Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Dots & Boxes Online ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Dots & Boxes Online is a free-to-play multiplayer strategy game designed for entertainment and fun. The service allows users to:

• Create and join game rooms for entertainment
• Play real-time multiplayer games with friends and strangers
• Communicate through in-game chat (with moderation)
• Participate in public and private game sessions
• Enjoy competitive and casual gaming experiences

3. User Conduct and Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

Users agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Use abusive, offensive, or inappropriate language in chat or usernames
• Harass, bully, or intimidate other players
• Share personal information (yours or others') in chat
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Spam or flood the chat with repetitive messages
• Share inappropriate, adult, or harmful content

3.2 Chat and Communication

4. Underage Users and Parental Guidance

4.1 Age Requirements

• Under 13: Parental supervision required at all times
• 13-17: Parental guidance recommended
• 18+: Full access to all features

4.2 Safety Measures for Minors

• All chat messages are monitored for inappropriate content
• No personal information should be shared in chat
• Parents can disable chat features for their children
• Immediate reporting system for inappropriate behavior
• Automatic filtering of inappropriate language

4.3 Parental Controls

Parents and guardians can:

• Monitor their child's gaming activity
• Report inappropriate behavior or content
• Request account restrictions or deletion
• Contact us for additional safety concerns

5. Community Guidelines

5.1 Chat and Communication Rules

• Be Respectful: Treat all players with kindness and respect
• No Abusive Language: Profanity, insults, or offensive language is prohibited
• No Harassment: Bullying, intimidation, or targeting other players is not allowed
• Keep It Clean: No adult content, violence, or inappropriate discussions
• No Spam: Avoid repetitive messages or flooding the chat
• Stay On Topic: Keep conversations related to the game
• No Personal Info: Never share personal information in chat

5.2 Gaming Conduct

• Fair Play: Play honestly and don't cheat or exploit bugs
• Sportsmanship: Win and lose gracefully
• No Disruptions: Don't intentionally disrupt games or other players
• Respect Time Limits: Make moves within the time limit
• No Trolling: Don't intentionally annoy or provoke other players

5.3 Reporting and Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines will result in:

• First Offense: Warning and temporary chat restriction
• Second Offense: Temporary ban from the service
• Repeated Offenses: Permanent ban from the service
• Serious Violations: Immediate permanent ban

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Data We Collect:

• Player names (temporary, not stored permanently)
• Game room information (temporary)
• Chat messages (temporary, in-memory only)
• Basic usage analytics (anonymous)

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Dots & Boxes Online and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The classic Dots & Boxes game concept is in the public domain. Our implementation, design, and additional features are proprietary.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dots & Boxes Online shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

8.3 Chat Content Disclaimer

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dots & Boxes Online and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

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

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: