Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to DownDownDown ("the Game," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at downdowndown.live and playing our game, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

DownDownDown is a free browser-based arcade platform game. The service includes:

• Access to the game through your web browser
• Gameplay features including score tracking and game controls
• Optional local storage of game preferences and high scores

The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

3. Eligibility

Our game is available to users of all ages. However:

• If you are under 13 years old, you must have parental consent to use our service
• If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you confirm that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use our service
• By using our service, you represent that you meet these age requirements

4. User Conduct

When using our service, you agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or modify the game code
• Use automated scripts, bots, or cheats to manipulate gameplay
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Collect or harvest any information from the service
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Rights

All content, features, and functionality of DownDownDown, including but not limited to:

• Game design, graphics, and code
• Text, images, and audio
• Logos and trademarks
• Software and technology

are owned by DownDownDown and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and play the game for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our website

5.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the game code
• Create derivative works based on our game
• Sell, rent, or sublicense access to the game
• Remove or alter any copyright notices

6. No Registration Required

Our game does not require registration or account creation. All game data (high scores, preferences) is stored locally in your browser. We do not maintain user accounts or personal profiles.

7. Free Service

DownDownDown is provided free of charge. We do not:

• Charge fees to play the game
• Offer in-game purchases
• Require subscriptions
• Sell user data

We reserve the right to display advertisements in compliance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or availability

We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results from using the service will be accurate or reliable

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DOWNDOWNDOWN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party conduct or content on the service

Our total liability shall not exceed $10 USD or the amount you paid to us in the last 12 months (which is $0 for a free service).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DownDownDown and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or practices of third-party sites
• Privacy policies of external services
• Damages arising from third-party interactions

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the service at any time without notice
• Change game features, content, or availability
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. All provisions that should reasonably survive termination shall survive, including liability limitations and dispute resolution provisions.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where DownDownDown operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Contact us first to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
2. Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis, not as a class action

15.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access to the service.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DownDownDown regarding the service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

20. Acknowledgment

BY USING DOWNDOWNDOWN, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.