Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GamesLoop ("the Service"), you agree to these open source and free use terms. GamesLoop is committed to remaining completely free and open source for the entire gaming community.

2. Description of Service

GamesLoop is a 100% free and open source online gaming platform that provides users with access to various browser-based games.

✨ Key Principles:

• Zero Cost: No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no premium features
• Open Source: Source code is available for inspection and contribution
• Community Driven: Welcomes contributions from developers and gamers
• No Restrictions: Play any game, anytime, without limitations
• Privacy First: No data collection for monetization purposes

3. User Rights & Freedoms

As an open source and free platform, users have the following rights:

• Free Access: Use all features without any payment or registration requirements
• Privacy Protection: We respect your privacy and don't sell or share your data
• Community Participation: Contribute code, report issues, suggest improvements
• Fair Usage: Play games without artificial limitations or restrictions
• Open Standards: Use of open technologies and formats where possible

4. Open Source License

GamesLoop is released under an open source license that allows:

• Free Redistribution: Share and distribute the software freely
• Source Code Access: View, modify, and improve the source code
• Derivative Works: Create and distribute modified versions
• Community Contributions: Submit improvements back to the project
• No Patent Traps: No software patents restrict usage

5. Community Guidelines

To maintain a positive gaming environment, users agree to:

• Respect other players and maintain positive conduct
• Not engage in harassment, cheating, or malicious activities
• Use the platform responsibly and follow applicable laws
• Contribute positively to the open source community when possible
• Report bugs and suggest improvements to help the platform grow

6. Intellectual Property & Content

GamesLoop Platform: The platform code is open source and available for use under the terms of its license.

Game Content: Individual games may have their own licenses. Users should respect the rights of game creators while enjoying free access to play.

Community Contributions: Contributions to the platform become part of the open source project and are appreciated by the entire community.

7. Privacy & Data

As a privacy-first platform:

• We collect minimal data necessary for platform functionality
• No data is sold, shared, or used for commercial purposes
• Users have control over their privacy settings
• We comply with privacy regulations and respect user rights
• Open source nature allows privacy practices to be audited

8. Service Availability

Free Access: GamesLoop is provided as a free service to the gaming community.

Open Source: The platform source code is publicly available for anyone to run their own instance.

Community Support: The platform is supported by volunteers and community contributions.

9. Limitation of Liability

As an open source project:

• The service is provided "as is" without warranties
• Users are encouraged to contribute to improve the platform
• Community feedback helps identify and fix issues
• Open source nature allows transparency in development
• Users can run their own instances for critical needs

10. Modifications to Terms

As an open source project, significant changes to terms will be:

• Discussed openly in the community
• Proposed as pull requests for transparency
• Clearly communicated to all users
• Maintain the core principles of being free and open source

11. Contact & Community

Get Involved: Join our open source community to contribute, report issues, or suggest improvements.

Contact:
📧 Email: thegamesloop@gmail.com