Terms of Service
Welcome to LuckyHub! These Terms of Service govern your use of our retro gaming platform and community services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Last Updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using LuckyHub ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time without notice. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Description of Service
LuckyHub is an online platform dedicated to retro gaming culture, providing:
- Game reviews and nostalgic content about cult arcade and flash games from the 2000s
- Community gaming sessions and events
- Gaming preservation efforts and historical documentation
- Interactive forums and discussion spaces for retro gaming enthusiasts
- Educational workshops and gaming-related content
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of LuckyHub, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users under 18 must have parental consent to use our services.
4. User Conduct and Community Guidelines
As a member of the LuckyHub community, you agree to:
- Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
- Refrain from posting offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
- Respect intellectual property rights of games, developers, and other users
- Not engage in harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
- Not spam, flood, or disrupt community discussions
- Not share personal information of other users without consent
- Follow all applicable local, national, and international laws
Violation of these guidelines may result in temporary suspension or permanent termination of your account.
5. Gaming Content and Intellectual Property
LuckyHub respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same:
- We provide reviews and commentary about games under fair use principles
- Original content on LuckyHub is protected by copyright
- Users may not upload or share copyrighted game content without permission
- We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices in accordance with applicable law
- User-generated content remains the property of the user but grants LuckyHub license to use
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, please contact us immediately with detailed information about the alleged infringement.
6. Gaming Sessions and Events
Participation in LuckyHub gaming sessions and events is subject to additional terms:
- Event schedules may change without prior notice
- Some events may have limited capacity and require registration
- Participants must follow event-specific rules and guidelines
- LuckyHub reserves the right to remove participants who violate community standards
- Technical issues during events are not grounds for compensation
7. 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 of Service by reference. By using LuckyHub, you consent to the collection and use of information as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
LuckyHub is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied:
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
- Content accuracy is not guaranteed, though we strive for quality
- Third-party links and content are not under our control
- Gaming sessions may experience technical difficulties
- User-generated content does not represent LuckyHub's views
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LuckyHub shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.
9. Age Restrictions and Parental Consent
LuckyHub is designed to be appropriate for users of all ages, but certain features have age restrictions:
- Users must be at least 13 years old to create accounts
- Users under 18 require verifiable parental consent
- Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the service
- Some gaming content may have age-appropriate ratings
- Community features may be restricted for younger users
10. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:
- You may stop using the service and delete your account at any time
- We may terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms
- Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred prior to termination
- Some provisions of these terms survive termination
- We will make reasonable efforts to preserve user content upon termination
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of LuckyHub will be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiations between the parties
- Mediation if direct negotiations fail
- Binding arbitration as a final resort
- Australian courts for matters that cannot be arbitrated
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes through:
- Email notifications to registered users
- Website banners and announcements
- Community forum posts
- Social media notifications
Your continued use of LuckyHub after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 15, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9650 7777
We will respond to inquiries about these terms within 5 business days.