Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Hinguere ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Hinguere is an online platform for playing the traditional strategy board game Hinguere. The Service allows users to:

• Create accounts and player profiles
• Play Hinguere games against other users in real-time
• Track game statistics and ratings
• Participate in tournaments and competitive play
• View game history and replays

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use automated systems (bots) to play games without explicit permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service to distribute spam or malicious content
• Engage in cheating, collusion, or other unfair play practices

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Hinguere and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Hinguere game rules and traditional gameplay mechanics are part of public domain cultural heritage.

6. Game Rules and Fair Play

All games must be played according to the official Hinguere rules as implemented in the Service. We use automated systems to detect cheating and may investigate suspicious gameplay. Violations may result in:

• Rating adjustments or resets
• Temporary or permanent account suspension
• Removal from tournaments and competitive play

7. Rating System

Player ratings are calculated using the Glicko-2 rating system. Ratings may be adjusted or reset if:

• Cheating or rule violations are detected
• System errors affect rating calculations
• Accounts are found to be engaged in rating manipulation

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Hinguere, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.

10. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change these Terms of Service with notice
• Update game rules, features, and rating systems

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the Service or at our official contact channels.

By using Hinguere, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.