Terms of Service

Last updated: August 9, 2025

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our service. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Mafia: The Old Country Guide Community website ("Service") operated by us.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Mafia: The Old Country Guide Community is a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive guides, tips, and community resources for players of Mafia: The Old Country. Our services include:

• Game Guides: Complete walkthroughs, character guides, and gameplay tips
• Community Resources: Forums, discussions, and player-shared content
• Information Hub: News, updates, and official game information
• Strategy Resources: Advanced strategies and gameplay techniques

The service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate it at any time.

3. User Conduct and Guidelines

When using our service, you agree to:

Permitted Use

• Use the website for lawful and creative purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Share appropriate and constructive content
• Follow community guidelines and best practices

Prohibited Activities

You must NOT:

• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website or its infrastructure
• Use the service to harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• Impersonate any person, entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Engage in spam, phishing, or other deceptive practices
• Use the service for illegal activities or to violate any laws
• Share content that is pornographic, violent, or hateful
• Infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Use automated systems to scrape or harvest data without permission

4. Content and Intellectual Property

User-Generated Content

When you share content on our platform:

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to display and distribute your content on our platform
• You represent that you have the right to share the content
• You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with these Terms

Platform Content

All platform content, including:

• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Logos, trademarks, and branding elements
• Original written content and documentation
• Software and technical infrastructure

...is owned by Mafia: The Old Country Guide Community and protected by copyright laws.

AI-Generated Content

• Users should respect intellectual property rights when sharing game-related content
• Attribution to original sources and game developers is encouraged
• Fan-created content should comply with fair use guidelines

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.

6. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with or link to third-party websites and services, including:

• Official Mafia: The Old Country websites and resources
• Steam and other gaming platforms
• Analytics and advertising services
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the practices or content of these third-party services.

7. Disclaimers and Warranties

Service Availability

• The service is provided "as is" and "as available"
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
• We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability

Content Accuracy

• We do not verify the accuracy of user-generated content
• Information and prompts are provided for educational purposes
• Users should verify information independently

No Warranties

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for using our service (if any)
• We are not responsible for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mafia: The Old Country Guide Community, its officers, directors, employees, and agents 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 or share through the service

10. Account Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the service
• Remove any content that violates these Terms
• Take legal action for violations of these Terms

You may discontinue use of the service at any time.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our service offerings
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to user protection

Material changes will be posted with advance notice where possible. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms will remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mafia: The Old Country Guide Community regarding the use of the service.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: contact@mafiatheoldcountry.online
• Website: https://mafiatheoldcountry.online

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.