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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Welcome to TTRPG Codex (the “Platform”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Platform and all related services offered by Accidental Cyclops Games, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.

1. Overview of the Service

The Platform provides access to digital book content for tabletop role-playing games (“Content”) through a subscription-based service with multiple membership tiers. Users may browse, read, and (for Designer Members) upload content to share with the community.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, to use the Platform. If you are under the age of majority in your region, you may use the Platform only with permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3. Membership Tiers and Access Rights

The Platform offers three membership tiers:

3.1 Free Membership

  • Preview-only access to all digital content.
  • No access to full content or creator features.

3.2 Paid Membership

  • Full access to all digital content.
  • No ability to upload or publish original works.

3.3 Designer Membership

  • Full access to all digital content.
  • Ability to create, upload, and publish original digital books (“Designer Content”).
  • Eligibility to receive compensation based on user engagement metrics as described in Section 7.

Membership plans may change from time to time. Current pricing and benefits are displayed on the Platform.

4. Account Registration and Security

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information.
  • Maintain confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account activity.

You are responsible for all activity under your account.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Upload or distribute content that is unlawful, harmful, abusive, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt Platform functionality.
  • Reverse engineer, copy, or attempt to access private systems or data.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Content Ownership and Licensing

6.1 Company Content

All Platform-provided content, trademarks, and materials are owned by the Company or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify Company Content without written permission.

6.2 Designer Content

Designer Members retain ownership of the content they upload.

By uploading Designer Content, you grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Host, store, display, and distribute your content on the Platform.
  • Use anonymized engagement data for analytics and reporting.

You represent that Designer Content does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or rights of third parties.

7. Designer Compensation

The Platform tracks the amount of time users spend viewing Designer Content. Designer compensation is based on these engagement metrics.

7.1 Tracking Mechanism

  • The Platform tracks the time a user remains on a given page of Designer Content.
  • Time tracking may use cookies, analytics scripts, session data, and related technologies.
  • Tracking is subject to our Privacy Policy.

7.2 Payment Terms

  • Compensation amounts and rates will be posted on the Platform.
  • Designer Members must provide valid payment information.
  • We reserve the right to adjust compensation formulas at any time.

The Company does not guarantee minimum earnings.

8. Intellectual Property Complaints

If you believe any content on the Platform infringes your rights, you may submit a notice to our copyright agent. We may remove or disable access to disputed content and may terminate repeat infringers.

9. Subscription Billing and Cancellation

9.1 Billing

  • Paid and Designer subscriptions are billed monthly.
  • Taxes may apply depending on your region.
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.

9.2 Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time in your account settings.
  • Access to Paid or Designer features continues until the end of the current billing cycle.
  • No refunds are provided for partial billing periods unless required by law.

10. Privacy and Data Usage

Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy. This includes details on:

  • Data we collect, including engagement analytics and time-tracking information.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies.
  • How we use and protect your data.

By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices.

10.1 GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

10.1.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

Accidental Cyclops Games, LLC processes your personal data based on:

  • Your consent;
  • The performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling subscription services);
  • Legitimate business interests (e.g., improving the Platform, preventing fraud);
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

10.1.2 Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Request correction of inaccurate information;
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
  • Restrict or object to processing of your data;
  • Request data portability;
  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10.1.3 Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

10.1.4 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or for legitimate business purposes.

10.1.5 Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

10.2 CCPA Compliance

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Request access to personal information collected about you;
  • Request deletion of personal information;
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (the Platform does not sell your data);
  • Receive equal service and price even if you exercise your privacy rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion for violations of these Terms or for conduct harmful to the Platform or its users.

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Platform is revoked.
  • We may retain Designer Content in accordance with Section 6 unless you request removal.

12. Disclaimers

The Platform and all Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding availability, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
  • Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Platform will not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]

Thank you for using TTRPG Codex. We hope you enjoy reading and creating amazing tabletop role-playing content!