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# Once Upon — End User License Agreement (EULA)
**Version 1.0 — Effective 2026-04-19**
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User" or "you") and the developers of **Between Sessions** ("the Game", "we", "us"). By installing, launching, or playing the Game, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Game.
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## 1. License Grant
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and play the Game on devices you own or control, solely for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes.
## 2. License Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, redistribute, rent, lease, sublicense, sell, or commercially exploit the Game or any part of it
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Game, except where expressly permitted by applicable law
- Modify the Game to circumvent licensing, billing, or content protection, or to infringe on third-party rights
- Use the Game to generate, distribute, or host content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, or that infringes on the rights of others
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices included with the Game
## 3. Ownership
The Game, including all its code, art, writing, music, characters, worldbuilding, and other creative materials, is owned by the developers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. This Agreement grants you a license to use the Game — it does not transfer ownership of the Game to you.
## 4. User-Generated Content
The Game allows you to create characters, name colonies, write custom scenarios, and input freeform text into its AI systems. You retain ownership of any original text you author, but by entering it into the Game you grant us (and any AI providers processing it — see Section 5) the right to process that text for the purpose of generating gameplay.
You are solely responsible for any content you input. Do not enter personal data, confidential information, or content that violates the rights of others.
## 5. AI-Generated Content & Third-Party API Usage — IMPORTANT
The Game uses large language models (LLMs) to generate narrative text, dialogue, and gameplay events in real time. These models may be accessed via:
- **(a) Free / built-in AI providers** — The Game ships with default access to free-tier AI services (such as OpenRouter free models). **When you use these free services, your in-game inputs — including character names, custom text, session logs, and any freeform text you type — are transmitted to and processed by third-party AI providers over the internet. These providers may log, store, use, or share your inputs in accordance with their own terms of service, potentially including use for model training, quality improvement, or commercial purposes.** We do not control and are not responsible for how these third-party providers handle your data. If you do not want your inputs used in this way, do not use the free AI tier.
- **(b) Your own paid API keys** — If you configure your own API key in the Game's settings (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Kimi, Mimo, or a custom profile), your inputs are sent directly to the provider you chose. The privacy and data-handling policies of that provider apply. Some paid providers offer stronger data-use protections than free tiers — check their terms.
- **(c) Local models** — If you run a local model on your own machine, no data leaves your device.
**You acknowledge and accept that:**
1. AI-generated content is produced by statistical models and may contain inaccuracies, hallucinations, bias, or outputs you find objectionable. We do not pre-screen or filter AI output.
2. AI output may occasionally include content that is offensive, unsettling, factually wrong, or contextually inappropriate. This is inherent to LLMs and outside our control.
3. The Game is not suitable for users sensitive to unpredictable narrative content or unfiltered AI behavior.
4. Any reliance you place on AI-generated content (creative, factual, or otherwise) is at your own risk.
5. **When using any non-local AI provider, your inputs leave your device.** We recommend you do not type any information into the Game that you would not be comfortable sharing with a third-party AI service.
## 6. Data Collection & Privacy
The Game itself does not collect telemetry, analytics, or personal data on our servers. Save files are stored locally on your device.
However, when you use AI features, inputs are transmitted to the AI provider you have selected (free, paid, or local) as described in Section 5. We do not operate those AI services and cannot access the data you send through them.
## 7. Third-Party Services
The Game may integrate with distribution platforms (such as Steam or itch.io). Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party platforms.
## 8. No Warranty
The Game is provided **"AS IS"** and **"AS AVAILABLE"** without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation. We do not guarantee that the Game will be error-free, that AI features will always be available, or that free AI providers will continue to be accessible.
## 9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the developers be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Game — including without limitation any harm arising from AI-generated content or third-party AI provider behavior.
Our total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Game (if any).
## 10. Age Rating & Content Warning
The Game contains mature themes including psychological horror, body horror, violence, character death, existential dread, and morally ambiguous scenarios. AI-generated content may explore these themes in unpredictable ways. **Recommended for players aged 17 and older.** Not suitable for children.
## 11. Termination
This Agreement is effective until terminated. Your rights under this Agreement terminate automatically if you fail to comply with its terms. Upon termination, you must stop using the Game and delete all copies.
## 12. Changes to This Agreement
We may update this Agreement from time to time. Continued use of the Game after a new version is published constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. The latest version ships inside the Game's install folder.
## 13. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which the developers primarily operate, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
## 14. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the developers regarding the Game and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings.
## 15. Contact
For questions regarding this Agreement, contact the developers via the support channel listed on the Game's store page.
---
By installing or using **Between Sessions**, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this End User License Agreement.
**Version 1.0 — Effective 2026-04-19**
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User" or "you") and the developers of **Between Sessions** ("the Game", "we", "us"). By installing, launching, or playing the Game, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Game.
---
## 1. License Grant
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and play the Game on devices you own or control, solely for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes.
## 2. License Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, redistribute, rent, lease, sublicense, sell, or commercially exploit the Game or any part of it
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Game, except where expressly permitted by applicable law
- Modify the Game to circumvent licensing, billing, or content protection, or to infringe on third-party rights
- Use the Game to generate, distribute, or host content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, or that infringes on the rights of others
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices included with the Game
## 3. Ownership
The Game, including all its code, art, writing, music, characters, worldbuilding, and other creative materials, is owned by the developers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. This Agreement grants you a license to use the Game — it does not transfer ownership of the Game to you.
## 4. User-Generated Content
The Game allows you to create characters, name colonies, write custom scenarios, and input freeform text into its AI systems. You retain ownership of any original text you author, but by entering it into the Game you grant us (and any AI providers processing it — see Section 5) the right to process that text for the purpose of generating gameplay.
You are solely responsible for any content you input. Do not enter personal data, confidential information, or content that violates the rights of others.
## 5. AI-Generated Content & Third-Party API Usage — IMPORTANT
The Game uses large language models (LLMs) to generate narrative text, dialogue, and gameplay events in real time. These models may be accessed via:
- **(a) Free / built-in AI providers** — The Game ships with default access to free-tier AI services (such as OpenRouter free models). **When you use these free services, your in-game inputs — including character names, custom text, session logs, and any freeform text you type — are transmitted to and processed by third-party AI providers over the internet. These providers may log, store, use, or share your inputs in accordance with their own terms of service, potentially including use for model training, quality improvement, or commercial purposes.** We do not control and are not responsible for how these third-party providers handle your data. If you do not want your inputs used in this way, do not use the free AI tier.
- **(b) Your own paid API keys** — If you configure your own API key in the Game's settings (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Kimi, Mimo, or a custom profile), your inputs are sent directly to the provider you chose. The privacy and data-handling policies of that provider apply. Some paid providers offer stronger data-use protections than free tiers — check their terms.
- **(c) Local models** — If you run a local model on your own machine, no data leaves your device.
**You acknowledge and accept that:**
1. AI-generated content is produced by statistical models and may contain inaccuracies, hallucinations, bias, or outputs you find objectionable. We do not pre-screen or filter AI output.
2. AI output may occasionally include content that is offensive, unsettling, factually wrong, or contextually inappropriate. This is inherent to LLMs and outside our control.
3. The Game is not suitable for users sensitive to unpredictable narrative content or unfiltered AI behavior.
4. Any reliance you place on AI-generated content (creative, factual, or otherwise) is at your own risk.
5. **When using any non-local AI provider, your inputs leave your device.** We recommend you do not type any information into the Game that you would not be comfortable sharing with a third-party AI service.
## 6. Data Collection & Privacy
The Game itself does not collect telemetry, analytics, or personal data on our servers. Save files are stored locally on your device.
However, when you use AI features, inputs are transmitted to the AI provider you have selected (free, paid, or local) as described in Section 5. We do not operate those AI services and cannot access the data you send through them.
## 7. Third-Party Services
The Game may integrate with distribution platforms (such as Steam or itch.io). Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party platforms.
## 8. No Warranty
The Game is provided **"AS IS"** and **"AS AVAILABLE"** without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation. We do not guarantee that the Game will be error-free, that AI features will always be available, or that free AI providers will continue to be accessible.
## 9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the developers be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Game — including without limitation any harm arising from AI-generated content or third-party AI provider behavior.
Our total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Game (if any).
## 10. Age Rating & Content Warning
The Game contains mature themes including psychological horror, body horror, violence, character death, existential dread, and morally ambiguous scenarios. AI-generated content may explore these themes in unpredictable ways. **Recommended for players aged 17 and older.** Not suitable for children.
## 11. Termination
This Agreement is effective until terminated. Your rights under this Agreement terminate automatically if you fail to comply with its terms. Upon termination, you must stop using the Game and delete all copies.
## 12. Changes to This Agreement
We may update this Agreement from time to time. Continued use of the Game after a new version is published constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. The latest version ships inside the Game's install folder.
## 13. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which the developers primarily operate, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
## 14. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the developers regarding the Game and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings.
## 15. Contact
For questions regarding this Agreement, contact the developers via the support channel listed on the Game's store page.
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By installing or using **Between Sessions**, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this End User License Agreement.