Terms of Service

§ 1 — Scope

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the mobile application "MapRaiders" (hereinafter "App" or "Service"), operated by Scafa Investments LLC, 9830 Bahama Dr, Cutler Bay, FL 33189-1568, United States (hereinafter "Operator").

MapRaiders is a GPS-based multiplayer online game in which players claim, defend, and compete for real-world territories on a digital map through physical movement (walking, running, cycling).

The App is currently in a free Beta phase. During this phase, features may be added, modified, or removed. There is no guarantee of permanent access to any specific features.

By registering for or using the App, you accept these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not permitted to use the App.

§ 2 — Registration and User Account

2.1 Use of MapRaiders requires the creation of a user account. Registration is available via Google Sign-In or via email and password.

2.2 You must be at least 16 years old. Users under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent. By registering, you confirm that you have reached the minimum age or that appropriate consent has been obtained.

2.3 You are required to provide truthful information during registration and to keep your login credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

2.4 Each user may create only one user account. Creating multiple accounts ("multi-accounting") is prohibited and may result in suspension or termination of all affected accounts.

2.5 The Operator reserves the right to suspend or delete user accounts if a violation of these Terms is discovered.

§ 3 — App Usage and GPS Tracking

3.1 MapRaiders uses the GPS function of your device to capture your location in real time. Location data is required for the core functionality of the game (territory claiming, quests, duels).

3.2 By using the App, you expressly consent to the collection and processing of your location data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

3.3 Use of the App is at your own risk. You are responsible for remaining aware of your surroundings and complying with all applicable traffic laws and local regulations. Playing in dangerous areas, on private property without permission, or in violation of local laws is prohibited.

3.4 Territory Claiming: Players may claim territory cells on the game map through physical movement. Assignment of territories within the game creates no real property rights, ownership claims, or legal rights to the corresponding geographic areas.

§ 4 — Code of Conduct

You agree to comply with the following rules:

• No GPS Spoofing: Falsifying your location using technical means (mock location apps, VPN-based GPS manipulation, emulators, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Violations result in immediate and permanent account termination.
• No Cheating: Use of bots, scripts, modified clients, exploits, or other means of gaining unfair advantage is prohibited.
• No Hate Speech: Offensive, racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable content in usernames, messages, echos, quests, or other user-generated content is prohibited.
• No Harassment: Deliberately harassing, stalking, or intimidating other players—whether in-game or in real life—is prohibited.
• No Bug Abuse: Deliberately exploiting game bugs for personal advantage is prohibited. Bugs must be reported to the Operator.

The Operator reserves the right to issue warnings, temporarily or permanently suspend accounts, and/or reset game progress in response to violations.

§ 5 — User-Generated Content

5.1 MapRaiders allows users to create content, including quests, echos (voice messages at locations), challenges, artifacts, and clan descriptions (hereinafter "UGC").

5.2 You retain copyright ownership of content you create. By uploading UGC, you grant the Operator a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and provide such content to other users as part of game operations.

5.3 You are solely responsible for content you create. UGC must not infringe the rights of third parties, must not contain illegal content, and must comply with the Code of Conduct in § 4.

5.4 The Operator has the right to remove UGC without notice if it violates these Terms or applicable law.

§ 6 — Virtual Items and In-Game Currency

6.1 MapRaiders may contain virtual items, experience points, titles, territories, and other in-game values. These have no real monetary value and cannot be exchanged, sold, or transferred for real money or real-world goods.

6.2 The Operator reserves the right to adjust game mechanics, the value of virtual items, and game balance at any time, particularly during the Beta phase.

6.3 Upon account deletion or suspension, you have no right to compensation or refund for virtual items or game progress.

§ 7 — Limitation of Liability

7.1 The App is provided "as is," particularly during the Beta phase. The Operator makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or completeness of the Service.

7.2 GPS Accuracy: The Operator is not liable for GPS inaccuracies that may result in incorrect territory marking, incorrect in-game events, or other technical discrepancies. GPS accuracy depends on factors outside the Operator's control (device, environment, weather, signal quality).

7.3 Accidents and Personal Injury: The Operator is not liable for accidents, injuries, or damages caused by use of the App in traffic, in dangerous areas, or due to inattention while playing. You play at your own risk and must always be aware of your surroundings and safety.

7.4 The Operator's liability is limited to cases of intentional misconduct and gross negligence. This limitation does not apply to damages arising from injury to life, body, or health, or to mandatory statutory liability provisions.

7.5 Data Loss: The Operator is not liable for loss of game progress, territories, or other in-game data, particularly in cases of technical failures, server maintenance, or during the Beta phase.

§ 8 — Privacy

Collection and processing of personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy, which is part of these Terms. The Privacy Policy provides detailed information about the nature, scope, and purpose of data processing, particularly regarding GPS location data, and about your rights under applicable law.

§ 9 — Changes to Terms

9.1 The Operator reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, including to reflect changes in legal requirements, new features, or changed business practices.

9.2 You will be notified of material changes via in-app notification or email. Your continued use of the App after notification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

9.3 If you object to modified Terms, you have the right to delete your account and discontinue use of the App.

§ 10 — Account Termination and Deletion

10.1 You may delete your account at any time without providing a reason. Account deletion can be done via the App settings or by submitting a request to info@scafa-investments.com.

10.2 Upon account deletion, all of your personal data will be irrevocably deleted to the extent not required by law to be retained. This includes:

• Profile data (username, email address)
• GPS location data and movement history
• Game progress, territories, and statistics
• User-generated content (quests, echos, etc.)

10.3 The Operator may terminate your use of the App at any time for cause, particularly in response to violations of these Terms.

10.4 You may assert your data rights at any time, including the right to access your data, correct it, request deletion, restrict processing, object to processing, or obtain a copy of your data in a portable format.

§ 11 — App Store Distribution

11.1 MapRaiders is available through the Google Play Store and/or other platforms. The respective app store operator (e.g., Google LLC) is not a party to these Terms. Your contract for use of MapRaiders is solely between you and Scafa Investments LLC.

11.2 In addition to these Terms, the terms and conditions of the respective app store apply. If these Terms conflict with app store terms, the app store terms prevail with respect to the store operator and app store-related matters.

11.3 The app store operator has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for MapRaiders. Any claims related to MapRaiders should be directed solely to the Operator (Scafa Investments LLC).

§ 12 — Severability

If any provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. Any invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that achieves the economic purpose of the invalid provision.

§ 13 — Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. However, for users in the European Union, the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence shall apply.

13.2 For dispute resolution, consumers in the European Union may use the European Commission's online dispute resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in consumer dispute resolution proceedings before alternative dispute resolution bodies.

13.3 Any legal proceedings arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, United States, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.