Terms of Service

1. Scope of Application

These Terms of Service (ToS) apply to the use of the website 4000games.com and all free online games offered on it. By using our website, you agree to these terms and conditions.

2. Service Provider

3. Service Description

3.1 Free Gaming Platform

4000games offers a free online gaming platform with various browser games for children and families. All games are:

• Free of charge and without hidden costs
• Playable without registration or login
• Age-appropriate and educationally valuable
• Safe and without harmful content
• Ad-free or with child-friendly advertising

3.2 Availability

We strive for constant availability of the website, but cannot guarantee 100% availability. Maintenance work and technical issues may temporarily cause interruptions.

4. Usage Rules

4.1 Permitted Use

The website and games may only be used for private, non-commercial purposes. The following use is expressly permitted:

• Playing the offered online games
• Saving game progress in the browser
• Sharing gaming experiences with family and friends
• Contacting us for feedback and inquiries

4.2 Prohibited Use

The following actions are prohibited:

• Commercial use without written permission
• Reverse engineering or decompiling the games
• Using bots, cheats, or automated tools
• Bypassing security measures
• Overloading servers through excessive use
• Distributing malware or harmful code

5. Child Protection and Parental Supervision

5.1 Age-Appropriate Content

All games and content on our website are specifically developed for children and regularly checked for age-appropriateness.

5.2 Recommendation for Parents

5.3 No Personal Data

Our games do not require the input of personal data. Should children accidentally enter personal information, it will not be stored or processed.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Copyrights

All content on the website, including games, graphics, texts, music, and code, is protected by copyright. The rights belong to 4000games or our licensors.

6.2 Usage License

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal use of our games. This license does not permit:

• Reproduction or distribution of the games
• Commercial use
• Modification or alteration of the games
• Reverse engineering

7. Disclaimer of Liability

7.1 Content Accuracy

We strive for correct and current content, but assume no responsibility for the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided.

7.2 Technical Issues

We are not liable for damages caused by technical problems, server failures, or internet connection interruptions.

7.3 External Links

We assume no responsibility for the content of external websites that we link to. The use of external links is at your own risk.

8. Privacy Policy

The protection of your privacy and that of your children is very important to us. Detailed information about data processing can be found in our Privacy Policy.

8.1 Minimal Data Collection

• No registration or user accounts required
• Game progress is only stored locally in the browser
• No sharing of data with third parties
• Use of only technically necessary cookies

9. Changes to the Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service as needed. Significant changes will be announced on the website in a timely manner. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9.1 Notification

For significant changes, we will inform you through the following channels:

• Notice on the homepage
• Email notification (if contact details are available)
• Pop-up window on your next visit

10. Termination of Use

10.1 By the User

You may terminate the use of our website at any time without giving reasons by simply not visiting the website anymore.

10.2 By the Provider

We may deny users access to the website if:

• These Terms of Service are violated
• Technical disruptions are caused
• Abusive use takes place
• Legal provisions are violated

11. Applicable Law

German law applies to these Terms of Service and the use of the website, excluding the UN Sales Convention. Place of performance and jurisdiction is Berlin, insofar as legally permissible.

11.1 Consumer Protection

The rights of consumers under mandatory legal provisions remain unaffected.

12. Severability Clause

Should individual provisions of these Terms of Service be invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Invalid provisions will be replaced by those that come closest to the intended purpose.

13. Contact and Complaints

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or complaints, you can contact us:

Response Time: We strive to answer your inquiries within 48 hours.

14. Final Provisions

Status of these Terms of Service: June 1, 2025

Version: 1.0