Effective Date: 09-24-2024
Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Strider’s Fan Game Domain (SFGD), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service (TOS). If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use SFGD. Users must be at least 13 years of age or have parental consent to use the website.
2. Account Registration
When creating an account, you must provide accurate information and keep your account secure. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
3. Respectful Conduct
You agree to engage respectfully with others in all forms of interaction on SFGD. Harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or abusive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
4. Intellectual Property & Attribution
SFGD promotes sharing of fan games, ROM hacks, indie titles, and tools. Users must respect intellectual property rights. Any shared assets or code must give proper credit to the original creators. Using or distributing another user’s work without permission or credit is prohibited.
5. Prohibited Content
- Illegal Software: Sharing or distributing illegal software (such as copyrighted ROMs) is not allowed. However, discussion and linking to off-site archives of legally permissible content are allowed.
- Commercial Use: Projects created on SFGD must not be commercialized unless they are original independent creations. Fan games and ROM hacks must remain non-commercial.
- NSFW Content: SFGD does not permit any Not Safe for Work (NSFW) content. Any form of adult material is strictly prohibited.
6. Collaboration & Community Engagement
Users are encouraged to collaborate with others. The platform is intended to foster a supportive and creative environment where users can work together on fan projects and share resources.
7. Content Submission Guidelines
When creating new discussions or submitting content, users are expected to provide detailed and clear descriptions. Using the tag system correctly is important to ensure discussions are easily found and categorized.
8. Prohibited Activities
- Spamming: Posting repetitive, irrelevant, or unwanted content is prohibited.
- Self-Promotion: Self-promotion is allowed only in designated tags. Overuse or abuse of self-promotion may result in restricted posting privileges.
- Targeted Behavior: Targeted behavior including harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks against another member or members, will not be tolerated.
9. Content Moderation
The administrators and moderators of SFGD have the right to monitor, edit, or remove any content that violates these terms. Repeat violations may result in suspension or termination of your account.
10. Limitation of Liability
SFGD is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the site, including but not limited to loss of data, intellectual property disputes, or misconduct by users.
11. Changes to the TOS
SFGD reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of the site after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact Strider at strider@fg-domain.com.
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
When you register, post, or interact on Strider's Fan Game Domain (SFGD), we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you create an account, you may provide information such as your username, email address, and password. We may also collect IP addresses.
- Non-Personal Information: We collect information about your device, browser type, and activity on the website (e.g., which pages you visit) through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through the following means:
- User Input: Information you provide when registering, posting, or engaging in activities on the site.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve the user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser, but doing so may affect functionality.
- Third-Party Services: We may use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics, which collect anonymous data about your site usage.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Site Functionality: To create and manage user accounts, display posts, and maintain overall site performance.
- Communication: To send you site-related communications, such as notifications or updates regarding the site.
- Security: To monitor for and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity on the site.
- Improvement: To analyze how users interact with the site so we can improve the user experience.
Note: We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, nor do we share it with third parties for marketing or advertising.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party providers who assist in the functioning of the site (e.g., hosting services, analytics).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard security measures such as encryption and firewalls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and Correct: Request access to your personal data or correct inaccuracies in your information.
- Delete Your Account: You can request the deletion of your account and personal information at any time. Please note that certain data may be retained for legal or security reasons.
- Opt-Out: If you wish to unsubscribe from any site-related communications, you can do so via account settings or by contacting us directly.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to improve site performance and enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly as a result.
8. Children's Privacy
SFGD is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete the data.
9. Third-Party Links**
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
**10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will notify users through a notice on the site or via email. Please review this policy periodically for updates.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at strider@fg-domain.com