Terms of Service

Welcome to Shadows of Fortune. By accessing our game and services, which incorporate blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shadows of Fortune, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

2. Use of the Game

Shadows of Fortune is intended for personal, non-commercial use. You may not modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from Shadows of Fortune without our prior written permission.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of Shadows of Fortune, including purchasing and interacting with NFTs, you may be required to create a user account and connect a compatible digital wallet. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and wallet credentials. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account and wallet.

4. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

a. Ownership and Licensing

When you purchase an NFT within Shadows of Fortune, you own the underlying NFT completely. Ownership of the NFT is mediated entirely by the smart contract and the blockchain network. However, the associated content (artwork, designs, characters, etc.) is licensed to you under a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license for personal, non-commercial use within the game.

b. Restrictions

You may not use the associated content of any NFT for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from Akanbe Studio. This includes creating merchandise, derivatives, or any other commercial exploitation.

5. Blockchain Transactions

All transactions involving NFTs are conducted through the blockchain network and are subject to network transaction fees ("gas fees"). Akanbe Studio has no control over these transactions and is not responsible for any issues or losses you may experience during the transaction process.

6. Risks Associated with NFTs

You acknowledge and agree that there are risks associated with purchasing, holding, and using NFTs, including but not limited to:

  • Volatility: The value of NFTs can be extremely volatile.
  • Regulatory Uncertainty: Laws and regulations governing blockchain technologies and NFTs are uncertain and may change.
  • Technology Risks: Blockchain technologies are subject to malfunctions, bugs, and hacking, which could result in loss of NFTs or digital assets.

You accept all risks and agree that Akanbe Studio is not liable for any losses you may incur.

7. Intellectual Property

Except for the limited license granted for NFTs you own, all content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to Shadows of Fortune are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

8. User Conduct

You agree to use Shadows of Fortune only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material that could constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or violate any law.

9. Modifications to Terms

Akanbe Studio reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page. Your continued use of Shadows of Fortune after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to Shadows of Fortune at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Shadows of Fortune is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. Akanbe Studio does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the game or its features. In no event shall Akanbe Studio be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use Shadows of Fortune or NFTs.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at contact@shadowsoffortune.com.