Terms of Service

Otterpelago (“we”, “us”, “our”) grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable limited license to access and use our website and any related content or features (collectively, the “Services”) for your own non-commercial entertainment purposes. You agree not to use our website or services for any other purpose.

These Terms of Service ("ToS") apply to:

• Our website at www.otterpelago.com, or any presence of ours that links to these ToS
• Engaging with our community (including participation in sales, trades, or events) on Discord or other social media platforms

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these ToS and all applicable laws and regulations. If you disagree with any part of the ToS, do not access our website or services.

You must be 18 years of age or older to use the Services. If you are under the age of 18, you may not participate in the Otterpelago community or use the Services under any circumstances. If we become aware that a user is under the age of 18, we will terminate their account and delete any associated data.

By registering an account, using the Services, or otherwise participating in the Otterpelago community, you attest that:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You agree to provide accurate information upon registration, and to update this information if your circumstances change
• Your username is not vulgar, offensive, hateful, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful or objectionable; at our sole discretion, we reserve the right to modify or void offending usernames.
• You will not impersonate or imply that you are another person or a staff member
• You will not access the Services through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise
• You agree to operate only one account per person; the creation of alternative accounts (“mules” or “puppets”) or shared/joint accounts is not permitted.
• You agree not to share your account details with any other user (including “account-sitting”), and that it is your responsibility to protect your password and account security
• You are solely responsible and liable for all activity conducted through your account
• Your account is non-transferrable and cannot be sold, traded, or otherwise given away
• You acknowledge that the staff can deactivate or ban any account at any time for any reason, with or without notice
• If your account is deactivated or banned, you may not register a new account

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Otterpelago is a closed species concept and art roleplaying game ("ARPG") created, owned, and operated by Ziirahdane. "Closed species" means that you are not allowed to create your own official Otterpelago characters without permission. Official Otterpelago characters can only be created by Ziirahdane, designated official Guest Artists, or by using an official Make Your Own ("MYO") slot, and must be uploaded to the website for recordkeeping.

While Otterpelago is a closed species community, we do not claim ownership of "otter" or "otter-like" species concepts. You are free to create your own otter characters and designs. However, to avoid confusion and maintain the integrity of Otterpelago, please do not associate unofficial creations with the species name "Ottagi" or the world of "Makai", the Otterpelago ARPG or community, or with Ziirahdane.

Except for content that you own and may have submitted, Ziirahdane owns all rights to the intellectual property and material contained in this website. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable limited license to use our Services for your own non-commercial entertainment purposes. You may not use our Services for any other purpose, nor may you copy, modify, distribute, use, exploit, or make derivative works from any of Otterpelago's properties except as explicitly permitted by Otterpelago. Any content provided through our Services may not be used with AI generators or to produce AI-generated content. No part of the Otterpelago world may be used for commercial profit without express permission from Ziirahdane.

Website Framework

The base framework of the Otterpelago website is based on the openly available Lorekeeper framework by Corowne. We do not claim to have created or own any of the base framework or any extensions or modifications except where explicitly stated.

Community Content

Please be aware that the Otterpelago community is a PG-13 space. Content may feature some NSFW imagery, language, themes, and topics such as mild gore or violence, body horror, alcohol and drug mentions, gambling, or other potentially triggering content.

User-submitted Content

By submitting any content ("Contributions") to the Website or community, including participation in chat, forums, designs, prompt and gallery uploads, and suggestions or feedback, you attest that:

• You are the creator and/or owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and authorize us and other users to view or use your Contributions
• You have not used any AI-generated content in your Contributions, and you will not sell or offer any of your submissions as NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) or with cryptocurrency.
• Your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights of any other user or third party
• Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading
• Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation
• Your Contributions do not include any hateful, discriminatory, defamatory, threatening, or otherwise offensive content
• Your Contributions do not depict or glorify explicit sexualization, substance abuse, or gratuitious violence
• Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.

Otterpelago does not claim ownership of any user-submitted content, and any Contributions uploaded to the website or community remains the property of the respective owners. We are not required to remove, rework, or void any Contributions provided to us with the intent of being used as part of the Services, and we reserve the right to remove any of your Contributions from the Services at any time, and for any reason, without notice.

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Our Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Otterpelago reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services, in whole or in part, at any time and without notice, in its sole discretion. You agree that Otterpelago, including its owners and staff, will not be liable to you for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services, or for any damages, losses, expenses, and/or costs, including attorney's fees, arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Services.

Disputes with other users

Otterpelago cannot be held responsible for the actions of the community or players. You are solely responsible for resolving any disputes you may have with other Site users. Otterpelago may, but is not obligated to, assist you with this. Otterpelago will have no liability whatsoever to you in connection with any such dispute, regardless of whether or not Otterpelago assists you with that dispute.

Otterpelago may revise these ToS at any time. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates. Your continued use of the Services after any changes to these ToS constitutes your acceptance of such changes.