BoardMaster

Terms of Service

Welcome to BoardMaster! By inviting and using BoardMaster in your Discord server, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please review them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using BoardMaster (the "Bot"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Bot.

2. Description of Service

BoardMaster is a Discord bot that provides the following services:

• Playing Chess with strategic gameplay and chess notation support
• Playing Ludo - classic 4-player board game
• Playing Snake & Ladders with up to 6 players
• Playing Tic Tac Toe with interactive buttons
• Thread-based gaming to keep channels organized
• Smart lobby system with public/private options
• Cross-server multiplayer functionality

3. User Obligations

As a user of BoardMaster, you agree to:

• Use the Bot in compliance with Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Not use the Bot for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Not abuse, spam, or exploit the Bot's features
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the Bot
• Play games fairly and respect other players
• Not use the Bot to harass, bully, or harm others

4. Fair Play Guidelines

Users are expected to maintain fair play when using BoardMaster. You agree not to:

• Use external tools or bots to gain unfair advantages in games
• Intentionally disrupt or sabotage games for other players
• Exploit bugs or glitches instead of reporting them
• Harass or be unsportsmanlike toward other players
• Create multiple accounts to manipulate game outcomes

5. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Bot's availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Bot may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen technical issues. We are not liable for any damages resulting from service interruptions, including in-progress games.

6. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Bot at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms of Service periodically, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Bot at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users or the Bot itself.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Bot is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Bot will be error-free, secure, or always available. Game results and statistics are provided for entertainment purposes only.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BoardMaster and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Bot.

10. Cross-Server Features

BoardMaster enables cross-server gameplay through the lobby system. By using these features, you acknowledge that you may interact with users from other Discord servers. We are not responsible for the conduct of users from other servers.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how BoardMaster collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

BoardMaster may collect the following types of information:

• User IDs: Discord user IDs for game participation, lobby management, and statistics
• Server IDs: Discord server IDs for bot functionality and game hosting
• Channel IDs: Discord channel IDs for thread-based game management
• Game Data: Game states, moves, and outcomes for active and completed games
• Lobby Data: Lobby codes, player lists, and lobby settings
• Command Usage: Logs of commands used for service improvement and debugging

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve Bot functionality
• Manage active games and lobbies
• Enable cross-server multiplayer features
• Track game statistics and history
• Debug issues and improve service quality
• Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Game data and lobby information are stored securely and associated with your Discord user ID.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or the safety of users
• With Discord, as required for bot functionality
• With other players in your lobbies (limited to gameplay-related information)

5. Third-Party Services

BoardMaster uses third-party services including:

• Discord API: For bot functionality and messaging

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your game data and statistics for as long as you use the Bot. Completed game data may be retained for statistical purposes. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your game data and statistics
• Leave lobbies and games at any time
• Request removal of your data by contacting us
• Stop using the Bot at any time

8. Children's Privacy

BoardMaster is intended for users aged 13 and older, consistent with Discord's Terms of Service. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Bot after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use outline the acceptable and prohibited uses of BoardMaster, as well as your rights and responsibilities.

1. License to Use

BoardMaster grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Bot for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms of Use.

2. Acceptable Use

You may use BoardMaster to:

• Play Chess, Ludo, Snake & Ladders, and Tic Tac Toe in Discord
• Create and join public or private game lobbies
• Use cross-server multiplayer features
• Chat with lobby members using /lobby chat
• Manage your games with commands like /game start and /game resend
• View available commands using /help

3. Prohibited Use

You may NOT use BoardMaster to:

• Spam commands or abuse rate limits
• Cheat or use external assistance in games
• Harass or target individuals or groups
• Violate Discord's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Bot's systems
• Use the Bot for commercial purposes without permission
• Impersonate the Bot or its developers
• Exploit bugs or glitches for unfair advantage

4. Intellectual Property

BoardMaster and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by the Bot's developers and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5. Game Rules and Conduct

All games follow standard rules for their respective game types. Players are expected to complete games they start and not abandon games to avoid losses. Repeated abandonment may result in restrictions.

6. Lobby System

The lobby system allows you to create and join game sessions. Key commands include:

• /lobby create - Create a new game lobby
• /lobby join <code> - Join an existing lobby
• /lobby view - View current lobby details
• /lobby leave - Leave your current lobby
• /lobby edit - Edit lobby settings
• /lobby resend - Resend the lobby message

7. Rate Limits and Fair Use

To ensure fair access for all users, BoardMaster may implement rate limits on commands. Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent restrictions.

8. Support and Updates

While we strive to provide support and regular updates, we make no guarantees about the availability of support services or the frequency of updates.

9. Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide regarding BoardMaster may be used by us without any obligation to you.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these terms or the Bot, please contact us through any of the channels below.

Reporting Issues

To report bugs, cheating, or abuse:

• Join our support server and open a ticket
• Contact the bot owner directly on Discord
• Report urgent security issues privately to the bot owner

Data Deletion Requests

To request deletion of your data, contact us through the support server with your Discord user ID. We will process your request within 30 days.