Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of the Vorici Calculator and outline the rights and responsibilities of all users.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Agreement Summary

By using the Vorici Calculator, you agree to use our service responsibly, respect intellectual property rights, and follow community guidelines. We provide the tool "as is" for Path of Exile players worldwide.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Vorici Calculator website and services ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

The Vorici Calculator is operated by our team ("we," "us," or "our") and is designed to serve the Path of Exile gaming community. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Service.

Description of Service

The Vorici Calculator is a web-based tool designed to help Path of Exile players optimize their socket coloring strategies. Our Service provides mathematical calculations, probability analysis, and cost comparisons for various socket coloring methods available in the game.

Service Features

Core Functionality

  • • Socket color probability calculations
  • • Vorici recipe cost analysis
  • • Chromatic orb efficiency comparisons
  • • Real-time calculation results

Additional Resources

  • • Educational blog content
  • • Strategy guides and tutorials
  • • Community-focused information
  • • Path of Exile optimization tips

User Responsibilities

As a user of the Vorici Calculator, you agree to use the Service responsibly and in accordance with these Terms. Your use of the Service must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and community standards.

Acceptable Use

  • • Use the calculator for legitimate Path of Exile gameplay optimization
  • • Respect the intellectual property rights of all parties
  • • Provide accurate information when using the calculator
  • • Follow community guidelines and maintain respectful behavior
  • • Report bugs, errors, or security vulnerabilities responsibly

Prohibited Activities

  • • Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service
  • • Using automated tools to scrape or download content excessively
  • • Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • • Impersonating other users or providing false information
  • • Using the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems

Intellectual Property Rights

The Vorici Calculator and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

Our Rights

Service Content

All text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, trademarks, logos, sounds, music, artwork, and computer code on the Service are owned, controlled, or licensed by us.

Calculation Algorithms

The mathematical algorithms, formulas, and methodologies used in the Vorici Calculator represent our intellectual property and years of development work.

Path of Exile Disclaimer

Path of Exile is a trademark of Grinding Gear Games. The Vorici Calculator is an independent tool created by fans for the Path of Exile community and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Grinding Gear Games.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain the Vorici Calculator's availability and functionality, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice.

Service Updates

We may update the Service to improve functionality, fix bugs, or adapt to changes in Path of Exile game mechanics.

  • • Algorithm improvements
  • • User interface enhancements
  • • New feature additions
  • • Security updates

Maintenance

Periodic maintenance may temporarily affect Service availability. We will attempt to minimize disruptions and provide notice when possible.

  • • Scheduled maintenance windows
  • • Emergency security updates
  • • Server infrastructure improvements
  • • Database optimizations

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service "As Is"

The Vorici Calculator is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Service or the information included on the Service.

While we strive for accuracy in our calculations, Path of Exile is a complex game with mechanics that may change. Users should verify results and use their own judgment when making in-game decisions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to the Service. In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

Loss of in-game currency or items due to calculation errors
Time or effort spent based on Service recommendations
Interruption of gameplay or character progression
Any other damages arising from use of the Service

User-Generated Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, bug reports, or other communications to us regarding the Vorici Calculator, you grant us the right to use such content to improve our Service. We appreciate community input and consider all feedback in our development process.

Feedback Guidelines

Encouraged Feedback

  • • Bug reports and error descriptions
  • • Feature requests and improvements
  • • User experience suggestions
  • • Calculation accuracy reports

Content Standards

  • • Constructive and respectful tone
  • • Specific and actionable information
  • • Relevant to the Vorici Calculator
  • • Free from personal attacks or harassment

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

Key Privacy Points

  • • All calculations are performed locally in your browser
  • • We collect minimal analytics data to improve the Service
  • • No personal Path of Exile account information is stored
  • • You can opt out of analytics tracking at any time
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Termination

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

Grounds for Termination

  • • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • • Misuse of the Service or its resources
  • • Harmful or malicious behavior
  • • Legal or regulatory requirements

Effect of Termination

  • • Immediate cessation of Service access
  • • Survival of applicable Terms provisions
  • • No refund obligations (Service is free)
  • • Continued protection of intellectual property

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any disputes or concerns before pursuing formal legal action. Most issues can be resolved through open communication and good faith efforts.

Contact for disputes: [email protected]

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Notification Process

When we update these Terms, we will:

  • • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • • Provide prominent notice on our website for material changes
  • • Continue operating under previous terms during notice period
  • • Encourage users to review changes before they take effect

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns and providing clarification on any aspects of these Terms.

Get in Touch

General inquiries:[email protected]
Legal matters:[email protected]
Response time:We aim to respond within 48 hours

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