Terms of Service

By utilizing our Services, whether you access them as a guest, registered user, or in any other capacity, you acknowledge that these Terms of Service will govern your interaction with G C Network Ltd. ("G C Network"). These Terms of Service are applicable to all individuals using the "G C Network" Services, which encompasses, but is not restricted to, the following:

1. The G C Network Server(s) for Minecraft

2. The GCNetwork.net website(s) and store

3. Each of the games, mini-games, and game modes offered on the G C Network server(s)

4. All associated features, functionalities, and components accessible via both computer and mobile devices as well as consoles.

If you do not fully consent to these Terms of Service, it is imperative that you refrain from using any of our Services.

The terms stated in this Terms of Service were last updated on September 14, 2023.

Definitions

Account: Any account created by you to access specific G C Network Services.

Dispute: Any disagreement related to this agreement, including claims arising from or connected to the relationship between you and G C Network. This encompasses claims that arose before the agreement, as well as those that may arise post-termination of this agreement. However, this definition excludes claims linked to the enforcement or protection of Intellectual Property Rights and is subject to any relevant statutory consumer rights laws in your local jurisdiction.

In-App Purchases: Purchases available for acquisition through the Services.

Intellectual Property Rights: All forms of rights, titles, and interests, known or unknown, in patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and similar rights of any kind under governmental authority laws. This includes applications and registrations related to the aforementioned.

Notice: A written communication delivered via email, courier, or Federal Express delivery to the respective address of the other party. Notice becomes effective upon receipt.

Privacy Policy: G C Network's policy concerning privacy, governing your use of the Services, and incorporated by reference in this agreement. The current version is accessible on our website.

Service (or Services): The G C Network and any associated products and services provided by G C Network and G C Network Affiliates, such as websites, games, devices, platforms, content, and more. This encompasses titles, computer code, themes, characters, stories, artwork, animations, sounds, methods of operation, and other related elements.

Terms of Service (or Terms): The terms and conditions defined in this agreement.

User Content: All data that you upload, transmit, or generate via the Services, including character skins, forum posts, profile information, software, media files, location data, timestamps, metadata, and any content contributed by users to the Services.

G C Network: Refers to G C Network Ltd. "Us," "We," or "Our" denotes G C Network, including its subsidiaries, parent companies, joint ventures, and related corporate entities, along with their agents, consultants, employees, officers, and directors. G C Network excludes G C Network Affiliates or third parties like analytics or ad tech companies.

G C Network Affiliate (or G C Network Affiliates): Refers to G C Network's third-party content providers, distributors, licensees, or licensors.

1. Ownership and Limited License

1.1 Ownership

The Services are either owned or licensed by G C Network and are safeguarded by a comprehensive framework of Intellectual Property Rights and other proprietary rights laws. G C Network explicitly reserves all rights, titles, and interests related to the Services, encompassing, but not limited to, all Intellectual Property Rights and other proprietary rights. These rights are granted to you solely to the extent explicitly specified in these Terms. Your sanctioned use of the Services is inherently bounded by G C Network's exclusive Intellectual Property Rights.

1.2 License

Upon your agreement and ongoing compliance with these Terms and any relevant G C Network policies, G C Network grants you a limited license that is non-commercial, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable. This license allows you to access and use the Services solely for your personal entertainment. You are obligated to use the Services exclusively for this purpose.

1.3 Accounts

Access to G C Network servers is achieved through your Microsoft Account ("Account"), and your acceptance of these Terms is a mandatory requirement for such access. If multiple users share a single Account, this agreement applies to all users associated with that Account. The responsibility for ensuring that all users are not only informed but also compliant with these Terms lies with the Account owner.

G C Network has the authority to delete inactive Accounts on its Services. An Account is considered inactive if it remains unused for 150 days. Please note that deleting your Account may result in the loss of associated information. If you wish to delete your Account, please contact us at: https://gcnetwork.net/support.

1.4 License Restrictions

Engaging in any form of use, or assisting others in using the Services in contravention of the law, these Terms of Service, or these License Restrictions is strictly prohibited and may result in the immediate revocation of your limited license at the sole discretion of G C Network, as well as the deletion of your Account. Furthermore, such actions may expose you to legal liabilities.

You expressly agree not to undertake, either directly or indirectly, the following actions:

1.4.1 Engage in any activities or actions that G C Network deems contrary to the spirit or purpose of the Services.

1.4.2 Utilize cheats, which are gameplay methods not explicitly sanctioned by G C Network, that facilitate or influence gameplay, providing you or other users with an unfair advantage over those not using such methods. This includes exploits, cheats, bugs, errors, or undocumented features.

1.4.3 Employ robots, spiders, crawlers, man-in-the-middle software, or any other automated processes to access, use, reverse engineer, or manipulate the Services, Accounts, In-App Purchases, or G C Network.

1.4.4 Promote, encourage, or participate in activities related to hacking, phishing, or unauthorized modification of the Services in any way not authorized by G C Network.

1.4.5 Exploit the Services for purposes not expressly authorized by G C Network, including but not limited to:

a) Accumulating in-game items or currencies for resale outside of the Services.

b) Offering in-game services such as account boosting, power leveling, or currency services in exchange for compensation of any kind.

c) Advertising or soliciting offers through text or live audio communications within the Services.

d) Organizing or promoting events involving wagering on the outcome or any other aspect of the Services, regardless of its classification under gambling laws.

1.4.6 Create or utilize in-game items generated or duplicated through the exploitation of existing game bugs, undocumented issues, or design flaws in the Services.

1.4.7 Copy, modify, edit, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, transmit, or distribute any material obtained through the Services.

1.4.8 Lease, sell, rent, or otherwise commercially exploit any part of the Services, including access to or use of the Services.

1.4.9 Remove, alter, or obscure any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials derived from the Services.

1.4.10 Harass, threaten, bully, embarrass, abuse, harm, advocate, or incite harassment, abuse, or harm toward any individual, group, G C Network, or G C Network Affiliates. (You are expected to adhere to the formal rules of the Services, available at: https://gcnetwork.net/rules).

1.4.11 Participate in or organize any activities or groups that promote hatred, harm, or offensiveness based on factors such as race, sexual orientation, religion, heritage, disability, gender, age, or other categories as determined by G C Network.

1.4.12 Initiate, assist, or become involved in any form of attack or disruption of the Services, including but not limited to the distribution of viruses, worms, spyware, time bombs, corrupted data, or denial of service attacks.

1.4.13 Use access to the Services to obtain, generate, or infer any business information about G C Network or G C Network Affiliates, including but not limited to information about sales, revenue, staff, technical infrastructure, or user statistics.

1.4.14 Make available through the Services any material or information that infringes upon any Intellectual Property Right, right of privacy, right of publicity, or any other rights of any person or entity, or impersonate any other individual, including celebrities and G C Network employees.

1.4.15 Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Services or Accounts not belonging to you.

1.4.16 Use the Services in regions where it is prohibited by law.

2.Payments, In-App Purchases, Refunds, and Chargebacks

2.1 Refund Eligibility
In-App Purchases are the property of G C Network and do not constitute your ownership. G C Network reserves the right to manage, regulate, control, modify, or discontinue any In-App Purchases at any time, without prior notice or announcement, and without any obligation for compensation to you. G C Network bears no responsibility to you or any third party for the exercise of these rights.

All charges associated with the Services must be paid in advance, are considered final, and are non-refundable in whole or in part, except as mandated by applicable consumer rights law in your local jurisdiction. In the event of account closure, whether voluntary or involuntary, you will not receive any monetary compensation or other forms of reimbursement for unused In-App Purchases. However, it's important to note that, at its sole discretion, G C Network may issue a refund within sixty (60) days if you have completed all purchased content and provided a valid reason for the refund request.

Some exceptions may be made in cases of proven fraud, technical issues, unauthorized purchases, or other extenuating circumstances, in which case G C Network will carefully review the case and process a refund accordingly.

2.2 Refund Judgments
If you believe you qualify for a refund under the aforementioned exceptions, we kindly ask you to reach out to our customer support within 60 days from the date of your purchase. Please provide us with your purchase details, including the transaction ID, and offer a clear explanation of the grounds for your refund request. Our dedicated support team will thoroughly assess your request and promptly respond to your inquiry.

Refund requests will be meticulously examined on an individual basis, taking into account the eligibility criteria outlined above. It's important to note that we retain the right to decline refund requests that fail to meet the specified criteria or are found to be in violation of our terms of service or refund policy.

2.3 Chargebacks
When you make a purchase on our in-web or in-game stores, the item, currency, rank, and/or pass is instantly associated with your account. Some items available in our store may be utilized to acquire other items or activate specific features within our Services. While it is possible to initiate a chargeback, please be aware that doing so will result in a permanent ban of your account within our network and Services. Additionally, all previously purchased, earned, or owned items, ranks, passes, and currency will be forfeited. Furthermore, all your prior progress and data on our servers, including but not limited to scoreboard placements, competitive ranks, in-game currency, levels, homes, and claimed land, will be terminated and deleted.

3. User Consent

3.1 Liability and User Conduct

To the fullest extent allowed by law, G C Network assumes no responsibility or liability for the actions of any user submitting User Content, and it does not engage in pre-screening or monitoring of the Services for inappropriate or illegal content or conduct. We are unable to comprehensively pre-screen or monitor all User Content and have no intentions of doing so. Your utilization of the Services carries inherent risks, and you bear sole responsibility for any User Content you choose to post.

3.2 User Content Guidelines

When transmitting or uploading User Content, you are required to adhere to the following rules:

a) Ensure that all content is accurate, complete, and devoid of any fraudulent or deceptive elements.

b) Avoid any infringement on Intellectual Property Rights in your content.

c) Refrain from including obscenity, threats, defamation, invasion of privacy, or any harm to third parties in your content.

d) Assure that all content complies with these Terms of Service.

e) Abide by the law, contractual obligations, and the rights of other parties when creating your content.

f) Ensure that your content is free from viruses, adware, spyware, worms, or any form of malicious code.

g) Avoid including spam, commercial solicitations, chain letters, or mass mailings in your content.

3.3 Non-Confidential Nature of User Content

All User Content you post is considered non-confidential. Personal information provided by you will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. G C Network disclaims any responsibility for the use or appropriation of User Content by other users or third parties in ways that fall beyond the scope of the Services.

3.4 Grant of License and Rights to User Content

You hereby provide G C Network with a non-exclusive, revocable, perpetual, transferable, fully paid-up, royalty-free, worldwide license (including the right to sublicense and assign to third parties) and the right to utilize, copy, reproduce, quote, re-post, preserve, print, archive, store, adapt, modify, create derivative works from, produce, commercialize, publish, distribute, sell, license, sublicense, syndicate, transfer, translate, lease, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, or electronically provide access to, broadcast, communicate publicly through telecommunication, display, perform, store in computer memory, and exercise in any manner your User Content, or any part of it, in any medium or format, whether currently known or developed in the future. This license also covers all modified and derivative works of your User Content in connection with the provision of our Services, including marketing and promotions, without the need for notice, payment, or attribution to you or any third party. By granting this license, you provide G C Network and G C Network Affiliates with all necessary licenses, consents, and clearances to utilize User Content for these purposes. You also allow G C Network to authorize others to exercise the rights granted under this section. Additionally, you grant G C Network the unconditional and irrevocable right to use and exploit your name, likeness, and any other information or material included in any User Content, without any obligation to you. You agree to waive any rights of attribution and moral rights you may have in your User Content, regardless of any alterations or changes made to it, unless prohibited by law. G C Network does not assert ownership rights over your User Content, and nothing in these Terms of Service limits your ability to use and exploit your User Content. You may only revoke this license by providing formal Notice to the contact specified in Section 9.2 below.

3.5 Copyright Infringement and Compliance

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and similar applicable laws, if G C Network receives notice of your infringement of copyrights or other Intellectual Property Rights belonging to others, your access to the Services may be terminated without prior Notice. If you believe that your content has been infringed within the Services, please notify us via the following link: https://gcnetwork.net/support. Please note that knowingly misrepresenting copyright infringement may make you liable for damages, including legal costs. Notices submitted to G C Network under this provision should include:

3.5.1 Identification of the Intellectual Property Rights allegedly infringed.

3.5.2 Description of the allegedly infringing material.

3.5.3 Your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

3.5.4 A statement confirming: (1) your good faith belief that Intellectual Property Rights infringement has occurred; and (2) the accuracy of the information in the notification, with the understanding that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights allegedly infringed.

3.5.5 A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights allegedly infringed.

4. Duration

This agreement and its terms shall persist unless altered or amended by G C Network. The termination of any license granted by G C Network under this agreement does not impact the validity of the remaining provisions of this agreement.

5. Access to Accounts and Assignment

If you have previously received a ban from using any of G C Network's Services, you are not permitted to utilize our Services.

6. Service Availability and Termination

6.1 Please be aware of the following considerations:

6.1.1 G C Network, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to provide subsequent amendments, versions, enhancements, modifications, upgrades, or patches related to any aspect of the Services.

6.1.2 G C Network possesses complete and exclusive authority to immediately terminate or restrict access to the Services, or any portion thereof, including all associated Accounts. This action may occur at any time and for any reason, without prior notice, and without incurring any liability towards you.

6.1.3 You retain the option to terminate these Terms at your discretion, which can be facilitated through the G C Network Help Desk at https://gcnetwork.net/support.

6.1.4 Please note that access to the Services may experience interruptions, whether due to factors within or beyond the control of G C Network. It is important to recognize that we cannot guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access to the Services.

6.1.5 Upon termination or suspension, any pre-purchased services or virtual goods, such as currencies, equipment, items, skills, or progress, will be forfeited. You hereby acknowledge and consent to the fact that no refunds will be issued for any prepaid amounts in the event of termination. Additionally, access to the Services will be revoked.

6.1.6 G C Network may not offer the Services in all countries or geographic locations.

6.1.7 You are solely responsible for any internet connection and mobile fees that may be incurred as a result of your use of our Services.

7. Warranty and Liability

7.1 You acknowledge that neither G C Network nor G C Network Affiliates assume liability for:

7.1.1 Any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill, or data, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

7.1.2 The actions of third parties, including other users of the Service and operators of external sites.

The Services are provided to you by G C Network on an "as is" and "as available" basis. G C Network makes no express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation of the Services, except where such warranties or other statutory consumer rights cannot be legally excluded or limited in your local jurisdiction. You assume all risks associated with using the Services, including the risk of injury.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, G C Network disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. G C Network does not guarantee that the Services are free from viruses or other harmful components.

Under any cause of action in any jurisdiction, including but not limited to actions for breach of warranty, breach of contract, or tort (including negligence), the disclaimers of liability in these Terms apply to all damages or injuries caused by the Services or related to their use.

To the maximum extent permissible by applicable laws, the total aggregate liability of G C Network and/or G C Network Affiliates arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall not exceed the total amounts you have paid (if any) to G C Network and/or G C Network Affiliates in the one hundred and fifty days (150) immediately preceding the date on which you first assert any such claim. If you have not paid G C Network or any G C Network Affiliate any amount in the one hundred and fifty days (150) immediately preceding the date on which you first assert any such claim, your sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute with G C Network and/or any G C Network Affiliate is to cease using the Service and cancel your account.

You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a Canadian government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country by the Canadian government. Additionally, you are not listed on any Canadian government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

In some states, countries, or jurisdictions, the exclusion of certain warranties or the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages may not be allowed. In such states, countries, or jurisdictions, G C Network and G C Network Affiliates' liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permissible under applicable laws, subject to any applicable statutory consumer rights laws in your local jurisdiction.

8. Indemnification

8.1 You are obligated to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless G C Network, G C Network Affiliates, any third parties in agreement with G C Network, as well as employees, contractors, vendors, agents, suppliers, licensees, customers, distributors, shareholders, directors, or officers of the aforementioned entities. This indemnification extends to any person using the Services and any entity or individual who becomes aware of your use of the Services at any time. You are responsible for addressing and covering all claims, liabilities, judgments, awards, injuries, damages, losses, costs, fees, or expenses (including attorney's fees and costs) arising directly or indirectly from:

8.1.1 Your failure to adhere to any provision within these Terms of Service.

8.1.2 Your utilization of the Services, encompassing economic, physical, emotional, psychological, or privacy-related aspects.

8.1.3 Your deliberate actions to disrupt the Services using bloatware, malware, computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, crimeware, scareware, rootkits, or any other program installed in a manner that schedules or utilizes executable code during periods when the program is not in direct or indirect use.

8.2 G C Network and G C Network Affiliates retain the right, though not the obligation, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at their own expense.

8.3 It is acknowledged and agreed that G C Network has no obligation to defend, indemnify, or hold you harmless in any manner related to this agreement, including but not limited to your use of the Services, the use of the Services by any individual, or any association between the aforementioned and any other entity or individual who becomes aware of your use of the Services.

8.4 This section shall remain in effect even after the termination of this agreement.

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1 Informal Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute (referred to as a "Dispute"), you commit to making a good faith effort to resolve the Dispute through informal negotiations for a minimum period of thirty (30) days before pursuing arbitration or any other legal proceeding, whether in a court of law or before an administrative agency. The initiation of these informal negotiations begins upon G C Network's receipt of a formal notice from you. Please note that this provision does not apply to any Dispute that G C Network may have with you.

9.2 Contact Details
You can reach G C Network by visiting https://gcnetwork.net/support.

9.3 Mandatory Binding Arbitration for Your Disputes

If you are unable to satisfactorily resolve a Dispute through informal means within a total of thirty (30) days, or if G C Network, at its sole discretion, determines that informal resolution within the same timeframe is not feasible, both parties agree that either you or G C Network may request the resolution of the Dispute through final and fully binding arbitration, as per the Commercial Arbitration Act.

The party wishing to initiate arbitration under this section shall be responsible for commencing the arbitration proceeding. The International Centre for Dispute Resolution ("ICDR") will oversee the arbitration between you and G C Network, and ICDR's rules and procedures, including their Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes where applicable, will be followed. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and ICDR's rules and procedures, these Terms shall prevail. You can review ICDR's rules and procedures on their website at www.icdr.org or contact them at +1-212-484-4181.

It is important to understand and agree that you have the right to seek advice from independent legal counsel of your choosing regarding this and any other provision in this agreement. Furthermore, this binding arbitration provision eliminates your legal entitlement to file a lawsuit in court, request a jury trial, or participate in a class action concerning any such Dispute. Both you and G C Network explicitly agree not to attempt to consolidate any other party's arbitration or class action with the arbitration in which you are involved with G C Network. To the fullest extent permitted by law, no arbitration proceeding will be conducted on a class-action basis or employ class action procedures. Both you and G C Network further concur that each may only bring claims against the other in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative action.

9.4 Disputes Initiated by G C Network Against You

In G C Network's exclusive discretion, it may elect to commence arbitration proceedings as previously outlined, or it may alternatively decide to promptly file a lawsuit against you. In the event of the latter, you consent to the jurisdiction of City of Coquitlam of British Columbia and accept the service of legal documents via email to the email address linked to your Account.

10. Miscellaneous

10.1 Changes to This Agreement
It is your responsibility to thoroughly review and comprehend this agreement in the context of your utilization of the Services. You acknowledge that G C Network reserves the right to make revisions to these Terms of Service at any juncture. It is pertinent to note that section headings within this agreement are included solely for the sake of convenience. Unless explicitly indicated otherwise by G C Network, any modifications to these Terms take effect upon their publication. Should you choose to persist in utilizing the Services subsequent to the publication of any changes, you thereby affirm your acceptance of these modified terms. We strongly advise you to routinely peruse this page to remain apprised of any updates, which you implicitly acknowledge by your continued use of the Services.

10.2 Comprehensive Agreement

This agreement serves as the ultimate and all-encompassing agreement and understanding between the parties pertaining to the subject matter herein. It supersedes and replaces all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings related to the same subject matter. Furthermore, it may only be altered, amended, or modified with proper authorization in writing, signed by authorized agents from both parties.

This agreement is non-transferable except in cases where a party's business or assets are substantially transferred to a successor in interest, and any other attempt to assign or transfer this agreement or any of its interests is deemed void. Additionally, this agreement shall be legally binding and enforceable upon the parties involved, as well as their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, personal representatives, licensees, and assigns, to the extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be held accountable for delays or performance failures caused by circumstances beyond their reasonable control. Such circumstances include but are not limited to war, terrorism, actions of public adversaries, labor strikes or disturbances, power outages, fires, floods, earthquakes, acts of nature, and other unforeseeable natural disasters.

10.4 Waiver Provisions

No action or lack of action by G C Network shall be construed as a waiver of any rights stipulated in this agreement. Any waiver by G C Network must be documented in writing and signed by an officer of G C Network. In the event that G C Network expressly waives a specific provision within this agreement, such waiver shall not extend to other provisions of this agreement, and the waived provision shall not be deemed waived for perpetuity.

10.5 Provisions for Servability
In the event that any provision or sub-provision of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent possible. The unenforceable provision or sub-provision shall be considered as modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable in a manner that best aligns with the intent of the parties as expressed herein.

10.6 Legal Remedies
You acknowledge and consent that any breach or potential breach of this agreement will result in irreparable harm to G C Network. This grants G C Network the right to pursue injunctive relief without the requirement of proving tangible damages. This is in addition to all other available legal or equitable remedies. It is explicitly recognized that monetary damages alone would be insufficient to compensate for the injuries and losses that G C Network would incur due to a violation of any provisions within this agreement.

10.7 Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Any dispute or claim arising from or pertaining to this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, irrespective of any choice or conflict of laws principles. In cases not subject to arbitration under Section 9, the exclusive venue for any legal action, lawsuit, or proceeding related to disputes or claims arising from this agreement shall be the courts situated in the Province of British Columbia. Consequently, both parties hereby grant their consent to the personal jurisdiction of the courts in the Province of British Columbia and waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses that might otherwise be available to them.

10.8 Language Usage

To the maximum extent allowable by law, English shall be the prevailing language governing these Terms of Service.