Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the SyntaxBots website and services (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at your-domain.com (the "Service") operated by SyntaxBots ("us", "we", or "our").

2. Description of Service

SyntaxBots is a platform that showcases Discord bots and provides information about their features, functionality, and usage statistics. Our service includes:

• A public directory of Discord bots
• Bot information, statistics, and features
• Links to bot invitation and support resources
• Administrative tools for bot developers

3. Access and Administrative Panel

3.1 Public Access

Most features of our Service are publicly accessible and do not require user registration or account creation. You can browse bot listings, view bot information, and access public content without creating an account.

3.2 Administrative Access

Administrative features are restricted to authorized personnel only and require Discord OAuth authentication. Administrative access is limited to SyntaxBots staff for managing bot listings and platform content.

3.3 Unauthorized Access

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to administrative features or any restricted portions of the Service is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, including administrative features
• Not engage in any activity that could harm or compromise the Service
• Comply with Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines when using Discord-related features

5. Content and Bot Listings

5.1 Content Management

Bot listings and content on our Service are managed by SyntaxBots administrators. We curate and maintain bot information to ensure quality and accuracy.

5.2 Content Standards

All content displayed on our Service must comply with our community standards. We reserve the right to remove content that:

• Violates these Terms or applicable laws
• Contains malicious, harmful, or inappropriate material
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Is misleading or fraudulent
• Promotes illegal activities or violates Discord's Community Guidelines

5.3 Bot Listing Requests

If you are a bot developer and wish to have your bot featured on SyntaxBots, please contact us through our official channels. All bot listings are subject to review and approval.

6. 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.

We collect and process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by SyntaxBots and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Third-Party Rights

Discord is a trademark of Discord Inc. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Discord Inc.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We may suspend or terminate the Service at any time without notice.

8.2 Third-Party Bots

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party bots listed on our platform. Users interact with these bots at their own risk.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SyntaxBots shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SyntaxBots and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Service

10. Service Availability and Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, for any reason, including for maintenance, security purposes, or violation of these Terms.

Since most of our Service is publicly accessible without user accounts, termination primarily affects access to the Service itself rather than individual user accounts.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.