Terms and Conditions
📜 Terms of Service
Welcome to VanGuard, a powerful, all-purpose Discord bot designed to help manage and enhance online communities through features like moderation, utility tools, verification systems, and entertainment options. This Terms of Service ("TOS") agreement outlines the rules and conditions that govern your access and use of VanGuard ("the Bot"), developed and maintained by the VanGuard Development Team ("we", "our", or "us").
By using or inviting VanGuard to your Discord server, you agree to abide by the terms outlined in this document. Failure to comply may result in loss of access to the bot, blacklisting, or legal action in extreme cases.
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using VanGuard in any capacity—including inviting the bot to a Discord server, executing commands, or configuring settings—you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our accompanying Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with these terms, you are prohibited from using or interacting with VanGuard.
2. Eligibility
To use VanGuard, you must:
Be at least 13 years old or the minimum legal age in your country to use digital services.
Have the authority to accept these terms on behalf of a server (if configuring bot settings or using admin features).
Use VanGuard only for lawful, ethical, and community-compliant purposes.
We reserve the right to terminate your access to VanGuard at any time for violation of these eligibility requirements.
3. Bot Usage Guidelines
When using VanGuard, you agree to the following usage terms:
Permitted Uses
Manage and moderate Discord communities in alignment with Discord's Community Guidelines.
Utilize verification systems to protect your server from raids and bots.
Use entertainment and utility commands to engage your community.
Configure and customize features responsibly for server-specific needs.
Prohibited Uses
Abuse, spam, or flood the bot with requests.
Use VanGuard to harass, threaten, or harm others.
Exploit bugs or loopholes in the bot’s functionality.
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the bot’s source code unless permitted (e.g., open-source versions).
Promote hate speech, discriminatory content, or NSFW material through the bot.
Misuse of VanGuard may result in a permanent blacklist from all services.
4. Permissions & Access
VanGuard requires a range of permissions to function correctly. These include but are not limited to:
Manage Roles
Manage Channels
Kick Members
Ban Members
Read Messages
Send Messages
Use Application Commands
Embed Links
Attach Files
By inviting VanGuard, you grant it the permissions it requests. You understand that improper permission configurations may limit or break functionality. We are not responsible for missing functionality due to revoked or misconfigured permissions.
5. Server Configuration
Each Discord server may configure VanGuard differently. Configuration includes:
Language and localization settings
Verification systems
Role management logic
Command access levels
Logging and moderation preferences
All configurations are stored securely and can be reset or modified using slash commands or through an upcoming web dashboard.
6. Data Collection & Storage
VanGuard only collects data that is strictly necessary for its operation. This includes:
Discord User IDs and Server IDs
Role and Channel IDs
Server configuration settings
Moderation logs (e.g., bans, kicks, mutes)
Usage analytics (command frequency, errors)
Data Security
We use secure storage methods and do not collect personally identifiable information (PII). We do not read or store message content unless explicitly required for specific commands (e.g., suggestion tracking). Data is never sold, shared, or traded with third parties unless legally required to do so.
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about what we collect and how it's used.
In summary:
We do not store message content or DMs.
We do not track user activity across servers.
We do not use your data for advertising purposes. VanGuard operates transparently and securely in compliance with Discord’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
8. Content Moderation & Filtering
VanGuard includes features for content moderation, such as word filters, spam detection, and logging. Server admins configure these settings. You acknowledge that:
The bot may delete or log messages that violate configured rules.
Users may be automatically muted, kicked, or banned based on rule violations.
You (as a user or admin) are responsible for how these tools are configured and used.
9. Premium Access
VanGuard offers a Premium version of the bot, which provides additional features and benefits for users who participate in specific events or partnerships.
How to Obtain Premium:
Giveaways: Premium access may be awarded as part of community giveaways. Announcements for these events will be made through official channels.
Partnerships: If you partner with VanGuard, you may be eligible for Premium access. Reach out to the VanGuard team for more information about becoming a partner.
Premium users enjoy exclusive features, faster response times, and priority support.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to VanGuard for any reason, including but not limited to:
Breach of these Terms
Abuse of the bot or its features
Use of the bot in a server that promotes hate, violence, or illegal activities
Termination may be temporary or permanent, depending on the severity of the violation.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for damages arising from your use or inability to use VanGuard. This includes but is not limited to:
Data loss
Server disruption
Unauthorized access due to poor permission settings
Conflicts with other bots or services
You use VanGuard at your own risk.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developers of VanGuard from and against any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) resulting from:
Your use or misuse of VanGuard
Your violation of these Terms
Any content or actions performed using the bot in your server
13. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do:
A notice will be posted in the Support Server
A changelog entry will be published
Continued use of the bot after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the VanGuard Development Team operates. Any disputes shall be resolved in local courts unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us via:
Email: bots.xie@gmail.com
Final Notes
By continuing to use VanGuard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service. We thank you for choosing VanGuard to power your community.
Empowering Discord communities—safely, responsibly, and reliably.
Last updated