Terms and Conditions

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 Owner, Technical Lead, and Administrators reserve full, unrestricted authority over all aspects of the Valegate Services. By using the Services, you expressly acknowledge and agree that they 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.

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.