Terms of Service

1. Who We Are

AXION ("we," "us," or "our") operates the platform at axionhq.cc, which allows users to create, customize, and publish animated gaming profile cards ("Player Cards"). These Terms govern your use of our website, services, and any content you create on the platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years oldto use AXION. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use this service and make purchases. By using AXION, you represent that you meet these requirements.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a user is under 13, we will terminate their account immediately.

3. Accounts and Authentication

AXION uses third-party OAuth providers (Google, Discord, Apple) for authentication. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. You must not share your login credentials or allow others to access your account.

You agree to provide accurate information when setting up your card. You may not impersonate any person, brand, organization, or public figure.

4. Usernames

Usernames on AXION are unique identifiers associated with your Player Card URL (e.g., axionhq.cc/username). The following rules apply:

• Usernames must be between 3 and 24 characters and may only contain letters, numbers, and underscores.
• You may change your username once every 30 days.
• Usernames that have been inactive for more than 12 months may be reclaimed at our discretion.
• You may not squat, hoard, or register usernames with the intent to sell them.
• We reserve the right to reclaim any username that violates these Terms without notice or refund.
• Certain words and phrases are permanently reserved by AXION and cannot be registered.

5. Payments and Refund Policy

AXION offers one-time purchases for Player Cards and optional add-ons. All prices are listed in USD.

What you receive

• Base ($4.99): One animated Player Card with a permanent URL, unlimited edits, and 3D holographic effects.
• Verified Checkmark ($1.99 add-on): A gold verified badge displayed next to your username on your card.
• Animated Particle Backgrounds ($2.99 add-on): Snow, fire sparks, or matrix rain particle effects on your live card.

Chargebacks

Filing a fraudulent chargeback against a legitimate AXION purchase is a violation of these Terms. We reserve the right to permanently ban any account associated with a chargeback and to pursue recovery through our payment processor.

6. Prohibited Content and Conduct

You are solely responsible for all content you upload or display on your Player Card, including usernames, bios, statistics, images, and links. The following are strictly prohibited:

Hate Speech and Discrimination

• Content that promotes, glorifies, or incites hatred, violence, or discrimination against any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• Slurs, derogatory language, or symbols associated with hate groups (e.g., Nazi symbols, white supremacist iconography).

Sexual and Adult Content

• Nudity, sexually explicit material, or suggestive content of any kind.
• Any sexual content involving or directed at minors. This is an absolute prohibition and will be reported to relevant authorities.
• Links to adult content websites or services.

Violence and Graphic Content

• Real-world gore, graphic violence, or imagery depicting harm to people or animals.
• Content that threatens, harasses, or incites violence against any individual or group.

Harassment and Abuse

• Content designed to harass, bully, intimidate, or stalk any individual.
• Doxxing, sharing personal information about others without their consent.
• Coordinating harassment campaigns against any person or group.

Misinformation and Impersonation

• Impersonating any real person, brand, game, esports team, or organization in a way that could mislead others.
• Claiming false credentials or affiliations (e.g., falsely claiming to represent a game developer or esports organization).

Illegal Activity

• Content that promotes or facilitates illegal activity, including fraud, scams, phishing, malware distribution, or the sale of illegal goods.
• Links to illegal content or services.
• Use of AXION to launder money or process fraudulent transactions.

Spam and Manipulation

• Using AXION cards to distribute spam, phishing links, or deceptive content.
• Automated creation of accounts or cards.
• Attempting to manipulate AXION's systems, rankings, or features.

7. Content Moderation and Enforcement

We use automated tools and human review to detect prohibited content. When a violation is found, we may take any of the following actions at our sole discretion:

• Content removal: We may remove any image, text, link, or other content that violates these Terms.
• Card suspension: Your Player Card may be taken offline, making your URL inaccessible.
• Username reclamation: Your username may be permanently reclaimed and made available to other users.
• Account termination: Your account may be permanently banned from AXION.
• No refund: Any of the above actions may be taken without a refund, regardless of how recently you purchased your card.

We are not obligated to notify you before taking enforcement action, though we may choose to do so in non-urgent cases. If you believe your card was removed in error, you may contact us at support@axionhq.cc.

8. Intellectual Property

Your content

You retain ownership of the original content you upload to AXION (such as your avatar and background images). By uploading content, you grant AXION a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and deliver that content as part of the platform's operation.

Third-party IP

You may not upload content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrighted images, trademarked logos, or other protected material belonging to game developers, esports organizations, or other parties. AXION will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. To submit a notice, email legal@axionhq.cc.

AXION IP

The AXION name, logo, brand, platform design, and all original content on axionhq.cc are the intellectual property of AXION. You may not reproduce, copy, or redistribute them without our written permission.

9. The "Powered by AXION" Watermark

All Player Cards include a small "Powered by AXION" attribution link at the bottom. This watermark is a permanent feature of all cards and may not be hidden, obscured, or removed by technical means. Attempting to remove or hide the watermark is a violation of these Terms and may result in card termination without refund.

10. Availability and Uptime

We aim to keep AXION and your live card URL available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or experience outages. AXION is not liable for any damages resulting from downtime or service interruptions.

We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or sunset any feature or the platform as a whole at any time. In the event of a full platform shutdown, we will provide at least 30 days' notice.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

AXION is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. Your use of the service is at your sole risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AXION and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of AXION shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AXION and its owners, officers, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms, your content, or your use of the platform.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property violations or urgent equitable relief.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of AXION after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. For material changes, we will notify users via email where possible.

16. Contact

For legal inquiries, DMCA notices, or questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: legal@axionhq.cc
• Support: support@axionhq.cc
• Website: axionhq.cc