Terms of use

Effective date: 2026-11-15

This is a reference template for an operator of Council Protocol. Replace the
operator identity, contact address, governing law, age requirements, and other
service-specific policy choices before public launch. It is not legal advice.

Service

The operator provides a self-hosted browser game, community forum, creator
tools, and any listed content or services. Availability, capacity, backups,
moderation response, and recovery are not guaranteed unless the operator says
otherwise. Independent Mod operators are separate providers; a directory
listing does not make the platform their seller, payment processor, or support
agent.

Accounts and conduct

Users must provide a username they are allowed to use, protect their password
and recovery code, and follow the project's Code of Conduct. Users may not
probe or bypass access controls, upload malware or executable content, scrape
private records, impersonate another person, infringe rights, or use the
service for unlawful harassment. The operator may suspend access and preserve
records when needed for security, moderation, or legal compliance.

User content and licenses

Users retain rights in content they submit. They grant the operator the
limited permissions needed to store, display, moderate, back up, and operate
the selected feature under the terms they declare. A community release must
include accurate credits and permission terms. Users must have the rights they
claim and must not submit confidential or third-party material without
permission. The project's code and official content remain under the terms in
`LICENSE` and `LICENSE-CONTENT.md`.

Games and records

Automated matches, bots, and test rooms are labeled where applicable. Public
records can remain after account closure. Invitation-only records are limited
by the application's admission checks, but users must not share private links
or screenshots without permission.

Disclaimers and changes

The reference software is provided as-is. To the extent permitted by law, the
operator disclaims implied warranties and liability for interruption, lost
data, balance, accessibility, or third-party services. The operator should
publish a separate support, refund, and payment policy if it charges for a
service. The operator may update these terms with notice and must identify
material changes.

Questions and legal notices should be sent to the operator's published
contact: **replace this line before launch**.