Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Effective Date: January 2025

⚠️ Important: By using Hero Forge, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the application. You must be 13 years or older to use Hero Forge.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Hero Forge ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hero Forge.

2. Age Requirement (COPPA Compliance)

Hero Forge is intended for users aged 13 and older. By using the App, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we discover that a user under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete such information immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us at jonslavey@hotmail.com.

3. Description of Service

Hero Forge is an AI-powered fantasy character generator that allows users to:

4. User Accounts & Google Authentication

Optional Sign-In: You may optionally sign in with your Google account to sync your characters across devices. By signing in, you authorize us to access your Google profile information (name, email, profile picture) as permitted by Google's OAuth 2.0 protocol.

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account. We are not liable for unauthorized access to your account.

Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

5. In-App Purchases (Gen-Tokens)

Purchase Terms:

⚠️ Refund Policy: Gen-Tokens are consumable digital goods. Once used to generate content, they cannot be refunded. If you experience technical issues preventing token use, contact us at jonslavey@hotmail.com within 48 hours.

Free Tokens: We may offer free Gen-Tokens through:

6. Card Collection System

Local Collection: Hero Forge allows users to save improved character cards to their local device storage.

Collection Terms:

⚠️ Data Safety: While we offer cloud sync, we recommend keeping local backups of important character generations.

7. Advertising

Hero Forge displays advertisements through Google AdSense (web) and Google AdMob (mobile) to support free content. By using the App, you agree to:

You can opt out of personalized advertising through our consent banner or Google Ads Settings.

8. Content Ownership & License

Your Content: You retain ownership of characters, artifacts, and banners you generate using Hero Forge.

License to Us: By generating content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

AI-Generated Content: Content is generated using third-party AI services (Zero2Launch, Novita AI, Google Gemini). These services may have their own terms regarding AI-generated content.

No Commercial Use: Content generated using free Gen-Tokens is for personal, non-commercial use only. Purchased Gen-Tokens may be used for commercial purposes at your discretion.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Consequences: Violation of these terms may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action.

10. Intellectual Property

Hero Forge, its logo, design, and original content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Hero Forge is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

We do not guarantee that AI-generated content will meet your expectations or be free from errors.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hero Forge and its developers shall not be liable for:

Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for Gen-Tokens in the past 12 months, or $50 USD, whichever is greater.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hero Forge, its developers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

14. Third-Party Services

Hero Forge integrates with third-party services, each with their own terms:

We are not responsible for third-party services' terms, policies, or actions.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify you of material changes by:

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Hero Forge at any time, with or without notice, for:

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Locally stored data may be retained in your browser.

17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the developer resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between parties
  2. Binding arbitration if negotiation fails
  3. Small claims court for claims under $10,000

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions.

18. Severability

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

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or support regarding these Terms:

Email: jonslavey@hotmail.com
Subject Line: "Terms of Service Inquiry"
Response Time: Within 5 business days

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hero Forge regarding use of the App.


Last Updated: January 2025

Version: 2.0

Effective Date: January 2025

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