TERMS OF SERVICE (TOS)
Welcome to [WarCitadel WoW] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By registering an account, accessing our website, using our game services, or participating in our community, you (“you,” “user,” “member,” or “player”) agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue all use of our services immediately.
1. GENERAL DISCLAIMER
1.1 [WarCitadel WoW] is a fan-made, non-commercial project.
We are not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft, or any of their trademarks.
1.2 All game assets, images, and intellectual property remain the property of their original owners.
1.3 By using our service, you confirm that you understand this project is for educational, entertainment, and community purposes only.
2. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
2.1 You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
2.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
We are not liable for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to secure your account.
2.3 Accounts are non-transferable. Selling, trading, or sharing accounts is strictly prohibited.
2.4 We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban accounts that violate our policies.
3. USER CONDUCT
3.1 You agree not to engage in any behavior that violates community guidelines, including but not limited to:
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Harassment, threats, discrimination, hate speech
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Excessive toxic behavior or disruption of gameplay
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Exploiting bugs, hacks, bots, automation, or third-party tools
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Advertising other private servers
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Real-money trading (RMT) involving gold, items, characters, or services
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Attempting to damage or destabilize server infrastructure
3.2 Any attempt to reverse-engineer, bypass security systems, or interfere with the server’s operation is strictly prohibited.
4. GAMEPLAY RULES
4.1 Cheating and hacking are strictly forbidden, including:
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Speed hacks, fly hacks, wall hacks
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Warden bypass tools
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Unauthorized software that modifies gameplay
4.2 Exploits must be reported immediately.
Using a known exploit instead of reporting it may result in suspension or permanent ban.
4.3 Staff decisions regarding rule violations are final.
4.4 Multi-boxing or automation rules may vary per realm; refer to the server-specific policy page.
5. DONATIONS
5.1 All donations to [WarCitadel WoW] are voluntary contributions that support hosting and development.
5.2 Donations are not refundable, including but not limited to:
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Account bans
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Technical issues
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Gameplay changes
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Lost items or progress
5.3 Donation rewards (e.g., points, items, perks) do not represent real monetary value and may be adjusted or removed at any time for balancing, exploits, or server integrity.
5.4 Chargebacks will result in automatic account suspension until resolved.
6. VIRTUAL GOODS & OWNERSHIP
6.1 Items, characters, currency, donation points, vote points, and other digital rewards are virtual assets.
You acknowledge that:
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You do not own these assets
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They have no real-world monetary value
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They may be modified or removed during updates, balancing, or maintenance
6.2 We reserve the right to reset characters, items, or database data when necessary (e.g., major bugs, exploits, corruption, migration).
7. WEBSITE & SECURITY
7.1 Users must not attempt to attack, overload, or misuse the website, APIs, or backend infrastructure.
7.2 Data submitted to our website is stored securely to the best of our ability, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7.3 We may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience.
8. PRIVACY POLICY SUMMARY
8.1 We collect limited data necessary for account creation, security, and gameplay.
8.2 We do not sell or distribute personal information to third parties.
8.3 Staff members are prohibited from abusing access to user information.
9. STAFF AUTHORITY
9.1 Staff members, including GMs and administrators, have full authority to enforce rules.
9.2 Staff decisions regarding bans, suspensions, or item removals are final.
9.3 Staff are not obligated to provide proof, logs, or internal data, especially if doing so compromises server security.
9.4 Harassing or threatening staff members is strictly prohibited.
10. CHANGES TO THE TERMS
10.1 We reserve the right to modify or update this Terms of Service at any time.
10.2 Continued use of the server after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. TERMINATION OF SERVICE
11.1 We may suspend or terminate any account without prior notice for:
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Violating rules
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Security concerns
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Payment disputes
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Server integrity risks
11.2 We reserve the right to discontinue or modify any part of the service at our discretion, including full server shutdown.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
12.1 [WarCitadel] is provided “as-is” without any warranties.
12.2 We are not responsible for:
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Loss of progress, items, or characters
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Downtime, crashes, or maintenance periods
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Conflicts with user hardware or software
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Financial losses related to gameplay or donations
12.3 You agree that you use the server at your own risk.