HOSTPATER TECHNOLOGIES

Terms of Use

Last Modified: 2 December 2024

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS WEBSITE AND THE SERVICES PROVIDED DO NOT OFFER “REAL MONEY GAMBLING.” No actual money is required to play, and the Services are intended for entertainment purposes only.

These Terms of Use (“Terms” or “TOU”) form a binding agreement between you (“You”) and HOSTPATER TECHNOLOGIES (“we”, “our” or “Sponsor”), governing your access to and use of our website, related applications, the creation of user accounts, participation in games, and any interactions or transactions conducted via our platform (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing the Services, creating a User Account, or engaging with our Games, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Services.

1. Modifications to Terms and Policies

1.1 Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time. Updates will be reflected in the Terms of Use on our website, and material changes will also be communicated via email. By continuing to use the Services after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.

1.2 Changes to Incorporated Policies

Our Privacy Policy and Responsible Play Statement (collectively, the “Incorporated Policies”) may also be amended periodically. You agree to review these policies before using the Services, as continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

1.3 Conflict Resolution

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Incorporated Policies, these Terms shall prevail.

1.4 If You have any questions about these Terms or the Incorporated Policies, please contact customer support using the Contact Us.

2. Playing Conditions

2.1 Virtual Coins

The Services may include virtual, in-game tokens ("Virtual Coins"), such as chips, coins, credits, or points, which may be provided for free or purchased through the Services. Currently, games on the Site are played using Gold Coins. By agreeing to these Terms and complying with them, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Service solely for personal, private entertainment. You have no rights or ownership in any Virtual Coins provided through the Services or any related attributes, except for the limited, personal license to use them within the Services. If you fail to comply with these Terms or act in violation of them, your license to use the Service may be terminated immediately. We reserve the right to manage, modify, or eliminate Virtual Coins at our discretion, and we will not be liable for any actions taken in this regard.

2.2 Transfer or Sale of Virtual Coins

The transfer or sale of Virtual Coins to any other person is strictly prohibited. You may not sell, assign, or transfer your User Account under any circumstances. Violating this provision will result in the closure of your User Account, forfeiture of any Virtual Coins, and may lead to a lifetime ban from the Services, as well as possible legal action.

2.3 Ownership of the Service

These Terms do not grant you any ownership, title, or interest in the Service. The Service is licensed, not sold, to you. We and our licensors retain all rights, titles, and interests in the Service, including all associated intellectual property rights. This ownership remains intact even after the Service is installed on your device. You agree not to remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices that appear on the Service.

2.4 Restrictions on Use

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms, you agree not to:

①Sell, rent, distribute, transfer, license, sublicense, lend, or otherwise assign any rights related to the Service to third parties;

②Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service, including any software that forms part of the Service, such as adaptations or modifications;

③Reproduce the Service or any part of it in any form or by any means;

④Exploit the Service in any unauthorized manner, including excessive use of network capacity;

⑤Disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, or attempt to derive the source code of the Service, in whole or in part, unless permitted by law;

⑥Make the Service available to multiple users by uploading it to file-sharing services, hosting services, or any other means that would allow it to be used simultaneously by multiple devices;

⑦Misrepresent the source or ownership of the Service;

⑧Scrape, build databases, or create permanent copies of any content derived from the Service;

⑨Use the Service to harass, abuse, stalk, threaten, defame, or infringe upon the rights of any other party.

This reorganization breaks down the key points into separate sections for clarity and logical flow, focusing on Virtual Coins, restrictions on their use, ownership, and your responsibilities as a user.

3. Eligibility

To use the Services, you must:

① Be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction;

② Not reside in the Restricted Territories: Washington and Idaho (USA) or Quebec (Canada);

③ Use the Services strictly for personal, recreational, and entertainment purposes;

④ Ensure all information provided is accurate and up to date;

⑤ Not use any unauthorized software or techniques, including bots, to participate in games;

⑥Failure to comply with these requirements may result in account suspension or termination;

⑦You will not be involved in any fraudulent or other unlawful activity in relation to Your participation in any of the Games and You will not use any software-assisted methods or techniques (including but not limited to “bots” designed to play automatically) for Your participation in any of the Games. We reserve the right to invalidate any participation in the event of such behavior; You are allowed to have only one Customer Account, including any Inactive Account on the Platform. If you attempt to open more than one Customer Account, all accounts you have opened or try to open may be suspended or closed.

4. User Account

4.1 Account Registration and Maintenance

You may register only one User Account per person.

You are responsible for keeping your account information accurate and secure.

Sharing or transferring your account or password is strictly prohibited.

4.2 Account Inactivity

We reserve the right to close accounts that have been inactive for 60 days or longer.

4.3 Account Termination

You may request to close your account at any time by contacting customer support. Upon account closure, all Virtual Coins and associated benefits will be forfeited.

5. Games and Contests

All games and contests offered through the Services are subject to their own specific rules, which are accessible within the platform. You are responsible for reviewing and understanding these rules before participation.

6. Verification

6.1 Verification Checks

You acknowledge that we are entitled to conduct any verification checks, including but not limited to credit background checks, that we may reasonably require. These checks may also be required by applicable laws, regulations, or relevant regulatory authorities. You agree to comply with all verification checks in a timely manner.

6.2 Restriction on User Account

You agree that we may restrict your ability to open or use a User Account until any required verification checks are completed to our satisfaction.

6.3 Required Documents

The documents we may require for verification may include, but are not limited to:

①Identification documentation (including photo ID), such as a passport or driver's license;

②A utility bill that matches the address registered on your User Account;

③Proof of wealth or source of funds documentation, such as a payslip or bank statement.

6.4 Failure to Provide Documents

If you fail to provide the requested documents in the required format within 40 days from the date the request was made, we may, at our sole discretion, deactivate or restrict your User Account.

6.5 Third-Party Service Providers and Location Services

You acknowledge and agree that we may use third-party service providers to perform external identification, location verification, and other verification checks based on the information you provide. To operate the Services or access your User Account, you must enable and allow "Location Services" on your device or PC.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Ownership of Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights in the Service, shall remain the sole property of us or, where applicable, our third-party licensors.

7.2 No Ownership Rights in Games

Your use of the Games does not grant you any ownership rights in any intellectual property related to the Games. The following elements, whether registered or not, will remain our exclusive property or the property of our third-party suppliers:

①Titles, source and object codes, game client and server software;

②The "look and feel" of the Games, including sounds, musical compositions, and audio-visual effects;

③Concepts, methods of operation, layout, text, data, User Accounts, themes, objects, characters (including their likenesses, names, and profile information), stories, dialogue, catchphrases, locations, artwork, animations, images, graphics, and documentation;

④Gaming history, recordings of gameplay, chat room transcripts, and any associated moral rights.

7.3 Ownership of User Accounts

You acknowledge and agree that you do not have any ownership or property interest in your User Account. All rights to the User Account are and shall forever remain the exclusive property of us, benefiting solely our interests.

7.4 This version clearly separates the ownership rights of intellectual property and User Accounts, ensuring there is no ambiguity about the rights retained by your company.

8. User Content

8.1 Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for ensuring that your User Content complies with all applicable laws. You agree not to submit or send any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, offensive, sexually explicit, threatening, harassing, racially offensive, illegal, or infringing material to the Service or to other users.

8.2 Accurate Information

You agree not to provide inaccurate, misleading, or false information to us or any other user. If any information you have provided becomes inaccurate, misleading, or false, you will immediately notify us of such changes.

8.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to delete any User Content without prior notice, although we are not obligated to do so. We assume no responsibility for the conduct of any users or the User Content they submit. We are not required to monitor the Service for inappropriate content or conduct. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.

8.4 License Grant

By submitting User Content, you grant us an exclusive, irrevocable, sub-licensable, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free license to reproduce, modify, create derivative works, publish, distribute, sell, transfer, transmit, publicly display, and use your User Content in any media or technology now known or developed in the future.

8.5 Use of Your Name and Likeness

You further grant us the unconditional right to use your name, likeness, and any other information or material included in your User Content, without any obligation or compensation to you. You waive any rights of attribution or moral rights you may have in your User Content, except as prohibited by law.

8.6 Responsibility and Risk

You acknowledge that all User Content, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, is at your own responsibility and risk. We are not responsible for backing up or retaining any User Content transmitted to the Service.

8.7 Prohibited Content

User Content that is prohibited on the Service includes, but is not limited to:

①Content that promotes racism, bigotry, hatred, or physical harm against any group or individual;

②Harassing, threatening, or abusive content;

③Sexual, obscene, or offensive content;

④Content promoting terrorism or religious hatred;

⑤Content promoting illegal activities or defamatory conduct;

⑥Unauthorized commercial content;

⑦Content promoting the services of another business or competitor.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Third-Party Links and Charges

The Service may contain links to content, websites, or services owned and operated by third parties. These may include promotional offers, reward programs, third-party advertisers, or payment providers. Any charges or obligations that you incur through your interactions with these third parties are solely your responsibility. We are not responsible for the content or services provided by these third parties, nor do we have control over the materials made available by them.

9.2 No Endorsement

Including a link to a third-party website, service, or content within the Service does not imply our endorsement, advertising, or promotion of such third parties or the materials available on those websites. We make no guarantees regarding the content, functionality, or accuracy of any third-party website.

9.3 Responsibility for Third-Party Websites

By accessing a third-party website, service, or content, you acknowledge that we do not control or have responsibility for those sites. Third-party sites may collect data or request personal information from you. We are not responsible for their privacy policies, or the collection, use, or disclosure of information they may gather. It is always advisable to review and understand the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites, services, or content you access.

9.4 No Liability for Third-Party Products and Services

We do not endorse, assume responsibility for, or accept any liability for third-party products, services, materials, or websites. Any third party is fully responsible for the goods and services it provides. If you suffer any damages, claims, liabilities, or costs related to third-party products or services, we are not liable, either directly or indirectly, in whole or in part.

10. Disruptions and Errors

10.1 General Disclaimer

The Services, including all content and user materials, are provided "as is" and "as available." We make no express or implied warranties of any kind, including, without limitation, warranties of title, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Specifically, we do not warrant:

①That the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free;

②That defects or errors in the Services will be corrected;

③That the Services will be free from viruses or other harmful components;

④The quality, accuracy, completeness, or validity of any information or materials associated with the Services;

⑤That your use of the Services will meet your requirements; or

⑥That transmissions or data will be secure.

10.2 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer, exclusion, or limitation of certain warranties, liabilities, and damages. As a result, some of the above disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our warranties and liabilities will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

10.3 Service Interruptions

We are not liable for any downtime, server disruptions, errors, lag, or any technical or political disturbances affecting the Service or Games. We are also not responsible for any attempts made by you to participate in the Services using methods, means, or ways not intended by us.

10.4 Damages and Losses

We accept no liability for any damages or losses arising out of or in connection with any Service, including but not limited to delays or interruptions in operation or transmission, loss or corruption of data, communication or lines failure, misuse of the Service, or any errors or omissions in the Service.

10.5 System Malfunction

In the event of a system malfunction in the Service, all gameplay on the Service will be considered void.

10.6 Game Errors

If an error or malfunction occurs within a Game, all gameplay resulting from that error or malfunction will be voided.

10.7 Suspension of Service

We reserve the right to temporarily suspend all or any part of the Service at our sole discretion, for any reason. While we are not obligated to do so, we may provide reasonable notice of such suspension. We will restore the Service as soon as reasonably practicable after the temporary suspension.

10.8 Void Participation

We reserve the right to declare your participation in a Game void, either partially or in full, if, in our sole discretion, we determine that there was an error, mistake, misprint, or technical issue related to the pay-table, win-table, minimum or maximum stakes, odds, or software.

10.9 Discrepancy Resolution

In the event of a discrepancy between the result shown on your device and the result shown on the server software, we retain absolute discretion in recognizing the server software's result as the official and governing outcome.

11. Indemnity and Limitation of Liability

11.1 General Limitation

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, neither we nor our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, or licensors will be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, loss of data, loss of use, loss of anticipated savings, wasted expenditures, the cost of procurement of substitute goods or services, loss of goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from:

①Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service;

②The conduct or content of any third party on the Service, including but not limited to content, products, or services provided by advertisers, affiliate advertising networks, rewards program operators, payment providers we may cooperate with, or any other users of the Service;

③Any content or information obtained from the Service, or reliance upon the Service or any part thereof;

④Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of any material or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we were aware of or should have been aware of the possibility of such damages.

11.2 Jurisdictional Exceptions

In some jurisdictions, applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the limitations and exclusions described above may not apply to you. In such cases, the limitation of liability will apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits your rights as a consumer under mandatory provisions of law.

11.3 Maximum Liability

To the maximum extent permissible under applicable law, our total liability (and that of our affiliates) is limited to the total amount you have paid to us in the 180 days immediately preceding the date on which you first assert any claim.

11.4 Technology-related Damages

We are not liable for any damages caused by viruses, bugs, human errors, or malfunctions in any computer systems, phone lines, hardware, software, or programs, or any other errors, failures, or delays in computer transmissions or networks, arising from your access to or use of the Services. We cannot guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Service.

11.5 Third-party Damages

We are not liable for any damages, claims, liabilities, or costs you may incur or suffer due to content, products, or services offered by third parties we cooperate with.

11.6 Waiver of Liability for Third Parties

You waive and release us, along with our subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any liabilities arising from or related to the acts or omissions of third parties in connection with your use of the Service.

11.7 Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims or demands, including attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising from your use of or access to the Service, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit your liability with respect to any indemnity obligations under these Terms.

11.8 Exceptions for Negligence or Willful Misconduct

Nothing in these Terms will limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury that is directly caused by our negligence or willful misconduct.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

12.2 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our control.

12.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent.

12.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger or acquisition, your account and associated data may be transferred to the new entity.

12.6 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our rights.

12.7 Contact Us

For questions or assistance, please contact us at [email protected].