1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of RootHaven Social Casino. By accessing our platform, you enter into a binding legal agreement with RootHaven and agree to comply with all terms outlined herein.

If you disagree with any portion of these terms, you are not authorized to use the platform and should discontinue access immediately. Your continued use following updates to these terms signifies acceptance of those changes.

2. Age Requirements and Verification

RootHaven is exclusively available to individuals aged 18 years or older. By using our platform, you affirm that you meet this minimum age requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

We implement age verification mechanisms and reserve the right to request identification at our discretion. Providing false information regarding your age constitutes a breach of these terms and will result in immediate termination of access.

3. Platform Purpose and Limitations

RootHaven operates as a social casino designed exclusively for entertainment and recreational purposes. All gameplay utilizes virtual currency that carries absolutely no real-world monetary value and cannot be converted, exchanged, or redeemed for cash, prizes, or any tangible items.

The platform does not facilitate, enable, or support real-money gambling of any kind. No purchases are required to access any features or games on RootHaven. Users cannot win actual money or anything of value through their use of the platform.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of RootHaven, you agree to conduct yourself in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will not use the platform for any unlawful purposes or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our services.

Prohibited behaviors include but are not limited to: attempting unauthorized access to platform systems, interfering with other users' experiences, using automated scripts or bots, or engaging in any activity that violates the spirit of fair play and entertainment.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content available through RootHaven, including games, graphics, logos, text, software, and design elements, is protected by intellectual property laws and remains the property of RootHaven or its respective licensors.

You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the platform solely for personal entertainment. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any platform content without explicit written authorization.

6. Virtual Currency and Items

RootHaven may provide virtual currency, credits, or other virtual elements as part of the gaming experience. These virtual items exist solely within the platform environment and have no value outside of RootHaven.

Virtual items are not your property and cannot be transferred, sold, or redeemed. We maintain full discretion to manage, modify, or eliminate virtual items without notice, compensation, or liability.

7. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain consistent platform availability, RootHaven is provided on an "as is" basis without guarantees of uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the platform at any time.

We are not liable for any service interruptions, whether planned or unplanned. Maintenance, updates, and technical issues may temporarily affect availability.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

RootHaven is provided without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the platform will meet your expectations, operate without errors, or remain free from viruses or harmful components. Use of RootHaven is entirely at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RootHaven and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the platform.

In jurisdictions where liability cannot be excluded, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid to RootHaven in the preceding twelve months (typically zero, as the platform is free).

10. Account Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to RootHaven at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Common reasons for termination include violation of these terms, suspected fraud, or abusive behavior.

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these terms immediately cease. Provisions intended to survive termination will continue in effect.

11. Modifications to Terms

RootHaven may update these Terms of Service periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. Updates become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.

We encourage you to review these terms regularly. Your continued use of the platform following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Contact and Questions

If you have questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding these Terms of Service, we encourage you to reach out through the contact methods available on our platform. We are committed to transparency and addressing user inquiries promptly.