Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 4, 2025

Last Updated: October 11, 2025

1. Eligibility

• Users must be at least 13 years old.
• By using this website, you confirm you meet this requirement.

2. User Accounts & Content

• Some features allow you to submit content (UGC) or anonymized messages.
• You retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display it.
• You are responsible for your content and must not post illegal, harmful, defamatory, or infringing material.
• Anonymized messages must not contain personal information, illegal content, harassment, or spam.
• We reserve the right to remove any content or messages violating these rules.

3. Upload System

• The private upload system is currently restricted. Users are not allowed to upload files to our servers until the feature is publicly available.
• Unauthorized access or attempts to use this system may result in account suspension or legal action.

4. Prohibited Conduct

• Do not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Do not attempt to hack, exploit, or disrupt the website or other users’ accounts.
• Do not use the website for unauthorized commercial purposes.

5. Intellectual Property

• All website content, graphics, logos, and software are owned by "prickle" or its licensors.
• You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute these materials without permission.

6. Disclaimers

• The website is provided "as is" and "as available".
• We make no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability.
• We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party links.

7. Limitation of Liability

• To the maximum extent allowed by law, "prickle" is not liable for direct or indirect damages arising from use of the website.

8. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate your account or access at any time, with or without notice.

9. Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by Austrian and EU law.
• Disputes shall be resolved in Austrian courts.

10. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact

• Questions about these Terms can be directed to contact@prickle.dev

12. Third-Party Content

• The website may display content not created by "prickle", including fanart, images, or other media.
• All third-party content remains the property of its original creators. We respect copyright and intellectual property rights.
• By submitting content or using the site, you agree not to upload or share material you do not own or have permission to use.
• If you are the owner of content displayed on the site and believe it is used without permission, contact us at contact@prickle.dev to request removal.

13. Messaging System

• The messaging system allows users to submit messages with a username (either anonymous or custom) and text.
• Messages must not contain any personal information, sensitive data, or content that identifies real individuals.
• Messages must not include illegal content, harassment, threats, spam, or copyright-infringing material.
• Users may not impersonate others, including public figures or other users.
• We reserve the right to remove any messages that violate these rules or are deemed inappropriate, without notice.
• By submitting a message, you agree that we may display it publicly in accordance with these rules.