1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Fallout 4 ModMarket ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Fallout 4 ModMarket regarding your access to and use of our website located at https://fallout4modmarket.com (the "Site") and all related services, features, content, and products offered through the Site (collectively, the "Services").
Fallout 4 ModMarket operates as a digital marketplace specializing in the distribution of user-created modifications ("Mods") for the video game Fallout 4. Our platform connects mod creators with players seeking to enhance their gaming experience through high-quality, curated content.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our Services.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
2.1 Methods of Acceptance
You accept these Terms by:
- Clicking "I Accept" or "I Agree" where this option is presented to you
- Creating an account on our platform
- Making a purchase through our Services
- Downloading any content from our platform
- Otherwise using or accessing any part of our Services
2.2 Eligibility Requirements
To use our Services, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable laws
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
2.3 Parental Consent
If you are under 18 years of age but at least 13 years old, you may only use our Services with the consent and under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
3. SERVICES PROVIDED
3.1 Marketplace Services
Fallout 4 ModMarket provides the following services:
- Digital Content Distribution: A platform for purchasing and downloading Fallout 4 modifications
- Content Curation: Quality assurance and compatibility testing for all listed mods
- Technical Support: 24/7 customer support for installation and compatibility issues
- Automatic Updates: Lifetime access to mod updates and improvements
- Community Features: Reviews, ratings, and mod recommendations
- Secure Transactions: PCI-compliant payment processing and secure downloads
3.2 Content Categories
We offer modifications in the following categories:
- Weapons & Armor
- Custom weapons, armor sets, and equipment modifications
- Gameplay Enhancements
- Mechanics overhauls, difficulty adjustments, and new game systems
- Visual Improvements
- Graphics enhancements, texture packs, and lighting modifications
- Settlement Building
- New objects, building systems, and settlement management tools
- Quest & Story Content
- New quests, storylines, and narrative expansions
4. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. We recommend:
- Using a strong, unique password for your account
- Enabling two-factor authentication when available
- Not sharing your account credentials with others
- Logging out of your account after each session on shared devices
- Regularly reviewing your account activity and transaction history
4.3 Account Restrictions
Each user may only maintain one active account. Creating multiple accounts for the purpose of circumventing restrictions, abusing promotions, or engaging in fraudulent activities is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of all associated accounts.
5. PURCHASES & PAYMENTS
5.1 Pricing and Payment
All prices for products offered through our Services are listed in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes will not affect orders already placed.
We accept the following payment methods:
- Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
- Debit cards with credit card logos
- PayPal and other approved digital payment methods
- Cryptocurrency payments (where available)
- Gift cards and store credit
5.2 Sales Tax and Fees
Prices displayed on our Site do not include applicable sales taxes, VAT, or other government-imposed fees. You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes associated with your purchases. We will calculate and add applicable taxes to your order total at checkout based on your billing address.
5.3 Order Processing
Upon placing an order, you will receive:
- An order confirmation email with your order details
- A payment receipt for your records
- Download links for your purchased content
- Installation instructions and documentation
- Access to customer support for technical assistance
5.4 Refund Policy
30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. To be eligible for a refund:
- You must request the refund within 30 days of purchase
- You must provide a valid reason for the refund request
- You must not have violated these Terms of Service
- The content must not have been extensively used or redistributed
Refunds are processed using the original payment method and typically appear within 5-10 business days, depending on your financial institution.
6. LICENSING & USE RIGHTS
6.1 License Grant
When you purchase a mod from our platform, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Download the mod files to your personal devices
- Install and use the mod with your legally owned copy of Fallout 4
- Create backup copies for personal archival purposes
- Receive updates and patches for the lifetime of the product
- Access technical support and documentation
6.2 License Restrictions
Your license does NOT permit you to:
- Redistribute, resell, or share the mod files with others
- Upload the mod to other platforms or websites
- Modify and redistribute the mod without permission
- Use the mod for commercial purposes
- Reverse engineer or decompile the mod files
- Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions
- Use the mod in violation of Bethesda's Terms of Service
6.3 Intellectual Property Rights
All mods available on our platform remain the intellectual property of their respective creators. Fallout 4 ModMarket acts as a distributor and does not claim ownership of the mod content. The Fallout franchise and related trademarks are the property of Bethesda Softworks LLC.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Unauthorized distribution or piracy of mods purchased from our platform is a violation of copyright law and these Terms. We actively monitor for unauthorized distribution and will pursue legal action against violators.
7. USER CONTENT
7.1 User-Generated Content
Our Services may allow you to submit, post, or upload content including but not limited to:
- Reviews and ratings of mods
- Comments and forum posts
- Screenshots and videos
- Bug reports and feedback
- User guides and tutorials
7.2 Content Guidelines
When submitting content, you agree that your content will:
- Be accurate, truthful, and based on your genuine experience
- Not contain offensive, abusive, or inappropriate material
- Not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
- Not contain malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Be respectful to other community members and mod creators
7.3 Rights in User Content
By submitting content to our platform, you grant Fallout 4 ModMarket a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with our Services.
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
8.1 Illegal Activities
- Violating any local, state, national, or international law
- Engaging in fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes
- Distributing pirated or unauthorized content
- Circumventing technological protection measures
8.2 Harmful Activities
- Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfering with or disrupting our Services or servers
- Engaging in any form of automated data collection or scraping
- Attempting to probe, scan, or test system vulnerabilities
8.3 Abusive Behavior
- Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
- Posting spam, advertisements, or promotional material
- Impersonating another person or entity
- Manipulating reviews, ratings, or feedback systems
- Creating multiple accounts to abuse promotions or circumvent bans
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
Violation of these prohibited activities may result in immediate account termination, forfeiture of purchased content, and potential legal action.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
9.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Fallout 4 ModMarket name, logo, website design, and all related content are the exclusive property of Fallout 4 ModMarket or its licensors. This includes but is not limited to:
- Website design, layout, and user interface elements
- Marketing materials and promotional content
- Product descriptions and documentation
- Software code and technical infrastructure
- Trademarks, service marks, and trade names
9.2 Third-Party Intellectual Property
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. The following trademarks and properties belong to their respective owners:
- Fallout® is a registered trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC
- All Fallout-related content, characters, and lore are property of Bethesda
- Mod content is owned by respective mod creators
- Third-party libraries and tools retain their original licenses
9.3 DMCA Compliance
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA notice containing:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
10. DISCLAIMERS
10.1 Service Disclaimer
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
10.2 Content Disclaimer
We do not warrant that:
- Mods will be compatible with all system configurations
- Mods will be free from bugs or errors
- Our Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected in any specific timeframe
- Our servers are free from viruses or harmful components
10.3 Third-Party Disclaimer
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party websites linked from our platform
- Actions of mod creators outside our platform
- Compatibility with future game updates
- Changes to Bethesda's policies or game functionality
- Loss of game progress or save file corruption
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
MAXIMUM LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FALLOUT 4 MODMARKET, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
11.1 Damage Limitations
Our total liability shall not exceed the greater of:
- The amount you paid for the specific product giving rise to the claim
- One hundred dollars ($100.00 USD)
11.2 Exceptions
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fallout 4 ModMarket, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, losses, liability, damages, and/or costs (including reasonable attorney fees and costs) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your use or misuse of our Services
- Your User Content or activities on our platform
- Any breach of your representations and warranties
We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.
13. TERMINATION
13.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Submitting a termination request through your account settings
- Contacting our customer support team
- Following the account closure procedures
13.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:
- You violate these Terms of Service
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- You fail to pay for purchases
- We are required to do so by law
- We discontinue our Services
13.3 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to access our Services will immediately cease
- You will lose access to purchased content (in cases of violation)
- We may delete your account data after a retention period
- All provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
14. GOVERNING LAW
14.1 Applicable Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through:
- Informal Resolution: First attempting to resolve disputes informally by contacting us
- Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association
- Small Claims: Either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible
14.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES SHALL BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY ONLY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
FALLOUT 4 MODMARKET LEGAL DEPARTMENT
- EMAIL:
- [email protected]
- PHONE:
- 1-800-MOD-MRKT (1-800-663-6758)
- MAIL:
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Fallout 4 ModMarket
Legal Department
123 Wasteland Way
Boston, MA 02101
United States - HOURS:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST