Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ScoreM8 ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ScoreM8 is a game recommendation platform that aggregates critic reviews and provides personalized game suggestions. Users can rate games, write reviews, and discover new titles based on their taste profile.

3. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must provide accurate information when registering. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Submit spam, harassment, or abusive content
• Attempt to access another user's account
• Scrape, data-mine, or otherwise extract data without authorization
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

5. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you submit (reviews, ratings, comments). By submitting content, you grant ScoreM8 a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it on the platform. You represent that your content does not infringe third-party rights.

6. Intellectual Property

The ScoreM8 name, logo, and platform design are owned by the Service. Game data, critic reviews, and aggregated scores are sourced from publicly available data — all trademarks belong to their respective owners.

7. Third-Party Services

ScoreM8 integrates with third-party services including Steam (for game library import) and Google/Discord (for authentication). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. ScoreM8 does not guarantee that recommendations will match your preferences or that the Service will be uninterrupted.

9. Limitation of Liability

ScoreM8 shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. Since ScoreM8 is provided free of charge, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Germany. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Berlin, Germany.

13. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].