Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the GM Bot Discord bot service ("Service") operated by First Point ("we", "our", or "us"). By adding our bot to your Discord server or using our Service, you agree to these Terms.
1. About the Developer
GM Bot is developed and operated by:
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using GM Bot, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
3. Description of Service
GM Bot is a Discord bot that provides:
- Daily "good morning" streak tracking
- Server leaderboards and personal statistics
- Customizable GM words and channel configuration
- Community engagement features
4. Eligibility
To use our Service, you must:
- Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)
- Have a valid Discord account
- Have administrative permissions to add bots to Discord servers (for setup)
- Comply with Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
5. User Responsibilities
5.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service to violate any laws or regulations
- Attempt to abuse, exploit, or overload the bot
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
- Attempt to reverse engineer or extract source code
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
- Share offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
5.2 Server Administration
Server administrators are responsible for:
- Properly configuring the bot according to server rules
- Ensuring users understand how the bot works
- Moderating bot usage within their servers
- Removing the bot if Terms are violated
6. Privacy and Data Collection
Our data collection and use practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.
7. Service Availability
7.1 Service Uptime
We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee:
- 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
- Error-free operation
- Compatibility with all Discord server configurations
7.2 Maintenance and Updates
We reserve the right to:
- Perform scheduled maintenance
- Update bot features and functionality
- Temporarily suspend service for improvements
8. Prohibited Activities
Warning: Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate service termination.
You are strictly prohibited from:
- Bot Abuse: Spamming commands or attempting to overload the service
- Data Mining: Attempting to extract user data for unauthorized purposes
- Circumvention: Bypassing rate limits or bot restrictions
- Impersonation: Pretending to be associated with GM Bot
- Malicious Use: Using the bot for harassment or harmful activities
9. Intellectual Property
The Service, including its software, design, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our software
- Use our trademarks or branding without permission
- Create derivative works based on our Service
10. User-Generated Content
By using the Service, you acknowledge that:
- Messages processed by the bot are subject to Discord's Terms of Service
- You are responsible for the content you share
- We may review and moderate bot interactions if necessary
- Inappropriate content may result in service restrictions
11. Service Modifications and Termination
11.1 Service Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue features at any time
- Change these Terms with reasonable notice
- Update bot functionality and behavior
11.2 Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service:
- For violation of these Terms
- For abuse or misuse of the Service
- At our sole discretion with reasonable notice
- If required by law or Discord's policies
12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
12.1 Service Disclaimer
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of data
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
12.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Damages exceeding $50 USD in total
- Issues caused by Discord platform changes
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GM Bot from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of Discord's Terms of Service
- Any content you share through the Service
14. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation first
- Mediation if negotiation fails
- Binding arbitration as a last resort
15. Discord Platform Compliance
Our Service operates on Discord's platform and must comply with:
- Discord's Terms of Service
- Discord's Community Guidelines
- Discord's Developer Terms of Service
- Discord's API Terms
16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting updated Terms on our website
- Sending notifications through Discord when possible
- Providing at least 30 days notice for significant changes
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GM Bot regarding the use of our Service.