STARS REACH IS CURRENTLY IN EARLY ACCESS AND ACTIVELY IN DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS NOT THE FINISHED OR VERSION 1.0 GAME.

By joining us in Early Access, you're joining us while we build and improve Stars Reach with player feedback. Features, content, systems, balance, and gameplay will continue to change as development progresses. You may also encounter bugs, incomplete features, resets, or service interruptions along the way.


1.1. This End User License Agreement (the “EULA” or “Agreement”) governs your use of the video game Stars Reach (the “Game”) currently distributed through Steam, as well as the services related to the Game. This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you and Playable Worlds, Inc. (“Playable Worlds”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or “Company”), located at 197 Woodland Parkway, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069-3020, USA. By purchasing, downloading, installing, playing, or otherwise accessing the Game, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not purchase, download, install, or use the Game.

1.2. We offer the Game through Valve Corporation's digital distribution platform, Steam (the “Store”). Your download and use of the Game are subject to the terms of service, policies, and account requirements of Steam, which may change from time to time.

1.3. Where applicable, the Store may allow you to obtain a refund in respect of or in connection with the Game under certain conditions. You should contact Steam directly to request a refund.

1.4. You must be at least 13 years old to play the Game. If you are 13 or over and have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you agree to and accept this EULA. If you are between 13 and the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must obtain the consent and acceptance of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to and accepts this EULA on your behalf.

• This EULA is a legal agreement between you and Playable Worlds, so please read it fully and carefully.
  
• This EULA describes how you can use the Game and sets your guidelines for playing.
  
• If you break the terms of this EULA, we may restrict or terminate your access to the Game, or otherwise exercise our legal rights and remedies.
  
• The Game is provided on an “as is” basis, and we disclaim all representations and warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  
• This EULA may be updated over time. Please check back periodically to ensure you are aware of the latest version.
  
• If you download, access, play, or continue to use the Game after an update, you are agreeing to the latest EULA version.
  
• Stars Reach is currently an Early Access game under active development and is not a finished or Version 1.0 product. Features, content, systems, and other elements of the Game may change during Early Access.

Provided that you comply with all the terms and conditions of this EULA, you are permitted to:

3.1. Install and play the Game for your personal, non-commercial entertainment on authorized, compatible devices.

3.2. Share screenshots, gameplay videos, livestreams, and other content featuring your personal Game sessions on social media, streaming, video-sharing, and similar platforms, including through platform-provided monetization features, subject to any content or creator guidelines published by Playable Worlds from time to time.

3.3. Use upgrades, patches, updates, and supplementary Game content that we may make available from time to time (though we are not obligated to provide these).


4.1. We use commercially reasonable endeavors to protect the Game, its systems, and our user community. It is vital that the Game is not used in an unfair manner or in a way that harms our rights or the rights of others. Accordingly, we reserve the right to take any and all action available to us with respect to any conduct by a player that violates the terms or the spirit of this EULA.

4.2. Except as explicitly permitted in this EULA, you shall not:

4.2.1. Sell, lease, rent, distribute, or otherwise transfer copies of the Game to any third party.

4.2.2. Reproduce, translate, reverse engineer, derive source code from, modify, adapt, merge, disassemble, decompile, or create derivative works based on the Game, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

4.2.3. Remove, disable, bypass, or circumvent any proprietary notices, copyright labels, or copy protection software contained within the Game.

4.2.4. Exploit the Game, its systems, or its parts for any commercial purpose, including location-based sites or cyber cafes, without our express written consent.

4.2.5. Use the Game for any illegal, unauthorized, or immoral purposes.

4.2.6. Use or permit use of the Game or your account in a manner that circumvents applicable account, access, licensing, or platform restrictions, including unauthorized simultaneous use.

4.2.7. Export or re-export the Game in violation of any applicable export control laws or regulations.

4.2.8. Otherwise transfer, loan, sublicense, or deal in the Game in any manner inconsistent with this Agreement.

4.3. If a third party brings or threatens a claim, demand, action, or proceeding against Playable Worlds as a result of your violation of this EULA, you agree to indemnify and hold Playable Worlds harmless from any resulting losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and reasonable legal fees and expenses, to the extent permitted by applicable law.


5.1. The Game is comprised of the proprietary intellectual property (including, without limitation, copyright works) of Playable Worlds and/or our licensors. Any use, redistribution, or reproduction of the Game not in accordance with this EULA is strictly prohibited.

5.2. Playable Worlds grants you (and by installing or playing you accept) a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-assignable license to install and play the Game on compatible devices for your personal use, including the uses expressly permitted under Section 3, subject to any applicable account, access, and platform restrictions. This license does not grant you ownership of the Game itself.

5.3. The Game is licensed, not sold. Your license confers no title or ownership in the Game. All right, title, interest, and ownership rights in the Game—including all copyrights, patents, design rights, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, database rights, and other intellectual property rights connected with the Game—are owned by, belong to, and vest in Playable Worlds or its licensors. All rights are asserted and reserved. The Game is protected by national copyright laws, international treaties, and other applicable laws.

5.4. If you create, upload, post, submit, or publicly share screenshots, gameplay videos, livestreams, recordings, images, or other content featuring the Game (“User Content”), you retain any rights you may have in your User Content. By submitting User Content to Playable Worlds or publicly sharing User Content, you grant Playable Worlds a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify, adapt, and create excerpts from such User Content for purposes of operating, promoting, advertising, and marketing the Game and Playable Worlds, including on our websites and social media channels and in promotional materials, trailers, and paid advertising. You represent that you have the rights necessary to grant this license.


6.1. Playable Worlds supports a safe, friendly, and respectful community for the Game. When multiplayer, messaging, voice chat, or other community functionalities are active, all users must act fairly and reasonably. Hacking, cheating, utilizing exploits, manipulating game files, or engaging in deceptive or abusive behavior is strictly prohibited.

6.2. Please act responsibly and respect other players. You shall not harass, stalk, or abuse other users, nor upload or share any content that is hateful, offensive, vulgar, defamatory, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or invasive of another person's privacy. You shall not disrupt the Game's operation, upload spam, or promote unauthorized third-party commercial links or marketing materials.

6.3. You may not buy, sell, trade, or otherwise exchange in-game virtual items, accounts, or other Game-related content for real-world currency or value except through systems expressly authorized or provided by Playable Worlds.

6.4. You must respect the intellectual property rights of third parties. You shall not upload or share content within the Game that infringes on any copyright, trademark, or proprietary right of any other entity.

6.5. In the event of a breach of this Code of Conduct, Playable Worlds reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your account and your access to the Game without any obligation to refund or compensate you.

6.6. While we reserve the right to monitor, moderate, and record in-game activity and communications (including chat logs) to ensure compliance with this EULA, we are under no obligation to do so. We reserve the right to delete non-compliant content without prior notice and to cooperate with platform operators or law enforcement authorities in serious cases of misconduct.


Your use of the Game is also governed by Steam's terms of service and policies. In the event of a conflict between this EULA and Steam's terms, Steam's terms shall prevail solely to the extent of that conflict.


We process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. It is important that you read, understand, and familiarize yourself with our data practices as outlined in the Playable Worlds Privacy Policy, available on our official website.


Playable Worlds may periodically deliver updates, patches, or hotfixes to the Game remotely. You agree to apply these updates, which may be required to continue playing the Game or utilizing its online features.


10.1. An active internet connection is required to access, install, and play the Game.

10.2. Hardware and operating system requirements will be posted on the Steam store page or our official website. These requirements may vary depending on your device.

10.3. You are responsible for ensuring that your computer or device meets the minimum system requirements before acquiring or installing the Game.


Please read and comply with the photosensitivity and safety warnings set forth in Annex 1 of this EULA. Additional safety information may be provided directly by Steam.


12.1. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• YOU INSTALL AND USE THE GAME AT YOUR OWN SOLE RISK.
  
• THE GAME IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  
• WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE GAME WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, BUG-FREE, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT KNOWN DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
  
• PLAYABLE WORLDS AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DAMAGED PROPERTY, COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, LOST DATA, OR LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

12.2. This EULA does not limit or exclude consumer rights that cannot be lawfully waived under your local jurisdiction, including liability for fraud, gross negligence, or death and personal injury caused by our direct negligence.

12.3. We recommend that you perform regular backups of your personal data and device contents to protect against potential technical errors or data corruption.

12.4. Other than as provided in Section 12.2, our maximum overall liability to you under this EULA or in connection with the Game shall be limited to the actual price you paid to purchase the Game, or twenty US dollars ($20.00 USD) if no price was paid.


13.1. We may terminate this EULA and revoke your license to use the Game immediately if you breach any term of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Game and delete or uninstall all copies of the Game in your possession.

13.2. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by ceasing all use of the Game and permanently deleting it from your computer or devices.


If any provision of this EULA is held by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.


15.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, this EULA and any disputes arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15.2. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the state and federal courts located in San Diego County, California shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any claims, disputes, or proceedings arising out of or in connection with this EULA or the Game.


16.1. This EULA does not affect any legal statutory rights that you hold as a consumer which cannot be contractually excluded.

16.2. Playable Worlds may assign, transfer, or subcontract its rights and obligations under this EULA to another organization, provided that such transfer does not negatively affect your rights under this Agreement. You may not transfer your rights under this EULA without our prior written consent.

16.3. Any delay or failure by us to exercise or enforce our rights under this EULA does not constitute a waiver of those rights or prevent us from taking enforcement action at a later date.

16.4. This Agreement does not create any exclusive relationship, partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Playable Worlds.

• Playable Worlds, Inc.
  
• 197 Woodland Parkway, Suite 104
  
• San Marcos, CA 92069-3020
  
• United States of America
  
• Contact email: [legal@playableworlds.com](mailto:legal@playableworlds.com)
  
• Website: [www.playableworlds.com](http://www.playableworlds.com)

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE PLAYING THE GAME OR ALLOWING ANYONE IN YOUR CARE TO PLAY.

The Game contains flashing lights, rapid movement, and digital imagery that can trigger adverse physical symptoms in certain individuals.

Photosensitive Seizures and Epileptic Risks

A small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures, temporary loss of consciousness, dizziness, or severe nausea when exposed to certain visual patterns, flashing lights, or digital game environments. This can occur even in individuals who have no history of seizures or epilepsy.

If you, your child, or anyone in your care experiences any of the following symptoms while playing the Game, STOP PLAYING IMMEDIATELY and consult a physician:

• Dizziness or disorientation
  
• Altered or blurred vision
  
• Eye or muscle twitching
  
• Involuntary movements or convulsions
  
• Loss of situational awareness or temporary blackout

General Precautions

To minimize physical discomfort or potential injury:

• Do not play the Game if you are sick, overly fatigued, or under the influence of medication or alcohol.
  
• Avoid playing in moving vehicles, such as trains, buses, or cars.
  
• Play in a well-lit room and maintain a safe distance from the screen.
  
• Avoid prolonged, continuous gameplay sessions. We highly recommend taking a 10 to 15-minute break for every 30 minutes of continuous play.

Last updated: August 16, 2026