Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Gludioman website (gludioman.com) and the Checkers Master game, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Description of Service

Gludioman provides a free, browser-based Checkers board game ("Checkers Master") along with related content including game guides, strategy articles, and educational resources. The service is provided "as is" and is available to users of all ages.

3. Use of Service

You agree to use our website and game only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Use the service in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, server, or any systems connected to the website
  • Use any automated systems, scripts, or bots to access or interact with the website
  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission
  • Use the service to harass, abuse, or harm others

4. User Conduct

When using our contact form or communicating with us, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Refrain from submitting offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
  • Respect the rights and dignity of other users and our staff
  • Not impersonate any person or entity

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Gludioman website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, game software, audio, video, and the overall design and arrangement thereof, is the property of Gludioman or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website and play Checkers Master for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include:

  • Modifying or copying the game code or website materials
  • Using any content for commercial purposes
  • Removing any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Transferring the content to another person or "mirroring" the content on any other server

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Gludioman website and Checkers Master game are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not warrant that the website will be available at all times, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Gludioman and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Service interruption or computer damage
  • Any damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the website

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid us in the preceding twelve months, which in the case of our free service is zero.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Gludioman. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Gludioman shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by the use of any such content or services.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to use our website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

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