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# ENDORPHIN VICE
# END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
**Last Updated: July 31, 2026**
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, ACCESSING, OR USING THE GAME.
This End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and the legal owner, independent developer, publisher, copyright holder, or authorized licensor responsible for Endorphin Vice, referred to in this Agreement as the "Developer".
By purchasing, downloading, installing, accessing, launching, or using Endorphin Vice or any of its features, software, content, or online services collectively referred to as the "Game", you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
If you do not agree to this Agreement, you must not install, access, or use the Game.
---
## 1. LICENSE GRANT
Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, the Developer grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to install and use the Game for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes through authorized platforms, accounts, and devices.
The Game is licensed, not sold.
No ownership rights in the Game, its software, content, intellectual property, or associated technology are transferred to you.
All rights not expressly granted under this Agreement are reserved by the Developer.
---
## 2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
You must not use the Game in any manner that is unlawful, unauthorized, harmful, abusive, fraudulent, or inconsistent with this Agreement.
### 2.1 Unauthorized Distribution
You must not:
* sell, rent, lease, sublicense, lend, publish, redistribute, or commercially exploit unauthorized copies of the Game;
* share access to the Game in violation of applicable platform rules;
* distribute modified or unauthorized versions of the Game;
* make the Game or any substantial portion of it available through unauthorized websites, services, repositories, torrents, or download systems;
* bypass ownership verification, licensing systems, digital rights management, or platform restrictions.
### 2.2 Reverse Engineering and Extraction
Except where expressly permitted by applicable law, you must not:
* reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, decode, or attempt to derive the source code of the Game;
* discover, extract, reproduce, or reconstruct internal algorithms, systems, protocols, structures, methods, or technological implementations;
* extract, rip, copy, or redistribute models, textures, animations, sounds, music, code, maps, levels, interfaces, or other Game assets;
* circumvent, disable, manipulate, or bypass technical protection measures;
* access files, memory, functions, systems, or information not intentionally made available to users.
### 2.3 Unauthorized Modifications
You must not modify, adapt, alter, translate, merge, inject code into, replace, patch, or create unauthorized derivative versions of the Game.
This restriction does not prohibit modifications, maps, content, or tools that the Developer has expressly authorized or intentionally supported.
The Developer does not guarantee compatibility, continued functionality, technical support, or multiplayer access for any modification.
### 2.4 Cheats and Exploits
You must not create, use, distribute, promote, advertise, sell, purchase, assist with, or otherwise make available:
* cheats;
* hacks;
* bots;
* trainers;
* automation tools;
* memory editors;
* unauthorized injectors;
* modified clients;
* exploit tools;
* unauthorized scripts;
* software intended to manipulate gameplay;
* software intended to bypass security or anti-cheat systems.
You must not intentionally exploit a bug, error, vulnerability, synchronization issue, networking issue, or unintended mechanic to obtain an unfair advantage, disrupt the Game, damage another user, or access unauthorized functionality.
### 2.5 Network and Multiplayer Attacks
You must not intercept, inspect, emulate, redirect, modify, reproduce, forge, manipulate, overload, disrupt, or attack the network communications used by the Game.
You must not:
* transmit malformed, oversized, excessive, deceptive, unauthorized, or malicious network data;
* manipulate network packets or multiplayer communications;
* scan, probe, test, or exploit another user's device, account, connection, session, or network;
* attempt to obtain unauthorized access to another user's device or account;
* introduce malware, spyware, viruses, malicious payloads, or unauthorized code;
* attempt remote code execution or any other unauthorized execution of code;
* perform or assist with denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacks;
* interfere with matchmaking, relay services, lobbies, hosts, or multiplayer sessions;
* intentionally crash, freeze, corrupt, overload, or destabilize another user's Game or device;
* impersonate another user, moderator, the Developer, Steam, Valve Corporation, or any associated service;
* assist, instruct, encourage, finance, or coordinate another person in carrying out prohibited conduct.
### 2.6 Data Mining and Scraping
You must not scrape, harvest, collect, extract, mirror, archive, or otherwise obtain Game data, player information, assets, communications, or content through unauthorized or automated means.
Normal gameplay, screenshots, videos, livestreaming, reviews, and expressly authorized community tools are not prohibited by this section.
---
## 3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Game and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by or licensed to the Developer.
Protected materials include, without limitation:
* source code and object code;
* software and gameplay systems;
* characters and character designs;
* models and textures;
* maps and levels;
* animations;
* sounds, music, and voice recordings;
* artwork and visual effects;
* interfaces and menus;
* written content and dialogue;
* trademarks, logos, and branding;
* documentation;
* promotional materials;
* designs, mechanics, and original audiovisual content.
Nothing in this Agreement grants you ownership of the Game or permission to use the Developer's intellectual property outside the limited license granted by this Agreement.
---
## 4. COMMUNITY CONTENT
The Game may permit or inspire users to create or publish content related to the Game, including:
* gameplay videos;
* livestreams;
* screenshots;
* reviews;
* tutorials and guides;
* maps and levels;
* authorized modifications;
* fan art;
* machinima;
* social media content;
* AI-generated material;
* multiplayer room names;
* messages and voice communications;
* other user-generated material.
Collectively, these materials are referred to as "Community Content".
### 4.1 Independent User Content
Except for content expressly created and officially published by the Developer, Community Content is independently created, selected, uploaded, transmitted, hosted, or managed by users or third parties.
The Developer does not necessarily review, verify, supervise, approve, sponsor, or endorse Community Content.
Community Content does not represent the opinions, intentions, policies, or statements of the Developer.
### 4.2 Creator Responsibility
Users are responsible for the Community Content they create, upload, stream, publish, transmit, distribute, or otherwise make available.
Users must ensure that their Community Content complies with:
* applicable laws;
* platform policies;
* intellectual property rights;
* privacy rights;
* publicity rights;
* contractual obligations;
* the rights of other users and third parties.
### 4.3 Prohibited Community Content
Community Content must not:
* contain malware, spyware, viruses, exploit code, or malicious payloads;
* facilitate cheating, hacking, piracy, unauthorized access, or attacks;
* infringe copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or other legal rights;
* impersonate the Developer or another person;
* falsely suggest official endorsement or affiliation;
* dox, threaten, harass, stalk, exploit, or intentionally harm another person;
* contain unlawful material;
* provide unauthorized access to Game files, assets, systems, or services;
* disrupt the Game or its community.
### 4.4 Responsibility for Community Content
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for Community Content independently created, uploaded, transmitted, hosted, operated, or managed by users or third parties.
Users access and interact with Community Content at their own discretion and risk.
Nothing in this section excludes responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.
### 4.5 Promotional Use
By publicly publishing Community Content related to the Game, you grant the Developer a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, share, reference, archive, and promote that Community Content for purposes related to the Game, its community, and its promotion.
You retain ownership of any original rights you hold in your Community Content.
This license does not grant the Developer ownership of your Community Content.
### 4.6 Moderation and Removal
The Developer reserves the right, but does not assume the general obligation, to investigate, restrict, remove, report, preserve, or take action regarding Community Content that violates:
* this Agreement;
* applicable law;
* platform requirements;
* community rules;
* the rights or safety of other users.
The Developer's failure to remove particular Community Content does not constitute approval or endorsement of that content.
---
## 5. ONLINE AND MULTIPLAYER FEATURES
The Game may provide multiplayer functionality through:
* peer-to-peer networking;
* user-hosted sessions;
* listen servers;
* relay networks;
* matchmaking systems;
* Steam services;
* third-party networking infrastructure;
* other online technologies.
### 5.1 Third-Party Infrastructure
Online features may depend on Steam, Valve Corporation, internet service providers, device manufacturers, operating-system providers, network operators, session hosts, or other independent third parties.
The Developer does not own, operate, or control every network, device, service, relay, platform, account, or system used to provide multiplayer functionality.
The Developer does not guarantee the continued availability, security, compatibility, performance, or uninterrupted operation of third-party services.
### 5.2 Multiplayer Security
Internet-connected software, online communications, peer-to-peer connections, and user-hosted sessions involve inherent technical and security risks.
No online or multiplayer system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
The Developer may implement security measures such as:
* authentication;
* encrypted or relayed communications;
* validation of network data;
* packet-size restrictions;
* rate limits;
* access controls;
* security checks;
* patches and updates;
* exploit mitigations.
The existence of these measures does not constitute a promise or guarantee that every vulnerability, exploit, attack, malicious communication, unauthorized action, or security incident will be prevented, detected, blocked, or corrected.
### 5.3 Conduct of Other Users
The Developer does not create, authorize, direct, supervise, control, or assume responsibility for the independent, unauthorized, unlawful, malicious, fraudulent, or negligent conduct of another user or third party.
This includes conduct by:
* multiplayer hosts;
* malicious or compromised peers;
* users operating modified clients;
* compromised Steam accounts;
* compromised devices or networks;
* cheat or malware developers;
* persons attacking users or multiplayer sessions;
* independent server or service operators.
### 5.4 User-Created and User-Managed Sessions
Multiplayer rooms, lobbies, sessions, servers, communications, settings, names, messages, and other materials may be created, hosted, operated, transmitted, or managed by users or third parties.
Except where expressly stated otherwise, the Developer does not guarantee:
* the conduct or identity of another user;
* the security of another user's device;
* the reliability of a multiplayer host;
* the accuracy of information provided by another user;
* continuous host availability;
* host migration;
* uninterrupted matches;
* preservation of temporary match progress;
* perfect synchronization between players;
* detection of every cheat or exploit;
* availability of every multiplayer mode at all times.
### 5.5 User Security Responsibilities
You are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect your own:
* Steam account;
* passwords and authentication methods;
* device;
* operating system;
* network;
* firewall;
* software environment;
* personal information.
You must not knowingly access multiplayer features using a compromised device, malicious modification, unauthorized client, or compromised account.
### 5.6 Multiplayer Enforcement
The Developer may disconnect, restrict, suspend, or permanently remove access to multiplayer features when the Developer reasonably believes that a user has:
* cheated;
* exploited the Game;
* attacked another user;
* manipulated network communications;
* distributed malicious software;
* attempted unauthorized access;
* disrupted multiplayer services;
* violated this Agreement;
* endangered the Game or its users.
The Developer may also invalidate or reset multiplayer results, statistics, progression, rankings, records, rewards, or other data affected by cheating, exploits, corruption, technical errors, or unauthorized modifications.
Except where required by applicable law or applicable platform policies, a suspension or multiplayer restriction resulting from a violation of this Agreement does not entitle the user to a refund.
---
## 6. SECURITY INCIDENTS AND THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for loss, damage, interruption, unauthorized access, malicious code, unauthorized code execution, data loss, account compromise, device compromise, denial-of-service attacks, or other security incidents caused by or arising from:
* another user or multiplayer host;
* a malicious or compromised peer;
* a compromised account, device, network, or software environment;
* malware, cheats, or unauthorized third-party software;
* data or communications intentionally manipulated by another person;
* Steam, Valve Corporation, internet service providers, or other third-party services;
* user-created or user-managed servers, sessions, lobbies, communications, or content;
* conduct or circumstances outside the Developer's reasonable control.
The Developer does not guarantee that every vulnerability, malicious payload, unauthorized communication, exploit, attack, or attempted remote code execution will be prevented, detected, blocked, or remedied.
Nothing in this section excludes or limits any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
---
## 7. GAME UPDATES AND AVAILABILITY
The Developer may patch, update, rebalance, improve, modify, replace, suspend, discontinue, or remove Game features, content, assets, mechanics, multiplayer modes, or online functionality.
Updates may be necessary for compatibility, gameplay, performance, security, legal compliance, or technical reasons.
The Developer does not guarantee that:
* every feature will remain permanently available;
* the Game will operate without bugs or errors;
* online services will always be available;
* all hardware or software configurations will remain compatible;
* saved data, multiplayer data, statistics, or progression will never be lost or reset;
* every reported issue will be corrected immediately.
The Developer will not intentionally remove mandatory consumer rights through an update.
---
## 8. AGE RESTRICTION
The Game contains intense violence, blood, gore, mature themes, and other content intended for adult audiences.
The Game is intended for users who are at least eighteen years old or who meet the minimum age required by the laws and rating requirements applicable in their jurisdiction.
Users who do not meet the applicable minimum age must not access or use the Game.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising access by minors under their control where applicable.
---
## 9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE".
THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE GAME WILL BE:
* ERROR-FREE;
* BUG-FREE;
* COMPLETELY SECURE;
* UNINTERRUPTED;
* AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES;
* COMPATIBLE WITH EVERY DEVICE OR SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION;
* FREE FROM CHEATS, EXPLOITS, ATTACKS, OR MALICIOUS USERS.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, SECURITY, AND UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION EXCLUDES ANY WARRANTY OR LEGAL RIGHT THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED.
---
## 10. LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential losses resulting from the use or inability to use the Game.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for losses resulting solely from:
* the independent conduct of another user;
* user-created or third-party content;
* user-hosted or third-party-managed multiplayer sessions;
* unauthorized modifications;
* cheats, malware, or malicious software;
* compromised accounts, devices, or networks;
* third-party platforms, services, providers, or infrastructure;
* attacks or circumstances outside the Developer's reasonable control;
* a user's failure to maintain reasonable account or device security;
* use of the Game in violation of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes, restricts, or limits responsibility for fraud, intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or any other responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted, or limited.
Nothing in this Agreement restricts any mandatory consumer right available under applicable law.
---
## 11. TERMINATION
The Developer may restrict, suspend, or terminate your license or access to online features if you:
* materially violate this Agreement;
* use the Game unlawfully;
* cheat or exploit the Game;
* attack or intentionally harm another user;
* interfere with the Game's software, communications, or services;
* distribute malware or unauthorized modifications;
* engage in conduct that creates a material security or legal risk.
Upon termination, the rights granted to you under this Agreement cease to the extent specified by the Developer or required by applicable law.
Termination does not remove obligations or restrictions that are intended to survive termination, including intellectual property protections and responsibility for prior misconduct.
Nothing in this section limits mandatory consumer rights.
---
## 12. APPLICABLE LAW AND MANDATORY RIGHTS
This Agreement operates subject to applicable law.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude, waive, or restrict rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded, waived, or restricted.
Where mandatory consumer protection law conflicts with a provision of this Agreement, the mandatory law will apply to the extent of that conflict.
---
## 13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or removed only to the minimum extent necessary.
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect wherever legally permitted.
---
## 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Developer concerning the license and use of the Game, except for:
* mandatory applicable laws;
* applicable platform terms;
* separately presented privacy notices;
* additional terms expressly accepted by the User.
---
## 15. LANGUAGE
This Agreement may be translated into other languages for convenience.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the English version shall prevail if there is a conflict or inconsistency between translations.
Mandatory local-language requirements remain unaffected.
---
## 16. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
All rights not expressly granted under this Agreement are reserved by the Developer.
---
## 17. ACCEPTANCE
By purchasing, downloading, installing, accessing, launching, or using the Game or any of its features, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Agreement.
If you do not agree to these terms, you must not install, access, or use the Game.
# END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
**Last Updated: July 31, 2026**
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, ACCESSING, OR USING THE GAME.
This End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and the legal owner, independent developer, publisher, copyright holder, or authorized licensor responsible for Endorphin Vice, referred to in this Agreement as the "Developer".
By purchasing, downloading, installing, accessing, launching, or using Endorphin Vice or any of its features, software, content, or online services collectively referred to as the "Game", you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
If you do not agree to this Agreement, you must not install, access, or use the Game.
---
## 1. LICENSE GRANT
Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, the Developer grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to install and use the Game for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes through authorized platforms, accounts, and devices.
The Game is licensed, not sold.
No ownership rights in the Game, its software, content, intellectual property, or associated technology are transferred to you.
All rights not expressly granted under this Agreement are reserved by the Developer.
---
## 2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
You must not use the Game in any manner that is unlawful, unauthorized, harmful, abusive, fraudulent, or inconsistent with this Agreement.
### 2.1 Unauthorized Distribution
You must not:
* sell, rent, lease, sublicense, lend, publish, redistribute, or commercially exploit unauthorized copies of the Game;
* share access to the Game in violation of applicable platform rules;
* distribute modified or unauthorized versions of the Game;
* make the Game or any substantial portion of it available through unauthorized websites, services, repositories, torrents, or download systems;
* bypass ownership verification, licensing systems, digital rights management, or platform restrictions.
### 2.2 Reverse Engineering and Extraction
Except where expressly permitted by applicable law, you must not:
* reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, decode, or attempt to derive the source code of the Game;
* discover, extract, reproduce, or reconstruct internal algorithms, systems, protocols, structures, methods, or technological implementations;
* extract, rip, copy, or redistribute models, textures, animations, sounds, music, code, maps, levels, interfaces, or other Game assets;
* circumvent, disable, manipulate, or bypass technical protection measures;
* access files, memory, functions, systems, or information not intentionally made available to users.
### 2.3 Unauthorized Modifications
You must not modify, adapt, alter, translate, merge, inject code into, replace, patch, or create unauthorized derivative versions of the Game.
This restriction does not prohibit modifications, maps, content, or tools that the Developer has expressly authorized or intentionally supported.
The Developer does not guarantee compatibility, continued functionality, technical support, or multiplayer access for any modification.
### 2.4 Cheats and Exploits
You must not create, use, distribute, promote, advertise, sell, purchase, assist with, or otherwise make available:
* cheats;
* hacks;
* bots;
* trainers;
* automation tools;
* memory editors;
* unauthorized injectors;
* modified clients;
* exploit tools;
* unauthorized scripts;
* software intended to manipulate gameplay;
* software intended to bypass security or anti-cheat systems.
You must not intentionally exploit a bug, error, vulnerability, synchronization issue, networking issue, or unintended mechanic to obtain an unfair advantage, disrupt the Game, damage another user, or access unauthorized functionality.
### 2.5 Network and Multiplayer Attacks
You must not intercept, inspect, emulate, redirect, modify, reproduce, forge, manipulate, overload, disrupt, or attack the network communications used by the Game.
You must not:
* transmit malformed, oversized, excessive, deceptive, unauthorized, or malicious network data;
* manipulate network packets or multiplayer communications;
* scan, probe, test, or exploit another user's device, account, connection, session, or network;
* attempt to obtain unauthorized access to another user's device or account;
* introduce malware, spyware, viruses, malicious payloads, or unauthorized code;
* attempt remote code execution or any other unauthorized execution of code;
* perform or assist with denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacks;
* interfere with matchmaking, relay services, lobbies, hosts, or multiplayer sessions;
* intentionally crash, freeze, corrupt, overload, or destabilize another user's Game or device;
* impersonate another user, moderator, the Developer, Steam, Valve Corporation, or any associated service;
* assist, instruct, encourage, finance, or coordinate another person in carrying out prohibited conduct.
### 2.6 Data Mining and Scraping
You must not scrape, harvest, collect, extract, mirror, archive, or otherwise obtain Game data, player information, assets, communications, or content through unauthorized or automated means.
Normal gameplay, screenshots, videos, livestreaming, reviews, and expressly authorized community tools are not prohibited by this section.
---
## 3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Game and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by or licensed to the Developer.
Protected materials include, without limitation:
* source code and object code;
* software and gameplay systems;
* characters and character designs;
* models and textures;
* maps and levels;
* animations;
* sounds, music, and voice recordings;
* artwork and visual effects;
* interfaces and menus;
* written content and dialogue;
* trademarks, logos, and branding;
* documentation;
* promotional materials;
* designs, mechanics, and original audiovisual content.
Nothing in this Agreement grants you ownership of the Game or permission to use the Developer's intellectual property outside the limited license granted by this Agreement.
---
## 4. COMMUNITY CONTENT
The Game may permit or inspire users to create or publish content related to the Game, including:
* gameplay videos;
* livestreams;
* screenshots;
* reviews;
* tutorials and guides;
* maps and levels;
* authorized modifications;
* fan art;
* machinima;
* social media content;
* AI-generated material;
* multiplayer room names;
* messages and voice communications;
* other user-generated material.
Collectively, these materials are referred to as "Community Content".
### 4.1 Independent User Content
Except for content expressly created and officially published by the Developer, Community Content is independently created, selected, uploaded, transmitted, hosted, or managed by users or third parties.
The Developer does not necessarily review, verify, supervise, approve, sponsor, or endorse Community Content.
Community Content does not represent the opinions, intentions, policies, or statements of the Developer.
### 4.2 Creator Responsibility
Users are responsible for the Community Content they create, upload, stream, publish, transmit, distribute, or otherwise make available.
Users must ensure that their Community Content complies with:
* applicable laws;
* platform policies;
* intellectual property rights;
* privacy rights;
* publicity rights;
* contractual obligations;
* the rights of other users and third parties.
### 4.3 Prohibited Community Content
Community Content must not:
* contain malware, spyware, viruses, exploit code, or malicious payloads;
* facilitate cheating, hacking, piracy, unauthorized access, or attacks;
* infringe copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, or other legal rights;
* impersonate the Developer or another person;
* falsely suggest official endorsement or affiliation;
* dox, threaten, harass, stalk, exploit, or intentionally harm another person;
* contain unlawful material;
* provide unauthorized access to Game files, assets, systems, or services;
* disrupt the Game or its community.
### 4.4 Responsibility for Community Content
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for Community Content independently created, uploaded, transmitted, hosted, operated, or managed by users or third parties.
Users access and interact with Community Content at their own discretion and risk.
Nothing in this section excludes responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.
### 4.5 Promotional Use
By publicly publishing Community Content related to the Game, you grant the Developer a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, share, reference, archive, and promote that Community Content for purposes related to the Game, its community, and its promotion.
You retain ownership of any original rights you hold in your Community Content.
This license does not grant the Developer ownership of your Community Content.
### 4.6 Moderation and Removal
The Developer reserves the right, but does not assume the general obligation, to investigate, restrict, remove, report, preserve, or take action regarding Community Content that violates:
* this Agreement;
* applicable law;
* platform requirements;
* community rules;
* the rights or safety of other users.
The Developer's failure to remove particular Community Content does not constitute approval or endorsement of that content.
---
## 5. ONLINE AND MULTIPLAYER FEATURES
The Game may provide multiplayer functionality through:
* peer-to-peer networking;
* user-hosted sessions;
* listen servers;
* relay networks;
* matchmaking systems;
* Steam services;
* third-party networking infrastructure;
* other online technologies.
### 5.1 Third-Party Infrastructure
Online features may depend on Steam, Valve Corporation, internet service providers, device manufacturers, operating-system providers, network operators, session hosts, or other independent third parties.
The Developer does not own, operate, or control every network, device, service, relay, platform, account, or system used to provide multiplayer functionality.
The Developer does not guarantee the continued availability, security, compatibility, performance, or uninterrupted operation of third-party services.
### 5.2 Multiplayer Security
Internet-connected software, online communications, peer-to-peer connections, and user-hosted sessions involve inherent technical and security risks.
No online or multiplayer system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
The Developer may implement security measures such as:
* authentication;
* encrypted or relayed communications;
* validation of network data;
* packet-size restrictions;
* rate limits;
* access controls;
* security checks;
* patches and updates;
* exploit mitigations.
The existence of these measures does not constitute a promise or guarantee that every vulnerability, exploit, attack, malicious communication, unauthorized action, or security incident will be prevented, detected, blocked, or corrected.
### 5.3 Conduct of Other Users
The Developer does not create, authorize, direct, supervise, control, or assume responsibility for the independent, unauthorized, unlawful, malicious, fraudulent, or negligent conduct of another user or third party.
This includes conduct by:
* multiplayer hosts;
* malicious or compromised peers;
* users operating modified clients;
* compromised Steam accounts;
* compromised devices or networks;
* cheat or malware developers;
* persons attacking users or multiplayer sessions;
* independent server or service operators.
### 5.4 User-Created and User-Managed Sessions
Multiplayer rooms, lobbies, sessions, servers, communications, settings, names, messages, and other materials may be created, hosted, operated, transmitted, or managed by users or third parties.
Except where expressly stated otherwise, the Developer does not guarantee:
* the conduct or identity of another user;
* the security of another user's device;
* the reliability of a multiplayer host;
* the accuracy of information provided by another user;
* continuous host availability;
* host migration;
* uninterrupted matches;
* preservation of temporary match progress;
* perfect synchronization between players;
* detection of every cheat or exploit;
* availability of every multiplayer mode at all times.
### 5.5 User Security Responsibilities
You are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect your own:
* Steam account;
* passwords and authentication methods;
* device;
* operating system;
* network;
* firewall;
* software environment;
* personal information.
You must not knowingly access multiplayer features using a compromised device, malicious modification, unauthorized client, or compromised account.
### 5.6 Multiplayer Enforcement
The Developer may disconnect, restrict, suspend, or permanently remove access to multiplayer features when the Developer reasonably believes that a user has:
* cheated;
* exploited the Game;
* attacked another user;
* manipulated network communications;
* distributed malicious software;
* attempted unauthorized access;
* disrupted multiplayer services;
* violated this Agreement;
* endangered the Game or its users.
The Developer may also invalidate or reset multiplayer results, statistics, progression, rankings, records, rewards, or other data affected by cheating, exploits, corruption, technical errors, or unauthorized modifications.
Except where required by applicable law or applicable platform policies, a suspension or multiplayer restriction resulting from a violation of this Agreement does not entitle the user to a refund.
---
## 6. SECURITY INCIDENTS AND THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for loss, damage, interruption, unauthorized access, malicious code, unauthorized code execution, data loss, account compromise, device compromise, denial-of-service attacks, or other security incidents caused by or arising from:
* another user or multiplayer host;
* a malicious or compromised peer;
* a compromised account, device, network, or software environment;
* malware, cheats, or unauthorized third-party software;
* data or communications intentionally manipulated by another person;
* Steam, Valve Corporation, internet service providers, or other third-party services;
* user-created or user-managed servers, sessions, lobbies, communications, or content;
* conduct or circumstances outside the Developer's reasonable control.
The Developer does not guarantee that every vulnerability, malicious payload, unauthorized communication, exploit, attack, or attempted remote code execution will be prevented, detected, blocked, or remedied.
Nothing in this section excludes or limits any responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.
---
## 7. GAME UPDATES AND AVAILABILITY
The Developer may patch, update, rebalance, improve, modify, replace, suspend, discontinue, or remove Game features, content, assets, mechanics, multiplayer modes, or online functionality.
Updates may be necessary for compatibility, gameplay, performance, security, legal compliance, or technical reasons.
The Developer does not guarantee that:
* every feature will remain permanently available;
* the Game will operate without bugs or errors;
* online services will always be available;
* all hardware or software configurations will remain compatible;
* saved data, multiplayer data, statistics, or progression will never be lost or reset;
* every reported issue will be corrected immediately.
The Developer will not intentionally remove mandatory consumer rights through an update.
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## 8. AGE RESTRICTION
The Game contains intense violence, blood, gore, mature themes, and other content intended for adult audiences.
The Game is intended for users who are at least eighteen years old or who meet the minimum age required by the laws and rating requirements applicable in their jurisdiction.
Users who do not meet the applicable minimum age must not access or use the Game.
Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising access by minors under their control where applicable.
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## 9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE".
THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE GAME WILL BE:
* ERROR-FREE;
* BUG-FREE;
* COMPLETELY SECURE;
* UNINTERRUPTED;
* AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES;
* COMPATIBLE WITH EVERY DEVICE OR SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION;
* FREE FROM CHEATS, EXPLOITS, ATTACKS, OR MALICIOUS USERS.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, SECURITY, AND UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION EXCLUDES ANY WARRANTY OR LEGAL RIGHT THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED.
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## 10. LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential losses resulting from the use or inability to use the Game.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be responsible for losses resulting solely from:
* the independent conduct of another user;
* user-created or third-party content;
* user-hosted or third-party-managed multiplayer sessions;
* unauthorized modifications;
* cheats, malware, or malicious software;
* compromised accounts, devices, or networks;
* third-party platforms, services, providers, or infrastructure;
* attacks or circumstances outside the Developer's reasonable control;
* a user's failure to maintain reasonable account or device security;
* use of the Game in violation of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes, restricts, or limits responsibility for fraud, intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or any other responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted, or limited.
Nothing in this Agreement restricts any mandatory consumer right available under applicable law.
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## 11. TERMINATION
The Developer may restrict, suspend, or terminate your license or access to online features if you:
* materially violate this Agreement;
* use the Game unlawfully;
* cheat or exploit the Game;
* attack or intentionally harm another user;
* interfere with the Game's software, communications, or services;
* distribute malware or unauthorized modifications;
* engage in conduct that creates a material security or legal risk.
Upon termination, the rights granted to you under this Agreement cease to the extent specified by the Developer or required by applicable law.
Termination does not remove obligations or restrictions that are intended to survive termination, including intellectual property protections and responsibility for prior misconduct.
Nothing in this section limits mandatory consumer rights.
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## 12. APPLICABLE LAW AND MANDATORY RIGHTS
This Agreement operates subject to applicable law.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude, waive, or restrict rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded, waived, or restricted.
Where mandatory consumer protection law conflicts with a provision of this Agreement, the mandatory law will apply to the extent of that conflict.
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## 13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or removed only to the minimum extent necessary.
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect wherever legally permitted.
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## 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Developer concerning the license and use of the Game, except for:
* mandatory applicable laws;
* applicable platform terms;
* separately presented privacy notices;
* additional terms expressly accepted by the User.
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## 15. LANGUAGE
This Agreement may be translated into other languages for convenience.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the English version shall prevail if there is a conflict or inconsistency between translations.
Mandatory local-language requirements remain unaffected.
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## 16. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
All rights not expressly granted under this Agreement are reserved by the Developer.
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## 17. ACCEPTANCE
By purchasing, downloading, installing, accessing, launching, or using the Game or any of its features, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Agreement.
If you do not agree to these terms, you must not install, access, or use the Game.