Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: September 29, 2025 Last Updated: September 29, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Pump Gladiators ("the Game") at https://pumpgladiators.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Game.
2. Eligibility
2.1 Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher, to use Pump Gladiators.
2.2 Jurisdictional Restrictions
The Game is not available to users in jurisdictions where online gaming, cryptocurrency transactions, or skill-based wagering is prohibited by law. You are responsible for ensuring your participation complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws.
2.3 Restricted Territories
The Game is not available to residents of the United States, North Korea, Iran, or any other jurisdiction subject to comprehensive economic sanctions.
3. Decentralized Nature
3.1 No Central Authority
Pump Gladiators operates as a fully decentralized application on the Solana blockchain. There is no central authority controlling game outcomes, fund custody, or user interactions.
3.2 Smart Contract Interactions
All game mechanics, rewards, and transactions are governed by immutable smart contracts deployed on Solana. By using the Game, you acknowledge that:
Smart contract execution is automatic and irreversible
No party can reverse, cancel, or modify transactions once confirmed
You are solely responsible for your interactions with these contracts
3.3 No Custody
We do not custody, control, or have access to your funds at any time. All assets remain in your wallet or in smart contracts you voluntarily interact with.
3.4 No Operating Entity
Pump Gladiators has no central operating company, foundation, or legal entity. The Game exists solely as:
Open-source smart contracts on Solana
A web interface accessing these contracts
A community of users interacting peer-to-peer
3.5 Legal Limitations
Users acknowledge that the decentralized nature means:
No central party can modify game rules outside of smart contract logic
Legal recourse is limited to on-chain mechanisms
Traditional consumer protections may not apply
Users interact entirely at their own risk
4. Game Mechanics & Lives System
4.1 Life Tokens
Each battle requires one (1) life token to enter
Lives are represented by $GLAD tokens valued at 0.01 SOL each
Lives are burned upon battle entry and cannot be recovered
Lives have no monetary value outside the Game ecosystem
4.2 Battle Stakes
Additional SOL stakes may be required for different battle tiers. All stakes and rewards are handled through smart contracts.
4.3 PumpFun Creator Rewards
50% of PumpFun creator rewards are distributed to players via leaderboard prizes. The remaining 50% is allocated to marketing and ongoing development for long-term platform success. Distribution is automated via smart contracts according to predetermined percentages.
5. User Responsibilities
5.1 Wallet Security
You are solely responsible for:
Maintaining the security of your wallet and private keys
All transactions originating from your wallet
Any losses due to compromised credentials
5.2 Transaction Fees
You are responsible for all network gas fees associated with blockchain transactions.
5.3 Tax Obligations
You are solely responsible for determining and paying any taxes applicable to your gaming activities and rewards.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to play the Game
Exploit bugs, glitches, or vulnerabilities
Engage in any form of cheating, collusion, or manipulation
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the Game
Create multiple accounts to abuse promotions or rewards
Use the Game for money laundering or other illicit activities
Harass, abuse, or threaten other players
Impersonate others or provide false information
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Game Content
All Game content, including graphics, animations, text, and code (excluding open-source components), remains the property of its creators or licensors.
7.2 Limited License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Game for personal entertainment purposes only.
8. Assumption of Risk
8.1 Cryptocurrency Risks
You acknowledge and assume all risks associated with:
Cryptocurrency price volatility
Blockchain network congestion or failures
Smart contract bugs or vulnerabilities
Loss of private keys resulting in permanent loss of assets
Regulatory changes affecting cryptocurrency or gaming
8.2 No Guarantees
The protocol makes no guarantees regarding:
Game availability or uptime
Reward distributions or amounts
Smart contract performance or security
Profitability of gameplay
9. Disclaimers
9.1 "AS IS" Basis
THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.2 No Investment Advice
Nothing in the Game constitutes investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. The Game is for entertainment purposes only.
9.3 Third-Party Services
The protocol is not responsible for third-party services including wallets, blockchain networks, or DeFi protocols.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PROTOCOL, ITS SMART CONTRACTS, INITIAL DEVELOPERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE GAME.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the protocol and its contributors from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Game or violation of these Terms.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Decentralized Arbitration
Disputes shall be resolved through:
First, community governance mechanisms (if implemented)
Second, decentralized arbitration protocols (such as Kleros or Aragon Court)
As a last resort, arbitration under UNCITRAL rules with proceedings conducted online
12.2 No Central Entity
Users acknowledge that there is no central entity to sue or hold liable. All interactions are peer-to-peer via smart contracts.
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You waive any right to bring claims on a class, consolidated, or representative basis.
13. Modifications
Protocol upgrades may only occur through:
Smart contract migration requiring user opt-in
Decentralized governance proposals (if implemented)
No single party can unilaterally modify these Terms
14. Termination
As a decentralized protocol, no party can prevent your access to the smart contracts. However, the web interface may become unavailable. The underlying smart contracts will continue to function on the blockchain regardless of interface availability.
15. Governing Law
As a fully decentralized protocol with no central operating entity, these Terms represent a multilateral agreement among users. Disputes shall be resolved according to:
The literal interpretation of these Terms
General principles of international contract law
The immutable rules encoded in the smart contracts
No single jurisdiction's laws govern these Terms. Users acknowledge that legal recourse may be limited due to the decentralized nature of the Game.
16. Decentralized Governance
16.1 Protocol Governance
Future modifications to game parameters may be governed by:
$GLAD token holder votes
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) proposals
Time-locked smart contract upgrades with community review
16.2 No Central Authority
No single party, including the original developers, can unilaterally change the protocol once deployed.
17. Contact Information
As a decentralized protocol, there is no central support team. For community assistance:
Discord: [Community-run Discord]
Telegram: [Community-run Telegram]
Documentation: https://docs.pumpgladiators.com
Smart Contract Issues: GitHub repository
Note: These are community-maintained channels with no official support guarantee.
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