Terms of Service

The legal agreement for using BanterBox

Last updated: January 2024

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BanterBox, Inc.'s ("BanterBox," "we," "us," or "our") interactive storytelling platform and related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Description of Service

BanterBox provides an interactive storytelling platform that allows users to:

  • Read and interact with AI-enhanced narratives
  • Engage in conversations with story characters
  • Influence story outcomes through choices and dialogue
  • Save progress and explore multiple narrative paths

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without notice.

User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Submit content that is offensive, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services
  • Use automated means (bots, scripts, etc.) to access the Services without permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices

User Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Services ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant BanterBox a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Services.

Content Standards

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

  • Does not infringe any third-party rights
  • Does not contain viruses or malicious code
  • Does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Is not fraudulent, false, misleading, or deceptive

Important: All interactions with our narrative AI are subject to review for quality and safety purposes. Do not share sensitive personal information through the Services.

Intellectual Property

BanterBox Property

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by BanterBox, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Services become the property of BanterBox, and we may use them without compensation or attribution.

Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

Disclaimers

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

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BANTERBOX AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS WILL 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 RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Services
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services
  • Any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted through the Services
  • Any errors or omissions in any content

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BanterBox and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

General Provisions

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules.

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BanterBox regarding the Services.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

BanterBox, LLC

Legal Department
Email: info@banterbox.info