🎮 Welcome to LegacyDuck Network

Welcome to LegacyDuck Network, a premium Minecraft gaming community! By accessing or using our Minecraft server, website, store, Discord server, or any related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

👶 Age Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum Age

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our services (COPPA compliance)
• Users aged 13-17 require parental or legal guardian consent
• False age representation may result in account termination

Parental Consent Required For:

• Making any purchases or donations
• Participating in community events
• Accessing certain premium features
• Providing personal information

🌟 About LegacyDuck Network

Our Services

LegacyDuck Network provides:

Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee continuous availability
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
• Emergency maintenance may occur without notice

👤 Account Responsibility

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• ✅ Maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
• ✅ All activities that occur under your account
• ✅ Immediately notifying us of unauthorized access
• ✅ Using strong, unique passwords

Account Information

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep account information updated
• Do not share accounts with others
• One account per person (alt account restrictions apply)

📋 User Conduct & Community Rules

Core Principles

All users must:

• Respect others and maintain a positive community environment
• Follow all server rules as outlined in our Server Rules
• Report violations to staff through appropriate channels
• Accept staff decisions regarding rule enforcement

Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are strictly forbidden:

🚫 Communication Violations

• Hate speech, racism, sexism, or discriminatory language
• Harassment, bullying, or threats of violence
• Doxxing or sharing personal information
• Impersonating staff or other community members
• Advertising competing services or servers

🚫 Technical Violations

• Using hacked clients, cheats, or unauthorized modifications
• Exploiting bugs or glitches for unfair advantage
• DDoS attacks or attempts to compromise security
• Circumventing bans or punishments

🚫 Economic Violations

• Scamming other players
• Real-world trading outside our official store
• Fraudulent chargebacks or payment disputes
• Abuse of promotional codes or exploits

🏆 Game Modes & Features

Available Game Modes

• 🔥 Anarchy: Minimal rules environment with maximum freedom
• ⚔️ Factions: Team-based PvP and base building with raiding
• 🧱 Oneblock: Single block progression and advancement challenges
• 🏝️ Skyblock: Island-based progression and resource management
• 🏠 Survival: Classic Minecraft survival with land claiming system
• 🎪 Events: Limited-time special game modes and competitions

PvP Guidelines

• PvP enabled in designated areas/modes only
• No spawn camping or abuse of safe zones
• Fair play expected in all competitive situations

🛡️ Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All LegacyDuck Network content is protected by intellectual property laws:

• Server software and configurations
• Custom plugins and modifications
• Branding, logos, and visual assets
• Original content and builds

User-Generated Content

By creating content on our servers, you:

• Retain ownership of your original creations
• Grant us worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content
• Confirm you have rights to any content you upload
• Agree not to infringe on others' intellectual property

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA notices. Contact [email protected] for copyright concerns.

💳 Payments & Digital Purchases

Purchase Terms

• All digital purchases are final and non-refundable except where required by law
• Prices subject to change without notice
• No refunds for buyer's remorse or accidental purchases
• Digital goods have no real-world value

Payment Processing

• Secure third-party payment processors used
• All major payment methods accepted
• Automatic billing for subscriptions where applicable

Chargeback Policy

Warning: Initiating chargebacks without contacting support first may result in:

• ❌ Permanent account suspension
• ❌ Loss of all purchased content
• ❌ Blacklist from future purchases
• ❌ Legal action for fraudulent claims

Always contact [email protected] before initiating payment disputes.

⚖️ Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers

Service Disclaimers

LegacyDuck Network services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose
• Guarantees of error-free operation
• Promises of specific uptime or performance
• Liability for third-party integrations

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability is limited to:

• The amount you paid us in the last 12 months, OR
• $100 USD, whichever is greater

Excluded Damages

We are not liable for:

• Loss of data, progress, or virtual items
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Business interruption or lost profits
• Damages from third-party actions

🏛️ Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before formal proceedings:

1. Contact [email protected] with detailed complaint
2. Allow 30 days for resolution attempt
3. Participate in good faith negotiations

Binding Arbitration

Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration:

• Administered by American Arbitration Association
• Commercial Arbitration Rules apply
• Conducted remotely or in Texas, USA
• English language proceedings
• Individual arbitration only (no class actions)

Court Jurisdiction

For matters requiring court intervention:

• Texas state or federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction
• Texas law governs these Terms
• You consent to personal jurisdiction in Texas

Class Action Waiver

You waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

🌍 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by:

• State of Texas laws
• United States federal law where applicable
• No conflict of laws principles

International Users

Users outside the United States:

• Acknowledge applicability of Texas law
• Consent to jurisdiction in Texas courts
• May have additional rights under local law

🔄 Modifications & Updates

Right to Modify

We reserve the right to update these Terms:

• Changes effective immediately upon posting
• Material changes require 30-day notice
• Continued use constitutes acceptance
• Email notification for significant changes

Historical Versions

• Previous versions available upon request
• Current version always available on our website
• Version history maintained for transparency

🛑 Account Termination

Termination by User

You may terminate your account by:

• Contacting [email protected]
• Following account deletion procedures
• Understanding that some data may be retained as required by law

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these Terms or community rules
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Prolonged inactivity (with notice)
• Technical or security reasons

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Access to services immediately revoked
• Digital purchases may be forfeited
• User-generated content may be preserved or deleted
• Some provisions of these Terms survive termination

📞 Contact Information

General Support

Email: [email protected] Response Time: 24-48 hours Languages: English

Legal Matters

Email: [email protected] Subject: Legal Inquiry - [Brief Description] Response Time: 3-5 business days

Business Inquiries

Email: [email protected] For: Partnerships, sponsorships, media requests

📋 Additional Information

Minecraft Disclaimer

LegacyDuck Network is not affiliated with Mojang AB, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services that have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and other referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and LegacyDuck Network.

These Terms of Service were last updated on January 27, 2025. We encourage you to review these terms regularly.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected]