Basic rules for using the MeanDuck website, version (v. 1.0)

These general conditions of use of the MeanDuck website (hereinafter referred to as the General Conditions) apply to all users and all forms of use of the MeanDuck website (hereinafter: the website).

The General Terms and Conditions are regularly updated and are available at any time in their latest and valid version in full throughout the website.

If you do not agree with these Terms or any part of these Terms, please stop accessing the website immediately.

If you believe another user has violated these rules, try to resolve the matter amicably. If the violation is not remedied, notify the provider via the contact page.

Each user uses all services of the MeanDuck website at their own risk and fully guarantees the legality and accuracy of any content they submit.

If you disagree with these Terms, you may stop using the website at any time. You can also request deletion of your data via the contact page.

The provider reserves the right to immediately restrict or terminate access without prior notice in case of violations of these General Conditions.

I. DEFINITIONS

GENERAL TERMS OF USE of the MeanDuck website represent a legally valid, binding and irrevocable agreement between the provider and the users of the website.

The PRIVACY POLICY of MeanDuck describes how personal data of users is protected, processed and provided in connection with the use of the website.

The MeanDuck website offers users specific services within the MeanDuck domain space. The service provider may change the domain address of the website.

SERVICE PROVIDER (hereinafter: the provider or carrier) of the MeanDuck website and the owner and administrator of software applications and related service activities is the company Popcom d.o.o., Tehnološki park 20, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, unless otherwise stated.

The USER is any person who in any way (e.g., accessing, viewing, playing games) uses the services of the MeanDuck website.

II. SUBJECT OF SERVICES

Website services are intended for free use (playing) of computer games and the exchange of opinions between users on game content and other content related to computer games (hereinafter: games or copyrighted content).

The site may provide links to servers from which users can access an individual game. The provider is not responsible for the availability, content or operation of games of third-party providers.

Services are generally available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The provider may change or temporarily/permanently enable or disable any functionalities of the website without prior notice.

III. CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THE SERVICE

All provisions of the General Terms and Conditions apply equally to all users, except where these General Terms and Conditions expressly provide otherwise.

Some MeanDuck services may be available to users only to a limited extent.

The provider may change access conditions for users at any time.

Use of the website is intended exclusively for non-commercial personal use by natural persons.

Services may be used, under these General Terms, only by users who have reached the age of 15. Users under the age of 15 must obtain written permission from their parents or legal guardians as prescribed by applicable law. Users explicitly confirm that they meet the age requirement.

IV. RULES OF CONDUCT

The provider may at any time change, adapt or refuse material that is contrary to these General Terms, at its sole discretion.

The user agrees to use the service in accordance with the applicable legislation of the Republic of Slovenia and general ethical norms.

V. RULES FOR THE USE OF CONTENT

All content published on the MeanDuck website is owned by the provider and/or its partners or contractual associates and rightsholders associated with individual games.

Author's works include, among other things, all computer code, the organized structure of the system and all written, pictorial, audio and other material. Copyrighted material is protected from creation and prohibits unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, public display, broadcasting or other exploitation without the consent of the rightsholder.

The provider is not responsible for the content of individual games published on the website.

The provider is the sole owner of the MeanDuck brand and derived names, trademarks and service marks, signs and slogans.

The provider reserves the right to take action against infringements of intellectual property rights in accordance with the law.

Copying, distribution or modification of any information without prior written permission of the provider is not permitted. For permission to use protected material, write via the contact page.

VI. EXTERNAL LINKS

Linking from other sites to the MeanDuck website is allowed. Links may not be made from websites with illegal or immoral content.

Except as above, it is prohibited to publish, reproduce, distribute or otherwise use the logo and brand of the website on other websites without the provider's permission.

VII. RESPONSIBILITY OF USERS

The provider does not guarantee that information provided by other users is accurate.

It is not necessary or advisable for the user to disclose personal data to others, unless they do so at their own responsibility.

The user agrees that content may contain links to external sites or sources. The provider is not responsible for the availability, content or errors of external links.

VIII. PRIVACY POLICY

The provider protects personal data of users in accordance with applicable personal data protection laws. Details are published in the Privacy Policy.

IX. COOKIES

While browsing the MeanDuck site, short text files – cookies – may be stored on users' devices. Cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of some applications and may improve user experience.

Users can configure their browser to allow or block cookies. Some features of the website may not function properly without cookies. More information is available in your browser's documentation.

X. USE / RESPONSIBILITY CONTROL

The provider does not systematically control material and data provided by users and is not responsible for the accuracy of entered data or for any loss or damage resulting therefrom. The provider reserves the right to review and delete any data or material submitted by users and to delete, move or modify any material that, in its opinion, violates these Terms, but does not undertake to do so.

XI. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH GENERAL CONDITIONS

In the event of non-compliance with any provision, the provider may, at its discretion, take the following measures against the infringing user:

- warning about non-compliance and a call to comply,
- blocking access to specific services within the website,
- blocking the IP address from which the violation occurred,
- forwarding the IP address from which the infringement occurred to the responsible ISP.

The provider will exclude all users who act in contravention of these Conditions or other acts sanctioned by the law of the Republic of Slovenia.

XII. RESPONSIBILITY

The user agrees to release the provider, its owners, employees and proxies from any liability for data loss or other problems resulting from their own misuse of the website or misuse by other users. The provider is not responsible for any interruption of the service, regardless of the reason.

In all cases of violation of these Conditions, the provider reserves the right to initiate proceedings in its own name or join affected users.

Users are liable to the provider, its owners, employees, contractual associates or proxies for material and non-material damage caused, in accordance with the general rules of the law of obligations.

The provider may, in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions, restrict access to certain MeanDuck services or to the service in its entirety at any time, with or without notice, in case of breach of this Agreement.

The provider does not guarantee that use of MeanDuck will be completely safe, uninterrupted, always available, or that it will meet users' expectations. The provider is not responsible for telephone and network connections and services, including coverage or disconnection. The service is not liable for any damages, including loss of data or programs, connection costs, costs of providing alternative services or interruption of services resulting from use of the MeanDuck website, even if the provider is aware of the possibility of such damage.

XIII. CHANGES TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS

The user agrees to these Terms with each visit to the MeanDuck website. The user's right to use the service is subject to any subsequent changes or additions determined by the provider.

The provider may change any part of the General Terms and Conditions, in part or in full, without special notice and without restrictions. Changes are valid from the moment of publication on the website. The provider undertakes that the applicable conditions will always be easily accessible on the website.

The provider may at any time change, cancel or discontinue any part of the service, access to any features, applications, databases or individual content, and may impose additional restrictions on certain features or parts of the service or restrict individual users from accessing parts or the entire service without prior notice.

XIV. CONFLICT SOLVING

For questions, comments and complaints relating to the services of the MeanDuck website, please contact via the contact page or the postal address of Popcom d.o.o. stated at the beginning of these General Terms.

XV. JURISDICTION FOR DISPUTES

This Agreement was concluded in Ljubljana, Republic of Slovenia. The exclusive law of the Republic of Slovenia applies to disputes arising from the use of the website services, these General Terms and Conditions and in connection with Popcom d.o.o. All parties agree they are bound exclusively by the law of the Republic of Slovenia. Disputes relating to this Agreement are not subject to the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. All disputes and legal proceedings in connection with this Agreement, the use and operation of the Service shall be the sole responsibility of the Court of Justice of Ljubljana.

XVI. VALIDITY OF CONDITIONS

This version of the General Terms of Use has the serial number 1.0 and is valid from 17 September 2025.

Service provider
Popcom d.o.o.