Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Welcome to Kemono Games. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Kemono Games website and services (collectively, the "Services") operated by NURUPO Studio ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Kemono Games, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NURUPO Studio.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. For material changes that affect your rights or obligations (such as changes to user conduct rules, content policies, liability limitations, or dispute resolution), we will notify you at least 30 days before the changes take effect via email or prominent notice on our website. Non-material changes (such as clarifications, formatting, or minor updates) may be made without advance notice. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services.

2. Description of Services

Kemono Games is a furry-themed game discovery platform that provides:

• Game index and discovery features
• Game information, screenshots, and videos
• Search and filtering by tags, authors, and categories
• User accounts with favorites and preferences
• Community features including comments, ratings, and votes
• Multi-language support (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese)

Our Services are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without prior notice.

3. Age Requirement and Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using Kemono Games, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

If you are under 18, you confirm that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to use our Services.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. When creating an account:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Do not share your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
• Provide false or misleading information
• Attempt to compromise the security or integrity of our Services

You may delete your account at any time through the settings page. Upon deletion, your personal information will be removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

When using our Services, you agree NOT to:

5.1 Illegal Activities

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Promote or facilitate illegal activities
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code

5.2 Abusive Behavior

• Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Post hateful, discriminatory, or violent content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Engage in spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities

5.3 System Abuse

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt our Services
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Circumvent security measures or access controls

5.4 Content Violations

• Post explicit adult content (NSFW) - our platform is PG-13
• Upload content you do not have rights to
• Post misleading, false, or defamatory content
• Manipulate votes, ratings, or engagement metrics

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Services (comments, ratings, etc.). However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our platform
• Modify or adapt your content for technical compatibility
• Use your content to improve and promote our Services

Upon account deletion, this license terminates for all content containing your personal information. However, to maintain community continuity and discussion context, we may retain anonymized versions of your comments (with username replaced by "Deleted User" and all personally identifiable information removed). You acknowledge that such anonymized content cannot be attributed to you and does not constitute personal data under GDPR or CCPA. You may request complete removal of specific content by contacting us at [email protected], and we will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis.

6.2 Content Standards

All user-generated content must:

• Be relevant to the game or topic being discussed
• Comply with our content policy (PG-13 rating)
• Not contain personal information of others without consent
• Be respectful and constructive

6.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Review, monitor, and moderate user content
• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or ban users who repeatedly violate our policies

We are not obligated to monitor all user content and are not responsible for content posted by users.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on Kemono Games, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and compilation thereof, is the property of NURUPO Studio or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Game Information

Game names, descriptions, screenshots, and other game-related content are provided for informational purposes under fair use principles. All games, trademarks, and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

7.3 Trademarks

"Kemono Games" and related logos are trademarks of NURUPO Studio. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

7.4 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material on our site
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
• Your physical or electronic signature

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, games, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
• The availability, quality, safety, or legality of third-party games
• Transactions, purchases, or financial interactions with third parties
• Data collection or processing by third-party services
• Malware, viruses, or security risks from third-party sites

IMPORTANT: Any transactions or interactions with third parties, including game developers, publishers, or download platforms, are solely between you and the third party. You engage with third-party services at your own risk. We strongly advise you to:

• Review the terms, privacy policies, and refund policies of third-party sites before making purchases
• Verify the legitimacy and security of third-party services
• Exercise caution when providing personal or payment information
• Use secure payment methods and avoid sharing sensitive data unnecessarily

We are not a party to any agreements between you and third parties and are not liable for any damages, losses, disputes, or issues arising from your use of third-party services, including but not limited to financial loss, data breaches, or service failures.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "As Is" Basis

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN YOUR JURISDICTION, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties regarding security or data protection

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In such cases, the disclaimers above apply only to the extent permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction.

9.2 Content Accuracy

We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of game information on our platform. Game information is provided for informational purposes only and may contain errors or omissions.

9.3 User Content

We are not responsible for user-generated content, including comments, ratings, or recommendations. Views expressed by users do not represent our views.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NURUPO STUDIO, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect Damages: Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of Data: Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Service Interruptions: Unauthorized access, service interruptions, or technical failures
• Third-Party Actions: Actions or content of third parties, including game developers
• User Content: Content posted by other users

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months (which is typically zero, as our Services are free).

IMPORTANT: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction. Where local consumer protection laws provide rights that cannot be waived, those rights shall take precedence over these Terms.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NURUPO Studio, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you post or submit to our Services
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to seek an informal resolution.

13. Service Modifications and Termination

13.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Maintenance or technical upgrades
• Changes in business strategy
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Security concerns

13.2 User Termination

You may stop using our Services at any time. You may also delete your account through the settings page.

13.3 No Liability for Termination

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NURUPO Studio regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

14.5 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of conflict, the English version shall prevail.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

NURUPO Studio

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://kemono.games

Acknowledgment: By using Kemono Games, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.