Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

As of: April 27, 2026 · Query.Games

§ 1 Scope & Contractual Partner

These Terms and Conditions apply to the use of the platform Query.Games (hereinafter referred to as the "Platform") and to all paid and free services offered through it.

The provider is the operator named in the Legal Notice (hereinafter referred to as the "Operator"). Users of the Platform are natural or legal persons who register via Steam OpenID (hereinafter referred to as the "User"). By registering, the User declares their agreement with these Terms.

§ 2 Description of Services

Query.Games is a web-based gameserver browser that provides the following functions:

  • Display and filtering of dedicated gameservers for various games in real-time
  • Player and performance statistics for individual servers (historical data)
  • Claiming and managing server ownership rights via verification tokens
  • Paid highlighting of servers in the server list (Promotion)
  • Programmatic access to server data via a REST API using API keys

There is no claim to a specific availability, completeness, or timeliness of the server data, as this information originates from independent third-party providers.

§ 3 Registration & User Account

Registration takes place exclusively via Steam OpenID. A valid Steam account is required. Only one user account is permitted per Steam account. The User is obliged to treat their access data confidentially and to inform the Operator immediately if they suspect unauthorized use of their account.

The Operator reserves the right to block or delete accounts without giving reasons, especially in the event of violations of these Terms or inactivity of more than 24 months.

§ 4 Promotion Services & Payments

Verified server owners can have their server highlighted in the server list for a fee for a specific duration (hereinafter referred to as "Promote"). The following applies to promotion services:

  • Prices and terms are clearly and completely stated in the booking process before the purchase.
  • Payments are processed exclusively via the payment service provider Stripe. The Stripe Terms of Service apply additionally.
  • After successful payment, the server is automatically highlighted for the booked duration.
  • No right of withdrawal: Since these are digital contents activated immediately after payment, the right of withdrawal expires according to German law (§ 356 para. 5 BGB) with the start of the execution of the contract. With the purchase, the User expressly declares their consent to the immediate start of execution.
  • Refunds are only made if the Promote service could not be provided due to a technical error on the part of the Operator – and only after individual review by the Operator.

§ 5 API Usage

Registered users can create API keys for programmatic querying of server data. The API may only be used for lawful and non-abusive purposes.

A daily account-wide limit applies (viewable in the user area), which is independent of the number of keys used. The following uses are expressly prohibited:

  • Automated scraping in a manner that excessively burdens the platform's infrastructure
  • Transfer or sale of API keys to third parties
  • Use of the API for commercial offers without the express written permission of the Operator
  • Reverse engineering of the API or bypassing rate limits

In the event of violations, API keys can be blocked without notice and the user account can be restricted.

§ 6 User Obligations & Prohibited Actions

Users undertake to use the platform only as intended. In particular, it is prohibited to:

  • Enter false, misleading, or server information not in one's own possession
  • Misuse verification tokens (e.g., claiming third-party servers)
  • Bypass security mechanisms, captchas, or rate limits
  • Engage in any form of automated attacks on the platform (DDoS, brute-force, credential stuffing)
  • Upload, distribute, or link to illegal, offensive, or copyrighted content
  • Create multiple accounts to bypass restrictions

§ 7 Availability & Limitation of Liability

The Operator endeavors to ensure high availability of the platform but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free accessibility. Planned and unplanned maintenance work may temporarily restrict availability.

The Operator is not liable for:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the displayed server data (as these originate from independent third parties)
  • Damages resulting from temporary unavailability of the platform or individual services
  • Loss of data not based on gross negligence or intentional behavior of the Operator
  • Damages caused by misuse of user data by third parties

Liability for intent and gross negligence as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health remains unaffected.

§ 8 Intellectual Property

All texts, graphics, logos, designs, and other content provided by Query.Games are protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution, or use beyond the intended purpose requires the express written consent of the Operator.

Game-related assets (game banners, names, logos) belong to the respective rights holders (game developers/publishers) and are only used within the framework of permissible citation rights.

§ 9 Changes to the Terms

The Operator reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. Changes will be published on this page at least 14 days before they take effect. Users who continue to use the platform after the amended Terms take effect accept them.

§ 10 Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

German law applies exclusively, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). To the extent permitted by law, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms is the seat of the Operator.

§ 11 Severability Clause

Should any provision of these Terms be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Instead of the invalid provision, a valid regulation shall be deemed agreed upon which comes closest to the economic purpose of the invalid provision.