Terms of Service

Last updated: July 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using playlogd.gg ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
  • 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

Do not post:
  • 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

The Service is provided "as-is." We disclaim warranties for:
  • 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

playlogd is free to use. We may accept voluntary donations (e.g. via Patreon, Ko-fi, or similar) to help cover running costs.
  • 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

playlogd links to or integrates with:
  • 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

playlogd respects intellectual property rights. Game cover art is displayed for editorial identification only; user-submitted content (reviews, ratings, lists) is the responsibility of the submitting user.

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

We reserve the right to:
  • 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

Your use of playlogd is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please read it.

10. Service Changes

We may:
  • 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

If you have a complaint:
  1. Email: mckevvv@gmail.com
  2. We'll respond within 14 days
  3. 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

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kevin Ray from any claims, damages, or liability arising from:
  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Your content
  • Your interaction with other users

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflicts of law.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is invalid, the rest remains in effect.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms?

Email: mckevvv@gmail.com

By using playlogd, you acknowledge you've read and agree to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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