Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DefendAMinecraft's services, you agree to comply with and 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.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DefendAMinecraft. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.

2. Service Description

DefendAMinecraft provides advanced reCAPTCHA and bot protection services, including:

• reCAPTCHA Verification: AI-powered human verification system
• Bot Detection: Advanced algorithms to identify and block malicious bots
• API Services: RESTful APIs for integration with your applications
• Analytics Dashboard: Real-time monitoring and reporting tools
• Security Features: Fraud detection and prevention capabilities

3. Eligibility

To use our service, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Not be prohibited from using our service under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and complete information during registration

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to use certain features of our service. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and up-to-date information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 API Keys

API keys are provided for accessing our services programmatically. You must:

• Keep your API keys confidential and secure
• Not share API keys with unauthorized parties
• Regenerate keys if you suspect they have been compromised
• Use API keys only for their intended purpose

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our service to:

• Illegal Activities: Engage in any illegal or unlawful activities
• Harmful Content: Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Abuse: Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with our security features
• Overload: Overwhelm our systems with excessive requests
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile our service
• Impersonation: Impersonate others or provide false information
• Spam: Send unsolicited communications or spam

6. API Usage Guidelines

6.1 Rate Limits

Our API services are subject to rate limits to ensure fair usage and system stability. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary or permanent suspension of access.

6.2 Integration Requirements

When integrating our API, you must:

• Follow our integration guidelines and best practices
• Handle errors and timeouts gracefully
• Implement proper retry mechanisms with exponential backoff
• Cache responses appropriately to minimize unnecessary requests

6.3 Data Usage

You may only use our API for legitimate verification purposes and must not:

• Store or cache verification results beyond necessary timeframes
• Use our service to collect personal information
• Combine our data with other datasets for profiling purposes

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

DefendAMinecraft and its licensors own all rights, title, and interest in and to the service, including:

• Software, algorithms, and technology
• Trademarks, logos, and brand names
• Documentation and user interfaces
• All improvements and derivative works

7.2 Your Rights

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our service for your legitimate business purposes.

7.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide to us may be used by DefendAMinecraft without any obligation to you.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our service, you consent to:

• The collection and processing of data as described in our Privacy Policy
• The use of cookies and similar technologies
• International data transfers as necessary for service provision

9. Service Availability and Performance

9.1 Service Level

While we strive to maintain high availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Our service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• System upgrades
• Technical difficulties
• Force majeure events

9.2 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time with reasonable notice.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
• WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
• OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE
• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
• WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DefendAMinecraft and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of applicable laws
• Your infringement of third-party rights

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using the account deletion feature.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our service if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Pose a security risk to our systems
• Fail to pay applicable fees (if any)

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the service will be immediately revoked
• Your API keys will be deactivated
• Your data may be deleted according to our data retention policy
• Surviving provisions of these Terms will remain in effect

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our service will be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations
• Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
• Courts of competent jurisdiction in [Your Jurisdiction] for injunctive relief

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated Terms on our website
• Send you an email notification
• Provide at least 30 days' notice for material changes
• Update the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

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