Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2025-08-26
Last Updated: 2025-08-26

1. About These Terms

Welcome to The Forge, the official platform for Single Player Tarkov (SPT) modifications and community resources. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and community features.

By using The Forge, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our services.

Key Points:

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services
You're responsible for your account and content you submit
We provide services for SPT, a single-player modification of Escape From Tarkov
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services at any time

2. Our Services

The Forge provides:

Mod hosting and distribution for SPT-compatible modifications
User accounts with profile and content management features
Community comments for discussion and support
Documentation and guides for SPT and modification usage

We may add, modify, or remove features at our discretion with reasonable notice to users.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use our services.

Account Creation

You can register using:

Direct registration with email and password
OAuth providers (Discord)

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

Keeping your login credentials secure
All activity that occurs under your account
Providing accurate registration information
Maintaining up-to-date contact information

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

What You Can Do

Download and use mods for personal SPT gameplay
Share your own original mod creations
Participate in community discussions
Rate and review content appropriately
Report violations of our policies

What You Cannot Do

Prohibited Activities:

Piracy: Discussing, sharing, or requesting copyrighted game files
Cheating: Creating or sharing mods intended for use in live Escape From Tarkov
Harassment: Targeting other users with abuse, threats, or discrimination
Spam: Posting repetitive, irrelevant, or promotional content
Impersonation: Pretending to be another person or organization
Malware: Uploading files containing viruses, malware, or harmful code

Technical Restrictions:

No automated access without permission (bots, scrapers, etc.)
No circumventing security measures or access controls
No reverse engineering of our platform or services
No excessive bandwidth usage that impacts service quality

Content Restrictions:

No illegal content under applicable laws
No adult content outside designated areas
No hate speech or discriminatory content
No doxxing or sharing private information without consent

5. User-Generated Content

Your Content Rights

You retain ownership of content you create and upload. By submitting content to The Forge, you grant us:

A worldwide, non-exclusive license to store, display, and distribute your content
The right to format and present your content within our services
Permission to create backups and ensure service functionality

Content Standards

All user-submitted content must:

Comply with these Terms and our Community Standards
Respect intellectual property rights of others
Be appropriate for our community (no adult content, hate speech, etc.)
Function as described (no broken or malicious files)

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

Review submitted content before or after publication
Remove content that violates our policies
Suspend accounts for violations
Preserve content for legal or safety reasons

Third-Party Content

When sharing content that includes third-party materials:

Obtain proper permissions from original creators
Provide appropriate attribution where required
Respect licensing terms of included assets
Don't redistribute without explicit permission

6. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

The Forge owns:

The platform software and infrastructure
Our logos, trademarks, and branding
Original content created by our team
Community-generated data and statistics

Respecting Others' Rights

You must:

Only upload content you own or have permission to share
Respect mod authors' licensing and permission settings
Report copyright violations when you find them
Respond to takedown requests if you're a content owner

DMCA Policy

We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyright has been infringed:

Submit a formal DMCA notice with required information
We'll investigate and remove infringing content if appropriate
Counter-notices can be submitted if you believe removal was in error

Contact: [email protected]

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, including:

What information we collect and why
How we use and protect your data
Your rights regarding your personal information
Cookie usage and third-party integrations

8. Community Standards

Detailed behavioral expectations are outlined in our Community Standards. Key principles:

Be Respectful

Treat other users with civility and respect
Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language
Respect diverse viewpoints and backgrounds

Be Constructive

Provide helpful feedback and support
Stay on-topic in discussions
Contribute positively to the community

Be Honest

Don't misrepresent your work or identity
Give appropriate credit to others
Report issues and violations honestly

9. Payment and Premium Features

Currently, The Forge is free to use. If we introduce premium features in the future:

Pricing will be clearly displayed before purchase
Refund policies will be outlined at point of sale
Payment processing may involve third-party providers
Subscription terms will be detailed separately

10. Service Availability

Our Commitment

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee:

100% uptime or uninterrupted access
Permanent availability of specific features
Data backup beyond reasonable efforts
Technical support response times

Service Modifications

We may:

Update features to improve functionality
Modify policies with appropriate notice
Discontinue services that are no longer viable
Migrate data to new systems when necessary

Your Responsibilities

You should:

Back up important data you don't want to lose
Stay informed about service updates
Report technical issues when you encounter them
Update your account information as needed

11. Termination

Your Right to Leave

You may:

Delete your account at any time through account settings
Request data deletion in accordance with our Privacy Policy
Stop using services without penalty

Our Right to Enforce

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

Violations of these Terms or Community Standards
Illegal activity or harmful behavior
Technical abuse that impacts service quality
Prolonged inactivity (with advance notice)

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your access ends immediately
Your content may remain if others have referenced or built upon it
You remain liable for activities that occurred before termination
Certain provisions survive (intellectual property, disclaimers, etc.)

12. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimers

The Forge is provided "as is" without warranties:

We don't guarantee error-free operation
User-generated content reflects authors' views, not ours
Third-party integrations are subject to their own terms
Mod functionality depends on SPT compatibility

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Our liability is limited to the amount you've paid us (currently $0)
We're not responsible for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
User disputes should be resolved between the parties involved
Third-party actions are not our responsibility

Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold us harmless from claims arising from:

Your use of our services
Content you submit or share
Violations of these Terms
Infringement of others' rights

13. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before formal legal action:

Contact us directly to discuss issues
Provide specific details about your concerns
Allow reasonable time for us to respond and address problems

Governing Law

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

Arbitration

For disputes that cannot be resolved informally:

Binding arbitration may be required for certain claims
Small claims court remains available for appropriate disputes
Class action waivers may apply where legally permissible

14. Changes to These Terms

Updates and Notices

We may update these Terms to:

Reflect service changes or new features
Address legal requirements or regulatory changes
Improve clarity or fix errors

How We'll Notify You

Email notices to your registered address
Website announcements for significant changes
In-service notifications when you log in

Your Options

After changes take effect:

Continued use means you accept the new Terms
You can delete your account if you disagree
Contact us if you have questions about changes

15. Contact Information

For all inquiries:
Email: [email protected]

Summary

These Terms establish the rules for using The Forge responsibly and legally. Key points:

Age requirement: 18+ years old
Respect others: No harassment, piracy, or harmful content
Own your content: You keep rights, but grant us license to operate
Follow the rules: Violations may result in account action
Stay informed: We may update these Terms with notice

By using The Forge, you agree to these Terms and our Community Standards. Thank you for being part of our community!

These Terms of Service work together with our Privacy Policy, Community Standards, Content Guidelines, and DMCA Copyright Notice to govern your use of The Forge.

Last updated: 2025-08-26

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