Valegate Minecraft Server – Terms of Service

Effective Date: 14th May 2025
Last Updated: 14th May 2025

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before accessing or using any of the services provided by Valegate. By using the Services — whether as a guest, a registered user, or otherwise — you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, including the Valegate Store Terms and Conditions, you may not use or access any part of the Services.

1. Definitions

• “Account” – Any account used to access Valegate Services, including Minecraft and Discord credentials.
• “Services” – The Valegate Minecraft Server, its associated Discord server, https://www.valegate.com, https://store.valegate.com, in-game content, game modes, systems, and all related platforms or digital offerings.
• “In-Game Purchases” – Any virtual ranks, perks, cosmetics, or other items purchased via the Valegate Store.
• “User Content” – Any data, text, images, audio, video, or other content created or submitted by users within the Services.
• “Intellectual Property Rights” – All copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, moral rights, and similar legal rights worldwide.
• “Valegate” – Refers to the Valegate Minecraft Server and its operational leadership, including the Server Owner, Technical Lead, and Administrators. “We,” “Us,” or “Our” refers to Valegate and its authorized staff.

2. Ownership and Limited License

a) Ownership

All elements of the Services are owned or licensed by Valegate. No ownership or property rights are transferred to you. Valegate retains all Intellectual Property Rights unless explicitly stated otherwise.

b) Limited License

Subject to continued compliance with these Terms, Valegate grants you a personal, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for non-commercial entertainment purposes only.

c) Account Usage

By using an Account to access the Services, you agree that the Account owner is responsible for all activity and compliance. Sharing an account does not exempt any user from these Terms.

3. License Limitations

Your license to access the Services is immediately revocable if you:

• Engage in conduct contrary to the intended spirit of the Server
• Use or promote cheats, exploits, bots, unauthorized clients, or macros
• Manipulate gameplay using unintended features, bugs, or automation
• Promote, encourage, or participate in phishing, hacking, or modification of server systems
• Resell in-game items, currency, or accounts for real-world currency
• Use any platform features for commercial or third-party promotional purposes
• Post content that is unlawful, abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or infringes on intellectual property or privacy
• Attempt to access administrative features or restricted systems
• Use the Services where prohibited by law

You also agree to be bound by the Valegate Store Terms and Conditions for all purchases or donations made through the Store.

4. Administrative Authority

The Server Owners maintain full, unrestricted authority over all aspects of the Valegate Services. This authority extends jointly to the Technical Lead and Administrators, as delegated by the Owner. By using the Services, you expressly acknowledge and agree that this leadership team may, at their sole discretion and without notice, take any administrative action deemed necessary to maintain, protect, or manage the community.

This includes, but is not limited to, the right to:

• Modify, disable, rebalance, or remove any game mode, plugin, command, or mechanic

• Alter, reduce, or revoke donor ranks, perks, or store-purchased items at any time, with or without cause

• Suspend, restrict, or permanently ban any user or account from the Server or community platforms

• Remove any individual from the Server or Discord for any reason, including user conduct, server security, or administrative judgment

• Enforce, bypass, or override rules and automated systems at their discretion

• Decline tickets, appeals, or disputes without obligation to provide justification

• Perform any action deemed necessary to ensure the stability, fairness, or safety of the community

Administrative decisions are final. No compensation, refund, or justification is required. Continued access to the Services is a privilege — not a right — and is subject to the absolute authority of the Server’s leadership.

Any members of the technical staff deemed to be inactive may result in the Server Owner exercising the right to deputize technical responsibilities to a trusted and active member of the staff team, to ensure operational continuity.

4.1. Owner Intervention in Technical Oversight

In circumstances where the Technical Lead is unavailable, unresponsive, or otherwise not fulfilling their duties in a timely or effective manner, the Server Owner reserves the unilateral right to intervene in all technical operations. This authority includes, but is not limited to:

• Assuming direct control over ongoing or pending technical matters

• Reassigning technical responsibilities to another qualified staff member or external contractor

• Making immediate infrastructure changes, plugin updates, or configuration modifications without prior consultation

• Accessing, modifying, or restricting any technical systems, repositories, or administrative tools normally under the Technical Lead’s management

• Revoking or suspending technical permissions granted to the Technical Lead if necessary for server stability or security

• Appointing members to the Administrator team and development teams unilaterally, without requiring consultation or approval from existing staff

Such intervention may be temporary or permanent, depending on the nature and duration of the Technical Lead’s inactivity. The Server Owner’s authority in these scenarios is final and not subject to challenge. This provision exists to ensure the uninterrupted operation, safety, and evolution of the Valegate Services.

5. User Content

You are solely responsible for the content you post or share. By submitting content, you agree that:

• It is lawful, accurate, and non-infringing
• It does not include malicious code, spam, or inappropriate material
• Valegate may use, reproduce, or adapt your content for moderation, community use, or promotional purposes without compensation
• Your content is considered non-confidential
• Valegate is not responsible for misuse or redistribution of your content by other users

You grant Valegate a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use your User Content in connection with the Services.

6. In-Game Purchases and Payment

All purchases made through the Valegate Store are final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law.

• Virtual items have no monetary value outside of the Server
• Perks and ranks may be altered, disabled, or removed at any time
• Valegate uses Tebex as its official merchant of record. Transactions are subject to Tebex’s Terms

You understand and agree that all in-game purchases are licenses only and do not represent ownership or guaranteed benefits.

7. Availability and Termination

Valegate may suspend, modify, or discontinue any portion of the Services at any time, with or without notice.

• Access to the Services may be interrupted for maintenance or unforeseen issues
• Pre-purchased items or account progress may be lost upon termination, and no refunds will be granted
• Valegate may terminate or restrict your access at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion
• You may stop using the Services at any time, but no compensation will be provided for unused virtual goods.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Valegate disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement
• Valegate is not liable for data loss, server downtime, player behavior, or content posted by user
• In no event shall Valegate’s total liability exceed the amount you paid (if any) in the past 180 days
• Some jurisdictions may not allow exclusions of certain warranties or limitations. In such cases, these limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by local law

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Valegate, its staff, and affiliates from any claim, damage, or liability arising out of:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your submitted content or behaviour within the community

10. Modifications

Valegate reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Acknowledgment

By accessing or using Valegate’s Services, you confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Service
• You also agree to the Valegate Store Terms and Conditions
• Your use of the Services is entirely at your own risk and discretion

Thank you for being a part of the Valegate community.