Terms of Service

1. The Binding Agreement

By crossing the threshold into Hauntoria and using this social casino platform, you enter into a binding agreement with us. These Terms of Service constitute the rules that govern your presence in our spectral realm. If any portion of these terms troubles you or seems unacceptable, you must depart immediately and refrain from using our platform.

Like the shifting shadows that define our aesthetic, these terms may change over time. We reserve the authority to modify these terms whenever necessary, without providing advance warning. Your continued presence in Hauntoria after such changes indicates your acceptance. The burden of staying informed about these terms rests upon you.

2. The Nature of This Realm

Hauntoria exists as a social casino platform built exclusively around entertainment and recreation. Our games simulate the experience of casino gaming while remaining completely divorced from real-money gambling, wagering, or prize distribution.

Everything that occurs within Hauntoria involves virtual credits—intangible, valueless tokens that exist only within our digital boundaries. These phantom currencies cannot be transmuted into real money, traded for goods or services, or extracted from our realm in any form. True gambling does not occur here; no real money can be won or lost within these halls.

3. Age Requirements

Hauntoria's doors open only to those who have reached at least 18 years of age. This requirement is absolute and non-negotiable. By entering, you swear that you meet this age threshold. We take this restriction seriously and employ verification methods to keep the underaged at bay.

Should we request proof of your age, you must provide it or face immediate expulsion from our realm. Those responsible for minors must ensure those young souls do not attempt to enter Hauntoria. We will not hesitate to remove anyone discovered to be underage.

4. Expected Conduct

While present in Hauntoria, you must conduct yourself with respect and legality. Forbidden activities within our realm include:

• Attempting to manipulate, exploit, or breach our platform's technical defenses
• Deploying automated tools, scripts, or bots to interact with our games
• Harassing, threatening, or otherwise troubling other visitors
• Assuming false identities or masquerading as others
• Attempting to trade, sell, or transfer virtual credits or accounts
• Disrupting the experiences of fellow users
• Violating any laws that govern your jurisdiction

Violation of these conduct expectations may result in swift banishment from Hauntoria, potentially without warning or opportunity for appeal.

5. Virtual Possessions

The credits, points, achievements, and other virtual items that circulate through Hauntoria are mere phantoms—they possess no value beyond these digital walls. These items cannot be sold, cannot be redeemed, cannot be exchanged for anything tangible. They serve only to enhance your entertainment.

We maintain absolute authority over these virtual elements. We may modify, eliminate, or redistribute them as we see fit, without compensation or explanation. Virtual balances may be reset as part of maintenance or policy adjustments.

6. Ownership and Rights

Everything you encounter in Hauntoria—the games, the graphics, the text, the design elements, even the atmospheric shadows—belongs to us or our licensors. Intellectual property protections shield all of this content from unauthorized use.

You receive only a limited, personal license to access Hauntoria for entertainment purposes. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivatives from our content without explicit written permission. This license can be revoked at our discretion.

7. Platform Availability

While we endeavor to keep Hauntoria's gates open continuously, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Technical maintenance, unforeseen complications, or circumstances beyond our control may temporarily close our realm to visitors.

We reserve the right to alter, suspend, or permanently close any aspect of Hauntoria without prior notification. This includes the power to add, remove, or modify games, features, and functionality as we deem appropriate for the platform's continued operation.

8. Limitation of Responsibility

Hauntoria manifests "as is" without guarantees of any nature. We do not promise perfection, constant availability, or that the platform will fulfill your specific expectations.

To the fullest extent the law permits, we shall not be held liable for any damages arising from your use of Hauntoria. This encompasses direct damages, indirect consequences, lost data, lost opportunities, or service disruptions. This protection remains even if we've been warned that such damages might occur.

9. Your Protection of Us

You agree to shield Hauntoria, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, losses, or expenses (including legal costs) that arise from your use of the platform, your violation of these terms, or your infringement upon the rights of others.

10. Responsible Gaming Philosophy

Though Hauntoria involves no real money, we recognize that all gaming should be approached with wisdom. We advocate for healthy gaming practices among all our visitors.

We encourage everyone to establish time limits, maintain balance with other life activities, and remain aware of how gaming affects their wellbeing. Should gaming begin to feel compulsive rather than recreational, we urge seeking support from professional organizations like GambleAware, GamCare, or Gambling Therapy.

11. Privacy Considerations

Your use of Hauntoria is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle information. By using this platform, you consent to the practices described in that separate document.

12. Termination Authority

We reserve the power to exile you from Hauntoria at any time, for any reason, without explanation or warning. Upon such termination, all permissions granted under these terms immediately cease, and you must discontinue all use of our platform.

13. Governing Principles

These Terms of Service shall be interpreted according to applicable legal frameworks. Disputes arising from these terms or your use of Hauntoria shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in accordance with prevailing law.

14. Severability Clause

Should any provision of these terms be deemed invalid or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to achieve validity. If modification proves impossible, that provision shall be removed while the remainder of these terms continues in full effect.

15. Contact

Should you have questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding these Terms of Service, contact us through the appropriate channels provided within Hauntoria.

Last Updated: October 2023