1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Sinkships. By accessing or using our website at sinkships.com ("Service," "Website," or "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sinkships ("we," "us," or "our").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Sinkships is a free-to-play, browser-based implementation of the classic Battleship game. Our Service provides:

• Interactive gameplay against computer opponents with varying difficulty levels
• Multiple language support for an international audience
• Game statistics and progress tracking stored locally in your browser
• Educational content including strategy guides, rules, and tips
• A responsive design that works across desktop and mobile devices

The Service is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Eligibility and Account

Our Service is available to users of all ages. However, users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union) must obtain parental or guardian consent before using the Service.

Currently, Sinkships does not require user registration or account creation. All gameplay and preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and browser.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Comply with Laws: Use the Service in accordance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
• Respect Integrity: Not attempt to manipulate, exploit, or gain unfair advantages through bugs, glitches, or unauthorized third-party tools
• No Harmful Activities: Not introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code that could damage or disrupt the Service
• No Unauthorized Access: Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, systems, or networks
• No Interference: Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• No Automated Tools: Not use bots, scripts, or automated tools to access or interact with the Service, except for accessibility purposes
• No Reverse Engineering: Not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Service

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service and potential legal action.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, code, and software, are the exclusive property of Sinkships or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.1 Your Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only.

5.2 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service
• Create derivative works based on the Service
• Use the Service's content for commercial purposes without our written permission
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (including copyright and trademark notices)
• Frame or mirror any part of the Service without our express written consent

5.3 Trademarks

The Sinkships name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Sinkships or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements ("Third-Party Content") that are not owned or controlled by Sinkships. We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any Third-Party Content. You acknowledge and agree that Sinkships shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any Third-Party Content.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit or interact with.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sinkships disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or quality of any information obtained through the Service
• Warranties that defects or errors will be corrected

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or expectations. Any material downloaded or obtained through the use of the Service is done at your own discretion and risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SINKSHIPS, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

This includes damages resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the Service
• Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you have paid us in the past twelve months (if any), whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sinkships, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Service in violation of any law or regulation
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sinkships operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiations between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction in our operating jurisdiction.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to the Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sinkships regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15. Contact Us

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

16. Additional Resources

For more information:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
• Cookie Policy - Information about cookies we use
• About Us - Learn more about Sinkships
• FAQ - Frequently asked questions