Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Welcome to Texas Poker, accessible at www.texaspoker.win and play.texaspoker.win. These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy ("Agreement") govern your access to and use of our services. By creating an account or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

When we refer to "we," "us," or "our" in this document, we mean the developers and operations team behind Texas Poker — an independent, non-profit project built by poker enthusiasts, not a commercial company.

1. Strict Non-Gambling Policy

1.1 Social Gaming Only

This Service is provided strictly as a "Social Casino Game" for recreational and entertainment purposes only. We strictly prohibit any form of real-money gambling.

1.2 Core Restrictions

• No Cash-Out Mechanism: Virtual chips, coins, levels, or any other in-game assets (collectively, "Virtual Goods") have no real-world monetary value. The Platform does not provide any mechanism to exchange Virtual Goods for legal tender, physical prizes, or any items of real-world value.
• Prohibition of Secondary Markets: Any transfer, sale, or private trading of Virtual Goods outside of the official game platform is a material breach of this Agreement. Violators will face immediate and permanent account termination.
• No Expectation of Profit: Success or high win rates within this game do not imply future success at "real money gambling." We make no warranties regarding the development of gambling skills.

2. Data Privacy & EU GDPR Compliance

2.1 Data Minimization Principle

We adhere to the principle of "Data Minimization." We only collect information that is strictly necessary to operate the game, ensure security, and meet legal obligations.

• Identity Data: Limited to Account ID and Nickname.
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, and operating system.
• Behavioral Data: Game logs, transaction history (if any), and anti-cheat monitoring data.

2.2 Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

For users in the European Union and the United Kingdom, we guarantee the following rights:

• Right of Access and Portability: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to be Forgotten (Erasure): You may request the deletion of your account and personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., for financial auditing).
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data, though this may result in the termination of your access to the Service.

2.3 Strict Restriction on Data Use

Our Commitment to You:

1. No Sale of Data: We never sell, rent, or trade your personally identifiable information to third parties for their own commercial or marketing purposes.
2. Purpose Limitation: Your data is used exclusively for: a) Providing game services; b) Maintaining game security and anti-cheat systems; c) Complying with statutory regulatory requirements.
3. Third-Party Transparency: We only share data with service providers necessary for technical operations, under strict confidentiality agreements.

3. Information Security

3.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards:

• Encrypted Transmission: All data transfers are protected via TLS/SSL encryption protocols.
• Access Control: Access to core databases is restricted to authorized personnel on a "need-to-know" basis.
• Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security vulnerability scans and simulated stress tests to ensure system integrity.

3.2 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach that may compromise your personal information, we will notify the relevant supervisory authorities and affected users within 72 hours (as per GDPR requirements) of becoming aware of the incident.

4. Fair Play & Conduct

4.1 Anti-Collusion & Monitoring

To ensure a fair environment, we reserve the right to use automated analysis tools to monitor for "Collusion" (players sharing hand info), "Chip Dumping" (deliberately losing to transfer chips), and the use of "Bots/AI." Confirmed violations will result in immediate forfeiture of all virtual assets.

4.2 User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use bots, scripts, automated tools, or any software to gain an unfair advantage
• Collude with other players or engage in any form of cheating
• Exploit bugs, glitches, or vulnerabilities in the Service
• Harass, abuse, or intimidate other players
• Use offensive language or imagery in chat or profile
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service

5. US-Specific Legal Provisions

5.1 Mandatory Arbitration & Class Action Waiver

For residents of the United States: You agree that any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be resolved through individual binding arbitration rather than in court. You hereby waive your right to participate in any class-action lawsuit as a lead plaintiff or class member.

5.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age (or 21 in certain jurisdictions) to use this Service. This Service is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors in compliance with COPPA.

6. Cookie Policy (EU Compliance)

Texas Poker uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, secure, and improve our services, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies:

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Service and cannot be disabled. They include authentication cookies (JWT tokens) that keep you logged in and session cookies that maintain your game state.

Functional Cookies:

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as language preference, display settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Analytics Cookies:

We may use analytics cookies to collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors use our website. These cookies do not personally identify you.

6.2 Third-Party Cookies

• Google OAuth: Used for authentication. Google's cookie policy applies.

6.3 Your Cookie Rights (Under GDPR)

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to:

• Be informed about the cookies we use and their purposes
• Withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings
• Request information about the personal data processed through cookies
• Object to processing of non-essential cookies
• Request deletion of data collected through cookies

6.4 Cookie Consent

By creating an account and using our Service, you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies required for authentication and game functionality. For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional), we will seek your explicit consent where required by applicable law.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, graphics, interfaces, and software comprising the Service are the property of the Texas Poker development team and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100 USD. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Termination & Modification

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We may terminate your access immediately if you breach these terms or if we decide to cease game operations (with 30 days' notice).

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Agreement or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: business@texaspoker.win
Website: www.texaspoker.win