Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-06-01

1. Provider and Scope

These terms govern use of ShardWorlds and related web services between you and Chris Schmidt.

2. Service Description

ShardWorlds is a persistent browser MMORPG. During beta, features, content, and game balance may change at any time. Continuous availability and unchanged feature sets are not guaranteed.

3. Account and Use

  • You must provide accurate registration details and protect your login credentials.
  • Multi-account abuse, botting, exploits, or circumvention of technical safeguards is prohibited.
  • We may moderate content and restrict or suspend accounts for violations.

4. Subscriptions and Pricing

  • Subscriptions are paid recurring contracts.
  • Total price, billing interval, duration, and cancellation terms are shown before checkout.
  • Payments are processed through Stripe.
  • Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period unless canceled before renewal.

5. Cancellation

You can cancel at any time for the next possible end date. Cancellation is available through your account billing portal and through the statutory cancellation page: /cancellation.

6. Withdrawal Rights (Consumers)

For distance contracts, a 14-day withdrawal right generally applies unless a statutory exception applies. If service starts at your explicit request before the withdrawal period ends, compensation may apply. For digital services, withdrawal rights can expire early where legally permitted.

7. Virtual Content

Virtual items, currency, and progression are part of an in-service license and are not redeemable property outside the game service.

8. Liability

We are fully liable for intent, gross negligence, and injury to life, body, or health. For slight negligence, liability is limited to breach of essential obligations and foreseeable typical damages.

9. Consumer Dispute Resolution (Germany)

We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms for future effect where required for legal, technical, or operational reasons. Material changes will be announced in advance.