Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using EmulatorHub software and services ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and EmulatorHub.dev ("we," "us," or "our"). Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

2. Service Description

EmulatorHub provides custom-built emulation software that allows users to run console video games on personal computers. Our emulators are designed to recreate the functionality of various gaming console systems while adding modern enhancements and features.

The Service includes:

• Emulator software for various gaming consoles
• Documentation and support materials
• Software updates and bug fixes
• Customer support services
• Online community forums and resources

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service and that they have agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation
• You will comply with all terms and conditions outlined in this agreement

4. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the EmulatorHub software solely for your personal, non-commercial use.

Permitted Uses

You may:

• Install and use the software on devices you own or control
• Create backup copies for personal use
• Use the software to run legally obtained game content
• Share information about the software with others

5. Usage Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Distribute, sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the software
• Use the software for any commercial purposes without written permission
• Attempt to circumvent any security measures or access controls
• Use the software to infringe upon the rights of others
• Distribute or share copyrighted game content without proper authorization

6. User Content & ROMs

EmulatorHub does not provide, host, or distribute copyrighted game content ("ROMs"). You are responsible for obtaining game content through legal means, such as:

• Creating backups from games you legally own
• Purchasing games from authorized digital distributors
• Using homebrew or public domain content
• Obtaining proper licenses for any commercial content

Content Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for any game content you use with our software
• You will not use our software with illegally obtained content
• We do not endorse or facilitate copyright infringement
• We may terminate your access if we become aware of infringing activities

7. Intellectual Property

The EmulatorHub software, including all code, graphics, user interfaces, documentation, and related materials, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. We retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Service.

Third-Party Content

Our software may include third-party libraries, components, or technologies that are subject to separate license terms. These components remain the property of their respective owners and are used in accordance with their applicable licenses.

8. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We may collect minimal analytics data to improve our software, but we do not collect personal information without your consent. For detailed information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Software Updates

We may provide updates, patches, and new versions of the software from time to time. These updates may include bug fixes, security improvements, new features, or compatibility enhancements.

By using the Service, you agree that:

• Updates may be automatically downloaded and installed
• Some updates may be required for continued functionality
• We are not obligated to provide updates indefinitely
• Updates are subject to these Terms of Service

10. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding compatibility with all hardware or software

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, EmulatorHub and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damage to computer systems or hardware
• Costs of substitute goods or services
• Any damages arising from your use of the Service

Our total liability to you for any claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. You may also terminate your use of the Service at any time by uninstalling the software.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the software ends immediately
• You must cease all use of the Service
• Provisions regarding liability, disclaimers, and governing law survive termination
• We are not liable for any consequences of termination

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where EmulatorHub.dev is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users through the software or our website
• Provide reasonable notice for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you disagree with the changes, you must stop using the Service.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: emulatorhub.dev/contact
• Address: [Company Address]

For general support inquiries, please use our standard support channels available on our website.