Terms of Service
Welcome to RubberBand.gg ("Website", "Platform", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website, including all articles, esports tournaments, and other related content and services made available by us.
By accessing or using RubberBand.gg, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.
1.Eligibility
- •You must be at least 13 years old to access the Website.
- •Participation in esports tournaments may require users to be 18 years or older or to have parental/guardian consent.
- •By registering, you represent that the information you provide is true, accurate, and complete.
2.Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website and its features only for lawful purposes. You shall not:
- •Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or these Terms;
- •Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its data;
- •Upload or share any content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates the rights of others;
- •Use bots, scripts, or automation tools to interfere with tournaments or site functionality.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if we believe your actions compromise the integrity, safety, or fairness of the Website or its users.
3.Esports Tournaments and Events
- •Each tournament or event hosted on RubberBand.gg will have its own rules and eligibility criteria.
- •By registering, you agree to abide by those specific tournament rules.
- •We reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any tournament at our discretion.
- •Prizes (if applicable) will be distributed in accordance with the rules published for that event, after necessary verification.
- •RubberBand.gg shall not be liable for technical errors, disconnections, or disputes between players.
4.Intellectual Property
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, articles, and other materials available on RubberBand.gg ("Website") are either owned by RubberBand.gg or used with the necessary permissions or licenses from third parties.
While the RubberBand.gg logo, name, and other distinctive brand elements may not presently be registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, they are protected under the common law principles of "passing off" and the Copyright Act, 1957, as applicable.
Accordingly, any unauthorized use, reproduction, or imitation of the Website's content, branding, or logo that is likely to cause confusion or mislead the public will constitute a violation of RubberBand.gg's intellectual property and proprietary rights. RubberBand.gg reserves the right to take appropriate legal action, including but not limited to claims for passing off, injunctions, and damages, to safeguard its goodwill and reputation.
Users acknowledge that all materials published on RubberBand.gg — including articles, graphics, videos, data compilations, and other creative assets (collectively, "Content") — are proprietary to RubberBand.gg or its licensors. Except as expressly permitted in writing, users shall not:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or otherwise make the Content available in any form, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes;
- Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on any Content available on the Website;
- Use any meta-tags, hidden text, or other identifiers incorporating "RubberBand.gg" or any marks deceptively similar thereto; or
- Use automated tools, scraping technologies, or bots to extract or harvest data or Content from the Website.
Limited personal use of the Content — such as reading, sharing, or linking to articles for non-commercial informational purposes — is permitted, provided appropriate credit is given to RubberBand.gg and such use does not damage the reputation or goodwill of the Website.
Any violation of the above terms may result in immediate restriction of access to the Website and potential legal action, including claims for injunctions, damages, and other remedies available under applicable law.
5.User-Generated Content
- •Users may post comments or content in designated areas.
- •By submitting any content, you grant RubberBand.gg a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, modify, and distribute such content.
- •You represent that your submissions do not infringe upon any third-party rights.
- •We reserve the right to remove any content that we deem inappropriate, unlawful, or harmful.
6.Third-Party Links
The Website may contain external links or references to third-party platforms. These are provided for convenience only. RubberBand.gg does not endorse and is not responsible for the availability, content, or policies of such third-party sites.
7.Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted under law:
- •RubberBand.gg and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising out of the use of this Website or participation in any events.
- •All use of the Website and participation in tournaments is at your own risk.
8.Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RubberBand.gg, its founders, affiliates, and contributors from and against any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of rights of any third party.
9.Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10.Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.
11.Contact
For any questions, please contact us at terms@rubberband.gg.