1. Introduction

Welcome to Exquisite.Monster ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online game service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Participate in games
• Upload content (drawings, writings, profile pictures)
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to notifications

This information may include:

• Username and display name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• "About Me" text
• Game content (drawings and text submissions)
• Comments and interactions with other users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Date and time of your visit

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our game service
• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable gameplay and user interactions
• Display user-generated content in games
• Send notifications about game activity
• Respond to user inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is public by design:

• Your username and profile picture
• Your "About Me" text
• Game content you submit (drawings and writings)
• Comments on games
• Games you've participated in (when completed)

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management services
• Supabase/PostgreSQL: Database hosting and management
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Brevo: Email delivery services
• Redis: Caching and session management

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Game content may be retained indefinitely as part of completed games. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

11. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and online game service. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the service.

12. Description of Service

Exquisite.Monster is an online adaptation of the party game "Eat Poop You Cat" where players take turns creating written phrases and drawings in a collaborative storytelling format. Players upload their own artwork rather than using embedded drawing tools.

13. User Accounts

13.1 Account Creation

To use our service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your account credentials secure
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

13.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our service. Users under 18 should have parental consent before using the service.

13.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

14. User Content and Conduct

14.1 Content Guidelines

When participating in games or interacting with other users, you agree not to submit content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Is sexually explicit, pornographic, or inappropriate
• Violates intellectual property rights of others
• Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material
• Includes personal information of others without consent
• Is intentionally disruptive to gameplay or community
• Contains malicious code or harmful software

14.2 Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of content you create and submit. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content as part of the game service. This includes displaying your content in completed games and allowing other users to view and interact with it.

14.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove any content that violates these Terms. Users can report inappropriate content through our flagging system. Flagged content will be reviewed by administrators who may remove it or take other appropriate action.

14.4 File Upload Requirements

When uploading drawings:

• Images must be square and at least 1024x1024 pixels
• Only standard image formats are accepted (JPEG, PNG, etc.)
• File size limits apply as specified in the upload interface
• Images must be your original work or properly licensed

15. Game Rules and Mechanics

15.1 Gameplay

Games follow this basic structure:

• Players take turns alternating between writing phrases and creating drawings
• Each turn builds on the previous turn without seeing earlier turns
• Games have time limits for completing turns
• Completed games become viewable to all participants and the public

15.2 Turn Timeouts

Turns have time limits (typically 10 minutes for writing, 24 hours for drawing). If you don't complete your turn within the time limit, it may be removed and the game made available to other players.

15.3 Game Completion

Games are completed when they reach the maximum number of turns or when the game timeout is reached with the minimum number of completed turns. Completed games become publicly viewable.

15.4 Fair Play

You agree to:

• Participate in good faith and follow the spirit of the game
• Not coordinate with other players to manipulate game outcomes
• Not create multiple accounts to circumvent game restrictions
• Not use automated tools or bots to play games

16. Intellectual Property

16.1 Our Rights

The service, including its design, functionality, and original content, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

16.2 User Rights

You retain rights to your original content but grant us the necessary licenses to operate the service as described in Section 14.2.

16.3 Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

17. Disclaimers and Limitations

17.1 Service Availability

We provide the service "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

17.2 User Content

We are not responsible for user-generated content. Users are solely responsible for their submissions and interactions with other users.

17.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

18. Enforcement and Violations

18.1 Reporting Violations

Users can report violations of these Terms through our flagging system or by contacting us directly.

18.2 Consequences

Violations may result in:

• Content removal
• Temporary suspension
• Permanent account termination
• Legal action if necessary

18.3 Appeals

If you believe enforcement action was taken in error, you may contact us to appeal the decision.

19. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party services (such as authentication providers). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

20. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

21. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

22. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts.

23. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

24. Acknowledgment

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.