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# Legal Agreement for AI School Simulator (Steam)
**Effective Date:** April 18, 2026
**Game:** AI School Simulator
**Developer:** StarForge Software
**Platform:** Steam
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**BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING AI SCHOOL SIMULATOR, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING LEGAL TERMS:**
1. **End User License Agreement (EULA)**
2. **Terms and Conditions**
**IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE GAME.**
---
# PART 1: END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
## 1. Grant of License
### 1.1 License Grant
Subject to your compliance with this EULA, the Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Install and use the Game on devices you own or control
- Use the Game for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only
### 1.2 License Restrictions
This license does NOT grant you the right to:
- Use the Game for any commercial purpose
- Distribute, rent, lease, lend, or sublicense the Game
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Game
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Use the Game in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Create derivative works based on the Game
- Use the Game to develop competing products or services
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the Game
---
## 2. Ownership and Intellectual Property
### 2.1 Ownership
The Game, including all content, features, functionality, graphics, audio, code, and all intellectual property rights therein, is and will remain the exclusive property of StarForge Software and its licensors. This EULA does not grant you any ownership rights to the Game.
### 2.2 Trademarks
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and other branding used in the Game are the property of StarForge Software or their respective owners. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.
### 2.3 User-Created Characters
Characters you create using the Game's character creation system are yours. Since the Game's character creator is a configuration tool — and you supply your own images and assets — you retain full ownership of both the assets you import and the character configurations you author, including stats, attributes, metadata, and any other creative choices you make.
**Default Characters:**
The following characters are original creations of StarForge Software, built using StarForge-owned artwork and assets. All rights to these characters are reserved by StarForge Software: Adam Pierce, Bruce Sullivan, Alex Rowe, Cornelia Ashford, Rosemary Forte, Mina Ishikawa, Emil Kraus, Isabelle Valencia, Yui Nakamura.
These characters may not be redistributed, modified, or used outside the Game without StarForge Software's prior written permission, even if their associated files are present in your GameData folder.
**Sharing Characters:**
Character files you export or share remain subject to these terms. You may share them freely with other players. However, you are responsible for ensuring that any assets you import into the Game do not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties — StarForge Software is not liable for assets you bring into the Game.
By sharing a character file, you grant StarForge Software a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display or reproduce that character for the purpose of operating and promoting the Game. We will not claim authorship of your character or use it in ways unrelated to the Game.
---
## 3. AI and Third-Party Services
### 3.1 AI Token System (Steam Builds)
**For Steam builds, the Game uses a backend token system:**
You acknowledge and agree that AI features require tokens purchased through Steam, tokens are virtual currency with no real-world value and do not represent stored value, tokens are consumed with each AI request, token consumption rates may change from time to time, and tokens are non-refundable once used. You must maintain sufficient token balance to use AI features. The Developer controls token pricing and consumption rates, routes AI requests through backend servers, and may adjust or discontinue the token system at any time.
**Token Consumption:**
Character dialogue, thoughts, and evaluations consume tokens. News generation and narrative events consume tokens. Consumption varies based on request complexity, and insufficient tokens will cause AI features to fail.
### 3.2 Third-Party Services
The Game may integrate with or rely on third-party services (such as Steam, etc.). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. The Developer is not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.
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## 4. Privacy and Data Collection
### 4.1 Data Collection (Steam Builds)
**For Steam builds, the Game collects and stores:**
The Game collects and stores Steam account information (Steam ID, persona name, avatar), backend session tokens (access and refresh tokens), token balance and wallet data, transaction history (purchases and AI usage), and AI request data (prompts, responses, token consumption).
This data is used for authentication and ownership verification, AI request routing and processing, token purchase and consumption tracking, and service delivery and customer support.
---
## 5. In-App Purchases and Virtual Currency
### 5.1 Token Purchases
The Game offers in-app purchases of AI tokens through Steam's payment system:
**Purchase Terms:**
All purchases are processed through Steam. Prices are displayed in your local currency. Purchases are final and non-refundable (subject to Steam's refund policy). Tokens have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for real money. Tokens cannot be transferred to other accounts.
### 5.2 Virtual Currency Terms
**You acknowledge that:**
Tokens are virtual currency owned by the Developer. You receive a limited license to use tokens, not ownership. Tokens do not represent stored value and may be modified, discontinued, or removed at any time. The Developer may modify token pricing and consumption rates, may discontinue the token system with notice, and upon service termination, unused tokens have no value and no refund will be provided.
### 5.3 Refund Policy
**Steam Refund Policy applies:**
Tokens are eligible for refund under Steam's standard refund policy. Tokens that have been consumed (used for AI requests) are not refundable. Refund requests should be directed to Steam Support. The Developer may offer discretionary refunds for technical issues.
### 5.4 Pricing Changes
The Developer reserves the right to change token pack pricing from time to time, modify token consumption rates for AI requests, offer promotional pricing or discounts, and discontinue specific token packs.
Where appropriate, we will provide notice of significant pricing changes. Changes will be effective for new purchases after notice is provided.
---
## 6. Disclaimers and Warranties
### 6.1 "AS IS" Provision
THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
### 6.2 No Warranty of Performance
The Developer does not warrant that:
- The Game will meet your requirements or expectations
- The Game will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from using the Game will be accurate or reliable
- Any errors in the Game will be corrected
- AI-generated content will be appropriate, accurate, or suitable for any purpose
### 6.3 AI Content Disclaimer
THE DEVELOPER MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING AI-GENERATED CONTENT. AI-generated text, dialogue, and behaviors may be unpredictable, inappropriate, offensive, or inaccurate. You use AI features at your own risk.
### 6.4 Beta/Early Access
If the Game is provided as a beta, early access, or pre-release version, you acknowledge that it may contain bugs, errors, and incomplete features. Such versions are provided for testing and feedback purposes only.
### 6.5 Service Availability
The Game relies on online services including Steam, our backend servers, and third-party AI providers. We do not guarantee continuous availability of AI features, backend services, or any online functionality. Services may be interrupted, suspended, or discontinued at any time for maintenance, updates, or other reasons.
---
## 7. Limitation of Liability
### 7.1 Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE GAME.
### 7.2 Maximum Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS EULA OR THE GAME SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE GAME. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
### 7.3 AI-Related Liability
THE DEVELOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any costs, charges, or fees incurred through token purchases
- Any content generated by AI systems
- Any decisions you make based on AI-generated content
- Any harm or damage resulting from AI-generated content
### 7.4 Essential Purpose
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you, but they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
---
## 8. Content and Conduct
### 8.1 Age Restrictions
The Game is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 13 years of age, you may not use the Game. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Game with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
### 8.2 Prohibited Content
You agree not to use the Game to create, share, or distribute content that:
- Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
- Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Violates the rights of minors
- Promotes illegal activities or violence
---
# PART 2: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
## 1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using AI School Simulator (the "Game"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Game.
**Age Recommendation:** This Game is recommended for users aged 16 and older due to AI-generated content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental supervision is strongly recommended for users under 18.
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## 2. Description of Service
### 2.1 Steam Platform Requirements
**To play the Steam build of the Game, you must:**
You must own a legitimate copy of the Game on Steam, log in with your Steam account to play, maintain a valid Steam connection while playing, and accept Steam's Subscriber Agreement and Privacy Policy.
**Steam Ownership Gate:**
The Game verifies Steam ownership on startup. If Steam runtime is unavailable, ownership cannot be verified, or the Game is not owned on your Steam account, the Game will not launch.
### 2.2 Backend Session and Authentication
**Steam Login Flow:**
When you launch the Game through Steam, you are prompted to log in via Steam, the Game retrieves a Steam auth ticket from the Steam client, this ticket is sent to our backend server for verification, and upon successful verification, our backend issues session tokens (access token and refresh token).
**Session Management:**
Your session access token is valid for a limited time (typically 24-48 hours), refresh tokens allow automatic session renewal, and session tokens are cached locally for convenience. If your session expires or becomes invalid, you'll be prompted to log in again through Steam.
### 2.3 Token System
**AI Token Balance:**
The Game tracks your AI token balance on our backend server. Your token balance is synchronized automatically when you log in and is displayed in the Game's UI. Tokens are required to use AI-powered features and must be purchased through Steam's microtransaction system.
**Token Usage:**
Tokens are consumed for the following AI features: character dialogue and conversations, Judge evaluations and stat changes, character thoughts and desires, news generation and narrative events, and chat suggestions.
**Important:** Token consumption rates may vary based on request complexity, conversation length, and system updates.
### 2.4 In-App Purchases (Steam Microtransactions)
**Token Purchase Flow:**
You may purchase token packs through Steam's in-app purchase system. Available token packs and prices are retrieved from our backend server. Purchases are processed by Steam and fulfill through Steam's transaction callbacks. Upon successful purchase, your token balance is updated on our backend and synchronized to the Game.
**Refund Policy:**
All purchases are subject to Steam's refund policy. Consumed tokens (used for AI requests) are non-refundable. Where appropriate, we will provide notice of significant pricing changes.
### 2.5 Save System
**Local Save Files:**
Game save files (your scenario progress) are stored locally on your device in the `GameData/Sessions/` directory. Save files are NOT uploaded to our backend or synced across devices. You are responsible for backing up your save files if desired.
**No Cloud Save Sync:**
Only your token balance and session data are stored on our backend. Game save files remain local-only.
### 2.6 Network Communication
**The Game communicates with:**
The Game communicates with Steam for ownership validation, login, and purchases; with our backend server for session management, wallet sync, and AI request routing; and with AI providers (via our backend) for generating AI content.
**Data transmitted to our backend includes:**
Data transmitted to our backend includes Steam authentication tickets (during login), session tokens (for authentication), AI request prompts and game context, and purchase orders and transaction data.
---
## 3. Token System and AI Usage Responsibilities
### 3.1 Token Ownership and Balance
**Virtual Currency:**
Tokens are virtual currency with no real-world value. You purchase a limited license to use tokens, not ownership. Tokens cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged for real money, and unused tokens have no value if the Game is discontinued.
**Balance Tracking:**
Your token balance is stored on our backend server and synced to the Game UI. Balance updates occur automatically after purchases and AI requests. You are responsible for monitoring your token balance.
### 3.2 AI Request Costs
**Token consumption:**
Token consumption varies based on AI request type and complexity and is deducted automatically when AI features are used. Token deductions cannot be reversed once an AI request is processed, and consumption rates may change from time to time due to AI provider cost changes.
**Insufficient tokens:**
If your token balance is insufficient, AI requests will fail and you will be prompted to purchase more tokens. Please note that the Game will not function fully without tokens.
### 3.3 User Responsibilities
**You are responsible for:**
You are responsible for maintaining a valid Steam login session, ensuring sufficient token balance for AI features, monitoring token consumption and purchase history, understanding that token purchases are non-refundable once consumed, complying with Steam's terms of service and payment policies, and securing your Steam account credentials.
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## 4. Steam Account and Backend Session Requirements
### 4.1 Account Requirements
**Steam Account:**
A valid Steam account is required to play the Steam build. You must comply with Steam's Subscriber Agreement. Your Steam account must own the Game. You are responsible for Steam account security.
**Backend Player Account:**
A Player ID is generated for you upon first login and is linked to your Steam ID. This Player ID is used to track your token balance and transaction history.
### 4.2 Session Management
**Session Tokens:**
Access tokens and refresh tokens are issued by our backend. Tokens are cached locally for convenience. You may log out at any time, which clears local session tokens.
**Session Expiry:**
Sessions expire after a period of inactivity. Expired sessions require re-login through Steam.
### 4.3 Backend Data Collection
**Data We Collect:**
We collect your Steam ID and Player ID, session authentication tokens, token balance and wallet data, transaction history (token purchases and AI usage), and AI request data (prompts, responses, token consumption).
**Data Usage:**
This data is used for authentication and authorization, token balance management, AI request routing and processing, transaction history tracking, and customer support and troubleshooting.
### 4.4 Account Suspension or Termination
**The Developer may suspend or terminate your account for:**
Violation of these Terms or the EULA, fraudulent activity or payment disputes, abuse of AI features or backend services, or violation of Steam's terms of service.
**Upon termination:**
Your access to the Game will be revoked. Unused tokens will be forfeited and non-refundable. Transaction history may be retained for legal and accounting purposes.
### 4.5 Data Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your Player ID, session tokens, and wallet data by contacting seasonquest.mail@gmail.com. We may retain transaction history for legal requirements and your Steam ID for anti-abuse purposes. Local save files are not affected by backend data deletion.
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## 5. User Responsibilities
### 5.1 Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your Steam account and any credentials you use to access the Game. You agree to notify the developer immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
### 5.2 Appropriate Use
You agree to use the Game only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not use the Game in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations or infringes on the rights of others.
### 5.3 AI Content Monitoring
You acknowledge that AI-generated content may be unpredictable and you are responsible for monitoring the content generated during your use of the Game, especially if minors are present.
### 5.4 Compliance with Third-Party Terms
You agree to comply with Steam's Subscriber Agreement and any other applicable third-party terms of service.
---
## 6. AI-Generated Content
### 6.1 What AI Generates
The AI providers generate the following content during gameplay:
- Character dialogue and conversations
- News items and rumors
- Character thoughts and desires
- Narrative events and descriptions
- Chat suggestions
- Judge evaluations and stat changes
### 6.2 Content Disclaimer
**Important Disclaimers:**
1. **Unpredictability:** AI-generated content is dynamic and unpredictable
2. **Potential Inappropriateness:** AI may generate content that is unexpected, inappropriate, or inaccurate
3. **No Quality Guarantee:** The developer makes no guarantees about the quality, accuracy, or appropriateness of AI-generated content
4. **Context-Driven:** AI uses your scenario data and game context to generate responses
5. **User Discretion:** You use AI-generated content at your own discretion and risk
---
## 7. Third-Party AI Services
### 7.1 Provider Terms Apply
The Game uses third-party artificial intelligence services to generate certain content and features.
Your use of these AI-powered features is also subject to the terms of service and privacy policies of the respective providers, which may include:
- **Google Gemini:** https://ai.google.dev/terms
- **OpenAI:** https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- **Deepseek:** https://www.deepseek.com/terms (verify current URL)
---
### 7.2 Use of AI Services
To provide AI-powered features, the Game may transmit relevant gameplay data, prompts, and contextual information to third-party AI providers and receive generated responses.
By using these features, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Your inputs and related context may be processed by third-party AI services
- AI-generated responses are returned to you through the Game
- AI interactions may be logged and processed for service operation, improvement, and troubleshooting
---
### 7.3 Provider Privacy Policies
Each AI provider maintains its own privacy practices and policies governing how data is handled.
- **Google Gemini Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
- **OpenAI Privacy Policy:** https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- **Deepseek Privacy Policy:** https://www.deepseek.com/privacy (verify current URL)
The Developer does not control how third-party providers process or retain data once it has been transmitted to them.
---
### 7.4 Service Operation
AI-powered features rely on external services and supporting infrastructure. As a result:
- Availability and performance may vary
- Responses may be delayed, interrupted, or unavailable
- The Developer may modify, limit, or discontinue AI features at any time
AI request data may be temporarily stored or logged for operational, security, and support purposes.
---
## 8. Intellectual Property
### 8.1 Game Ownership
The Game, including its code, graphics, audio, and original content, is owned by the developer and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
### 8.2 User-Created Characters
**Character Ownership:**
Characters you create using the Game's character creation system are yours. Since the Game's character creator is a configuration tool and you supply your own images and assets, you retain full ownership of both the assets you import and the character configurations you author, including stats, attributes, metadata, and any other creative choices you make.
**Default Characters:**
The following characters are original creations of StarForge Software, built using StarForge-owned artwork and assets. All rights to these characters are reserved by StarForge Software: Adam Pierce, Bruce Sullivan, Alex Rowe, Cornelia Ashford, Rosemary Forte, Mina Ishikawa, Emil Kraus, Isabelle Valencia, Yui Nakamura.
These characters may not be redistributed, modified, or used outside the Game without StarForge Software's prior written permission, even if their associated files are present in your GameData folder.
**Sharing Characters:**
Character files you export or share remain subject to these terms. You may share them freely with other players. However, you are responsible for ensuring that any assets you import into the Game do not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties. StarForge Software is not liable for assets you bring into the Game.
By sharing a character file, you grant StarForge Software a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display or reproduce that character for the purpose of operating and promoting the Game. We will not claim authorship of your character or use it in ways unrelated to the Game.
### 8.3 License to Use
The developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Game for personal, non-commercial purposes.
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## 9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
### 9.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
### 9.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Game shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Republic of the Philippines. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
---
# ACCEPTANCE AND CONTACT
**BY CLICKING "I ACCEPT" OR BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING AI SCHOOL SIMULATOR, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY:**
1. The End User License Agreement (EULA)
2. The Terms and Conditions
**IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE GAME.**
---
**Contact Information:**
**StarForge Software**
Email: seasonquest.mail@gmail.com
**Last Updated:** April 18, 2026
**Version:** 1.0
**Effective Date:** April 18, 2026
**Game:** AI School Simulator
**Developer:** StarForge Software
**Platform:** Steam
---
**BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING AI SCHOOL SIMULATOR, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING LEGAL TERMS:**
1. **End User License Agreement (EULA)**
2. **Terms and Conditions**
**IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE GAME.**
---
# PART 1: END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
## 1. Grant of License
### 1.1 License Grant
Subject to your compliance with this EULA, the Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Install and use the Game on devices you own or control
- Use the Game for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only
### 1.2 License Restrictions
This license does NOT grant you the right to:
- Use the Game for any commercial purpose
- Distribute, rent, lease, lend, or sublicense the Game
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Game
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Use the Game in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Create derivative works based on the Game
- Use the Game to develop competing products or services
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the Game
---
## 2. Ownership and Intellectual Property
### 2.1 Ownership
The Game, including all content, features, functionality, graphics, audio, code, and all intellectual property rights therein, is and will remain the exclusive property of StarForge Software and its licensors. This EULA does not grant you any ownership rights to the Game.
### 2.2 Trademarks
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and other branding used in the Game are the property of StarForge Software or their respective owners. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.
### 2.3 User-Created Characters
Characters you create using the Game's character creation system are yours. Since the Game's character creator is a configuration tool — and you supply your own images and assets — you retain full ownership of both the assets you import and the character configurations you author, including stats, attributes, metadata, and any other creative choices you make.
**Default Characters:**
The following characters are original creations of StarForge Software, built using StarForge-owned artwork and assets. All rights to these characters are reserved by StarForge Software: Adam Pierce, Bruce Sullivan, Alex Rowe, Cornelia Ashford, Rosemary Forte, Mina Ishikawa, Emil Kraus, Isabelle Valencia, Yui Nakamura.
These characters may not be redistributed, modified, or used outside the Game without StarForge Software's prior written permission, even if their associated files are present in your GameData folder.
**Sharing Characters:**
Character files you export or share remain subject to these terms. You may share them freely with other players. However, you are responsible for ensuring that any assets you import into the Game do not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties — StarForge Software is not liable for assets you bring into the Game.
By sharing a character file, you grant StarForge Software a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display or reproduce that character for the purpose of operating and promoting the Game. We will not claim authorship of your character or use it in ways unrelated to the Game.
---
## 3. AI and Third-Party Services
### 3.1 AI Token System (Steam Builds)
**For Steam builds, the Game uses a backend token system:**
You acknowledge and agree that AI features require tokens purchased through Steam, tokens are virtual currency with no real-world value and do not represent stored value, tokens are consumed with each AI request, token consumption rates may change from time to time, and tokens are non-refundable once used. You must maintain sufficient token balance to use AI features. The Developer controls token pricing and consumption rates, routes AI requests through backend servers, and may adjust or discontinue the token system at any time.
**Token Consumption:**
Character dialogue, thoughts, and evaluations consume tokens. News generation and narrative events consume tokens. Consumption varies based on request complexity, and insufficient tokens will cause AI features to fail.
### 3.2 Third-Party Services
The Game may integrate with or rely on third-party services (such as Steam, etc.). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. The Developer is not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.
---
## 4. Privacy and Data Collection
### 4.1 Data Collection (Steam Builds)
**For Steam builds, the Game collects and stores:**
The Game collects and stores Steam account information (Steam ID, persona name, avatar), backend session tokens (access and refresh tokens), token balance and wallet data, transaction history (purchases and AI usage), and AI request data (prompts, responses, token consumption).
This data is used for authentication and ownership verification, AI request routing and processing, token purchase and consumption tracking, and service delivery and customer support.
---
## 5. In-App Purchases and Virtual Currency
### 5.1 Token Purchases
The Game offers in-app purchases of AI tokens through Steam's payment system:
**Purchase Terms:**
All purchases are processed through Steam. Prices are displayed in your local currency. Purchases are final and non-refundable (subject to Steam's refund policy). Tokens have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for real money. Tokens cannot be transferred to other accounts.
### 5.2 Virtual Currency Terms
**You acknowledge that:**
Tokens are virtual currency owned by the Developer. You receive a limited license to use tokens, not ownership. Tokens do not represent stored value and may be modified, discontinued, or removed at any time. The Developer may modify token pricing and consumption rates, may discontinue the token system with notice, and upon service termination, unused tokens have no value and no refund will be provided.
### 5.3 Refund Policy
**Steam Refund Policy applies:**
Tokens are eligible for refund under Steam's standard refund policy. Tokens that have been consumed (used for AI requests) are not refundable. Refund requests should be directed to Steam Support. The Developer may offer discretionary refunds for technical issues.
### 5.4 Pricing Changes
The Developer reserves the right to change token pack pricing from time to time, modify token consumption rates for AI requests, offer promotional pricing or discounts, and discontinue specific token packs.
Where appropriate, we will provide notice of significant pricing changes. Changes will be effective for new purchases after notice is provided.
---
## 6. Disclaimers and Warranties
### 6.1 "AS IS" Provision
THE GAME IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
### 6.2 No Warranty of Performance
The Developer does not warrant that:
- The Game will meet your requirements or expectations
- The Game will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from using the Game will be accurate or reliable
- Any errors in the Game will be corrected
- AI-generated content will be appropriate, accurate, or suitable for any purpose
### 6.3 AI Content Disclaimer
THE DEVELOPER MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING AI-GENERATED CONTENT. AI-generated text, dialogue, and behaviors may be unpredictable, inappropriate, offensive, or inaccurate. You use AI features at your own risk.
### 6.4 Beta/Early Access
If the Game is provided as a beta, early access, or pre-release version, you acknowledge that it may contain bugs, errors, and incomplete features. Such versions are provided for testing and feedback purposes only.
### 6.5 Service Availability
The Game relies on online services including Steam, our backend servers, and third-party AI providers. We do not guarantee continuous availability of AI features, backend services, or any online functionality. Services may be interrupted, suspended, or discontinued at any time for maintenance, updates, or other reasons.
---
## 7. Limitation of Liability
### 7.1 Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE GAME.
### 7.2 Maximum Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS EULA OR THE GAME SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE GAME. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
### 7.3 AI-Related Liability
THE DEVELOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any costs, charges, or fees incurred through token purchases
- Any content generated by AI systems
- Any decisions you make based on AI-generated content
- Any harm or damage resulting from AI-generated content
### 7.4 Essential Purpose
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you, but they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
---
## 8. Content and Conduct
### 8.1 Age Restrictions
The Game is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 13 years of age, you may not use the Game. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Game with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
### 8.2 Prohibited Content
You agree not to use the Game to create, share, or distribute content that:
- Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
- Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Violates the rights of minors
- Promotes illegal activities or violence
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# PART 2: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
## 1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using AI School Simulator (the "Game"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Game.
**Age Recommendation:** This Game is recommended for users aged 16 and older due to AI-generated content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental supervision is strongly recommended for users under 18.
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## 2. Description of Service
### 2.1 Steam Platform Requirements
**To play the Steam build of the Game, you must:**
You must own a legitimate copy of the Game on Steam, log in with your Steam account to play, maintain a valid Steam connection while playing, and accept Steam's Subscriber Agreement and Privacy Policy.
**Steam Ownership Gate:**
The Game verifies Steam ownership on startup. If Steam runtime is unavailable, ownership cannot be verified, or the Game is not owned on your Steam account, the Game will not launch.
### 2.2 Backend Session and Authentication
**Steam Login Flow:**
When you launch the Game through Steam, you are prompted to log in via Steam, the Game retrieves a Steam auth ticket from the Steam client, this ticket is sent to our backend server for verification, and upon successful verification, our backend issues session tokens (access token and refresh token).
**Session Management:**
Your session access token is valid for a limited time (typically 24-48 hours), refresh tokens allow automatic session renewal, and session tokens are cached locally for convenience. If your session expires or becomes invalid, you'll be prompted to log in again through Steam.
### 2.3 Token System
**AI Token Balance:**
The Game tracks your AI token balance on our backend server. Your token balance is synchronized automatically when you log in and is displayed in the Game's UI. Tokens are required to use AI-powered features and must be purchased through Steam's microtransaction system.
**Token Usage:**
Tokens are consumed for the following AI features: character dialogue and conversations, Judge evaluations and stat changes, character thoughts and desires, news generation and narrative events, and chat suggestions.
**Important:** Token consumption rates may vary based on request complexity, conversation length, and system updates.
### 2.4 In-App Purchases (Steam Microtransactions)
**Token Purchase Flow:**
You may purchase token packs through Steam's in-app purchase system. Available token packs and prices are retrieved from our backend server. Purchases are processed by Steam and fulfill through Steam's transaction callbacks. Upon successful purchase, your token balance is updated on our backend and synchronized to the Game.
**Refund Policy:**
All purchases are subject to Steam's refund policy. Consumed tokens (used for AI requests) are non-refundable. Where appropriate, we will provide notice of significant pricing changes.
### 2.5 Save System
**Local Save Files:**
Game save files (your scenario progress) are stored locally on your device in the `GameData/Sessions/` directory. Save files are NOT uploaded to our backend or synced across devices. You are responsible for backing up your save files if desired.
**No Cloud Save Sync:**
Only your token balance and session data are stored on our backend. Game save files remain local-only.
### 2.6 Network Communication
**The Game communicates with:**
The Game communicates with Steam for ownership validation, login, and purchases; with our backend server for session management, wallet sync, and AI request routing; and with AI providers (via our backend) for generating AI content.
**Data transmitted to our backend includes:**
Data transmitted to our backend includes Steam authentication tickets (during login), session tokens (for authentication), AI request prompts and game context, and purchase orders and transaction data.
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## 3. Token System and AI Usage Responsibilities
### 3.1 Token Ownership and Balance
**Virtual Currency:**
Tokens are virtual currency with no real-world value. You purchase a limited license to use tokens, not ownership. Tokens cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged for real money, and unused tokens have no value if the Game is discontinued.
**Balance Tracking:**
Your token balance is stored on our backend server and synced to the Game UI. Balance updates occur automatically after purchases and AI requests. You are responsible for monitoring your token balance.
### 3.2 AI Request Costs
**Token consumption:**
Token consumption varies based on AI request type and complexity and is deducted automatically when AI features are used. Token deductions cannot be reversed once an AI request is processed, and consumption rates may change from time to time due to AI provider cost changes.
**Insufficient tokens:**
If your token balance is insufficient, AI requests will fail and you will be prompted to purchase more tokens. Please note that the Game will not function fully without tokens.
### 3.3 User Responsibilities
**You are responsible for:**
You are responsible for maintaining a valid Steam login session, ensuring sufficient token balance for AI features, monitoring token consumption and purchase history, understanding that token purchases are non-refundable once consumed, complying with Steam's terms of service and payment policies, and securing your Steam account credentials.
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## 4. Steam Account and Backend Session Requirements
### 4.1 Account Requirements
**Steam Account:**
A valid Steam account is required to play the Steam build. You must comply with Steam's Subscriber Agreement. Your Steam account must own the Game. You are responsible for Steam account security.
**Backend Player Account:**
A Player ID is generated for you upon first login and is linked to your Steam ID. This Player ID is used to track your token balance and transaction history.
### 4.2 Session Management
**Session Tokens:**
Access tokens and refresh tokens are issued by our backend. Tokens are cached locally for convenience. You may log out at any time, which clears local session tokens.
**Session Expiry:**
Sessions expire after a period of inactivity. Expired sessions require re-login through Steam.
### 4.3 Backend Data Collection
**Data We Collect:**
We collect your Steam ID and Player ID, session authentication tokens, token balance and wallet data, transaction history (token purchases and AI usage), and AI request data (prompts, responses, token consumption).
**Data Usage:**
This data is used for authentication and authorization, token balance management, AI request routing and processing, transaction history tracking, and customer support and troubleshooting.
### 4.4 Account Suspension or Termination
**The Developer may suspend or terminate your account for:**
Violation of these Terms or the EULA, fraudulent activity or payment disputes, abuse of AI features or backend services, or violation of Steam's terms of service.
**Upon termination:**
Your access to the Game will be revoked. Unused tokens will be forfeited and non-refundable. Transaction history may be retained for legal and accounting purposes.
### 4.5 Data Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your Player ID, session tokens, and wallet data by contacting seasonquest.mail@gmail.com. We may retain transaction history for legal requirements and your Steam ID for anti-abuse purposes. Local save files are not affected by backend data deletion.
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## 5. User Responsibilities
### 5.1 Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your Steam account and any credentials you use to access the Game. You agree to notify the developer immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
### 5.2 Appropriate Use
You agree to use the Game only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not use the Game in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations or infringes on the rights of others.
### 5.3 AI Content Monitoring
You acknowledge that AI-generated content may be unpredictable and you are responsible for monitoring the content generated during your use of the Game, especially if minors are present.
### 5.4 Compliance with Third-Party Terms
You agree to comply with Steam's Subscriber Agreement and any other applicable third-party terms of service.
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## 6. AI-Generated Content
### 6.1 What AI Generates
The AI providers generate the following content during gameplay:
- Character dialogue and conversations
- News items and rumors
- Character thoughts and desires
- Narrative events and descriptions
- Chat suggestions
- Judge evaluations and stat changes
### 6.2 Content Disclaimer
**Important Disclaimers:**
1. **Unpredictability:** AI-generated content is dynamic and unpredictable
2. **Potential Inappropriateness:** AI may generate content that is unexpected, inappropriate, or inaccurate
3. **No Quality Guarantee:** The developer makes no guarantees about the quality, accuracy, or appropriateness of AI-generated content
4. **Context-Driven:** AI uses your scenario data and game context to generate responses
5. **User Discretion:** You use AI-generated content at your own discretion and risk
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## 7. Third-Party AI Services
### 7.1 Provider Terms Apply
The Game uses third-party artificial intelligence services to generate certain content and features.
Your use of these AI-powered features is also subject to the terms of service and privacy policies of the respective providers, which may include:
- **Google Gemini:** https://ai.google.dev/terms
- **OpenAI:** https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
- **Deepseek:** https://www.deepseek.com/terms (verify current URL)
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### 7.2 Use of AI Services
To provide AI-powered features, the Game may transmit relevant gameplay data, prompts, and contextual information to third-party AI providers and receive generated responses.
By using these features, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Your inputs and related context may be processed by third-party AI services
- AI-generated responses are returned to you through the Game
- AI interactions may be logged and processed for service operation, improvement, and troubleshooting
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### 7.3 Provider Privacy Policies
Each AI provider maintains its own privacy practices and policies governing how data is handled.
- **Google Gemini Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
- **OpenAI Privacy Policy:** https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- **Deepseek Privacy Policy:** https://www.deepseek.com/privacy (verify current URL)
The Developer does not control how third-party providers process or retain data once it has been transmitted to them.
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### 7.4 Service Operation
AI-powered features rely on external services and supporting infrastructure. As a result:
- Availability and performance may vary
- Responses may be delayed, interrupted, or unavailable
- The Developer may modify, limit, or discontinue AI features at any time
AI request data may be temporarily stored or logged for operational, security, and support purposes.
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## 8. Intellectual Property
### 8.1 Game Ownership
The Game, including its code, graphics, audio, and original content, is owned by the developer and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
### 8.2 User-Created Characters
**Character Ownership:**
Characters you create using the Game's character creation system are yours. Since the Game's character creator is a configuration tool and you supply your own images and assets, you retain full ownership of both the assets you import and the character configurations you author, including stats, attributes, metadata, and any other creative choices you make.
**Default Characters:**
The following characters are original creations of StarForge Software, built using StarForge-owned artwork and assets. All rights to these characters are reserved by StarForge Software: Adam Pierce, Bruce Sullivan, Alex Rowe, Cornelia Ashford, Rosemary Forte, Mina Ishikawa, Emil Kraus, Isabelle Valencia, Yui Nakamura.
These characters may not be redistributed, modified, or used outside the Game without StarForge Software's prior written permission, even if their associated files are present in your GameData folder.
**Sharing Characters:**
Character files you export or share remain subject to these terms. You may share them freely with other players. However, you are responsible for ensuring that any assets you import into the Game do not infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties. StarForge Software is not liable for assets you bring into the Game.
By sharing a character file, you grant StarForge Software a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display or reproduce that character for the purpose of operating and promoting the Game. We will not claim authorship of your character or use it in ways unrelated to the Game.
### 8.3 License to Use
The developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Game for personal, non-commercial purposes.
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## 9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
### 9.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
### 9.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Game shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Republic of the Philippines. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
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# ACCEPTANCE AND CONTACT
**BY CLICKING "I ACCEPT" OR BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING AI SCHOOL SIMULATOR, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY:**
1. The End User License Agreement (EULA)
2. The Terms and Conditions
**IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE GAME.**
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**Contact Information:**
**StarForge Software**
Email: seasonquest.mail@gmail.com
**Last Updated:** April 18, 2026
**Version:** 1.0