Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 8, 2025

  1. Acceptance of Terms
    By accessing or using any game developed or published by PixelLandSlide (collectively, “the Games”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not play the Games.

  2. Accounts & Eligibility

    • You must be at least 13 years old and legally capable of forming a binding contract.

    • You agree to provide accurate account information and keep it up to date.

    • You are responsible for all activity under your account.

  3. Voice Chat & Moderation

    • Consent Requirement
      To access in‑game voice chat, you must consent to temporary recording and AI‑based toxicity analysis.

    • Data Handling
      Audio is recorded, analyzed, and deleted as soon as analysis or manual review is complete.

    • Refusal or Withdrawal
      If you refuse or later withdraw consent, voice chat (and any features that depend on it) will be disabled for your account.

    • Manual Review
      Clips flagged by AI may be listened to by our moderation team.

    • Enforcement
      Violations (e.g., harassment, hate speech) may lead to warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans.

  4. User Conduct
    You agree not to:

    • Cheat, exploit bugs, or tamper with the Games’ code.

    • Post or share illegal, abusive, or infringing content.

    • Harass or threaten other players.

  5. Intellectual Property
    All content in the Games (code, graphics, audio, lore) is owned by PixelLandSlide or licensed to us.
    You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent.

  6. Purchases & Virtual Goods

    • All in‑game purchases are final unless otherwise required by law.

    • Virtual goods have no real‑world value and cannot be redeemed for cash.

  7. Termination
    We may suspend or terminate your access to the Games for breach of these Terms or for any reason at our discretion.
    Upon termination, your account and associated data (except data we are required to retain under our Privacy Policy) will be deleted.

  8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
    The Games are provided “as is” and “as available.”
    We disclaim all warranties, express or implied.
    To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

  9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
    These Terms are governed by the laws of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.
    Any dispute will be resolved in the courts of Edmonton, Alberta.

  10. Changes to Terms
    We may revise these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via in‑game notice or email. Continued use of the Games after notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  11. Contact Information
    For questions about these Terms, email: pixellandslide@gmail.com.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 8, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Pixel LandSlide. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

  1. Voice Data

    • We temporarily record voice communications during in-game voice chat for toxicity detection.

    • Recordings are stored only until analysis (and any manual review) is complete.

  2. Account Information

    • Email address, username, password hash.

    • Profile data (avatar, display name).

  3. Usage Data

    • Game session logs, time stamps, feature usage.

    • Crash reports and diagnostic data.

  4. Device & Connection Data

    • Device type, operating system version, IP address, hardware identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Toxicity Analysis

    • AI analyzes voice recordings to detect harassment or hate speech.

    • Flagged clips may be escalated for manual moderator review.

  • Game Functionality

    • Enable voice chat, account authentication, personalized experiences.

  • Service Improvement

    • Aggregate usage and crash data to enhance game stability and features.

  • Communication

    • Send updates, newsletters, support responses (with your consent).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent

    • You grant explicit consent to record and analyze voice data when you first enable voice chat.

  • Legitimate Interests

    • Preventing abuse and ensuring a safe community environment.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

  • Voice Recordings

    • Retained only until AI analysis and any required manual review are complete—then deleted permanently.

  • Account & Usage Data

    • Retained for as long as your account is active, plus up to 2 years after account termination to comply with legal obligations.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

  • Service Providers

    • Third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, toxicity detection.

  • Legal Requirements

    • When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

  • Business Transfers

    • In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with notice to you).

7. Your Rights

  • Access & Portability

    • Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correction & Deletion

    • Ask us to correct or erase your data (voice data can’t be retrieved once deleted).

  • Withdraw Consent

    • Disable voice chat at any time via your account settings.

  • Complaint

    • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Security Measures

  • Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest.

  • Access controls limit data viewing to authorized personnel only.

  • Regular audits and penetration testing.

9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us to have it deleted.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post changes here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, email us at pixellandslide@gmail.com