Terms of Use
Welcome to TicTacToeFun. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of tictactoefun.com (the "Site"). Please read them carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. About the Site
TicTacToeFun is a free website offering online tic-tac-toe games (Classic, Ultimate, Misère, and others) and articles about strategy, history, and game theory. The Site is operated by [YOUR NAME OR BUSINESS NAME].
2. Eligibility
The Site is intended for a general audience. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old (or 16 if you are in the EEA/UK). If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, please use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
3. Permitted use
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial enjoyment and learning. You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Attempt to interfere with, disable, or disrupt the Site or its servers
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site, except for legitimate search engine indexing
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, accounts, or systems
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise extract source code beyond what is publicly served to your browser
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our written permission
- Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone else from using or enjoying the Site
4. Intellectual property
All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, games, code, and design — is the property of TicTacToeFun or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or commercially exploit any of the content without our prior written permission. Limited personal use (such as bookmarking pages, sharing links, or quoting brief excerpts with attribution) is permitted.
The game of tic-tac-toe itself is in the public domain. Our specific implementations, designs, written guides, and articles are not.
5. User-submitted content
If you send us messages, feedback, or suggestions, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and incorporate them into the Site or future works, without obligation or compensation to you. We will not publish your personal contact information without your consent.
6. Third-party links and services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
The Site uses third-party services including Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and Google Fonts. Your interaction with these services is governed by their respective terms and policies.
7. Advertising
The Site is supported by advertising. We display ads through Google AdSense and potentially other networks. We do not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for any products, services, or claims made in advertisements shown on the Site. Any transaction you make with an advertiser is solely between you and that advertiser.
8. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Any information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current
- Any defects will be corrected
- The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
Your use of the Site is at your sole risk. See our Disclaimer for more.
9. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, TicTacToeFun and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, or goodwill — arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
If, despite this limitation, we are found liable for any damages, our total liability is limited to the amount you have paid us in the past 12 months (which, since the Site is free, is typically zero).
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TicTacToeFun and its operators from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from (a) your use of the Site, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any rights of another party.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason — including violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to the Site and Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. Significant changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [YOUR COUNTRY/STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts located in [YOUR JURISDICTION], and you consent to their exclusive jurisdiction.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email us at [YOUR EMAIL] or use our contact page.
These Terms are provided as a general template. They do not constitute legal advice. For your specific situation, jurisdiction, and business model, consult a qualified attorney.