Terms of Service

Welcome to Corn Tycoon! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of corntycoon.net and all related services ("we," "our," "us," or "the Site"). By accessing or using corntycoon.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using corntycoon.net.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using corntycoon.net, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. You also agree to comply with any applicable local, state, national, or international laws and regulations in connection with your use of our Site.

2. Eligibility

Corn Tycoon is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, please do not use our Site. By using corntycoon.net, you affirm that you are either 13 years of age or older or have parental permission to use this Site if you are between the ages of 13 and 18.

3. Use of the Website

Corn Tycoon provides a platform for entertainment through online gaming focused on agricultural simulation. You agree to use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Permitted Use

You may use the Site only as permitted by these Terms and applicable laws. Any unauthorized use of corntycoon.net is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:

Accessing restricted areas of the Site or any related systems or networks.
Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise alter any portion of the Site's software.
Disrupting the Site's functionality or the ability of others to use the Site.
Distributing viruses or engaging in harmful activities.
Exploiting bugs or glitches in the game.
Engaging in any form of cheating or unfair gameplay.

Restrictions on Use

You may not use corntycoon.net in a way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site. You also agree not to:

Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers, auto-clickers) to access or use the Site without explicit permission.
Use the Site in a way that violates any law or regulation or that infringes upon others' rights.
Attempt to interfere with the Site's security measures.
Create multiple accounts for abusive purposes.
Engage in any activity that disrupts the gaming experience of other users.
Use offensive, obscene, or inappropriate usernames or content.
Attempt to sell, trade, or transfer in-game assets for real-world currency.

4. Account Creation and Security

While Corn Tycoon currently does not require account creation, if this feature is implemented in the future:

You will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate our Terms.

5. Modification of Services

Corn Tycoon reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site or any services offered, at any time, without prior notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspension, or discontinuation of our services. These changes may include:

Modifying or removing existing features or content.
Adding new functionality, content, or features.
Altering how the Site operates or is presented.
Implementing maintenance periods that may temporarily restrict access.
Changing game mechanics or balance to improve gameplay.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on corntycoon.net, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, game mechanics, characters, storylines, and software, are owned by Corn Tycoon or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display any materials from our Site without prior written permission.

Trademarks

The Corn Tycoon name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Corn Tycoon or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

Copyright Complaints

If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
A description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on the Site.
Your contact information.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate.

7. User-Generated Content

Corn Tycoon may allow you to post comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content in specific areas of the Site. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content on the Site or in promotional materials. You represent that you own the rights to the content you submit and that your content does not violate the rights of third parties.

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate. This includes content that is:

Offensive, defamatory, or illegal
Harassing, threatening, or discriminatory
Promoting illegal activities
Infringing on intellectual property rights
Containing malicious code or links
Spam or commercial solicitation

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. For information on how we collect, use, and protect your information, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Corn Tycoon and its affiliates, employees, and agents are not liable for any damages (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages) arising from your use or inability to use corntycoon.net or from any content on the Site. This includes any damages resulting from:

Errors, omissions, interruptions, or unauthorized access to the Site
Viruses or other malicious software obtained by accessing the Site
Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
Personal injury or property damage related to your use of the Site
Any unauthorized access to our secure servers or personal information
Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues transmitted to or through our Site by third parties

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Corn Tycoon is provided "as is" and without any warranties, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on the Site. Additionally:

We make no representations about the suitability, reliability, or availability of the Site's features.
We are not responsible for any technical issues, bugs, or security vulnerabilities that may arise while using the Site.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
We do not warrant that any defects will be corrected.
We do not warrant that the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Corn Tycoon and its affiliates, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

Your use of the Site
Violation of these Terms
Violation of any third-party rights
Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site
Your negligence or willful misconduct

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California, or at another location mutually agreeable to the parties.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any proceedings to resolve disputes will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to corntycoon.net at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to us, other users, or third parties. Upon termination:

Your right to use the Site will immediately cease
We may remove and discard any content you have provided
Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination

14. Force Majeure

Corn Tycoon shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters or acts of God
Terrorist attacks, war, invasion, or hostilities
Riots or civil disorder
Government orders or laws
Strikes or labor disputes
System, telecommunications, or internet failures
Power outages or shortages

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Corn Tycoon regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. By continuing to use corntycoon.net after any changes, you accept the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@corntycoon.net

Website: corntycoon.net