Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Ancient Board Games. By accessing or using our website at ancientboardgames.io, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Ancient Board Games provides online versions of historical board games including the Royal Game of Ur, Senet, Hnefatafl, Nine Men's Morris, and Mancala. Users can play against AI opponents or other players, track statistics, and purchase optional premium features.

3. User Accounts

• You may sign in using Google authentication or play as a guest.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
• You agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Cheat, exploit bugs, or use unauthorized software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Create multiple accounts to manipulate rankings
• Use automated systems or bots without permission

5. Purchases and Subscriptions

• Some features require payment (premium membership, in-game coins).
• All payments are processed securely through Stripe.
• Prices are listed in USD and include applicable taxes.
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled.
• You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

6. Refund Policy

• Subscription refunds may be requested within 7 days of initial purchase if you haven't used premium features.
• In-game coin purchases are non-refundable once coins have been spent.
• Refund requests can be made by contacting support@ancientboardgames.io.

7. Virtual Items

• In-game coins and cosmetic items are virtual goods with no real-world value.
• Virtual items cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged outside the Service.
• We reserve the right to modify virtual item pricing and availability.

8. Intellectual Property

• The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Ancient Board Games.
• The historical games themselves (Ur, Senet, etc.) are in the public domain.
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our website code, design, or assets without permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ancient Board Games shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.

11. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@ancientboardgames.io