Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Galactic Tycoons! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the online game Galactic Tycoons (the "Game"), accessible at www.galactictycoons.com, and any related services, features, content, or applications offered by RYNEDA s.r.o., a company registered in Slovakia with registered office at Saratovská 7388/1B, 911 08 Trenčín, Slovakia, company registration number 53649940 ("RYNEDA," "we," "us," or "our") (collectively, the "Service").
1.2 These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and RYNEDA. By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
1.3 You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and RYNEDA only, and not with any third-party platform through which you access the Service (e.g., app store, social networking site). Third-party platform terms may also apply, and you are responsible for complying with such terms. These Terms control the relationship between you and RYNEDA regarding the Service.
2. Account Registration and Use
2.1 Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are between 13 and 16 years old, you must have parental or legal guardian consent to use the Service. By registering an Account, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are between 13 and 16 years old, you represent that you have obtained your parent or guardian's consent to these Terms.
2.2 Account Creation and Security: You are responsible for providing accurate and complete information during registration and keeping this information updated. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.galactictycoons.com/privacy. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Account login credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your Account. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account, whether or not authorized by you.
2.3 One Account Policy: Each individual may only create and maintain one Account. Creating multiple accounts ("Multi-Accounting") is strictly prohibited and will result in penalties, including Account suspension or termination, and forfeiture of any in-game assets.
2.4 No Account Transfer: Game accounts are personal and non-transferable. You may not sell, trade, gift, or otherwise transfer your Account to another person, nor may you allow another person to use your Account. Any attempt to do so will be considered a breach of these Terms.
2.5 Account Suspension: RYNEDA reserves the right to temporarily suspend accounts during investigation of suspected Terms violations, technical issues, or payment disputes without prior notice. RYNEDA is not liable for any loss or damage you may suffer as a result of an Account suspension.
2.6 Inactive Accounts: RYNEDA may terminate accounts that have been inactive for more than 12 consecutive months without prior notice. All in-game assets associated with inactive accounts may also be deleted.
2.7 Account Deletion: RYNEDA reserves the right to delete or suspend any Account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Reasons for account deletion or suspension may include, but are not limited to, violations of these Terms, extended inactivity, or as required by law. Upon account deletion, these Terms terminate automatically, and you lose all rights to your Account and any associated in-game assets, including but not limited to Stars and Virtual Goods, without any right to refund or compensation.
3. Game Play and Galaxies
3.1 Galaxies: The Game is played on separate servers called "Galaxies." You may play in multiple Galaxies with your single Account.
3.2 Companies: Within each Galaxy, you may create and control only one in-game company ("Company"). Company progress, virtual goods ("Virtual Goods"), and other in-game assets are specific to the Galaxy in which they were acquired and are not transferable to any other Galaxy or Account.
3.3 Galaxy Lifecycle: Galaxies have a limited lifespan. RYNEDA reserves the right to end a Galaxy ("Galaxy End") at any time for any reason. Upon Galaxy End, your Company and its progress within that Galaxy will be terminated, and you will no longer be able to access that Galaxy. While RYNEDA may, at its sole discretion, offer to transfer Stars (defined below) to another active Galaxy you play in following a Galaxy End, RYNEDA has no obligation to do so. No refunds will be issued for any Virtual Goods or other in-game assets lost due to a Galaxy End.
3.4 Company Names: You may choose a Company Name for each Galaxy. RYNEDA reserves the right to reject or modify any Company Name that is offensive, violates these Terms, infringes on the rights of others, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate by RYNEDA, at its sole discretion and without notice or your consent.
4. User Conduct and Content
4.1 User Content: The Service may include features that allow you to communicate with other users (e.g., chat, forums). You are solely responsible for any content you post, upload, or transmit through the Service ("User Content"). You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to submit such User Content and that it does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws.
4.2 License to User Content: By submitting User Content, you grant RYNEDA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Service and RYNEDA's business, including for promotional and marketing purposes.
4.3 Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
- Cheating and Exploits: Use cheats, exploits, automation software (bots, macros), hacks, modifications, or any unauthorized third-party software or tools that interact with the Game. This includes browser extensions that modify the Game's UI or automate any actions. Use any technique or method to gain an unfair advantage over other players.
- Unauthorized Trading: Buy, sell, trade, or transfer your Account, Company, Virtual Goods, Stars, or other in-game assets for real-world currency or other value outside of the authorized in-game mechanisms.
- Harassment and Disruption: Engage in any harassing, abusive, discriminatory, threatening, or otherwise objectionable behavior towards other users, RYNEDA staff, or the Game community. Disrupt the normal flow of gameplay, including spamming, flooding chat channels, or intentionally creating lag.
- Impersonation and Misrepresentation: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Inappropriate Content: Create, upload, or transmit any User Content that is illegal, harmful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually suggestive, violent, or otherwise objectionable.
- Illegal Activities: Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- Circumventing Restrictions: Use VPNs, proxies, or other methods to disguise your location or IP address for the purpose of circumventing regional restrictions, avoiding bans, or gaining an unfair advantage.
- Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise derive source code from the Service or any part thereof.
- Interference with Service: Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service, including by transmitting any worms, viruses, spyware, malware, or other harmful code.
- Multi-Accounting: Create or use more than one Account.
- Market Manipulation: Engage in any activity that disrupts the in-game economy, including manipulating prices, creating artificial shortages, or engaging in other forms of market manipulation that negatively impacts other players.
- Collusion and Unfair Play: Collude with other players to gain an unfair advantage, including intentionally harming your own Company to benefit another, match-fixing, or sharing accounts.
4.4 Monitoring and Enforcement: RYNEDA reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor User Content and user behavior. We may take action, including issuing warnings, suspending or terminating Accounts, removing User Content, and implementing in-game penalties, against any user who violates these Terms or engages in conduct that we deem inappropriate. This right to monitor and enforce does not create an obligation for RYNEDA to take any action.
4.5 Reporting: If you encounter any User Content or user behavior that violates these Terms, you may report it to us via support@galactictycoons.com.
5. Virtual Goods and In-App Purchases
5.1 Virtual Currency and Goods: The Game may offer optional in-app purchases of virtual currency ("Stars") and other Virtual Goods. Stars and Virtual Goods may be used to enhance gameplay, unlock features, or accelerate progress within the Game.
5.2 No Real-World Value: Stars and Virtual Goods represent a limited, non-transferable, revocable license for use within the Game solely in accordance with these Terms and have no monetary or real-world value outside of the Game. They are not redeemable or refundable for real-world currency, goods, or services, except as required by applicable law or at RYNEDA’s sole discretion. They cannot be bought, sold, traded, gifted, or exchanged for value outside the Service, and any attempt to do so is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination.
5.3 Payment Processing and Delivery: All in-app purchases are processed through our third-party payment provider, Paddle.com Market Limited ("Paddle"). Your purchases are governed by Paddle's terms and conditions, which you can find at https://www.paddle.com/legal/checkout-buyer-terms. By making a purchase, you agree to Paddle's terms. RYNEDA is not responsible for any issues arising from the use of Paddle's services.
5.4 Payment, Performance and Withdrawal Rights: Payment for all purchases is due and payable immediately upon completion of the purchasing process through Paddle. Our contractual performance begins immediately after the successful transaction by making the purchased Stars or Virtual Goods available in your Account.
5.5 Non-Refundable Purchases: All purchases of Stars and Virtual Goods are final and non-refundable, except as required by law or as otherwise expressly stated in these Terms.
5.6 Galaxy-Specific Purchases: All purchases are made on a specific Galaxy and are only valid within that Galaxy. Stars and Virtual Goods are not transferable between Galaxies or to other Accounts.
5.7 Purchase Errors: If you encounter a technical error with a purchase, please contact RYNEDA support at support@galactictycoons.com with detailed information about the issue. RYNEDA may, at its sole discretion, provide a remedy (such as a refund or replacement of the affected Stars or Virtual Goods) if a verifiable error occurred due to RYNEDA’s systems.
5.8 Chargebacks: Should RYNEDA incur chargebacks or payment cancellations due to actions for which you are responsible (including fraudulent purchases, unauthorized use of payment methods, or disputes initiated in bad faith), RYNEDA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Account, remove Virtual Goods and Stars, and pursue any other available legal remedies.
5.9 Modification of Virtual Goods: RYNEDA reserves the right to modify, regulate, control, or eliminate any Virtual Goods at any time for any reason, without any liability to you.
5.10 Technical Issues: In the event of technical issues affecting Virtual Goods, RYNEDA's maximum liability shall be limited to replacement of the affected Virtual Goods or refund of the purchase price, at RYNEDA's sole discretion.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Ownership: The Service and all content within the Game, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, sound effects, software, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to RYNEDA and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License: RYNEDA grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to access and use the Service and Game solely for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes, subject to these Terms. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Service, unless expressly permitted by these Terms or with RYNEDA's prior written consent.
6.3 Fan Content: You may create and share fan content based on the Game (such as guides, videos, or artwork) provided it is clearly marked as unofficial, and complies with these Terms. RYNEDA reserves the right to request removal of any fan content at its discretion.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. RYNEDA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
7.2 Disclaimer of Damages: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RYNEDA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, OR ANY INTERRUPTION OR DISRUPTION OF THE SERVICE, ANY SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF YOUR ACCOUNT, ANY GALAXY END, OR ANY INTERRUPTION OR DISRUPTION OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF RYNEDA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7.3 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RYNEDA'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU TO RYNEDA FOR VIRTUAL GOODS IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE CLAIM.
7.4 THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND CONTENT: THE SERVICE MAY CONTAIN LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, SERVICES, OR CONTENT. RYNEDA DOES NOT ENDORSE, CONTROL, OR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, SERVICES, OR CONTENT, INCLUDING THEIR AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, OR LEGALITY. YOUR USE OF THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, SERVICES, OR CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE USE OF PADDLE FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING.
7.5 Virtual Goods: RYNEDA MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY, CONTINUITY, OR PERMANENCE OF VIRTUAL GOODS, INCLUDING STARS. RYNEDA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, REMOVE, OR DISCONTINUE VIRTUAL GOODS AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE OR LIABILITY.
7.6 HARDWARE AND INTERNET REQUIREMENTS: YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING THE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND INTERNET CONNECTION NECESSARY TO ACCESS AND USE THE SERVICE. RYNEDA IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR INTERNET CONNECTION.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RYNEDA, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
9. Modifications to the Service and Terms
9.1 Service Modifications: RYNEDA reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service, or any part thereof, at any time and without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to technical reasons, business decisions, or legal requirements. RYNEDA is not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
9.2 RYNEDA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on the Service, and the updated Terms will become effective seven (7) days after such posting. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. We may also provide you with additional notice of material changes.
10. Term and Termination
10.1 Term: These Terms will remain in effect for as long as you use the Service.
10.2 Termination by RYNEDA: RYNEDA may terminate your Account and your access to the Service, or any part thereof, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms, without prior notice.
10.3 Termination by You: You may terminate your Account at any time by contacting us at support@galactictycoons.com and requesting account deletion. However, you will not be entitled to any refund for any unused Virtual Goods or Stars.
10.4 Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your Account for any reason: (a) these Terms will automatically terminate; (b) your right to access and use the Service will cease; (c) you will forfeit all Virtual Goods and other in-game assets associated with your Account; and (d) RYNEDA will have no further obligations to you.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law: These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Slovakia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
11.2 Dispute Resolution: The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, amicably through negotiation. If the parties are unable to reach a settlement within 60 days, any legal action or proceeding shall be exclusively instituted in the courts of the Slovak Republic. You waive any objection to venue in such courts and irrevocably submit to their jurisdiction. For disputes where Slovak law permits selection of a specific court, RYNEDA may choose the competent court based on its registered office location.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.2 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RYNEDA with respect to the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and RYNEDA.
12.3 Waiver: No waiver of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of RYNEDA to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
12.4 Assignment: RYNEDA may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, to any third party at its sole discretion, without notice to you. You may not assign these Terms without the prior written consent of RYNEDA.
12.5 Language: The governing language of these Terms is English. While RYNEDA may provide translations for convenience, the English version will control in the event of any discrepancy.
12.6 Force Majeure: RYNEDA shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:
RYNEDA s.r.o.
Saratovská 7388/1B, 911 08 Trenčín, Slovakia
Email: support@galactictycoons.com