Terms of Service
Last updated: November 14, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Social Casino UK ("the Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Platform.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Social Casino UK. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.
2. Eligibility and Age Requirements
To use our Platform, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
- Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable laws
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using our Platform. We reserve the right to verify your age and suspend accounts if we believe the user is underage.
3. Account Registration and Security
When you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or suspicious activities.
4. Platform Description
Social Casino UK is a social casino gaming platform that provides entertainment through casino-style games and social features. Important clarifications:
- Entertainment Only: Our Platform is for entertainment purposes only
- No Real Money: We do not offer real money gaming or winnings
- Social Features: We provide social interactions and community features
- Free Access: All games and features are provided at no cost
- Virtual Currency: Any virtual tokens are purely cosmetic with no real-world value
5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Using automated systems, bots, or scripts to interact with the Platform
- Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack our software
- Using multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages
- Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
- Sharing inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
- Attempting to manipulate game outcomes or systems
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonating other users or entities
- Spreading malware or engaging in phishing activities
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Platform, including games, graphics, text, audio, video, and software, is owned by Social Casino UK or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our services.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our Platform content without explicit permission.
7. Virtual Items and In-Game Currency
Our Platform may include virtual items, currencies, or tokens that have no real-world monetary value. These items:
- Are provided solely for entertainment purposes
- Have no cash or monetary value
- Cannot be exchanged for real money or goods
- May be modified, removed, or reset at our discretion
- Do not constitute any form of payment or investment
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
By using our Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
9. Service Availability and Modifications
We strive to provide continuous service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services
- Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect service availability
- Update games and features with or without notice
- Remove content or features that violate these Terms
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes that affect their experience.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Our Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Accuracy or completeness of content
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Social Casino UK shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Platform.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Platform:
- Immediately, for violations of these Terms
- Without cause, with reasonable notice
- Upon request by you
- In cases where continued access may harm other users or our Platform
Upon termination, your right to use our Platform ceases immediately, and any virtual items or progress may be permanently deleted.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Platform will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
We encourage resolving disputes through our customer support channels before pursuing formal legal proceedings.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@socialcasinouk.com
- Address: Social Casino UK, 40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 20 7903 5555