Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to The Freak Circus (thefreakcircus.pro). By accessing, playing, or using our visual novel game and website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Freak Circus. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Age Restriction and Content Warning

By using this service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. We do not knowingly collect information from or direct content to anyone under the age of 18.

You acknowledge that the game contains disturbing and mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences. You assume all responsibility for any psychological or emotional impact resulting from playing the game.

3. License and Usage Rights

Personal Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and play The Freak Circus for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the game
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use the game for commercial purposes without explicit permission
• Extract, copy, or redistribute game assets, artwork, music, or code
• Create derivative works based on the game without authorization

Content Creation and Streaming

You are permitted to create content about The Freak Circus, including but not limited to:

• Live streaming gameplay on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, or similar services
• Creating video content, reviews, or commentary about the game
• Sharing screenshots or clips from gameplay
• Writing articles, blog posts, or reviews

When creating content, you must: (1) Include appropriate content warnings for mature themes, (2) Credit The Freak Circus and link to thefreakcircus.pro or the official Itch.io page, and (3) Not misrepresent yourself as the creator or owner of the game.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content in The Freak Circus, including but not limited to text, graphics, artwork, character designs, music, sound effects, code, and game mechanics, is the exclusive property of The Freak Circus and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The characters Pierrot and Harlequin, along with their designs, personalities, and storylines, are original creations and trademarks of The Freak Circus. Unauthorized use of these characters or any game assets is strictly prohibited.

Fan art and fan fiction are permitted for non-commercial purposes, provided they include proper credit and do not misrepresent the original work or violate these terms.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the game or website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code through our services
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users or our team
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users
• Use automated systems or bots to access the game or website
• Circumvent any security features or access restrictions

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the game and website, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action if necessary.

6. Game Availability and Updates

The Freak Circus is currently available as a demo with ongoing development. We reserve the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the game at any time without prior notice.

We do not guarantee that the game will be error-free, uninterrupted, or compatible with all devices and browsers. We are not responsible for any loss of progress, saved data, or other issues that may occur during gameplay.

Future updates may include additional content, features, characters, and endings. Access to future content may require additional purchases or may be provided free of charge at our discretion.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE FREAK CIRCUS IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the game will meet your expectations, be error-free, secure, or available at all times. You use the game at your own risk.

The game contains fictional content depicting psychological horror and dark themes. We are not responsible for any emotional or psychological impact resulting from playing the game. If you experience distress, please discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate support.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FREAK CIRCUS AND ITS CREATORS, DEVELOPERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE GAME OR WEBSITE.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the game shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the game, if any.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Freak Circus may be hosted on or link to third-party platforms such as Itch.io. Your use of these platforms is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services.

Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content or services.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to The Freak Circus at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason including but not limited to violation of these terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the game immediately ceases. Sections of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Freak Circus operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the game shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of The Freak Circus after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.