Drums of Empire
Terms of Service
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The short version. Drums of Empire is a free beta. Play fairly, respect other players, and keep your sign-in and linking codes private. Builds and online features can change as we test the game. These terms explain what you can do with the game, how multiplayer is moderated, and what you can expect from the beta.
1. About these terms
Spark Software Development LLC operates Drums of Empire. These terms apply to the game, the desktop launcher, online multiplayer and other game services we operate. You must agree to these terms to use the game and its services. You must be old enough to use the service under the law where you live. If you are a minor, a parent or legal guardian must give permission and agree on your behalf where required.
Platform rules may also apply when you get the game through TestFlight, the App Store or Google Play. For copies distributed through Apple’s App Store, Apple’s standard app licence applies unless the App Store provides a separate licence. These terms also govern your use of Spark’s online game services.
2. Your licence and the beta
For copies you download directly from Spark, we give you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to install and play on devices you own or control while you comply with these terms. Spark and its licensors keep their rights in the game, launcher, artwork and other materials. Components supplied under a separate licence remain governed by that licence.
You may share ordinary screenshots, clips and gameplay streams, provided you respect other players’ privacy and the rights of others. Otherwise, you may redistribute or modify game files only when we have permitted it, a component’s licence permits it, or applicable law gives you that right.
The beta is free to play. You may encounter bugs, interruptions, incompatible replays or saves, and changes to rules, art, features or balance. We may require a newer build to connect, retire older builds, or reset beta progress or ratings when needed for testing or migration. We’ll give reasonable notice of significant changes where practical.
3. Your profile and devices
Online features may require a supported device sign-in or player profile. Use only profiles and credentials you are authorised to use. Confirm a device link only when you recognise both devices and intend to combine their game profiles. Linked devices can share progress and saved data where supported. Contact us if you think your profile has been used without permission.
You may stop playing at any time. To delete an account and understand what happens to related data, see our Privacy Policy or email hello@spark.dev.
4. Playing with others
When you play online, use a nickname and messages appropriate for the people you play with. In particular:
- Treat other players with respect. Harassment, threats, hate speech, impersonation, spam and sharing someone’s personal information without permission are prohibited.
- Play fairly. Cheating, rigging results, using bots to gain an unfair advantage, exploiting bugs to harm other players, and deliberately disrupting the service are prohibited.
- Respect the game’s security. Do not access other players’ accounts, bypass access restrictions or moderation actions, or use the service to distribute malicious software.
Use the report or block controls where available. You can also contact hello@spark.dev to report misconduct or ask us to review a moderation decision. Include the match and approximate time if you have them. We may remove content, mute or suspend a player, or restrict or ban access when reasonably necessary to enforce these rules or protect players and the service. We’ll explain the action where practical, while protecting other players’ safety and privacy.
5. Player content, replays and feedback
You keep any rights you have in what you create. When you provide a nickname, deck name, chat message, report, or other content through the service, you give us permission to store, copy, display and transmit it as reasonably needed to operate the features you use, share it with the intended players, and investigate or moderate abuse. This permission continues for copies we legitimately retain under our Privacy Policy, such as a time-limited replay or report. Only submit content you have the right to share.
The game can make match recordings available to participants. Please respect other players’ privacy when sharing a recording or clip. If you voluntarily send us a suggestion, you allow us to use it to improve the game without payment.
6. Availability, liability and your rights
To the extent permitted by law, the beta is provided as available and without additional warranties. We do not guarantee uninterrupted multiplayer, compatibility with every device or the preservation of beta saves or progress. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the beta.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits rights, remedies or liabilities that the law does not allow us to exclude or limit. This includes mandatory consumer rights in the place where you live.
7. Changes and contact
We may update these terms as the service changes. We will post the revised terms and their effective date and notify you of material changes where required. If a material change requires your agreement, we will ask for it before applying the change to you.
Spark Software Development LLC
7901 4th St N, Suite 300
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702, United States
hello@spark.dev