Terms of Service
Last updated: July 1, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
2. Use License
- Create an account and use the Service for personal use
- Log games, write reviews, track your game collection
- Follow other users and create lists (if enabled)
You agree not to:
- Scrape, bot, or automate access (except Steam import)
- Share your account credentials
- Impersonate another user
- Post illegal, hateful, or abusive content
- Spam, flood, or attack the Service
- Reverse-engineer or bypass security features
- Resell or commercial use without permission
3. User Content
You own your content.
Game logs, reviews, ratings, lists, and recommendations you create remain yours. We have a license to display and process them as part of the Service.You're responsible for your content.
- Don't post illegal content
- Don't post content that violates others' rights
- Don't post spoilers without proper markup
- We reserve the right to remove violating content
Spoiler responsibility.
We provide spoiler-markup tools (||spoiler||). Use them responsibly. We're not liable if someone posts untagged spoilers.4. Prohibited Content
- Illegal content
- Harassment, hate speech, or threats
- Explicit sexual or violent content (beyond game reviews)
- Spam, phishing, or malware links
- Doxxing or private information about others
Consequences: First offense = warning. Repeat offenders = account suspension or ban.
5. Limitations of Liability
- Data loss or corruption
- Unauthorized access (despite our security efforts)
- Third-party integrations (Steam, IGDB, etc.)
- Service interruptions or downtime
Our liability is limited to: The lesser of (a) the amount you paid us, or (b) $0 (since the Service is free). Voluntary donations (see Section 5a) are not payment for the Service and do not increase this limit or create any entitlement, warranty, or service-level guarantee.
We're not liable for:
- Lost data after account deletion
- Third-party content or services
- Consequential or indirect damages
- Malfunction of linked Steam, Discord, or Google accounts
5a. Donations & Optional Support
- Donations are optional and voluntary — you never have to pay to use the core Service.
- Donations are not a purchase of the Service or of any specific feature, and are non-refundable except where required by law.
- Any supporter perks are provided at our discretion and may change or end at any time. We aim to keep the core feature set free for everyone.
6. Third-Party Links & Services
- IGDB / Twitch (game database) — their terms apply to their service
- CheapShark (store pricing) — used to show where to buy; their terms apply
- Steam (for imports) — Valve's terms apply
- Discord/Google (for login) — their privacy policies apply
- Store links ("where to buy") — outbound links to third-party game stores for your convenience. These may become affiliate links in the future; if so, we will disclose it, and any commission will never change how deals are ranked (the genuinely cheapest option is always shown first).
We're not responsible for third-party content, pricing accuracy, or outages.
7. Intellectual Property
- Our IP: The playlogd name, logo, UI, and code are owned by Kevin Ray
- Your IP: You retain rights to your logs and reviews
- IGDB data: Licensed from IGDB; display per their terms
- Game titles & images: From IGDB; covered by IGDB licensing
- Third-party trademarks & content: Game titles, box art, logos, and other marks belong to their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. playlogd is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Letterboxd, IGDB/Twitch, Valve/Steam, Discord, Google, or any game publisher or platform holder.
You may not:
- Copy or republish the playlogd interface
- Bulk-scrape game data
- Use playlogd's design without permission
7a. DMCA / Copyright
If you believe content on playlogd infringes your copyright, send a notice to our DMCA agent at dmca@playlogd.gg. Your notice must include: identification of the copyrighted work; identification of the infringing material and its location on the Service; your contact information; a statement of good-faith belief; and your signature. We respond promptly to valid notices.
8. Account Termination
- Suspend or delete your account for violating these terms
- Delete inactive accounts after 1 year (with notice)
- Ban users who abuse the Service
Your data after deletion: You have 30 days to request an export. After 30 days, we permanently delete everything.
9. Privacy
10. Service Changes
- Add or remove features
- Offer optional donation-based or paid features in the future (the core Service is intended to remain free)
- Suspend service for maintenance
We'll notify users of major changes. Continued use = acceptance.
11. Dispute Resolution
- Email: mckevvv@gmail.com
- We'll respond within 14 days
- If unresolved, disputes are governed by California law
You agree to:
- Try to resolve disputes in good faith
- Not pursue class-action lawsuits
- Submit to binding arbitration if necessary
12. Indemnification
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these terms
- Your content
- Your interaction with other users
13. Governing Law
14. Severability
15. Contact
Email: mckevvv@gmail.com
By using playlogd, you acknowledge you've read and agree to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.