Terms of Service - Stage Select

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Stage Select ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Stage Select is a prediction platform that allows users to predict nominees and winners of gaming award shows. The Service is provided for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real-money gambling or betting.
Stage Select operates entirely independently of any and all award shows listed on the website.
Stage Select is also not affiliated with any video game company or organization.

3. User Accounts

Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain only one account per person
Keep your password secure and confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or disrupt the Service.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Create multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages
Use automated scripts, bots, or other tools to interact with the Service
Share insider information that is not publicly available
Post offensive, harassing, or inappropriate content
Attempt to manipulate leaderboards or exploit bugs
Impersonate other users or Stage Select staff
Use the Service for any illegal purpose

5. Predictions and Scoring

By making predictions, you acknowledge that:

Predictions are final once the voting period closes
Scoring is based on our published rules and is calculated automatically
We reserve the right to adjust scores in cases of errors or rule violations
Leaderboard rankings are for entertainment purposes only

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Service, including its design, features, and original content, is owned by Stage Select and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

Third-Party Content

Game information, images, and media displayed on the Service are sourced from third-party providers (IGDB, TMDB) and remain the property of their respective owners.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you post (comments, profile information). By posting content, you grant us a license to display it as part of the Service.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT:

The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
Information displayed will be accurate or complete
Predictions or scores will be processed without errors

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stage Select shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including loss of data or interruption of service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stage Select from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of significant changes via email or on-site notice.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at Stage.Select24@outlook.com.