Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 19, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Hyvote ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Hyvote is a server listing and voting platform for Hytale game servers. We provide a directory where server owners can list their servers and players can discover and vote for servers.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the Service, you must authenticate using Discord OAuth. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Server Listings
4.1 Server Submission
Server owners may submit their Hytale servers for listing on Hyvote. All submissions are subject to approval by our moderation team.
4.2 Content Guidelines
Server listings must not contain:
- Illegal content or promotion of illegal activities
- Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
- Sexually explicit or adult content
- Malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Misleading or false information
- Copyright or trademark infringement
4.3 Server Information Accuracy
Server owners are responsible for ensuring that all information provided about their server is accurate and up-to-date. False or misleading information may result in removal of the listing.
5. Voting System
Users may vote for servers listed on Hyvote. Voting is subject to cooldown periods to prevent abuse. Manipulation of the voting system through bots, scripts, or other automated means is strictly prohibited and may result in permanent ban.
6. Prohibited Activities
Users may not:
- Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to interact with the Service
- Attempt to manipulate voting results
- Submit spam or duplicate listings
- Harass or abuse other users or staff
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Circumvent any security features or access controls
7. Content Ownership and Rights
7.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of any content you submit to Hyvote (server descriptions, images, etc.). By submitting content, you grant Hyvote a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Service.
7.2 Our Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Hyvote and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8. Moderation and Enforcement
Hyvote reserves the right to:
- Review, approve, or reject server submissions
- Remove listings that violate these terms
- Suspend or terminate user accounts
- Moderate user-generated content
- Take any action necessary to maintain the integrity of the Service
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. Hyvote does not guarantee that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Server listings are accurate or up-to-date
- Servers listed are safe or appropriate
- The Service will meet your requirements
10. Limitation of Liability
Hyvote and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.
11. Third-Party Services
The Service uses Discord OAuth for authentication. Your use of Discord is subject to Discord's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for Discord's services or policies.
12. Links to Third-Party Websites
Server listings may contain links to external websites. Hyvote is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
15. Hytale Trademark
Hyvote is an independent fan-made service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Hypixel Studios or Hytale. "Hytale" is a trademark of Hypixel Studios.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: admin@hyvote.org
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hyvote regarding the use of the Service.