Terms & Conditions

Last updated: December 2024

Important Disclaimer

Daniels Institute is an educational institution and is NOT a financial services provider, nor does it provide financial advice.

The stock prices, company valuations, and financial information represented in the Richland board game are simulated and do not reflect the actual market prices or conditions of the represented companies. These values are used solely for the purpose of teaching and demonstrating financial concepts in a controlled environment.

We strongly recommend that all players seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor before making real-world investment decisions. All financial decisions and investments involve risks, including potential loss of capital.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Richland Game, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this application.

2. Description of Service

Richland Game is a digital companion application for the Richland investment board game, designed for educational purposes. The application provides:

Digital banking and portfolio management
Multiplayer game session management
Automated financial calculations
Investment simulation features

3. Educational Purpose

This game is designed solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is intended to:

Teach basic investment concepts
Demonstrate financial decision-making
Provide a safe environment to learn about stock markets
Encourage financial literacy

Nothing in this game should be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

4. Intellectual Property

No part of this game may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

5. User Conduct

Users agree to:

Use the application only for its intended purpose
Not attempt to disrupt or compromise the service
Not use the application for any unlawful purpose
Respect other players during multiplayer sessions

6. Limitation of Liability

Daniels Institute, Pty(Ltd) shall not be liable for:

Any financial decisions made based on gameplay
Loss of game data or session interruptions
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Actions taken based on simulated financial information

7. No Warranty

This application is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the service.

8. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact Daniels Institute, Pty(Ltd).