TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Body Broker Studios, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of The Body Broker game, website, player marketplace, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including registered account holders, subscribers, marketplace participants, and visitors.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND AGE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Minimum Age

The Service is intended for users aged 18 and older due to mature content including graphic violence, horror themes, and real-money marketplace transactions. Users aged 16-17 may access the Service only with verifiable parental or guardian consent. Users under 16 are strictly prohibited from using the Service.

2.2 Parental Responsibility

Parents or guardians who provide consent for minors (16-17) assume full responsibility for monitoring the minor's use, all purchases made under the account, and compliance with these Terms. Parents/guardians agree to indemnify the Company for any claims arising from the minor's use of the Service.

2.3 Legal Capacity

By accepting these Terms, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts in your jurisdiction, or have obtained proper parental/guardian consent where required.

3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND SECURITY

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 One Account Per User

Each user may maintain only one active account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions, manipulate the marketplace, or abuse promotions is prohibited and grounds for termination.

4. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

4.1 Data Collection and Use

We collect and process personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to such collection and processing.

4.2 Limited Disclosure

We may share your personal information only with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that process data on our behalf (payment processors, hosting providers, anti-fraud services) under strict contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only as instructed by us
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate confidentiality protections

4.3 No Third-Party Marketing

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes without your explicit, separate consent where required by applicable law.

5. CONTENT WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS

5.1 Mature Content Advisory

THE SERVICE CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT INCLUDING: graphic violence and gore; dark fantasy and horror themes; disturbing imagery and psychological horror; user-generated content that may be offensive; and simulated economic transactions. By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge awareness of this content and assume all risks associated with exposure.

5.2 AI-Generated Content

The Service uses artificial intelligence ("AI Storyteller") to generate dynamic content adapted to your behavior. AI-generated content is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

5.3 No Endorsement

Content depicting violence, horror, or morally questionable themes is fictional. The Company does not endorse, promote, or encourage any real-world activities depicted in the Service.

6. SUBSCRIPTION AND BILLING

6.1 Subscription Plans

The Service offers various subscription tiers with different features and pricing. Current pricing is displayed on our website and may be updated from time to time with at least 30 days' notice before any price increase takes effect.

6.2 Automatic Renewal

YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW at the end of each billing period (weekly or monthly, as selected) at the then-current rate unless you cancel before the renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for each renewal period.

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to subscription features until that date.

6.4 Payment Failures

If payment fails, we may suspend your access until payment is updated. You remain responsible for all fees during suspension. We may terminate accounts with repeated payment failures.

7. REFUND POLICY

7.1 General No-Refund Policy

All payments for subscriptions, virtual items, virtual currency, and other purchases are final and non-refundable, except as expressly required by applicable law. By making a purchase, you agree that:

• Subscription fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable
• No refunds will be provided for partial subscription periods or early cancellation
• No refunds will be provided for virtual currency, virtual items, or digital content
• No refunds will be provided if your account is suspended or terminated for Terms violations
• Cancellation prevents future charges but does not entitle you to a refund for the current billing period

7.2 Digital Content Acknowledgment

You expressly acknowledge that: (a) subscription services and digital content are delivered immediately upon purchase; (b) by accessing the Service after purchase, you have consumed the digital content; (c) you expressly request immediate performance and access upon purchase.

7.3 Jurisdictional Exceptions

Notwithstanding Section 7.1, if you are located in a jurisdiction that mandates specific refund rights, the following provisions apply:

7.4 Chargeback Policy

Initiating a chargeback or payment dispute without first contacting us constitutes a material breach of these Terms. We reserve the right to immediately terminate your account, forfeit all virtual items and currency, and ban associated payment methods. You may also be liable for reasonable administrative costs.

8. VIRTUAL ITEMS AND MARKETPLACE

8.1 No Ownership Rights

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT: (a) all virtual items, currency, characters, progression, and account elements ("Virtual Property") are licensed, not sold; (b) you have no ownership interest in Virtual Property; (c) Virtual Property has no monetary value outside the Service; (d) we may modify, remove, or eliminate Virtual Property at any time without notice or liability.

8.2 Marketplace Rules

The player marketplace allows trading of Virtual Property between users. By using the marketplace:

• You acknowledge a 20% fee applies to solo sales and 10% to guild sales
• You agree not to engage in fraud, manipulation, or exploitation
• You understand all confirmed transactions are final
• You acknowledge we are not responsible for disputes between users

8.3 Prohibited Activities

The following are strictly prohibited: real-money trading outside the Service; account selling or sharing; use of stolen payment methods; commercial exploitation; and any activity that manipulates the marketplace economy.

9. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to:

• Use cheats, bots, hacks, exploits, or unauthorized third-party software
• Harass, threaten, abuse, or harm other users
• Share your account credentials or allow others to access your account
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the Service
• Circumvent security measures or access systems without authorization
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our written consent
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

10.1 Our Rights

All rights, title, and interest in the Service, including all software, graphics, artwork, audio, text, storylines, characters, gameplay mechanics, trademarks, and other content ("Company Content") are owned by the Company or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws worldwide.

10.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes.

10.3 User Content

By submitting content to the Service (including gameplay recordings, chat, and feedback), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Service.

11. ACCOUNT TERMINATION

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support. Account deletion does not entitle you to any refund.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you forfeit all Virtual Property and account access without compensation.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: you lose access to the Service; active marketplace listings are cancelled; pending legitimate payouts are processed per standard schedule; and Virtual Property remains on your account in case of future reinstatement at our discretion.

12. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND PLATFORMS

The Service may integrate with third-party platforms (Steam, payment processors, etc.). Your use of such platforms is subject to their respective terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

If you purchased through a third-party platform (e.g., Steam), refunds are handled per that platform's policies, not these Terms.

13. SERVICE MODIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

15.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

15.2 Liability Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US$100).

15.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES OR WARRANTIES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

16. INDEMNIFICATION

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any law or third-party rights; (c) your User Content or marketplace activities; (d) your use or misuse of the Service; or (e) your negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms.

17. USER INTERACTIONS AND CONTENT

The Service permits user-generated content and player interactions. THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM: content created or shared by users; conduct of other users; disputes between users regarding marketplace transactions; virtual item transactions or losses; and inappropriate conduct by other users.

Disputes between users shall be resolved directly between the parties. While we may monitor or moderate content, we are under no obligation to do so, and such activities do not create a duty of care.

18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION

18.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating arbitration or litigation, you agree to first contact us at legal@thebodybroker.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 60 days.

18.2 Binding Arbitration (US Users)

FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and the arbitrator's decision is final and binding.

18.3 Class Action Waiver

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION. Unless both parties agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims.

18.4 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@thebodybroker.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, email, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out.

18.5 Exceptions

Either party may bring suit in court for intellectual property infringement or small claims court matters within jurisdictional limits.

18.6 International Users

If you are located outside the United States, this arbitration provision may not apply if arbitration agreements are unenforceable in your jurisdiction. In such cases, disputes shall be resolved in courts as specified in Section 19, subject to applicable consumer protection laws that cannot be waived.

19. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

19.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

19.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to Section 18 (Arbitration), any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

19.3 Consumer Protection Override

Notwithstanding the above, if you are a consumer in a jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws (including the EU, UK, Australia, or other jurisdictions), nothing in these Terms affects your rights under such mandatory laws, including your right to bring actions in your local courts.

20. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

21. GENERAL PROVISIONS

21.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service.

21.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

21.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce such provision in the future.

21.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

21.5 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19.

22. REGIONAL PROVISIONS

22.1 European Union / European Economic Area

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as described in our Privacy Policy. You may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

22.2 California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as described in our Privacy Policy. California Civil Code Section 1789.3 provides California users with specific consumer rights information.

22.3 Other Jurisdictions

Where local laws impose different or additional requirements, those requirements shall apply to users in that jurisdiction to the extent they cannot be waived by contract.

23. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• General: legal@thebodybroker.com
• Privacy: privacy@thebodybroker.com
• Support: support@thebodybroker.com

Body Broker Studios, LLC
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