Terms of Service

BY ACCESSING OR USING SPINDLE IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING PLAYING THE FREE STARTER ADVENTURE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. If you do not agree, do not use our Service.

Spindle (“Service,” “Platform,” or “Game”) is operated by Old Greg’s Tavern, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms apply retroactively to all users who have accessed the Service at any time.

Spindle is an independent, original digital fantasy role-playing game platform powered by artificial intelligence. The Service includes:

• AI-generated narrative content and storytelling
• Character creation and customization
• Interactive gameplay with text, voice, and image inputs
• Original game mechanics and systems

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Spindle is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Dungeons & Dragons®, Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, or any of their products, properties, or trademarks. All content, mechanics, and systems are original creations.

3.1 Account Requirements

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service
• One person per account unless explicitly authorized

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

• We may require you to provide your date of birth to verify your age before accessing mature content
• Age verification is performed server-side; your date of birth is stored securely on your account
• Providing a false date of birth is a violation of these Terms and may result in account termination
• Your date of birth and age verification status are shared across all services operated by Old Greg’s Tavern, LLC (including Spindle and Old Greg’s Tavern), as both platforms share a unified account system
• Users verified as under 18 will receive age-appropriate (PG-13) content and will not have access to explicit or mature material

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Use automated systems or bots without permission
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Transmit malware or harmful code
• Create content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive

4.2 Prohibition on Copyrighted Content

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE NOT TO CREATE, INPUT, OR ATTEMPT TO RECREATE:

• Characters, settings, or content from copyrighted works (e.g., Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc.)
• Trademarked characters or properties from any media
• Content from Dungeons & Dragons® or other tabletop RPG systems
• Any third-party intellectual property

Violation of this provision may result in immediate termination and potential legal action. You agree to indemnify us for any claims arising from your creation of infringing content.

4.3 Content Guidelines

All content created, submitted, or generated through the Service is subject to our Content & Safety Policy. You acknowledge and agree that:

• The Service is for adults aged 18 and over. Content involving minors in sexual contexts is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate permanent account termination and referral to law enforcement where applicable.
• Certain categories of content are absolutely prohibited and subject to zero-tolerance enforcement, as detailed in our Content & Safety Policy
• All user inputs and AI-generated outputs are subject to automated and human content moderation review
• Violations of the Content & Safety Policy constitute a material breach of these Terms
• You must not input any copyrighted or trademarked material
• Content maturity levels are automatically adjusted based on your verified age. Users under 18 receive PG-13 content only.

4.4 Content Moderation and Enforcement

We employ multi-layered automated and human content moderation systems that scan all user inputs and AI-generated outputs in real-time. You acknowledge and agree that:

• All content may be monitored, reviewed, and recorded for safety purposes
• Violating content will be immediately blocked or removed
• Violations are permanently logged, including content, timestamps, IP addresses, and account identifiers
• We may suspend or permanently terminate accounts for policy violations
• We will report illegal content, including but not limited to CSAM and credible threats of violence, to appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• Full enforcement details are described in our Content & Safety Policy

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

• The Spindle name and logo
• All game mechanics and systems
• Original artwork and designs
• Software code and algorithms
• All AI models and training data
• All music, audio, and sound effects

5.2 Content Ownership and License

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

a) Content You Create: All content you create, input, or develop within Spindle, including but not limited to character concepts, stories, dialogue, campaigns, and any creative elements, becomes part of the Service and grants us an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, and create derivative works
• Train and improve our AI systems
• Develop new features and content
• Use for marketing, promotional, or educational purposes
• Sublicense to third parties as needed for Service operation

b) AI-Generated Content: All content generated by our AI in response to your inputs, including but not limited to narrative content, images, and music, is owned by us and licensed to you for personal, non-commercial use within the Service only, except as specifically provided in Section 17.

c) Collaborative Creation: You acknowledge that the creative process within Spindle is collaborative between you and our AI, and that the resulting content is jointly created with substantial contribution from our proprietary systems.

5.3 Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

6.1 Credits and Pricing

• Credits are purchased for access to extended gameplay
• All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
• Prices may change with reasonable notice
• Credits are for single-account use only
• Credits are tied to your account and non-transferable

6.2 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed by third-party providers
• You agree to their terms and conditions
• You must provide accurate billing information

6.3 Refund Policy

• Credits are non-refundable except as required by law
• No refunds for partially used credits
• We may offer refunds at our sole discretion for technical issues

The free starter adventure is provided “as-is” to allow users to experience the Service. By playing any free content, you agree to these Terms in full.

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. You agree that all content and data you provide may be used as described in our Privacy Policy.

9.1 Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content
• That the Service will meet your requirements
• The Service will be free from bugs or vulnerabilities
• Continuous availability of any particular Music track
• That Music will remain unchanged or available indefinitely

9.2 No Legal Relationship with Third Parties

Use of this Service does not create any relationship with Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, or any other third-party intellectual property holders.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Lost profits or data
• Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Any claims related to intellectual property infringement arising from your content

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your creation of infringing content
• Your use of the Service
• Your content or interactions with other users
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any claim that your content infringes third-party intellectual property

11.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or content
• Update pricing with reasonable notice
• Use user-created content to improve the Service

11.2 Terms Updates

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time, but all content you’ve created remains licensed to us as described above.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Violation of our Content & Safety Policy
• Creation of content that falls under zero-tolerance categories as defined in our Content & Safety Policy, which results in immediate permanent termination
• Creation of infringing content
• Attempting to circumvent, disable, or interfere with our content safety systems
• Extended period of inactivity
• Legal requirements or law enforcement requests

For zero-tolerance violations (including but not limited to CSAM, bestiality, real-world threats, and hate speech as defined in our Content & Safety Policy), termination is immediate, permanent, and not subject to appeal. All associated content and account data may be preserved and provided to law enforcement authorities.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease
• Unused credits are non-refundable
• Content licenses to us remain in effect
• Indemnification obligations survive
• For accounts terminated due to Content & Safety Policy violations: all content and violation records are permanently retained for safety and legal compliance purposes
• You may not create a new account after a permanent ban without express written permission from Old Greg’s Tavern, LLC
• Circumventing a ban, including by creating new accounts, constitutes a further violation of these Terms

13.1 Governing Law

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

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of AAA (American Arbitration Association), except where prohibited by law.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You waive any right to bring claims as a class or collective action.

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

14.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations freely.

14.5 Retroactive Application

These Terms apply to all users who have ever accessed the Service, including before these Terms were published.

For questions about these Terms or the Service:

16.1 AI Interactions

You understand that:

• AI responses are generated algorithmically
• Content may not always be accurate or appropriate
• We use all interactions to improve our AI
• We are not responsible for AI-generated content

16.2 Original Content Declaration

By using this Service, you represent and warrant that all content you input is either original or you have the right to use it, and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

16.3 No Professional Advice

Content generated by Spindle is for entertainment only and should not be considered professional advice of any kind.

17.1 Music Ownership

Spindle features original music and audio content (“Music”) created using AI music generation tools under commercial license. All Music available through the Service is owned by Old Greg’s Tavern, LLC.

You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated music may not be eligible for traditional copyright protection under current law
• Similar or identical music may be generated for other parties using the same AI tools
• We make no representation or warranty regarding the exclusivity or copyrightability of the Music

17.2 Your License to Use Music

By using the Service, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Stream and listen to Music through the Service
• Use Music as background audio during private, non-commercial tabletop roleplaying game sessions you personally host or participate in
• Include Music in personal recordings of your own TTRPG sessions, provided such recordings are not monetized or commercially distributed

17.3 Prohibited Uses of Music

You may not:

• Sell, sublicense, or commercially distribute the Music
• Use the Music in any commercial product, monetized stream, podcast, or video
• Upload the Music to streaming platforms, content ID systems, or music libraries
• Claim ownership or authorship of the Music
• Use the Music to train AI or machine learning models
• Extract, download, or copy the Music except as explicitly permitted by the Service
• Synchronize the Music with video content for public distribution
• Sample, remix, or create derivative works from the Music

17.4 Attribution

When using Music in permitted TTRPG sessions or personal recordings, you agree to provide attribution to Spindle where reasonably practical.

17.5 Enforcement

Violation of these Music terms may result in:

• Immediate termination of your account
• Revocation of your license to use the Music
• Pursuit of additional remedies available under law or contract

17.6 No Warranty

The Music is provided “as is.” We make no guarantees regarding:

• Copyright protection or enforceability
• Exclusivity of any Music track
• Fitness for any particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights