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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
Counter Ducks
Effective date: 16.10.2026
This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) governs the use of Counter Ducks, its software, online features, backend services and functionality associated with Steam.
Licensor / Operator:
Grzegorz Zwolenkiewicz
operating as SandZ Studio
e-mail: support@sandzstudio.com
1. LICENSE GRANT
The Operator grants the user a limited, non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable license to install and use Counter Ducks for personal and lawful purposes.
Purchasing, downloading or running the game does not transfer ownership of the game, its source code, assets, graphics, audio, trademarks or other intellectual property.
All rights not expressly granted under this EULA remain with the Operator or the applicable rights holders.
2. THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
Counter Ducks may be distributed and operated through Steam.
Use of the game may require:
- an active Steam account,
- acceptance of Steam terms,
- an Internet connection,
- use of Steamworks functionality.
Certain game features, including authentication, achievements, inventory, statistics or other functionality may depend on services provided by Valve.
3. ONLINE SERVICES
Counter Ducks may communicate with servers operated by us in order to provide functionality including:
- player authentication,
- active session management,
- active player counts,
- gameplay session information,
- rewards and inventory,
- synchronization of selected online service information,
- technical diagnostics,
- abuse prevention,
- administration of online services,
- announcements and service messages.
Continuous availability of online services is not guaranteed. Services may be temporarily restricted or unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical failures, infrastructure changes or discontinuation of a particular feature.
4. STEAM AUTHENTICATION
Counter Ducks may use Steam authentication mechanisms.
The game client may obtain a Steam authentication ticket and transmit it to our backend for verification using Valve services.
We do not receive the user's Steam account password.
5. SESSION AND PRESENCE DATA
While online services are being used, the game may transmit and process current-session information including:
- SteamID,
- last activity time,
- current scene, map or game region,
- current player role,
- current character position within the game world,
- active session identifier or state,
- game version or other technical information necessary to provide online services.
In-game position information relates only to the location of the player's character inside the game and is not used to determine the user's real-world geographic location.
Current presence information, such as scene, role, position and activity status, may be held temporarily in server memory and removed after the session expires or ends unless a legitimate technical or security need requires certain information to be retained longer.
6. INVENTORY, REWARDS AND ITEMS
Counter Ducks may use Steam Inventory or other inventory and reward systems.
Items or rewards may be granted based on:
- achievements,
- gameplay progression,
- events,
- promotional activities,
- administrative decisions,
- other criteria determined by the Operator.
Items may also be subject to Steam rules.
We reserve the right to correct, revoke or remove items granted as a result of:
- technical errors,
- configuration errors,
- abuse,
- fraud,
- manipulation of the game client or network communication,
- other unauthorized activity.
7. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Users must not:
- gain unauthorized access to servers, accounts or services,
- bypass authentication or security mechanisms,
- manipulate client-server traffic to obtain unauthorized advantages,
- falsify information transmitted to the backend,
- generate or grant unauthorized items,
- exploit bugs in a manner harmful to users or services,
- intentionally disrupt or overload network infrastructure,
- attempt to interfere with administrative services,
- use the game in violation of applicable law.
The Operator may restrict or block access to online functionality where abuse or violation of this EULA is detected.
8. MODIFICATION AND REVERSE ENGINEERING
Except where applicable law provides otherwise, users should not:
- decompile or attempt to reconstruct the source code,
- bypass security protections,
- modify the client in a way that affects the integrity of online services,
- distribute modified components as official Counter Ducks software.
Nothing in this section limits rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Counter Ducks, including its code, graphics, audio, text, names, logos, game world and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
The user receives only a license to use the game as described in this EULA.
10. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
If Counter Ducks later allows users to submit content such as names, messages, maps, artwork or other materials, additional terms may apply.
Users remain responsible for content they submit.
11. PHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING
Counter Ducks may contain flashing lights, rapidly changing images and intense visual effects.
Such effects may cause adverse reactions in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or other neurological conditions.
If you experience dizziness, visual disturbance, seizures, disorientation, loss of consciousness or other unusual symptoms, stop playing immediately and seek medical advice where appropriate.
12. UPDATES
The Operator may update the game, backend, online services and related functionality.
Certain updates may be required in order to continue using online features.
13. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION
The Operator may restrict or terminate access to online functionality in cases involving:
- violation of this EULA,
- cheating or attempted cheating,
- activity threatening service security,
- abuse of online services,
- legitimate technical or legal requirements.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The game and online services may contain errors or may become temporarily unavailable.
The Operator takes reasonable measures to maintain the service but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the game, servers or third-party services.
Nothing in this EULA excludes mandatory consumer rights or liability that cannot legally be limited.
15. CHANGES TO THIS EULA
This EULA may be updated to reflect changes to the game, online functionality, infrastructure, Steam services or applicable legal requirements.
The current version will be made available in an appropriate location associated with the game.
16. CONTACT
For matters concerning the game or this EULA:
support@sandzstudio.com
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PRIVACY POLICY
============================================================
Effective date: 16.10.2026
The data controller responsible for personal data processed in connection with Counter Ducks is:
Grzegorz Zwolenkiewicz
operating as SandZ Studio
e-mail: support@sandzstudio.com
1. INFORMATION WE MAY PROCESS
Depending on how the game is used, we may process:
Account information:
- SteamID,
- public Steam profile name where used by game functionality.
Session information:
- login time,
- last activity time,
- online status,
- active session identifier.
Current-session gameplay information:
- current scene, map or game region,
- player role,
- character position within the game world,
- selected events relating to online services.
Technical information:
- game version,
- error information,
- information relating to server communication,
- IP address where automatically processed by network infrastructure or server logs.
2. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
Information may be processed in order to:
- authenticate users,
- provide online functionality,
- manage active sessions,
- determine active player counts,
- administer online services,
- maintain service security,
- detect abuse,
- operate rewards and inventory,
- diagnose technical problems,
- maintain and improve the service.
3. LEGAL BASES
Depending on the specific processing operation, information may be processed on the basis of:
- Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where processing is necessary to provide the game or its online services,
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Operator, including service security, abuse prevention, troubleshooting and infrastructure administration.
If a future processing activity requires consent, consent will be requested separately.
4. IN-GAME POSITION DATA
The player's character position may be transmitted as part of the heartbeat/presence mechanism.
In-game position is not the user's real-world geographic location.
Unless required for another defined purpose, historical player movement and position information is not retained after the session ends.
5. RETENTION
Presence data such as:
- current position,
- scene,
- role,
- online status,
- last activity time
may be stored only temporarily and removed after the session ends or expires.
Account information and records required for security, rewards, abuse prevention or legal obligations may be retained for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose.
6. STEAM AND VALVE
Counter Ducks uses Steam and Steamworks services.
Where necessary for game functionality, information may be transmitted to or obtained from Valve for purposes including:
- Steam authentication,
- Steam Inventory,
- achievements,
- other Steamworks functionality.
Valve processes information in accordance with its own privacy terms.
7. RECIPIENTS OF INFORMATION
Information may be processed by providers of:
- hosting,
- network infrastructure,
- cloud services,
- Steam services,
- technical services required to operate the game.
We do not sell users' personal information.
8. SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- HTTPS communication,
- authentication mechanisms,
- access controls,
- restrictions on administrative services,
- separation of backend secrets from the game client,
- technical measures designed to reduce unauthorized access.
9. USER RIGHTS
Subject to applicable data protection law, users may have rights including:
- access,
- rectification,
- erasure,
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- objection,
- withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent,
- lodging a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
10. PRIVACY CONTACT
support@sandzstudio.com
Counter Ducks
Effective date: 16.10.2026
This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) governs the use of Counter Ducks, its software, online features, backend services and functionality associated with Steam.
Licensor / Operator:
Grzegorz Zwolenkiewicz
operating as SandZ Studio
e-mail: support@sandzstudio.com
1. LICENSE GRANT
The Operator grants the user a limited, non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable license to install and use Counter Ducks for personal and lawful purposes.
Purchasing, downloading or running the game does not transfer ownership of the game, its source code, assets, graphics, audio, trademarks or other intellectual property.
All rights not expressly granted under this EULA remain with the Operator or the applicable rights holders.
2. THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
Counter Ducks may be distributed and operated through Steam.
Use of the game may require:
- an active Steam account,
- acceptance of Steam terms,
- an Internet connection,
- use of Steamworks functionality.
Certain game features, including authentication, achievements, inventory, statistics or other functionality may depend on services provided by Valve.
3. ONLINE SERVICES
Counter Ducks may communicate with servers operated by us in order to provide functionality including:
- player authentication,
- active session management,
- active player counts,
- gameplay session information,
- rewards and inventory,
- synchronization of selected online service information,
- technical diagnostics,
- abuse prevention,
- administration of online services,
- announcements and service messages.
Continuous availability of online services is not guaranteed. Services may be temporarily restricted or unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical failures, infrastructure changes or discontinuation of a particular feature.
4. STEAM AUTHENTICATION
Counter Ducks may use Steam authentication mechanisms.
The game client may obtain a Steam authentication ticket and transmit it to our backend for verification using Valve services.
We do not receive the user's Steam account password.
5. SESSION AND PRESENCE DATA
While online services are being used, the game may transmit and process current-session information including:
- SteamID,
- last activity time,
- current scene, map or game region,
- current player role,
- current character position within the game world,
- active session identifier or state,
- game version or other technical information necessary to provide online services.
In-game position information relates only to the location of the player's character inside the game and is not used to determine the user's real-world geographic location.
Current presence information, such as scene, role, position and activity status, may be held temporarily in server memory and removed after the session expires or ends unless a legitimate technical or security need requires certain information to be retained longer.
6. INVENTORY, REWARDS AND ITEMS
Counter Ducks may use Steam Inventory or other inventory and reward systems.
Items or rewards may be granted based on:
- achievements,
- gameplay progression,
- events,
- promotional activities,
- administrative decisions,
- other criteria determined by the Operator.
Items may also be subject to Steam rules.
We reserve the right to correct, revoke or remove items granted as a result of:
- technical errors,
- configuration errors,
- abuse,
- fraud,
- manipulation of the game client or network communication,
- other unauthorized activity.
7. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Users must not:
- gain unauthorized access to servers, accounts or services,
- bypass authentication or security mechanisms,
- manipulate client-server traffic to obtain unauthorized advantages,
- falsify information transmitted to the backend,
- generate or grant unauthorized items,
- exploit bugs in a manner harmful to users or services,
- intentionally disrupt or overload network infrastructure,
- attempt to interfere with administrative services,
- use the game in violation of applicable law.
The Operator may restrict or block access to online functionality where abuse or violation of this EULA is detected.
8. MODIFICATION AND REVERSE ENGINEERING
Except where applicable law provides otherwise, users should not:
- decompile or attempt to reconstruct the source code,
- bypass security protections,
- modify the client in a way that affects the integrity of online services,
- distribute modified components as official Counter Ducks software.
Nothing in this section limits rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Counter Ducks, including its code, graphics, audio, text, names, logos, game world and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
The user receives only a license to use the game as described in this EULA.
10. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
If Counter Ducks later allows users to submit content such as names, messages, maps, artwork or other materials, additional terms may apply.
Users remain responsible for content they submit.
11. PHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING
Counter Ducks may contain flashing lights, rapidly changing images and intense visual effects.
Such effects may cause adverse reactions in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or other neurological conditions.
If you experience dizziness, visual disturbance, seizures, disorientation, loss of consciousness or other unusual symptoms, stop playing immediately and seek medical advice where appropriate.
12. UPDATES
The Operator may update the game, backend, online services and related functionality.
Certain updates may be required in order to continue using online features.
13. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION
The Operator may restrict or terminate access to online functionality in cases involving:
- violation of this EULA,
- cheating or attempted cheating,
- activity threatening service security,
- abuse of online services,
- legitimate technical or legal requirements.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The game and online services may contain errors or may become temporarily unavailable.
The Operator takes reasonable measures to maintain the service but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the game, servers or third-party services.
Nothing in this EULA excludes mandatory consumer rights or liability that cannot legally be limited.
15. CHANGES TO THIS EULA
This EULA may be updated to reflect changes to the game, online functionality, infrastructure, Steam services or applicable legal requirements.
The current version will be made available in an appropriate location associated with the game.
16. CONTACT
For matters concerning the game or this EULA:
support@sandzstudio.com
============================================================
PRIVACY POLICY
============================================================
Effective date: 16.10.2026
The data controller responsible for personal data processed in connection with Counter Ducks is:
Grzegorz Zwolenkiewicz
operating as SandZ Studio
e-mail: support@sandzstudio.com
1. INFORMATION WE MAY PROCESS
Depending on how the game is used, we may process:
Account information:
- SteamID,
- public Steam profile name where used by game functionality.
Session information:
- login time,
- last activity time,
- online status,
- active session identifier.
Current-session gameplay information:
- current scene, map or game region,
- player role,
- character position within the game world,
- selected events relating to online services.
Technical information:
- game version,
- error information,
- information relating to server communication,
- IP address where automatically processed by network infrastructure or server logs.
2. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
Information may be processed in order to:
- authenticate users,
- provide online functionality,
- manage active sessions,
- determine active player counts,
- administer online services,
- maintain service security,
- detect abuse,
- operate rewards and inventory,
- diagnose technical problems,
- maintain and improve the service.
3. LEGAL BASES
Depending on the specific processing operation, information may be processed on the basis of:
- Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where processing is necessary to provide the game or its online services,
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Operator, including service security, abuse prevention, troubleshooting and infrastructure administration.
If a future processing activity requires consent, consent will be requested separately.
4. IN-GAME POSITION DATA
The player's character position may be transmitted as part of the heartbeat/presence mechanism.
In-game position is not the user's real-world geographic location.
Unless required for another defined purpose, historical player movement and position information is not retained after the session ends.
5. RETENTION
Presence data such as:
- current position,
- scene,
- role,
- online status,
- last activity time
may be stored only temporarily and removed after the session ends or expires.
Account information and records required for security, rewards, abuse prevention or legal obligations may be retained for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose.
6. STEAM AND VALVE
Counter Ducks uses Steam and Steamworks services.
Where necessary for game functionality, information may be transmitted to or obtained from Valve for purposes including:
- Steam authentication,
- Steam Inventory,
- achievements,
- other Steamworks functionality.
Valve processes information in accordance with its own privacy terms.
7. RECIPIENTS OF INFORMATION
Information may be processed by providers of:
- hosting,
- network infrastructure,
- cloud services,
- Steam services,
- technical services required to operate the game.
We do not sell users' personal information.
8. SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- HTTPS communication,
- authentication mechanisms,
- access controls,
- restrictions on administrative services,
- separation of backend secrets from the game client,
- technical measures designed to reduce unauthorized access.
9. USER RIGHTS
Subject to applicable data protection law, users may have rights including:
- access,
- rectification,
- erasure,
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- objection,
- withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent,
- lodging a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
10. PRIVACY CONTACT
support@sandzstudio.com