terms of services

Last Updated: 11th of October 2024

Welcome to Upgrader.com. These Terms of Service govern your use of our sweepstakes platform. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Eligibility

By using Upgrader.com, you certify that:

You are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater.

You are accessing and using the Services of your own free will, for personal non-commercial purposes, and in a state that allows you to make responsible decisions.

You are not a resident of Washington.

You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws.

2. Registration and Account Security

You may register for an account via Email, Google login, or Steam login provided by Valve Corporation. You agree to:

Keep your login credentials confidential.

Take full responsibility for all activities conducted under your account.

Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach related to your account.

Your account, including any accrued XP, rewards, unboxed items, or stats, is strictly non-transferable.

You agree to comply with our KYC/AML Policy and Privacy Policy.

3. User Conduct and Responsibilities

By using Upgrader.com, you agree not to:

Engage in any unlawful activities, including but not limited to money laundering, fraud, or any other criminal acts.

Exploit or abuse the website, including using bots, cheats, or other unfair mechanisms to gain an advantage.

Post or transmit any user content that violates the rights of others or promotes illegal activities.

Upgrader.com reserves the right to monitor, restrict, or remove any user content that violates these terms or is deemed harmful.

4. On-Site Credits and Prizes

On-Site Credits: Funds deposited to your Upgrader.com account are converted into on-site credits. These credits may be used to participate in various sweepstakes or to redeem prizes.

Prizes: Prizes may include physical items, which can be shipped or transferred based on availability and location. Prizes can also get exchanged for crypto currencies.

Deposits: All deposits are handled via third-party providers, including Zen.com, Swapped.com and Skinsback.com. Deposits are final, and no refunds will be issued.

Withdrawals: Prizes or credits can be withdrawn as physical goods subject to availability and local restrictions or exchanged into cryptocurrencies. Import taxes and other fees may occur on the user's end when shipping prizes to certain locations.

Users are responsible for ensuring their shipping information is accurate. Shipping times may vary based on location, and Upgrader.com is not responsible for delays due to customs or third-party logistics providers.

Any attempts to hack, abuse or exploit our systems may lead to a permanent account closure at our discretion. We reserve the right to withhold any on-site credits or prize withdrawals in that case.

5. Item Redemption and Shipping

Item Redemption: When you choose to redeem an item for physical delivery, we may request specific details, such as your shipping address, email, or size preferences. If any provided information is incomplete or inaccurate, we reserve the right to cancel your order, issue a refund, or charge an additional fee to cover extra work required to resolve issues. We are not responsible for delays or delivery failures resulting from incomplete or incorrect information provided by you.

Delivery Fees: You are solely responsible for all delivery-related costs, including any customs or importation fees incurred during shipment. These costs will be displayed to you at the time of redemption. If import fees apply, you can contact our support team to confirm the shipment location before redeeming your Items.

Delivery Delays: If an external event beyond our control causes a delay in the delivery of your selected Items, we will notify you promptly and take steps to minimize the delay's impact. While we are not liable for such delays, if the expected delay is substantial, you may opt to cancel the order and receive a refund for any undelivered Items.

Failure to Accept Delivery: If an Item is delivered when you are unavailable, you may receive instructions for rescheduling or retrieving the delivery from a nearby location. Should you fail to follow these instructions to arrange a redelivery or collect the Item(s), we reserve the right to issue a refund.

Faulty or Damaged Items: If you receive an Item that is damaged or defective, please contact our support team. In some cases, we may request that you return the Item before issuing a refund, and we will cover return shipping costs for damaged or faulty Items.

Lost Items: If you believe your Item(s) were lost during transit, please reach out to our support team for assistance. We may require evidence of non-receipt, and a refund may not be issued if sufficient evidence is not provided.

Out-of-Stock Items: Occasionally, we may be unable to source a specific redeemed Item. In such cases, you will have the option to exchange the out-of-stock Item for one of equal or lesser value or convert it to credits.

Refunds: To qualify for a refund under this policy, you must meet one of the listed conditions and return any Items for which you are seeking a refund, covering the return shipping cost unless otherwise specified.

6. Fees and Payments

FIAT Deposits: Fees for FIAT deposits are displayed by the payment processor at the time of the transaction. Upgrader.com is not responsible for these fees.

Crypto Deposits: Cryptocurrency deposits are subject to network fees, which are not controlled by Upgrader.com. These fees must be paid by the user.

No refunds are offered for any deposits.

7. XP and Rewards

Active players are rewarded with XP based on their gameplay.

Is non-transferable.

Can be used to level up and unlock enhanced rewards.

Can be adjusted at any time at our discretion.

8. Account Termination

Company's Rights: Upgrader.com reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time and without prior notice.

User Misconduct: Accounts may be terminated for violations of these Terms or for other malicious activities. In such cases, only funds acquired legitimately may be withdrawn.

User Request: If you wish to close your account, contact live support. Requests will be processed within 30 days.

9. User Content

Definition: "User Content" refers to all content submitted, transmitted, or posted by users, including usernames and chat messages.

Ownership: Users retain all rights to their User Content. However, Upgrader.com does not claim ownership and reserves the right to monitor or remove any content deemed inappropriate.

Usage: By submitting User Content, you grant Upgrader.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it solely for operating the website.

We reserve the right to remove content that violates not only these Terms but also any community standards or guidelines we may issue.

10. Gameplay

Free Entry: Upgrader.com offers sweepstakes game modes that are free to enter, while also allowing users to deposit funds to participate.

Modifications: We reserve the right to change game modes, sweepstakes, and rewards at any time.

Responsible Gaming: If you experience any discomfort, addiction, or financial difficulty due to gameplay, please seek professional help.

Technical Issues: Any technical issues (visual or auditory glitches) do not entitle the user to refunds, and Upgrader.com assumes no liability for such occurrences.

11. Technical Issues & Liability

Upgrader.com is not responsible for technical issues arising from your device or connection.

Provably Fair: All game outcomes are determined by a provably fair backend system. You can verify all of your outcomes via our fairness tab here

We do not provide compensation for inadvertent actions such as misclicks.

For any technical issues caused by our platform, contact our support for assistance.

12. Force Majeure

Upgrader.com is not liable for delays or failures in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, war, terrorism, strikes, pandemics, or technical failures. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to resume operations as quickly as possible, but users acknowledge that service interruptions may occur.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Cyprus.

14. Affiliation Disclaimer

Upgrader.com operates independently and is not affiliated with Google, Valve Corporation, or any other third-party services mentioned on the website.

15. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the use of Upgrader.com, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through amicable negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Cyprus, in accordance with the laws of Cyprus.

If amicable negotiation fails within 30 days, the parties may proceed to arbitration.

Users agree to waive any rights to bring disputes to court, except in cases where arbitration is prohibited by law. Arbitration will be conducted in English, and the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding.