1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using Phasmophobia Social (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 "Service" refers to the Phasmophobia Social platform, including the website, applications, and all related services.

2.2 "User," "you," or "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.

2.3 "Content" refers to tips, comments, profiles, badges, and any other information submitted, posted, or displayed on the Service.

2.4 "We," "us," or "our" refers to Ninth Signal, the operator of Phasmophobia Social.

3. ELIGIBILITY

3.1 You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.

3.2 By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements.

4. USER ACCOUNTS

4.1 Account Creation: You must create an account to access certain features of the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

4.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4.3 Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason.

5. USER CONTENT

5.1 Content Ownership: You retain ownership of all Content you submit to the Service. By submitting Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such Content in connection with the Service.

5.2 Content Standards: You agree not to post Content that:

• Violates any law or regulation
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, harassment, or threats
• Is sexually explicit or obscene
• Contains spam or unsolicited advertising
• Promotes illegal activities
• Contains malware or malicious code
• Is false, misleading, or deceptive

5.3 Content Moderation: We reserve the right to review, flag, remove, or refuse to post any Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5.4 Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for all Content you submit. We do not endorse, support, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content.

6. COMMUNITY FEATURES

6.1 Tips and Tricks: Users may post tips and tricks related to Phasmophobia gameplay. All tips must comply with our Content Standards.

6.2 Voting System: Users may upvote or downvote Content. We reserve the right to remove votes that appear fraudulent or manipulated.

6.3 Comments: Users may comment on tips. Comments must be respectful and comply with our Content Standards.

6.4 Following System: Users may follow other users to view their Content. We are not responsible for the Content of users you follow.

6.5 Flagging System: Users may flag Content they believe violates these Terms. We will review flagged Content but make no guarantee of removal or action.

7. BADGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

7.1 Users may earn badges based on contributions and achievements within the Service.

7.2 Badges are digital representations of accomplishment and have no monetary value.

7.3 We reserve the right to revoke badges obtained through fraudulent means or policy violations.

8. ADVERTISING AND AD-FREE SUBSCRIPTION

8.1 Advertising: The Service displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the display of these advertisements.

8.2 Ad-Free Subscription: Users may purchase an ad-free experience that removes third-party advertisements from the Service.

8.3 Subscription Terms:

• Ad-free subscriptions are offered on a recurring basis
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy
• Ad-free status does not guarantee an ad-free experience on third-party platforms
• We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days' notice

8.4 No Refund Policy: All purchases are final and non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in our refund policy.

9. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Harvest or collect user information
• Transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Circumvent technical measures designed to control access
• Manipulate voting, badges, or other Service features
• Create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

10.1 Service IP: All intellectual property rights in the Service, including but not limited to trademarks, logos, software, and design elements, are owned by us or our licensors.

10.2 Phasmophobia Game Content: Phasmophobia is a trademark and property of Kinetic Games. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Kinetic Games. All game-related content references are used for informational and community purposes only.

10.3 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

10.4 DMCA Compliance: We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at legal@ninthsignal.com with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Description of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

11.1 The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including Google AdSense advertisements.

11.2 We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services.

11.3 Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the third party.

12. DISCLAIMERS

12.1 AS-IS BASIS: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12.2 NO GUARANTEE: We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

12.3 USER CONTENT: We disclaim all liability for User Content. Users are solely responsible for their interactions with other users.

12.4 GAME INFORMATION: Tips and strategies posted on the Service are provided by users and may not be accurate or effective. We make no representations about the accuracy or reliability of any gameplay information.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

13.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

13.2 OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13.3 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

14. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ninth Signal, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your Content

15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@ninthsignal.com to attempt informal resolution.

15.3 Arbitration: Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except as follows:

• Small claims court disputes are excluded
• You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of accepting these Terms by emailing legal@ninthsignal.com

15.4 Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

15.5 Jurisdiction: If arbitration is unavailable, disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the United States, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

16. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

16.1 We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

16.2 We will provide notice of material changes by posting a notice on the Service or by email.

16.3 Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16.4 If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

17. TERMINATION

17.1 We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

17.2 Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

17.3 Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

18.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18.4 Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

18.5 Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@ninthsignal.com
Company: Ninth Signal

20. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.