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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)

This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User", "you") and Mechanical Owl, LLC ("Developer", "we", "us") governing your use of Deckgammon ("Game").

By downloading, installing, or using the Game, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Game.

1. License Grant
Mechanical Owl, LLC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and play the Game for your personal, non-commercial use. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Developer.

2. Ownership
The Game, including but not limited to its software, code, gameplay mechanics, design, artwork, music, sound effects, text, characters, story, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Mechanical Owl, LLC and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. This Agreement does not grant you ownership of the Game.

3. Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Game except as permitted under Section 4
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Game except where legally permitted for modding
- Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or redistribute the Game itself
- Use cheats, exploits, bots, or unauthorized third-party software
- Remove or alter copyright or proprietary notices

4. Modding Permission
Mechanical Owl, LLC allows users to create, use, and share modifications ("Mods") for the Game for personal and non-commercial purposes, provided that:
- Mods do not distribute the Game’s executable files or proprietary assets
- Mods do not enable cheating, hacking, or illegal activity
- Mods do not infringe third-party rights
- Mods do not claim endorsement by Mechanical Owl, LLC

Mods are used at your own risk. Mechanical Owl, LLC does not provide support for Mods and is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by Mods. Mechanical Owl, LLC may revoke modding permission in cases of abuse or legal violation.

5. Streaming and Content Creation
Mechanical Owl, LLC explicitly allows and encourages users to record, stream, broadcast, and monetize gameplay footage of the Game on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and similar services.

This permission is granted free of charge and worldwide, provided the content does not:
- Claim ownership of the Game or its intellectual property
- Promote cheating, hacking, or illegal activity
- Falsely represent or impersonate Mechanical Owl, LLC

6. Updates and Patches
Mechanical Owl, LLC may provide updates or patches to the Game. Any such updates are considered part of the Game and subject to this Agreement.

7. Termination
This Agreement remains in effect until terminated. Mechanical Owl, LLC may terminate this Agreement if you materially breach its terms. Upon termination, you must stop using the Game and delete all copies in your possession.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MECHANICAL OWL, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE GAME. TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE GAME.

10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mechanical Owl, LLC from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Game, Mods, or violation of this Agreement.

11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State in which Mechanical Owl, LLC is organized, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Mechanical Owl, LLC regarding the Game.

13. Contact
Mechanical Owl, LLC
support@mechanicalowl.games