Terms of Service

Last updated: September 19, 2025

Effective Date: September 19, 2025

Important Notice: These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement. By using Mod Works, you agree to comply with all terms outlined below. Violation of these terms may result in immediate account suspension or termination.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Mod Works platform ("Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. When you create an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Ensuring your account information remains current and accurate

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users under 18 must have parental consent.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright Policy

3.1 Prohibited Content - Zero Tolerance Policy

Mod Works maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding intellectual property violations. The following content is absolutely prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension:

  • Pirated Content: Any software, games, or modifications that have been illegally copied, cracked, or distributed without proper authorization
  • Nulled Software: Any premium software, plugins, or modifications that have had their licensing or protection mechanisms removed or bypassed
  • Stolen Content: Any content taken from other creators without permission, including but not limited to:
    • Mods redistributed without the original author's consent
    • Assets extracted from commercial games without permission
    • Copyrighted textures, models, or audio files
    • Content from paid modification platforms redistributed for free
  • Trademark Violations: Content that infringes on registered trademarks or brand identities
  • DMCA Violations: Any content subject to valid Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices

3.2 Enforcement and Penalties

Violations of our intellectual property policy will result in:

  • First Offense: Immediate content removal and 30-day account suspension
  • Second Offense: 90-day account suspension and permanent content upload restrictions
  • Third Offense: Permanent account termination and IP address ban
  • Severe Violations: Immediate permanent ban for large-scale piracy or commercial copyright infringement

3.3 Content Verification

All uploaded content is subject to automated and manual review. We employ various detection methods including:

  • Automated hash-based detection systems
  • Community reporting mechanisms
  • Regular audits of popular content
  • Collaboration with rights holders and anti-piracy organizations

4. User-Generated Content Standards

4.1 Content Requirements

All uploaded content must:

  • Be original work created by the uploader or used with explicit permission
  • Include proper attribution for any third-party assets used with permission
  • Comply with the target game's End User License Agreement (EULA)
  • Be free of malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Include accurate descriptions and installation instructions
  • Be categorized correctly and tagged appropriately

4.2 Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited:

  • Adult content, pornography, or sexually explicit material
  • Content promoting violence, hatred, or discrimination
  • Malware, viruses, or any malicious code
  • Content that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Spam, duplicate uploads, or low-quality content
  • Content that compromises game security or enables cheating in multiplayer environments

5. License and Usage Rights

5.1 User Content License

By uploading content to Mod Works, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Host, store, and display your content on our platform
  • Allow other users to download and use your content according to your specified license
  • Create backup copies for service reliability
  • Moderate and review content for compliance

5.2 Retention of Rights

You retain all ownership rights to your original content. We do not claim ownership of user-generated content.

6. Community Guidelines and Conduct

Users must maintain respectful and constructive behavior. Prohibited conduct includes:

  • Harassment, bullying, or threatening other users
  • Impersonating other individuals or entities
  • Attempting to circumvent security measures or access restrictions
  • Engaging in fraudulent activities or scams
  • Manipulating ratings, reviews, or download counts
  • Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions

7. Platform Security and Abuse Prevention

To maintain platform integrity, we implement various security measures:

  • Automated content scanning and virus detection
  • Rate limiting and abuse prevention systems
  • User behavior monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Regular security audits and updates

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service
  • Implement maintenance windows and updates
  • Change features, functionality, or pricing
  • Establish usage limits and restrictions

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MOD WORKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mod Works and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through email or platform notifications. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

  • Email: legal@reckless-metro.com
  • Support Portal: Available through your account dashboard
  • Mailing Address: Available upon request
Remember: Respect intellectual property rights, create original content, and help us maintain a safe and legal platform for all users.