1. Introduction

Welcome to Ubernappy. This service aims to preserve and revive the historical functionality of the original Napster for educational, research, historical, and nostalgic purposes. By accessing or using this service, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use.

2. Eligibility

To use this service, you must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a legal guardian. By using the service, you confirm that your use complies with all applicable local laws. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are found to be violating any laws or these Terms.

3. Acceptable Use

Users of this service agree to engage only in lawful and respectful activities. This service is intended strictly for research, educational, historical, and nostaligic purposes. You agree not to:

• Engage in illegal activities, including the sharing, downloading, or uploading of copyrighted materials without permission.
• Exploit any security vulnerabilities in the Napster protocol or software when using this service.
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the service or others' use of the service.
• Engage in harassment or disrespectful behavior toward any user or member of the Ubernappy community.
• Use slurs, discriminatory language, or any other language that is disrespectful or offensive.

Any misuse of the service, particularly the sharing of copyrighted material without permission or disrespectful behavior, may result in immediate termination of your access.

4. Security Warning

The Napster protocol, as originally designed, is unencrypted and unsecured. Credentials and other personal information flow between the client and server without any protection. By using this service, you acknowledge and accept the following risks:

• Data Exposure: The service does not encrypt traffic, and sensitive information, including your credentials, could be intercepted by third parties.
• Security Vulnerabilities: The Napster protocol contains known security vulnerabilities, and using the service could put your computer at risk. These vulnerabilities may expose your system to potential attacks.

Ubernappy is not responsible for any security breaches, data leaks, or any other issues arising from your use of this service. By continuing to use the service, you acknowledge that you are doing so at your own risk.

5. User Accounts

Users are required to create an account to access the service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, software, and materials associated with Ubernappy are the intellectual property of Eric Mackrodt unless otherwise stated. Users are prohibited from copying, modifying, or distributing any part of the service without prior written permission.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms. Termination may occur without notice.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an "as-is" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the service will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. Use of the service is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Ubernappy, its affiliates, or its owners be liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss of data, security breaches, or system vulnerabilities. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the service.

10. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. If material changes are made, we will notify users by posting a prominent notice on the website. Continued use of the service after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the general principles of law applicable in many Western countries, including but not limited to Australia, the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. By using the service, you agree that any disputes that arise will be subject to these general legal principles.

In the event of specific legal conflicts, we may refer to the laws of New South Wales, Australia, or the jurisdiction in which our servers are located, currently the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at hello.eric.experiment@gmail.com.

13. Refund Policy

Please note that all contributions to Ubernappy through Patreon or any other means are non-refundable. By making a contribution, you acknowledge that the funds are voluntary and are not subject to refund under any circumstances.

Important Security Disclaimer:

By using Ubernappy, you acknowledge that:

• The Napster protocol is outdated and inherently insecure. Communication between clients and servers is unencrypted, and as a result, any credentials or personal information you provide may be exposed to third parties.
• The protocol contains multiple security vulnerabilities that could expose your computer to malicious attacks or data breaches. We strongly recommend that users take necessary precautions when using the service, including running it in isolated environments.
• The sharing, downloading, or uploading of copyrighted material without permission is strictly prohibited. Users engaging in such activities may have their access to the service terminated immediately, and may also face legal consequences.

You agree that Ubernappy is not liable for any consequences resulting from your use of this insecure service, including but not limited to data theft, malware infection, or other security breaches.