1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, using, or inviting GuardioBot (the "Service" or "Bot") to your Discord server or Roblox experience, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service.

GuardioBot is operated as an individual project. "GuardioBot Technologies" is a trade name used to describe the Service and related offerings, and does not constitute a legal business entity. All references to "we," "us," or "our" refer to the individual operator of this Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

GuardioBot is an automated moderation and community management bot designed to operate on Discord and Roblox platforms. The Service is provided on an "as-available" basis and includes features such as:

• Automated content moderation and filtering
• User behavior monitoring and enforcement actions
• Anti-spam and anti-raid protection mechanisms
• Customizable moderation rules and automated responses
• Logging and reporting capabilities
• Community management and administrative tools

We reserve the absolute right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason.

3. Eligibility and Account Requirements

3.1 Age and Legal Capacity

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service, or meet the minimum age requirement in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. If you are under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have explicit parental or legal guardian consent to use the Service and enter into these Terms.

3.2 Platform Requirements

Use of the Service requires a valid Discord and/or Roblox account in good standing. You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your platform accounts and for all activities occurring under your accounts.

3.3 Server/Experience Authority

To add GuardioBot to a Discord server or Roblox experience, you must possess appropriate administrative permissions and legal authority. You represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind the server, experience, and all of its members to these Terms.

3.4 Prohibited Users

The Service is not available to any users previously suspended or removed from the Service, or to users located in jurisdictions where the Service is prohibited by law.

4. User Obligations and Prohibited Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in strict accordance with these Terms. You expressly agree NOT to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Service
• Use the Service to violate any federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, related systems, networks, or data
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create undue burden on the Service or connected servers and networks
• Deploy automated scripts, bots, or tools to interact with the Service except as expressly authorized
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features or access controls
• Use the Service to harass, threaten, intimidate, abuse, or harm others
• Exploit the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes or resale
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect, harvest, or scrape user information without authorization
• Upload, transmit, or distribute viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
• Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary rights notices

4.2 Content Responsibility and Indemnification

You are solely and exclusively responsible for all content, messages, data, and materials processed through your use of the Service. You acknowledge and agree that we do not monitor, control, approve, or endorse content within your servers or experiences. You bear all risks associated with user-generated content and community interactions.

4.3 Platform Compliance

You must strictly comply with Discord's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, Developer Terms of Service, and Roblox's Terms of Use and Community Standards. Violations of platform terms may result in immediate termination of Service access without notice or refund.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

5.1 Data Collection and Processing

GuardioBot collects and processes certain data necessary to provide the Service, including but not limited to:

• Server/experience identifiers, configurations, and settings
• User identifiers (Discord IDs, Roblox usernames) and basic profile information
• Message content, metadata, and attachments for moderation purposes
• Moderation logs, action history, and enforcement records
• Command usage, interaction data, and behavioral analytics
• Technical data including IP addresses, timestamps, and system information

5.2 Data Usage and Purpose

We use collected data exclusively to provide, maintain, improve, and secure the Service. We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.3 Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data by removing the Bot from your server/experience and contacting our support team. Note that some data may be retained for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement purposes.

5.4 Third-Party Services and Platform Integration

The Service integrates with Discord and Roblox platforms, which are third-party services subject to their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for the data practices of these platforms.

5.5 Data Security

While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge that data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure and that we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership and Protection

GuardioBot, including all software, source code, algorithms, artificial intelligence models, designs, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names (including "GuardioBot Technologies"), documentation, and all related intellectual property, is owned exclusively by the operator and is protected by United States copyright laws, trademark laws, trade secret laws, and international intellectual property treaties.

6.2 Limited License Grant

Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or replicate the Service
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works
• Distribute, sell, resell, rent, lease, or sublicense the Service
• Access the Service to build a competitive product or service

6.3 Trademark Notice

"GuardioBot" and "GuardioBot Technologies" are trademarks or trade names owned by the Service operator. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement under state and federal law.

6.4 Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, comments, improvements, or recommendations you provide regarding the Service ("Feedback") become our exclusive property. You hereby assign all right, title, and interest in such Feedback to us, and we may use, disclose, and exploit such Feedback without any obligation or compensation to you.

6.5 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content processed through the Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information including identification of the copyrighted work and the allegedly infringing material.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, platform outages (Discord/Roblox), or circumstances beyond our control.

7.2 Right to Modify or Discontinue

We reserve the absolute right to modify, update, suspend, or permanently discontinue the Service or any features thereof at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. We shall have no liability whatsoever for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

7.3 Beta and Experimental Features

We may offer beta, experimental, or preview features that are provided strictly on an "as is" basis without any warranties. These features may contain bugs, may not function as intended, and may be modified or discontinued without notice.

8. Disclaimers of Warranties

8.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED STRICTLY ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND QUALITY.

8.2 No Guarantee of Results or Effectiveness

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, EXPECTATIONS, OR NEEDS; PREVENT ALL POLICY VIOLATIONS; DETECT ALL HARMFUL, INAPPROPRIATE, OR MALICIOUS CONTENT; OR ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. MODERATION EFFECTIVENESS DEPENDS ON PROPER CONFIGURATION, COMMUNITY SIZE, USER BEHAVIOR, AND FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RELIANCE ON THE SERVICE.

8.3 No Warranty of Security or Data Integrity

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE SECURE, FREE FROM BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DATA WILL BE SECURE OR NOT LOST, CORRUPTED, OR DAMAGED. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE SECURITY MEASURES AND BACKUP PROCEDURES.

8.4 Third-Party Content and Services

WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THIRD-PARTY SERVICES (INCLUDING DISCORD AND ROBLOX), USER-GENERATED CONTENT, THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, OR ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

8.5 Jurisdiction-Specific Disclaimers

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers may not apply, and you may have additional rights. These disclaimers apply to the maximum extent permitted by Texas law.

9. Limitations of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW AND FEDERAL LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2 Cap on Total Liability

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, FOR USE OF THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100 USD).

9.3 No Liability for Third-Party Actions

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: (A) THE ACTIONS, CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR DATA OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING USERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, OR OTHER SERVICE USERS; (B) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA OR COMMUNICATIONS; (C) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; (D) SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF YOUR DISCORD OR ROBLOX ACCOUNTS BY THOSE PLATFORMS; (E) FAILURES OR OUTAGES OF DISCORD, ROBLOX, OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY SERVICES; OR (F) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THIRD PARTIES OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES.

9.4 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government actions, labor disputes, epidemics, pandemics, internet or telecommunications failures, power outages, equipment failures, or failures of third-party hosting providers or platforms.

9.5 Essential Purpose and Allocation of Risk

You acknowledge that these limitations of liability are essential elements of these Terms and that we would not provide the Service without these limitations. These limitations allocate the risks between the parties, and you acknowledge that the Service pricing (including free access) reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability specified herein.

10. Indemnification

10.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend (at our option), and hold harmless the Service operator, and any affiliates, contractors, licensors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, and court costs) arising from or relating to:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights
• Any content, data, or materials you submit, post, transmit, or process through the Service
• Your willful misconduct, gross negligence, or fraud
• Any dispute between you and any third party, including users of your server or experience
• Your breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in these Terms
• Any claim that your use of the Service caused harm to a third party

10.2 Indemnification Procedures

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you (at your expense), and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You will not settle any claim that affects us or our rights without our prior written consent. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim upon becoming aware of it.

10.3 Texas Law Application

This indemnification obligation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Texas law, and shall survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by removing GuardioBot from all of your Discord servers and Roblox experiences and ceasing all use of the Service. Termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the absolute right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Service, in whole or in part, immediately and without notice, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
• Fraudulent, abusive, harmful, or illegal activity
• Conduct that harms or threatens to harm the Service, us, or other users
• Extended periods of inactivity or non-use
• Requests or requirements of law enforcement or government agencies
• Technical, security, or operational concerns
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service
• Your breach of representations, warranties, or covenants
• Our sole discretion without cause

11.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination for any reason: (a) your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases; (b) you must cease all use of the Service; (c) we may delete your data, configurations, and settings without liability; and (d) all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, limitations of liability, dispute resolution provisions, and governing law provisions.

11.4 No Refunds

You acknowledge and agree that we shall have no obligation to provide refunds or compensation for any reason, including termination of access or discontinuation of the Service.

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution Requirement

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us and attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally. You must send written notice to us describing: (a) your name and contact information; (b) the nature and basis of the claim or dispute; and (c) the specific relief sought. We will have sixty (60) days to respond and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration Agreement

If we cannot resolve a dispute through informal negotiation, you and we agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or our relationship (collectively, "Disputes") shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes, except as modified by this Section.

12.3 Arbitration Procedures and Location

The arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitration shall take place in Texas, either in person or by telephone/video conference as determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall apply Texas substantive law and the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

12.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. ARBITRATIONS, COURT ACTIONS, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS MAY NOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH DISPUTES INVOLVING ANY OTHER PERSON'S OR ENTITY'S USE OF THE SERVICE. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

12.5 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may: (a) bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies; (b) seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights, confidential information, or proprietary rights; or (c) bring an action in court to enforce an arbitration award.

12.6 Arbitration Costs

Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees in arbitration, except as otherwise required by applicable law. If you prevail on a claim for which you are entitled to attorneys' fees under applicable law, you may seek to recover those fees from the arbitrator.

12.7 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to us within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. The notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration agreement. If you opt out, all other terms of these Terms remain in effect, but Disputes will be resolved in Texas courts as specified in Section 13.

12.8 Severability of Arbitration Provisions

If any portion of this arbitration provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect, except that if the Class Action Waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the entire arbitration provision (but not the rest of these Terms) shall be null and void.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1 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 substantive laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

13.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue

For any disputes not subject to arbitration (as specified in Section 12), you agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas. You irrevocably waive any objection to venue in such courts and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum. Any cause of action you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is permanently barred.

13.3 Texas Consumer Rights

If you are a Texas resident, you may have additional rights under Texas law. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights you may have under Texas consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by agreement.

14. Modifications to Terms

14.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, amend, update, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, with or without notice. Material changes will be communicated through one or more of the following methods:

• Posting updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending notifications through the Service (Discord announcements, bot messages, etc.)
• Email notification to registered users (if applicable)
• In-app notifications or alerts

14.2 Acceptance of Modifications

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your binding acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

14.3 Effective Date of Changes

Unless otherwise specified, modifications to these Terms become effective immediately upon posting. For material changes, we may (but are not obligated to) provide advance notice or a delayed effective date.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, proposals, and representations, whether oral or written.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent. If modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure or delay in enforcing any provision of these Terms, or exercising any right or remedy, shall not constitute a waiver of that provision, right, or remedy, nor shall it preclude future enforcement. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative. No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy shall preclude further exercise of that right or remedy or the exercise of any other right or remedy.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicense these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder, whether voluntarily, by operation of law, or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction and without notice to you.

15.5 Independent Contractors

Nothing in these Terms creates, or shall be deemed to create, a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between you and us. You have no authority to bind us or to incur any obligation on our behalf.

15.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of you and us, and are not intended to confer any third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity, except as expressly provided for Indemnified Parties in Section 10.

15.7 Headings and Interpretation

Section headings are for convenience only and shall not govern the meaning or interpretation of any provision. The words "include," "includes," and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by "without limitation." The use of "or" is not exclusive unless the context requires otherwise.

15.8 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms to the extent such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, civil unrest, government actions or regulations, labor disputes, epidemics, pandemics, equipment failures, power outages, internet or telecommunications outages, failures of third-party service providers (including Discord and Roblox), or any other events beyond our reasonable control.

15.9 Notices

All notices, requests, consents, or other communications required or permitted under these Terms must be in writing and shall be deemed given: (a) when delivered personally; (b) when sent by confirmed email; (c) one business day after being sent by reputable overnight courier; or (d) three business days after being mailed by first-class certified mail, postage prepaid. Notices to you may be sent to the contact information associated with your Discord or Roblox account or to any email address you have provided to us.

15.10 Survival

The following provisions shall survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service: Sections 4.2 (Content Responsibility), 6 (Intellectual Property Rights), 8 (Disclaimers), 9 (Limitations of Liability), 10 (Indemnification), 12 (Dispute Resolution), 13 (Governing Law), and 15 (General Provisions), as well as any other provisions that by their nature should reasonably survive.

15.11 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. Any translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail and control.

15.12 Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or such claim or cause of action shall be permanently barred.

15.13 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email, Discord messages, bot notifications, or postings on our website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

15.14 Export Control

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

16. Contact Information and Legal Notices

16.1 Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding these Terms or the Service, you may contact us at:

16.2 Service of Legal Process

For service of legal process, formal legal notices, or subpoenas, please contact: legal@guardiobot.com

16.3 DMCA Copyright Agent

For copyright infringement notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), please contact our designated agent at: dmca@guardiobot.com

Your notice must include: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.

17. Special Provisions for Individual Operation

17.1 Individual Project Disclosure

GuardioBot is operated as an individual project and not as a registered business entity. "GuardioBot Technologies" is a trade name and trademark used to identify the Service and related offerings, and does not constitute a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or any other form of legal business entity.

17.2 Limited Resources

You acknowledge and agree that as an individual project, the Service may have limited resources, support capacity, and availability compared to corporate-operated services. We make no guarantees regarding response times, support availability, or service continuity.

17.3 Volunteer and Community Support

Support may be provided by volunteers or community members who are not employees or agents. Any statements, advice, or recommendations provided by volunteers or community members do not constitute official statements, warranties, or commitments by us.

17.4 No Professional Advice

The Service does not provide legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Any information provided through the Service is for general informational purposes only. You should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

18. Additional Limitations and Protections

18.1 No Liability for User Actions

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ACTIONS, DECISIONS, OR CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) MODERATION DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON BOT ACTIONS; (B) FALSE POSITIVES OR FALSE NEGATIVES IN AUTOMATED DETECTION; (C) COMMUNITY CONFLICTS OR DISPUTES; (D) LOSS OF USERS OR COMMUNITY MEMBERS; (E) DAMAGE TO REPUTATION; (F) LEGAL LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES; OR (G) ANY OTHER CONSEQUENCES OF USING AUTOMATED MODERATION.

18.2 Community Management Responsibility

You remain solely responsible for all community management decisions, including moderation actions, enforcement policies, and user interactions. The Service provides tools to assist with moderation, but does not replace human judgment or absolve you of your responsibilities as a server or experience administrator.

18.3 Platform Compliance Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with Discord's and Roblox's terms of service, community guidelines, and developer policies. We are not responsible for any actions taken by these platforms against your account, server, or experience.

18.4 No Guarantee of Detection or Prevention

The Service uses automated algorithms and pattern recognition to detect and moderate content. However, no automated system is perfect. We do not guarantee that the Service will detect or prevent all violations, harmful content, spam, raids, or other unwanted activity. You acknowledge that human oversight and manual moderation remain necessary.

18.5 Configuration Responsibility

You are solely responsible for properly configuring the Service settings, filters, and rules. Misconfiguration may result in over-moderation (false positives) or under-moderation (false negatives). We are not liable for consequences resulting from misconfiguration or improper use of the Service.

18.6 Third-Party Integrations

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications. We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

19. Texas-Specific Provisions

19.1 Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

To the extent permitted by law, you waive any rights you may have under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), Texas Business & Commerce Code § 17.41 et seq., or any similar consumer protection statute. However, if a court determines this waiver is unenforceable, the limitations and exclusions of liability in these Terms shall apply to the maximum extent permitted under the DTPA.

19.2 Texas Venue Rules

You agree that venue for any disputes not subject to arbitration shall be proper exclusively in Texas courts, and you waive any objections based on improper venue or forum non conveniens.

19.3 Texas Limitations Period

Notwithstanding any other provision, any cause of action you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, consistent with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.051.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, using, or inviting GuardioBot (the "Service" or "Bot") to your Discord server or Roblox experience, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service.

GuardioBot is operated as an individual project. "GuardioBot Technologies" is a trade name used to describe the Service and related offerings, and does not constitute a legal business entity. All references to "we," "us," or "our" refer to the individual operator of this Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

GuardioBot is an automated moderation and community management bot designed to operate on Discord and Roblox platforms. The Service is provided on an "as-available" basis and includes features such as:

• Automated content moderation and filtering
• User behavior monitoring and enforcement actions
• Anti-spam and anti-raid protection mechanisms
• Customizable moderation rules and automated responses
• Logging and reporting capabilities
• Community management and administrative tools

We reserve the absolute right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason.

3. Eligibility and Account Requirements

3.1 Age and Legal Capacity

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service, or meet the minimum age requirement in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. If you are under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have explicit parental or legal guardian consent to use the Service and enter into these Terms.

3.2 Platform Requirements

Use of the Service requires a valid Discord and/or Roblox account in good standing. You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your platform accounts and for all activities occurring under your accounts.

3.3 Server/Experience Authority

To add GuardioBot to a Discord server or Roblox experience, you must possess appropriate administrative permissions and legal authority. You represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind the server, experience, and all of its members to these Terms.

3.4 Prohibited Users

The Service is not available to any users previously suspended or removed from the Service, or to users located in jurisdictions where the Service is prohibited by law.

4. User Obligations and Prohibited Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in strict accordance with these Terms. You expressly agree NOT to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Service
• Use the Service to violate any federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, related systems, networks, or data
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create undue burden on the Service or connected servers and networks
• Deploy automated scripts, bots, or tools to interact with the Service except as expressly authorized
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features or access controls
• Use the Service to harass, threaten, intimidate, abuse, or harm others
• Exploit the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes or resale
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect, harvest, or scrape user information without authorization
• Upload, transmit, or distribute viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
• Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary rights notices

4.2 Content Responsibility and Indemnification

You are solely and exclusively responsible for all content, messages, data, and materials processed through your use of the Service. You acknowledge and agree that we do not monitor, control, approve, or endorse content within your servers or experiences. You bear all risks associated with user-generated content and community interactions.

4.3 Platform Compliance

You must strictly comply with Discord's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, Developer Terms of Service, and Roblox's Terms of Use and Community Standards. Violations of platform terms may result in immediate termination of Service access without notice or refund.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

5.1 Data Collection and Processing

GuardioBot collects and processes certain data necessary to provide the Service, including but not limited to:

• Server/experience identifiers, configurations, and settings
• User identifiers (Discord IDs, Roblox usernames) and basic profile information
• Message content, metadata, and attachments for moderation purposes
• Moderation logs, action history, and enforcement records
• Command usage, interaction data, and behavioral analytics
• Technical data including IP addresses, timestamps, and system information

5.2 Data Usage and Purpose

We use collected data exclusively to provide, maintain, improve, and secure the Service. We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.3 Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data by removing the Bot from your server/experience and contacting our support team. Note that some data may be retained for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement purposes.

5.4 Third-Party Services and Platform Integration

The Service integrates with Discord and Roblox platforms, which are third-party services subject to their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for the data practices of these platforms.

5.5 Data Security

While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge that data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure and that we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership and Protection

GuardioBot, including all software, source code, algorithms, artificial intelligence models, designs, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names (including "GuardioBot Technologies"), documentation, and all related intellectual property, is owned exclusively by the operator and is protected by United States copyright laws, trademark laws, trade secret laws, and international intellectual property treaties.

6.2 Limited License Grant

Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or replicate the Service
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works
• Distribute, sell, resell, rent, lease, or sublicense the Service
• Access the Service to build a competitive product or service

6.3 Trademark Notice

"GuardioBot" and "GuardioBot Technologies" are trademarks or trade names owned by the Service operator. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement under state and federal law.

6.4 Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, comments, improvements, or recommendations you provide regarding the Service ("Feedback") become our exclusive property. You hereby assign all right, title, and interest in such Feedback to us, and we may use, disclose, and exploit such Feedback without any obligation or compensation to you.

6.5 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content processed through the Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information including identification of the copyrighted work and the allegedly infringing material.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, platform outages (Discord/Roblox), or circumstances beyond our control.

7.2 Right to Modify or Discontinue

We reserve the absolute right to modify, update, suspend, or permanently discontinue the Service or any features thereof at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. We shall have no liability whatsoever for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

7.3 Beta and Experimental Features

We may offer beta, experimental, or preview features that are provided strictly on an "as is" basis without any warranties. These features may contain bugs, may not function as intended, and may be modified or discontinued without notice.

8. Disclaimers of Warranties

8.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED STRICTLY ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND QUALITY.

8.2 No Guarantee of Results or Effectiveness

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, EXPECTATIONS, OR NEEDS; PREVENT ALL POLICY VIOLATIONS; DETECT ALL HARMFUL, INAPPROPRIATE, OR MALICIOUS CONTENT; OR ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. MODERATION EFFECTIVENESS DEPENDS ON PROPER CONFIGURATION, COMMUNITY SIZE, USER BEHAVIOR, AND FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RELIANCE ON THE SERVICE.

8.3 No Warranty of Security or Data Integrity

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE SECURE, FREE FROM BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DATA WILL BE SECURE OR NOT LOST, CORRUPTED, OR DAMAGED. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE SECURITY MEASURES AND BACKUP PROCEDURES.

8.4 Third-Party Content and Services

WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THIRD-PARTY SERVICES (INCLUDING DISCORD AND ROBLOX), USER-GENERATED CONTENT, THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, OR ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

8.5 Jurisdiction-Specific Disclaimers

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers may not apply, and you may have additional rights. These disclaimers apply to the maximum extent permitted by Texas law.

9. Limitations of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW AND FEDERAL LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2 Cap on Total Liability

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, FOR USE OF THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100 USD).

9.3 No Liability for Third-Party Actions

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: (A) THE ACTIONS, CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR DATA OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING USERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, OR OTHER SERVICE USERS; (B) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA OR COMMUNICATIONS; (C) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; (D) SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF YOUR DISCORD OR ROBLOX ACCOUNTS BY THOSE PLATFORMS; (E) FAILURES OR OUTAGES OF DISCORD, ROBLOX, OR OTHER THIRD-PARTY SERVICES; OR (F) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THIRD PARTIES OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES.

9.4 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government actions, labor disputes, epidemics, pandemics, internet or telecommunications failures, power outages, equipment failures, or failures of third-party hosting providers or platforms.

9.5 Essential Purpose and Allocation of Risk

You acknowledge that these limitations of liability are essential elements of these Terms and that we would not provide the Service without these limitations. These limitations allocate the risks between the parties, and you acknowledge that the Service pricing (including free access) reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability specified herein.

10. Indemnification

10.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend (at our option), and hold harmless the Service operator, and any affiliates, contractors, licensors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, and court costs) arising from or relating to:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights
• Any content, data, or materials you submit, post, transmit, or process through the Service
• Your willful misconduct, gross negligence, or fraud
• Any dispute between you and any third party, including users of your server or experience
• Your breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in these Terms
• Any claim that your use of the Service caused harm to a third party

10.2 Indemnification Procedures

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you (at your expense), and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You will not settle any claim that affects us or our rights without our prior written consent. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim upon becoming aware of it.

10.3 Texas Law Application

This indemnification obligation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Texas law, and shall survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by removing GuardioBot from all of your Discord servers and Roblox experiences and ceasing all use of the Service. Termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the absolute right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Service, in whole or in part, immediately and without notice, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
• Fraudulent, abusive, harmful, or illegal activity
• Conduct that harms or threatens to harm the Service, us, or other users
• Extended periods of inactivity or non-use
• Requests or requirements of law enforcement or government agencies
• Technical, security, or operational concerns
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service
• Your breach of representations, warranties, or covenants
• Our sole discretion without cause

11.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination for any reason: (a) your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases; (b) you must cease all use of the Service; (c) we may delete your data, configurations, and settings without liability; and (d) all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, limitations of liability, dispute resolution provisions, and governing law provisions.

11.4 No Refunds

You acknowledge and agree that we shall have no obligation to provide refunds or compensation for any reason, including termination of access or discontinuation of the Service.

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution Requirement

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us and attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally. You must send written notice to us describing: (a) your name and contact information; (b) the nature and basis of the claim or dispute; and (c) the specific relief sought. We will have sixty (60) days to respond and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration Agreement

If we cannot resolve a dispute through informal negotiation, you and we agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or our relationship (collectively, "Disputes") shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes, except as modified by this Section.

12.3 Arbitration Procedures and Location

The arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitration shall take place in Texas, either in person or by telephone/video conference as determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall apply Texas substantive law and the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

12.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. ARBITRATIONS, COURT ACTIONS, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS MAY NOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH DISPUTES INVOLVING ANY OTHER PERSON'S OR ENTITY'S USE OF THE SERVICE. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

12.5 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may: (a) bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies; (b) seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights, confidential information, or proprietary rights; or (c) bring an action in court to enforce an arbitration award.

12.6 Arbitration Costs

Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees in arbitration, except as otherwise required by applicable law. If you prevail on a claim for which you are entitled to attorneys' fees under applicable law, you may seek to recover those fees from the arbitrator.

12.7 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to us within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. The notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration agreement. If you opt out, all other terms of these Terms remain in effect, but Disputes will be resolved in Texas courts as specified in Section 13.

12.8 Severability of Arbitration Provisions

If any portion of this arbitration provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect, except that if the Class Action Waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the entire arbitration provision (but not the rest of these Terms) shall be null and void.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1 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 substantive laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

13.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue

For any disputes not subject to arbitration (as specified in Section 12), you agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas. You irrevocably waive any objection to venue in such courts and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum. Any cause of action you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is permanently barred.

13.3 Texas Consumer Rights

If you are a Texas resident, you may have additional rights under Texas law. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights you may have under Texas consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by agreement.

14. Modifications to Terms

14.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, amend, update, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, with or without notice. Material changes will be communicated through one or more of the following methods:

• Posting updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending notifications through the Service (Discord announcements, bot messages, etc.)
• Email notification to registered users (if applicable)
• In-app notifications or alerts

14.2 Acceptance of Modifications

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your binding acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

14.3 Effective Date of Changes

Unless otherwise specified, modifications to these Terms become effective immediately upon posting. For material changes, we may (but are not obligated to) provide advance notice or a delayed effective date.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, proposals, and representations, whether oral or written.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent. If modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure or delay in enforcing any provision of these Terms, or exercising any right or remedy, shall not constitute a waiver of that provision, right, or remedy, nor shall it preclude future enforcement. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative. No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy shall preclude further exercise of that right or remedy or the exercise of any other right or remedy.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicense these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder, whether voluntarily, by operation of law, or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction and without notice to you.

15.5 Independent Contractors

Nothing in these Terms creates, or shall be deemed to create, a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between you and us. You have no authority to bind us or to incur any obligation on our behalf.

15.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of you and us, and are not intended to confer any third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity, except as expressly provided for Indemnified Parties in Section 10.

15.7 Headings and Interpretation

Section headings are for convenience only and shall not govern the meaning or interpretation of any provision. The words "include," "includes," and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by "without limitation." The use of "or" is not exclusive unless the context requires otherwise.

15.8 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms to the extent such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, civil unrest, government actions or regulations, labor disputes, epidemics, pandemics, equipment failures, power outages, internet or telecommunications outages, failures of third-party service providers (including Discord and Roblox), or any other events beyond our reasonable control.

15.9 Notices

All notices, requests, consents, or other communications required or permitted under these Terms must be in writing and shall be deemed given: (a) when delivered personally; (b) when sent by confirmed email; (c) one business day after being sent by reputable overnight courier; or (d) three business days after being mailed by first-class certified mail, postage prepaid. Notices to you may be sent to the contact information associated with your Discord or Roblox account or to any email address you have provided to us.

15.10 Survival

The following provisions shall survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service: Sections 4.2 (Content Responsibility), 6 (Intellectual Property Rights), 8 (Disclaimers), 9 (Limitations of Liability), 10 (Indemnification), 12 (Dispute Resolution), 13 (Governing Law), and 15 (General Provisions), as well as any other provisions that by their nature should reasonably survive.

15.11 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. Any translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail and control.

15.12 Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or such claim or cause of action shall be permanently barred.

15.13 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email, Discord messages, bot notifications, or postings on our website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

15.14 Export Control

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

16. Contact Information and Legal Notices

16.1 Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding these Terms or the Service, you may contact us at:

16.2 Service of Legal Process

For service of legal process, formal legal notices, or subpoenas, please contact: legal@guardiobot.com

16.3 DMCA Copyright Agent

For copyright infringement notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), please contact our designated agent at: dmca@guardiobot.com

Your notice must include: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.

17. Special Provisions for Individual Operation

17.1 Individual Project Disclosure

GuardioBot is operated as an individual project and not as a registered business entity. "GuardioBot Technologies" is a trade name and trademark used to identify the Service and related offerings, and does not constitute a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or any other form of legal business entity.

17.2 Limited Resources

You acknowledge and agree that as an individual project, the Service may have limited resources, support capacity, and availability compared to corporate-operated services. We make no guarantees regarding response times, support availability, or service continuity.

17.3 Volunteer and Community Support

Support may be provided by volunteers or community members who are not employees or agents. Any statements, advice, or recommendations provided by volunteers or community members do not constitute official statements, warranties, or commitments by us.

17.4 No Professional Advice

The Service does not provide legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Any information provided through the Service is for general informational purposes only. You should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

18. Additional Limitations and Protections

18.1 No Liability for User Actions

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ACTIONS, DECISIONS, OR CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) MODERATION DECISIONS YOU MAKE BASED ON BOT ACTIONS; (B) FALSE POSITIVES OR FALSE NEGATIVES IN AUTOMATED DETECTION; (C) COMMUNITY CONFLICTS OR DISPUTES; (D) LOSS OF USERS OR COMMUNITY MEMBERS; (E) DAMAGE TO REPUTATION; (F) LEGAL LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES; OR (G) ANY OTHER CONSEQUENCES OF USING AUTOMATED MODERATION.

18.2 Community Management Responsibility

You remain solely responsible for all community management decisions, including moderation actions, enforcement policies, and user interactions. The Service provides tools to assist with moderation, but does not replace human judgment or absolve you of your responsibilities as a server or experience administrator.

18.3 Platform Compliance Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with Discord's and Roblox's terms of service, community guidelines, and developer policies. We are not responsible for any actions taken by these platforms against your account, server, or experience.

18.4 No Guarantee of Detection or Prevention

The Service uses automated algorithms and pattern recognition to detect and moderate content. However, no automated system is perfect. We do not guarantee that the Service will detect or prevent all violations, harmful content, spam, raids, or other unwanted activity. You acknowledge that human oversight and manual moderation remain necessary.

18.5 Configuration Responsibility

You are solely responsible for properly configuring the Service settings, filters, and rules. Misconfiguration may result in over-moderation (false positives) or under-moderation (false negatives). We are not liable for consequences resulting from misconfiguration or improper use of the Service.

18.6 Third-Party Integrations

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications. We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

19. Texas-Specific Provisions

19.1 Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

To the extent permitted by law, you waive any rights you may have under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), Texas Business & Commerce Code § 17.41 et seq., or any similar consumer protection statute. However, if a court determines this waiver is unenforceable, the limitations and exclusions of liability in these Terms shall apply to the maximum extent permitted under the DTPA.

19.2 Texas Venue Rules

You agree that venue for any disputes not subject to arbitration shall be proper exclusively in Texas courts, and you waive any objections based on improper venue or forum non conveniens.

19.3 Texas Limitations Period

Notwithstanding any other provision, any cause of action you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, consistent with Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.051.