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54      <h1>TERMS OF SERVICE</h1>
55      <p class="subtitle">Last Updated: November 4, 2025</p>
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60        <strong>Important:</strong> By using BDO Alerts (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
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62
63      <h2>1. Acceptance of Terms</h2>
64      <p>By accessing or using BDO Alerts, including our Discord bot, website, and API (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all users of the Service.</p>
65
66      <h2>2. Description of Service</h2>
67      <p>BDO Alerts provides:</p>
68      <ul>
69        <li>Real-time boss spawn notifications for Black Desert Online.</li>
70        <li>Game reset timers and countdown alerts.</li>
71        <li>Golden Pig Cave status tracking.</li>
72        <li>Active coupon notifications.</li>
73        <li>Discord bot integration for guilds and communities.</li>
74        <li>Public API access for developers.</li>
75        <li>Web-based timer and information portal.</li>
76      </ul>
77
78      <h2>3. User Responsibilities</h2>
79      <h3>You agree to:</h3>
80      <ul>
81        <li>Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</li>
82        <li>Not abuse, harass, threaten, or spam other users.</li>
83        <li>Not attempt to exploit, hack, or disrupt the Service.</li>
84        <li>Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission.</li>
85        <li>Respect Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.</li>
86        <li>Not impersonate BDO Alerts staff or representatives.</li>
87        <li>Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.</li>
88      </ul>
89
90      <h3>You agree NOT to:</h3>
91      <ul>
92        <li>Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.</li>
93        <li>Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.</li>
94        <li>Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code through the Service.</li>
95        <li>Violate any intellectual property rights.</li>
96        <li>Use the Service to transmit spam or unsolicited messages.</li>
97        <li>Scrape or harvest data from the Service beyond API rate limits.</li>
98      </ul>
99
100      <h2>4. API Usage and Rate Limits</h2>
101      <p>Our API is provided free of charge with the following limitations:</p>
102      <ul>
103        <li><strong>Per IP Address:</strong> 100 requests per minute.</li>
104        <li><strong>Per Endpoint:</strong> 60 requests per minute.</li>
105      </ul>
106      <p>We reserve the right to modify rate limits or restrict access to users who abuse the API. Commercial use of the API requires prior written permission.</p>
107
108      <h2>5. Discord Bot Usage</h2>
109      <p>When using our Discord bot, you agree that:</p>
110      <ul>
111        <li>The bot must be invited with appropriate permissions to function properly.</li>
112        <li>Server administrators are responsible for configuring the bot's settings.</li>
113        <li>We may collect server and user data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.</li>
114        <li>We reserve the right to remove the bot from servers that violate these terms.</li>
115        <li>Bot commands must not be used to spam or disrupt servers.</li>
116      </ul>
117
118      <h2>6. Intellectual Property</h2>
119      <p>All content, features, and functionality of BDO Alerts, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, are the exclusive property of BDO Alerts or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.</p>
120      <p><strong>Black Desert Online</strong> is a registered trademark of Pearl Abyss Corp. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pearl Abyss Corp.</p>
121
122      <h2>7. Disclaimer of Warranties</h2>
123      <p>THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:</p>
124      <ul>
125        <li>Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.</li>
126        <li>The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided.

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127        <li>Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service.</li>
128        <li>That defects will be corrected.</li>
129      </ul>
130      <p>We make no guarantees about the accuracy of boss spawn times, reset timers, cave status, or coupon information. Game data may change without notice.</p>
131
132      <h2>8. Limitation of Liability</h2>
133      <p>TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BDO ALERTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:</p>
134      <ul>
135        <li>Your use or inability to use the Service.</li>
136        <li>Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers.</li>
137        <li>Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service.</li>
138        <li>Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Service.</li>
139        <li>Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Service.</li>
140      </ul>
141
142      <h2>9. Indemnification</h2>
143      <p>You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BDO Alerts, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and third parties, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:</p>
144      <ul>
145        <li>Your access to or use of the Service.</li>
146        <li>Your violation of these Terms of Service.</li>
147        <li>Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property or privacy right.</li>
148      </ul>
149
150      <h2>10. Modifications to Service</h2>
151      <p>We reserve the right to:</p>
152      <ul>
153        <li>Modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.</li>
154        <li>Change these Terms of Service at any time.</li>
155        <li>Refuse service to anyone for any reason.</li>
156        <li>Update features, add new features, or remove existing features.</li>
157      </ul>
158      <p>Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.</p>
159
160      <h2>11. Termination</h2>
161      <p>We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:</p>
162      <ul>
163        <li>Breach of these Terms of Service.</li>
164        <li>Abuse of the Service or other users.</li>
165        <li>Violation of applicable laws or regulations.</li>
166        <li>Fraudulent or illegal activity.</li>
167      </ul>
168      <p>Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.</p>
169
170      <h2>12. Third-Party Services</h2>
171      <p>The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (including Discord) that are not owned or c

171ontrolled by BDO Alerts. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.</p>
172
173      <h2>13. Data Collection and Privacy</h2>
174      <p>Our collection and use of personal information is described in our <a href="/legal/privacy.html">Privacy Policy</a>. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.</p>
175
176      <h2>14. Children's Privacy</h2>
177      <p>The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the Service or provide any information to us.</p>
178
179      <h2>15. Governing Law</h2>
180      <p>These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.</p>
181
182      <h2>16. Severability</h2>
183      <p>If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.</p>
184
185      <h2>17. Entire Agreement</h2>
186      <p>These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BDO Alerts regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.</p>
187
188      <h2>18. Contact Information</h2>
189      <p>If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Discord support server or via the contact methods provided on our website.</p>
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191      <div class="last-updated">
192        <p><strong>Last Updated:</strong> November 4, 2025</p>
193        <p>These terms are effective immediately upon posting.</p>
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