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1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Pac-Man Arcade ("Website", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing and using this website at pacmanonline.org, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use this Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Pac-Man Arcade is a free, browser-based online gaming platform that provides access to classic Pac-Man games and related content. Our services include:

• Free-to-play HTML5 Pac-Man games (original, Ms. Pac-Man, Cookie-Man variants)
• Multiple game modes (Learn Mode, Practice Mode, Turbo Mode)
• Game information, guides, and educational content
• Multi-language support (9 languages)

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties or guarantees.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Trademark Notice

3.2 Open Source License

The source code for this website is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). This means:

• The code is open-source and available for educational purposes
• You may study, modify, and distribute the code under GPL-3.0 terms
• Any derivative works must also be licensed under GPL-3.0
• The code is provided without warranty

Important: While the code is open-source, the Pac-Man trademark and associated intellectual property remain the exclusive property of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

3.3 Website Content

All original content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, design, layout, and compilation, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright laws.

4. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

By using this Website, you agree to the following conduct rules:

4.1 Permitted Use

• Play games for personal, non-commercial entertainment
• Share links to the website on social media
• Access content in accordance with these Terms

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You must NOT:

• Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the Website's security
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the Website
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any game code (except as permitted under GPL-3.0)
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code through the Website
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
• Use the Website to infringe on intellectual property rights of Bandai Namco or others
• Frame or mirror the Website without our written permission
• Engage in any activity that interferes with other users' access to the Website

5. No User Accounts

This Website does not require user registration or accounts. All game progress, scores, and preferences are stored locally in your browser using local storage.

We do not collect, store, or manage user account information. You are responsible for managing your browser's local storage if you wish to preserve game data.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our プライバシーポリシー to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

By using this Website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy, including the use of:

• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Plausible Analytics (privacy-friendly analytics)
• Microsoft Clarity (user behavior analytics)
• Google AdSense (advertising)

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party services

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 No Warranty

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" 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
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

8.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Damages resulting from interruption or cessation of the Website
• Damages resulting from third-party content or conduct

Our total liability for any claims related to the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Website (which is $0, as the Website is free).

8.3 Use at Your Own Risk

You acknowledge that your use of the Website is at your sole risk. We do not guarantee that:

• The Website will meet your requirements or expectations
• The Website will be available at all times without interruption
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Website is free from viruses or harmful components

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pac-Man Arcade and its operators from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any laws or regulations
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your use or misuse of the Website

10. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Website. By using the Website, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements are provided by third-party advertisers
• We do not control or endorse the content of advertisements
• We are not responsible for the products or services advertised
• Your interaction with advertisements is at your own risk

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

11. Service Availability and Modifications

11.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time
• Change game features, modes, or functionality without notice
• Update or remove content from the Website
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Website

11.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available 24/7. The Website may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled or emergency maintenance
• Technical issues or server downtime
• Force majeure events (natural disasters, war, etc.)

We are not liable for any downtime or unavailability of the Website.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason
• Block IP addresses or take other measures to prevent access if we suspect violations of these Terms
• Remove or disable any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will continue to apply.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Website operator is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through:

• Informal Negotiation: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
• Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration
• Small Claims Court: You may also file a claim in small claims court if it qualifies

You agree to waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

14. DMCA Copyright Notice

If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright, please note that:

• We respect the intellectual property rights of others
• We will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices
• Pac-Man is a trademark of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., and we acknowledge their ownership

This website is operated as an educational, non-commercial project under fair use principles. If you are a rights holder and have concerns, please contact us.

15. Age Restrictions

This Website is intended for users of all ages. However:

• Children under 13 should use the Website only with parental supervision
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the Website

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pac-Man Arcade regarding your use of the Website, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users of significant changes through a notice on the Website

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.