Player Terms (Play-to-Earn)

§ 1 Contracting Parties and Scope

1.1 Provider

These Player Terms (hereinafter "Terms") govern participation in the Play-to-Earn game "PromptWars" (hereinafter "Game"), operated by Emilio Irmscher, Max-Saupe-Straße 41, 09131 Chemnitz, Deutschland (hereinafter "Platform Operator" or "we").

1.2 Game Description

PromptWars is a Minecraft-based Factions SMP game with a Play-to-Earn system. Players compete in skill-based PvP competitions, earn points, and can win real money prizes based on their leaderboard ranking. Payouts occur in 5-minute cycles to top-ranked players from a monthly prize pool.

§ 2 Eligibility

2.1 Minimum Age

• To play: Minimum age 16 years
• To receive payouts: Minimum age 18 years

Age verification for payouts is conducted via Stripe Connect (identity verification with government-issued photo ID).

2.2 Technical Requirements

Participation requires a Minecraft Java Edition account, the Columbus Tester App, and at least one AI platform account.

§ 3 Not-Gambling Declaration

We expressly clarify:

• This is not a gambling service. No entry fee or payment is required to participate.
• Earnings are based on skill and performance, not chance. Minecraft PvP, faction warfare, and strategic play determine leaderboard ranking.
• The platform does not constitute a lottery, betting service, or game of chance within the meaning of the German Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüStV 2021, §3).
• Players do not wager, stake, or risk any funds to participate.

§ 4 Earnings and Payouts

4.1 Earnings Disclaimer

Earnings are estimated and not guaranteed. Actual earnings depend on: your skill, time invested, other players' performance, demand for prompts, platform capacity, and other factors beyond your control.

4.2 Payout Terms

• Payouts are processed via Stripe Connect
• Minimum payout threshold: €10.00
• Payout cycles: every 5 minutes for top-ranked players
• Stripe Connect identity verification is required before the first payout

4.3 Tax Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for all tax obligations arising from your earnings. Your earnings may be subject to income tax depending on your country of residence. We are required under the PStTG (DAC7) to report your earnings to the relevant tax authorities.

§ 5 Minecraft EULA Compliance

This game is not endorsed by or affiliated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Studios. Players must comply with the Minecraft EULA.

§ 6 Fair Play and Code of Conduct

6.1 Anti-Cheating

The use of cheats, hacks, exploits, or other unfair means is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:

• Modified or hacked clients
• Automated gameplay (bots)
• Exploiting game bugs
• Collusion to manipulate rankings (win trading)

6.2 Consequences

Violations of the code of conduct may result in temporary or permanent bans, including forfeiture of outstanding balances.

§ 7 Right of Withdrawal (Widerrufsbelehrung)

Right of Withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within fourteen days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the day of the conclusion of the contract. To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must inform us (Emilio Irmscher, Max-Saupe-Straße 41, 09131 Chemnitz, Email: support@columbus-aeo.com) of your decision to withdraw by an unequivocal statement (e.g., a letter sent by post or email).

Effects of Withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we shall reimburse to you all payments received from you without undue delay and at the latest within fourteen days. If you requested that services should commence during the withdrawal period, you shall pay us a proportional amount for services already provided.

§ 8 Liability

8.1 Unlimited Liability

We are liable without limitation for damages from injury to life, body, or health, as well as for intent and gross negligence.

8.2 Limited Liability

For slightly negligent breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), our liability is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages.

8.3 Exclusion of Liability

For slightly negligent breach of non-essential contractual obligations, liability is excluded. Liability under the German Product Liability Act remains unaffected.

§ 9 Data Protection

The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

§ 10 Dispute Resolution

10.1 European Online Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

10.2 Consumer Dispute Resolution

We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

§ 11 Final Provisions

11.1 Applicable Law

The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply. For consumers with habitual residence in another EU member state, the mandatory consumer protection provisions of their state of residence remain unaffected pursuant to Art. 6 of the Rome I Regulation.

11.2 Modifications

Changes to these Terms will be communicated to you by email at least 30 days before taking effect. In the event of material changes to your disadvantage, you have a special right of termination.

11.3 Severability Clause

If individual provisions are invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.