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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
Effective Date: 31 October 2025
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User") and Paul Nel operating as Mythical Unicorn Gaming Studio ("Developer") regarding the game *Phantom Containment* ("Game").
By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Game, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
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1. GRANT OF LICENSE
You are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to install and play the Game for your own entertainment purposes.
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2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property rights in the Game, including but not limited to code, assets, logos, characters, and story elements, remain the sole property of the Developer.
You may not reverse-engineer, decompile, modify, redistribute, or reproduce the Game or its content except as explicitly permitted in this Agreement.
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3. MODDING & COMMUNITY ACCESS
Modding, editing, or altering of the Game is **not permitted** until the Developer has officially declared the Game’s development concluded and entered an End-of-Life (EOL) state.
> Once the Developer announces that *Phantom Containment* has reached End-of-Life status:
> - Modding and community expansion of the Game will be fully allowed.
> - Tools and/or assets may be provided to assist modders.
> - Mods may be shared publicly for free, with proper credit.
> - Commercial use or resale of mods or derivative works requires written permission from the Developer.
The Developer retains full control over the timing and declaration of End-of-Life status. This may occur in the future, or not at all. Until such time, all modding and reverse engineering are prohibited.
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4. SERVER ACCESS & GAME AVAILABILITY
The Developer commits that:
- No mandatory online check-ins or server shutdowns will prevent continued play of the Game.
- Offline functionality will be preserved for personal play, regardless of future development status.
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5. TERMINATION
This license is effective until terminated. It may be terminated if you violate any terms of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of the Game and cease all use.
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6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The Game is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. You use it at your own risk. The Developer shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Game.
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7. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
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8. FAIR PLAY & ANTI-CHEAT
The Developer enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy against cheating, hacking, or exploiting the Game. Examples of prohibited behavior include but are not limited to:
- Use of aimbots, wallhacks, trainers, or third-party software to gain unfair advantages.
- Exploiting glitches, bugs, or unintended mechanics to disrupt gameplay or gain advantage.
- Using automation, bots, or hacks to interfere with the Game or its services.
- Gaining unfair advantage in any **competitive modes**, including but not limited to future **player-vs-player (PvP)** features, team-based battles, or large-scale “war map” modes.
**Consequences:**
If sufficient proof is provided that your account has engaged in such activities, the Developer reserves the right to:
- Immediately and permanently suspend or ban your account.
- Revoke your license to use the Game without refund.
- Restrict access to online features, leaderboards, or multiplayer services.
**Reporting & Investigation Process:**
- Reports of cheating or exploits will be logged and reviewed by the Developer.
- Evidence may include system logs, gameplay data, community reports, or third-party detection tools.
- Only after sufficient proof is gathered will permanent account action be taken.
- Users may appeal once by submitting a request to the Developer. Appeals must include evidence or justification for review.
- The Developer’s decision regarding bans, suspensions, or restrictions is final.
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9. UNAUTHORIZED MODDING
Until the Game is officially declared **End-of-Life**, all forms of modding, reverse engineering, or altering the Game are prohibited. Unauthorized modding includes but is not limited to:
- Altering game files, assets, or code without written permission.
- Distributing modified versions of the Game or its assets.
- Using modifications to gain unfair advantages in online play or **any competitive/PvP environments**.
**Consequences:**
If sufficient proof shows you engaged in unauthorized modding before official End-of-Life modding support is announced, the Developer reserves the right to:
- Permanently revoke your account and license without refund.
- Restrict your access to all online services or community features.
**Reporting & Investigation Process:**
- Unauthorized modding will be verified through logs, file scans, or community reports.
- Only after sufficient proof is collected will permanent actions be enforced.
- Users may file a single appeal to contest a decision by submitting evidence to the Developer.
- The Developer’s decision on account revocation is final.
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© 2025 Paul Nel _ Mythical Unicorn Gaming Studio. All rights reserved.
Effective Date: 31 October 2025
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User") and Paul Nel operating as Mythical Unicorn Gaming Studio ("Developer") regarding the game *Phantom Containment* ("Game").
By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Game, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
---
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
You are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to install and play the Game for your own entertainment purposes.
---
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property rights in the Game, including but not limited to code, assets, logos, characters, and story elements, remain the sole property of the Developer.
You may not reverse-engineer, decompile, modify, redistribute, or reproduce the Game or its content except as explicitly permitted in this Agreement.
---
3. MODDING & COMMUNITY ACCESS
Modding, editing, or altering of the Game is **not permitted** until the Developer has officially declared the Game’s development concluded and entered an End-of-Life (EOL) state.
> Once the Developer announces that *Phantom Containment* has reached End-of-Life status:
> - Modding and community expansion of the Game will be fully allowed.
> - Tools and/or assets may be provided to assist modders.
> - Mods may be shared publicly for free, with proper credit.
> - Commercial use or resale of mods or derivative works requires written permission from the Developer.
The Developer retains full control over the timing and declaration of End-of-Life status. This may occur in the future, or not at all. Until such time, all modding and reverse engineering are prohibited.
---
4. SERVER ACCESS & GAME AVAILABILITY
The Developer commits that:
- No mandatory online check-ins or server shutdowns will prevent continued play of the Game.
- Offline functionality will be preserved for personal play, regardless of future development status.
---
5. TERMINATION
This license is effective until terminated. It may be terminated if you violate any terms of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of the Game and cease all use.
---
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The Game is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. You use it at your own risk. The Developer shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Game.
---
7. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
---
8. FAIR PLAY & ANTI-CHEAT
The Developer enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy against cheating, hacking, or exploiting the Game. Examples of prohibited behavior include but are not limited to:
- Use of aimbots, wallhacks, trainers, or third-party software to gain unfair advantages.
- Exploiting glitches, bugs, or unintended mechanics to disrupt gameplay or gain advantage.
- Using automation, bots, or hacks to interfere with the Game or its services.
- Gaining unfair advantage in any **competitive modes**, including but not limited to future **player-vs-player (PvP)** features, team-based battles, or large-scale “war map” modes.
**Consequences:**
If sufficient proof is provided that your account has engaged in such activities, the Developer reserves the right to:
- Immediately and permanently suspend or ban your account.
- Revoke your license to use the Game without refund.
- Restrict access to online features, leaderboards, or multiplayer services.
**Reporting & Investigation Process:**
- Reports of cheating or exploits will be logged and reviewed by the Developer.
- Evidence may include system logs, gameplay data, community reports, or third-party detection tools.
- Only after sufficient proof is gathered will permanent account action be taken.
- Users may appeal once by submitting a request to the Developer. Appeals must include evidence or justification for review.
- The Developer’s decision regarding bans, suspensions, or restrictions is final.
---
9. UNAUTHORIZED MODDING
Until the Game is officially declared **End-of-Life**, all forms of modding, reverse engineering, or altering the Game are prohibited. Unauthorized modding includes but is not limited to:
- Altering game files, assets, or code without written permission.
- Distributing modified versions of the Game or its assets.
- Using modifications to gain unfair advantages in online play or **any competitive/PvP environments**.
**Consequences:**
If sufficient proof shows you engaged in unauthorized modding before official End-of-Life modding support is announced, the Developer reserves the right to:
- Permanently revoke your account and license without refund.
- Restrict your access to all online services or community features.
**Reporting & Investigation Process:**
- Unauthorized modding will be verified through logs, file scans, or community reports.
- Only after sufficient proof is collected will permanent actions be enforced.
- Users may file a single appeal to contest a decision by submitting evidence to the Developer.
- The Developer’s decision on account revocation is final.
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© 2025 Paul Nel _ Mythical Unicorn Gaming Studio. All rights reserved.