ElateMC

# Terms of Service

**Last Updated: September 23, 2026**

Welcome to **ElateMC** ("Server," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Minecraft server, website, Discord community, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

## 1. Eligibility

You must be old enough to legally use our Services in your jurisdiction.

If you are under the age required to enter into a legally binding agreement in your jurisdiction, you should use our Services only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

By using our Services, you represent that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

## 2. Minecraft Account

Our server may require you to own or use a valid Minecraft account.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Minecraft account and any other accounts used to access our Services.

We are not responsible for unauthorized access to your Minecraft, Microsoft, Google, Discord, or other third-party accounts.

## 3. Google Sign-In

Our website may allow you to sign in using your Google account.

If you choose to use Google Sign-In, Google may provide certain account information to our website, such as your name, email address, profile information, or other information permitted by the permissions you approve.

Your use of Google services is also subject to Google's applicable terms and policies.

We do not control Google's services and are not responsible for changes, interruptions, or failures of Google authentication.

For information about how we collect and use information obtained through Google Sign-In, please see our Privacy Policy.

## 4. Discord Integration

Our Services may integrate with Discord.

You may be able to connect your Discord account to your account on our website or Minecraft server.

By connecting your Discord account, you authorize the information necessary for the integration to be processed by our Services.

Your use of Discord is also subject to Discord's own terms and policies.

We are not responsible for Discord's availability, policies, security, or changes to its services.

We may remove or disable Discord integration at any time.

## 5. Minecraft Server Rules

When using our Minecraft server, you agree to follow the server rules and instructions provided by our staff.

Prohibited behavior may include, but is not limited to:

* Cheating or using unauthorized modifications
* Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities
* Using automated systems or bots without permission
* Harassment, threats, or targeted abuse
* Spamming
* Advertising unauthorized services or servers
* Impersonating staff members
* Attempting to steal accounts or personal information
* Attempting to disrupt or damage the server
* Using exploits to obtain items, currency, ranks, or other advantages
* Evading bans or other disciplinary actions
* Any other behavior prohibited by our published server rules

Additional rules may be published on our website, Discord server, or Minecraft server.

## 6. Moderation and Bans

Our staff may take disciplinary action when users violate our rules or these Terms.

Possible actions include:

* Warnings
* Temporary mutes
* Permanent mutes
* Temporary bans
* Permanent bans
* Removal of server privileges
* Removal of purchased or granted benefits where permitted
* Suspension or termination of website accounts

The specific punishment may depend on the circumstances and severity of the violation.

We reserve the right to take action against behavior that threatens the security, stability, or community of our Services.

## 7. Donations and Purchases

Our website may offer optional purchases, donations, ranks, cosmetics, virtual items, or other digital benefits.

Purchases are optional and are not required to play on our server unless specifically stated otherwise.

By making a purchase, you agree that you are authorized to use the payment method associated with the transaction.

Digital goods may be delivered automatically or manually and may take some time to appear.

We reserve the right to correct pricing or purchasing errors.

## 8. Refunds

Refund eligibility depends on the specific product purchased and applicable law.

Before requesting a refund, please contact us through **Discord Suppot** so that we can attempt to resolve the issue.

Unauthorized chargebacks or payment disputes may result in the suspension of the associated account while the matter is investigated.

Nothing in this section is intended to remove or limit any consumer rights that cannot legally be waived.

## 9. Digital Goods

Items such as ranks, cosmetics, virtual currency, permissions, or other digital benefits may have no cash value and may not be transferred, sold, or exchanged for real-world currency unless we expressly allow it.

Digital benefits may be changed, discontinued, or adjusted when necessary to operate the server, subject to applicable law.

## 10. Server Availability

We do not guarantee that the Minecraft server or website will always be available.

The Services may become temporarily unavailable because of:

* Maintenance
* Updates
* Technical problems
* Hosting problems
* Security incidents
* Internet or network problems
* Third-party service outages
* Circumstances outside our reasonable control

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the Services when necessary.

## 11. User Content

You may be able to submit content such as usernames, messages, posts, images, builds, screenshots, or other material.

You are responsible for content that you submit.

You agree not to submit content that:

* Violates applicable law
* Infringes another person's intellectual property
* Contains malicious software
* Attempts to obtain another person's private information
* Harasses or threatens other users
* Is intended to disrupt our Services
* Violates our server or community rules

By submitting content to our Services, you grant us permission to host, display, reproduce, and use that content as reasonably necessary to operate and promote our Services, subject to applicable law.

## 12. Third-Party Services

Our Services may use third-party services, including but not limited to:

* Google
* Discord
* Minecraft/Microsoft services
* Payment processors
* Website hosting providers
* Analytics or security providers

Third-party services are governed by their own terms and policies.

We are not responsible for the availability, security, or policies of third-party services.

## 13. Intellectual Property

The website, server branding, logos, original artwork, text, software, and other materials provided by us may be protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit our materials without permission unless permitted by law.

You retain ownership of content that you independently create, subject to the rights granted to us under these Terms.

## 14. Minecraft Disclaimer

**ElateMC is an independent Minecraft server and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.**

Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios and Microsoft.

Our Services are operated independently from Mojang Studios and Microsoft.

Where applicable, our server and its monetization will be operated in accordance with the applicable Minecraft usage guidelines and policies.

## 15. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your website account, Minecraft server access, Discord access associated with our community, or other access to our Services if you violate these Terms or our rules.

You may stop using our Services at any time.

Termination does not automatically eliminate obligations that arose before termination.

## 16. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy is available at:

**[PRIVACY POLICY LINK]**

By using our Services, you acknowledge that information may be processed as described in our Privacy Policy.

## 17. Security

You agree not to attempt to:

* Gain unauthorized access to our systems
* Access another user's account
* Circumvent security measures
* Introduce malicious software
* Attack or intentionally disrupt our Services
* Exploit vulnerabilities for malicious purposes

Security vulnerabilities should be reported to us through:

**Dustin Gibbs**

## 18. Changes to the Services

We may add, remove, modify, or change features of our Services.

We may also update these Terms from time to time.

When we make significant changes, we may provide notice through our website, Discord server, or another appropriate method.

Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

## 19. Disclaimer

Our Services are provided on an "as available" basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we make no guarantees that the Services will always be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or available.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights or protections that cannot legally be excluded.

## 20. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, **ElateMC** and its owners, administrators, staff, and service providers will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or other damages arising from your use of the Services.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

## 21. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by the laws applicable in **Ohio / USA**, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Any disputes will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

## 22. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, purchases, accounts, or our Services, contact us at:

**Server:** ElateMC
**Website:** https://elatemc.xyz/
**Email:** [email protected]
**Discord:** https://discord.gg/4Uzv2Akj2h

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By using our website, Minecraft server, Discord community, or other Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.