1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Globe Simulator (“Service”), operated by GlobeSimulator (“we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“TOS”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.
2. Eligibility
The Service is available to users of all ages. For Globe Simulator for Education, students may use the Service under the supervision of a teacher or educational institution. Paid accounts (via Stripe) are restricted to users 18 and older. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements or have appropriate authorization from a school or parent/guardian if under 18.
3. License and Restrictions
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal or educational purposes, subject to these TOS. You may not:
- Modify, copy, distribute, or reverse-engineer the Service’s technology or content without our written permission.
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without our written permission.
- Attempt to access or extract data, code, or content not intended for you.
- Resell, sublicense, or otherwise exploit the Service for profit.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use the Service responsibly and not to:
- Engage in unlawful activities or violate applicable laws.
- Upload, share, or create content that is harmful, offensive, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or infringes third-party rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, privacy).
- Disrupt the Service, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, user accounts, systems, or data.
- Engage in fraudulent activities, such as creating fake accounts, impersonating others, or misrepresenting your identity.
- Harass, bully, threaten, or harm other users or third parties.
- Spam, phish, or send unsolicited communications via the Service.
- Scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service without permission.
- Use the Service to distribute or promote illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content.
Violations of these rules may result in immediate account suspension or termination, and we may report illegal activities to authorities. If you believe content or behavior violates these TOS, contact us at [email protected].
5. Intellectual Property
(a) Our Content
All technology, original content, text, graphics, logos, and software provided by Globe Simulator are our property or that of our licensors. Third-party content, including Spotify music or images, belongs to its respective owners.
(b) Your Content
You retain ownership of content you create or upload (e.g., playlists, designs). By uploading content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable license to use, store, display, and reproduce it to provide and improve the Service, subject to our Privacy Policy. You represent that your content does not infringe third-party rights or violate applicable laws.
(c) AI-Generated Content
Some content provided by the Service may be AI-generated. Such content is provided “as is,” and we do not claim ownership or guarantee its copyright status. You may use AI-generated content solely for personal or educational purposes, subject to these TOS.
6. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with third-party providers, such as Spotify for music exploration and Stripe for payments. These services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. By using these integrations, you agree to comply with their terms (e.g., Spotify’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy). We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or content of third-party services.
7. Data Protection
We process your personal data, including student data in Globe Simulator for Education, as described in our Privacy Policy. You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your data, subject to applicable laws. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights. We use reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure.
8. Disclaimers
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or uninterrupted access. Your use of the Service, including third-party integrations and AI-generated content, is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Globe Simulator, its affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Service, including third-party services or AI-generated content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Globe Simulator, its affiliates, and their officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these TOS, or infringement of third-party rights (e.g., uploading copyrighted content).
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these TOS, engage in illegal activities, or harm the Service or other users, with or without notice, where feasible. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, and we may delete your data, subject to our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these TOS at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised TOS.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These TOS are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Disputes arising from these TOS shall be resolved in the courts of Victoria, Australia, unless applicable laws grant you rights to pursue claims in your jurisdiction. You agree to first attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at [email protected].
14. Miscellaneous
Severability: If any provision of these TOS is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
Entire Agreement: These TOS and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Globe Simulator regarding the Service, superseding any prior agreements.
15. Contact Us
For questions about these TOS or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]