Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

1. Privacy Policy

1.1 Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information needed to operate the Service, including:

• Account information such as username, email address, and password hash.
• Profile and team information you choose to provide.
• Contest participation data, including submissions, solves, and scoreboard position.
• Technical data such as IP address, browser information, and usage logs for security and abuse prevention.

1.2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account and teams.
• Run contests, calculate scores, and display public or contest scoreboards.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, cheating, or abuse.
• Maintain and improve the stability, performance, and security of the Service.
• Communicate with you about important updates related to your account or contests.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to authenticate you, maintain your session, and provide a secure experience. You may control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using some parts of the Service.

1.4 Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:

• Infrastructure and analytics providers that help us operate the Service.
• Event organizers or partners when RootAccess is used to host their contests, where necessary for scoring and prize distribution.
• Law enforcement or authorities when required by applicable law or to protect our rights or the security of the Service.

1.5 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to operate contests, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. Scoreboards and contest results may remain visible as part of the historical record of events.

1.6 Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, update, or delete certain personal information. To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us at contact@rootaccess.live .

2. Terms of Service

2.1 Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, participating in a contest, or otherwise using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

2.2 Eligibility

You are responsible for ensuring that your participation in any contest complies with all applicable laws, policies, and institutional rules (for example, your school, employer, or country).

2.3 Fair Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any behavior that interferes with the integrity or availability of the Service, including:

• Attacking infrastructure outside the intended scope of a challenge.
• Attempting to disrupt, overload, or damage the platform or other participants.
• Sharing flags, challenge solutions, or writeups with others while a contest is active, unless explicitly allowed by the rules.
• Using automated tools to brute force or abuse rate limits beyond what is reasonably necessary for solving challenges.

2.4 Accounts & Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

2.5 Availability & Changes to the Service

We aim to keep the Service available and stable, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the Service at any time, including during a contest, if necessary for security or stability.

2.6 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

2.7 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RootAccess and its organizers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or reputation, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.

2.8 Changes to These Terms

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.