers can trigger the in-game currency to appear. If it's been 48 hours and still nothing has happened, please contact us directly for more information at [email protected] .

MY CHILD ACCIDENTALLY MADE AN IN-GAME PURCHASE. CAN I GET A REFUND?
As with most downloadable software products, items bought in our games (in-app purchases) are non-refundable. In rare cases, exceptions can be applied.
Please note: Receipts for any transactions are emailed to you by Paymentwall Inc. soon after each purchase. However, purchases may be bundled together if you've bought multiple items and might take longer. Bellum Games doesn't offer any billing programs.

I’VE SEEN ANOTHER SITE THAT OFFERS IN-GAME PRODUCTS FOR BELLUM GAMES GAMES. CAN I BUY FROM THEM?
If you want to make an in-game purchase, the only way is to buy through the game itself on your mobile device. Beware of any third party sites that promise you enhancements for our games (like “free gem” websites, etc). These sites may collect your personal information, money, or both, and often never deliver the promised in-game products. Selling, redeeming or trading virtual in-game currency is otherwise not allowed by our Terms of Service.
IMPORTANT: As with anything related to the Internet, always keep your passwords to yourself and consider changing them on a regular basis. Bellum Games will never ask you for your game account password(s) or credit card information.

I’VE RECEIVED A BILL FOR A PURCHASE I DIDN’T MAKE. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SUSPECT FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY?
If neither you nor anyone else who has access to your device have played one of our games, but you have been billed for a purchase(s) made within our games:
Please send an email to [email protected] and contact us directly. In your message please state the name of the game the purchase was made in and add the receipt of the purchase. Receipts for transactions have been emailed to you by Paymentwall Inc. after each purchase.
Be sure to include specific details like what happened and when, transaction ID receipts, relevant screenshots, etc.

HOW CAN I CONTACT BELLUM GAMES?
We don't offer support via phone but we are easy to reach either directly via email [email protected] . Our well trained support staff is happy to answer your questions 24/7 in English.

SAFETY CHECKLIST
Bellum Games's games are made to be enjoyed. They can be a great way to destress and take a break. If you feel as though your child isn't having much fun with the games, then don't be afraid to speak to them about it. Below is a list of things that are worth discussing with your child.

1. HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT GAMING
   Talk about your child's gaming habits. Encourage them to speak to you about anything that upsets them.
2. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE GAME AND ITS REPORTING OPTIONS
   We recommend showing interest and even playing the game with your child at regular intervals. Helpful hint: go through in-game tutorials and game guides together in order to make sure you both understand how the game works. In particular, you and your child should know how to use the mute and report tool.
3. CHECK YOUR CHILD'S USERNAME
   Make sure your child's in-game nickname is not their real name. You might also want to check if their nickname is inappropriate.
4. CHECK IN-GAME PURCHASE SETTINGS
   Get familiar with ways to restrict or turn off in-app purchases on your child's device.
5. TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE RISKS OF SHARING INFORMATION ONLINE
   Carefully discuss the dangers of talking to strangers online. They should develop a healthy skepticism of who they're talking to and about what. Key things they should NOT share include: gender, age, location, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, height, hobbies
6. REPORT / GET HELP
   If all things fail and your child runs into in-game problems, report it so we can help.

ONLINE SLANG GUIDE
A unique new language has emerged online, especially in games. Below are some commonly used terms, in addition to what they mean. This might come in handy when having a conversation with your child about gaming

Word	Meaning
Noob, n00b	Someone who is new to the game, or acts as though they are new to the game
Scrub	An unskilled player
Troll	People who taunt, tease or bait other players for a reaction
Spamming	When someone repeatedly sends messages or requests
BM'ing	Short for "Bad Mannering" - usually involves taunting or poor sportsmanship
Doxxing	Broadcasting someone's personal information against their will
SWATing	Sending police to someone's home address
pwnd / pwn3d	Synonym for "Owned" - term is used when authoritatively outplaying someone else
Griefer	Similar to troll, someone who ruins a players battle or undermines their effort in the game, causing grief
Grooming	Befriending and establishing an emotional connection with a child to lower the child's inhibitions with the object of sexual abuse

Thanks for your help in making our games as safe and as fun as possible!
- Your friends at Bellum Games Ltd.

Copyright © 2018 by Bellum Games Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below.

Bellum Games
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Thanks for your interest in safe and fair play!
We consider providing a fair and secure gameplay environment a top priority. In pursuing that goal, we do not tolerate cheating or abusive behavior. Misconduct with any of the practices listed below will lead to penalties such as revoked in-game currency, temporary game suspension and permanent game account closure.
Help us create a great gaming environment, and safeguard your account and device by keeping the following in mind while playing:

MAKE WAR WITH RESPECT!
ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR
We're all here to enjoy games together. Sometimes that can mean arguing with friends over lost battles or derbies. That's fine, but being abusive towards others drains the fun from the game.
When engaging in any kind of in-game communication, we kindly ask that you are respectful of others. This also applies to the language used in your team's name and description.
Here are a few things that we consider inappropriate:

1. Hate speech, racism and other discriminatory language
2. Obscene or sexually explicit banter
3. Threats or harassment
4. Excessive swearing
5. Bullying

Report! If you encounter another player being abusive towards yourself or others, please let us know by using the report button inside the chat. Reports are reviewed by our trained moderators who will take appropriate action.
Consequences of misconduct: Abusive behavior can lead to temporary and even permanent game account closure. Making false reports can lead to the same.

DON'T BE A CHEAT!
USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
Third party software consists of unapproved apps that manipulate gameplay. By altering game functionality, third party software aims to provide unfair advantages while putting your account and privacy at risk.
Third party software includes:

1. Hacks, "mods", or programs that unfairly alter game functionality
2. "Bots", or gameplay automation services or scripts
3. Any other programs that aim to modify or provide unearned progress

Consequences of misconduct: Trying to gain an unfair advantage by using prohibited 3rd party software will result in a permanent ban for any offending account(s).

LEAVE STEALING!
UNAUTHORIZED CURRENCY BUYING/SELLING
Certain websites and individuals might offer cheaper gems/diamonds. Don't be fooled - it's a scam.
Such services request private login data such as your game ID in order to access your game account. These vendors will gain access to your account and oftentimes, hijack the account and try selling it to other players.
IMPORTANT: If you release your private information/credentials to 3rd parties, you're permanently placing your game and financial/online security in a high-risk situation.
Consequences of misconduct: Purchasing gems or diamonds from 3rd party vendors can lead to revoked in-app currency and can even get your account permanently banned.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!
BUYING, SELLING AND SHARING GAME ACCOUNTS
Selling, buying, sharing or giving game accounts to other players is against our terms of service and never endorsed by Bellum Games.
Account sales involve advertising advanced game accounts, and luring players eager to progress with tantalizing and unrealistic promises. The risks surrounding account sales are:

1. The seller may take your money and never give you the account
2. You cannot be sure that the seller won't continue using the account
3. They may be selling the same account to multiple people
4. The account status is unknown; it could already be poised for permanent ban
5. The account will never be secure; Bellum Games cannot provide support for compromised accounts
6. If you choose to spend money on the account, it is still in danger of permanent closure due to breach of our ToS

Help stop this nasty practice by refusing to sell your account, and reporting those who do!
Consequences of misconduct: We cannot guarantee the security of any account that has been passed from one player to another; we reserve the right to permanently ban any account that has been transferred between players.

OTHER UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

1. Bellum Games Staff impersonation
2. Phishing other players' accounts
3. Refund abuse
4. Knowingly exploiting a bug
5. Encouraging others to break the rules
6. Asking for or providing personal contact information
7. Misuse of in-game chat for Advertising, Spamming & Scamming

BELLUM GAMES STANDS UP TO BULLYING

We want players to enjoy our games in a safe environment. Bullying has no innocent bystanders, and all people online should feel able to look out for their friends, to stop the bullies, to speak out and to get support. Report us the Bullying at [email protected] .

Copyright © 2018 by Bellum Games

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below.

Bellum Games
https://bellum.io/