Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Countryball Cards website ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Countryball Cards is a strategy card game website that provides:

• Information about upcoming Kickstarter campaigns
• Community access via Discord and Reddit
• A verified-player forum, community polls, and card reviews
• Game updates and news via email subscription

3. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Be Respectful: Treat other community members with respect
• Follow Laws: Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Accurate Information: Provide truthful information when subscribing to updates
• Personal Use: Use print-and-play files for personal, non-commercial purposes only
• No Harmful Activity: Avoid activities that could harm our Service or other users

4. Intellectual Property

Our Content

• All game designs, artwork, logos, and content are owned by Glare Studios
• Print-and-play files are provided through our Discord for personal use only
• Commercial use requires written permission
• You may not redistribute or resell our content

Countryball Inspiration

• This is a fan-made project inspired by countryball memes
• We respect the collaborative nature of countryball culture
• Our game is transformative and falls under fair use

5. Print-and-Play License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Download and print our free print-and-play files
• Use them for personal gaming with friends and family
• Share the experience with others (but not the files themselves)

You may NOT:

• Sell printed copies or digital files
• Modify the files for redistribution
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Claim ownership of our designs

The files are available on our Discord server.

6. Community Guidelines

Our website forum, card reviews, Discord, and Reddit communities are moderated spaces. Prohibited behavior includes:

• Harassment, bullying, or hate speech
• Spam or excessive self-promotion
• Sharing inappropriate content
• Impersonating others
• Political extremism or controversial political discussions

We may edit or remove content, lock discussions, suspend accounts, or revoke community access when reasonably necessary to enforce these guidelines or protect the Service. Do not share your account or buyer access credentials.

7. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email updates:

• We will only send game-related updates and announcements
• You can unsubscribe at any time
• We will not share your email with third parties for marketing
• Frequency will be reasonable (typically weekly or less)

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind:

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our website
• Print quality may vary depending on your printer and settings
• Game balance may change based on community feedback
• We are not responsible for printer costs or paper quality

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us (which is $0 for free content)
• We are not responsible for third-party services (Discord, Reddit, etc.)

10. Kickstarter and Future Products

• Information about Kickstarter campaigns is subject to change
• Kickstarter pledges are governed by Kickstarter's terms
• Print-and-play versions may differ from final commercial products
• No guarantee that Kickstarter campaigns will be successful

11. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time:

• Changes will be posted on this page
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms
• Material changes will be announced in our Discord or Reddit communities

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms and Conditions
• Engage in harmful or illegal activities
• Repeatedly disrupt our communities

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Croatia. Any disputes will be resolved through arbitration or in the courts of Croatia.

15. Fan Content and Fair Use

We believe in the spirit of fair use and fan creativity:

• Our game is inspired by countryball memes and internet culture
• We respect the original creators and communities
• This is a transformative work that adds value to the genre
• We encourage responsible fan content creation

16. Contact and Disputes

For any questions or disputes regarding these terms, please contact us first through our community channels. Most issues can be resolved through friendly discussion.