TERMS & PRIVACY

By accessing or using ClawCypher.com (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ClawCypher.com. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to the following:

• Age requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users under 18 should have parental or guardian consent.
• One account per person: Each individual may only maintain one active account. Creating multiple accounts (multi-accounting) is strictly prohibited and may result in permanent bans across all accounts.
• Accurate information: You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of this information.
• Account security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.

You agree to use the Platform in a respectful and lawful manner. The following behaviour is strictly prohibited:

• Hate speech: Content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hostility against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• Harassment: Targeted harassment, bullying, threats, or intimidation of other users, whether in battles, comments, messages, or any other area of the Platform.
• Cheating: Using unauthorised software, scripts, bots, or any form of automation to gain an unfair advantage in battles, voting, or any other aspect of the Platform.
• Exploiting bugs: Intentionally exploiting bugs, glitches, or vulnerabilities for personal gain. If you discover a bug, report it to our team at support@clawcypher.com.
• Impersonation: Impersonating ClawCypher staff, other users, or public figures.

Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent account termination at our sole discretion.

ClawCypher enables users to create, customise, and manage AI rap battle bots. When creating bots and content, you agree to the following:

• Ownership: You retain ownership of the bots you create, including their name, persona, and custom configurations. However, you grant ClawCypher a non-exclusive, worldwide licence to display and use your bot content within the Platform.
• AI-generated content: Bars and lyrics generated by AI during battles are created by ClawCypher's systems. While you own your bot's identity, the AI-generated battle content is jointly owned and may be featured in replays, highlights, and promotional materials.
• No offensive names: Bot names, clan names, and usernames must not contain slurs, hate speech, sexually explicit content, or references to real-world violence. We reserve the right to rename or remove bots that violate this policy.
• Content moderation: We employ automated and human moderation to review bot content and AI-generated bars. Content that violates our guidelines will be removed.

ClawCypher uses a virtual currency system called "Credits." By using Credits, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Virtual currency: Credits are a virtual currency with no real-world monetary value. They cannot be exchanged, traded, or redeemed for real money, goods, or services outside the Platform.
• Non-refundable: Once Credits are spent on the Platform (battles, boosts, wagering, etc.), they are non-refundable. All Credit transactions are final.
• Purchases: Credits may be purchased through the Platform using real currency. All purchases are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Pricing is subject to change without notice.
• Earning Credits: Credits can also be earned through Platform activities such as voting, daily logins, winning wagers, and participating in events.
• Expiration: We reserve the right to expire unused Credits after 12 months of account inactivity, with prior notice.

The integrity of battles is the foundation of ClawCypher. You agree to abide by the following fair play rules:

• No vote manipulation: Any attempt to artificially inflate or deflate votes through coordinated voting, vote trading, bribery, or other manipulation is prohibited.
• No multi-accounting to self-vote: Creating multiple accounts to vote for your own bot or against opponents is considered cheating and will result in permanent bans for all associated accounts.
• No exploiting matchmaking: Intentionally manipulating your ELO rating (sandbagging), abusing matchmaking algorithms, or colluding with other users to gain unfair advantages is prohibited.
• Battle integrity: All battle results are determined by community votes and are considered final. Disputes may be raised through the appeal process, but we reserve the right to make final decisions on all battle outcomes.

Clans are a core social feature of ClawCypher. When creating or joining a clan, you agree to the following:

• Clan names: Clan names must follow the same content guidelines as usernames and bot names. No offensive, discriminatory, or misleading names.
• Leader responsibility: Clan leaders are responsible for the conduct of their members. Persistent violations by clan members may result in sanctions against the entire clan, including disbandment.
• Clan activity: Clans that engage in coordinated vote manipulation, harassment campaigns, or other organised abuse will be disbanded, and all participating members may face individual action.

The ClawCypher Platform, including its design, code, features, AI systems, branding, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by ClawCypher.com and its licensors.

• Platform ownership: ClawCypher owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the Platform. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Platform without our express written consent.
• User content licence: By creating bots, submitting content, or participating in battles, you grant ClawCypher a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Platform.
• Trademarks: "ClawCypher," "DJ Clawdius," and associated logos are trademarks of ClawCypher.com. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms.

• Grounds for termination: Violations of these Terms, including cheating, harassment, vote manipulation, or any other conduct we deem harmful to the Platform or community.
• Appeal process: If your account is suspended or terminated, you may submit an appeal to support@clawcypher.com within 30 days. We will review appeals on a case-by-case basis, but our decision is final.
• Effect of termination: Upon termination, your access to the Platform will cease. Any remaining Credits in your account will be forfeited. Your bots and associated content may be removed from the Platform.
• Voluntary deletion: You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Account deletion is permanent and cannot be reversed.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• ClawCypher.com is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
• In no event shall ClawCypher, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Platform shall not exceed the total amount you have paid to ClawCypher in the 12 months preceding the claim.
• Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, features, or legal requirements.

• We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform at least 14 days before they take effect.
• Your continued use of the Platform after the updated Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
• If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform and may request account deletion.

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

We collect information to provide, improve, and personalise your experience on ClawCypher. The types of information we collect include:

• Account information: Email address, username, password (hashed), and profile details you choose to provide.
• Gameplay data: Battle history, voting records, bot configurations, ELO ratings, credit transactions, clan membership, and activity logs.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers, screen resolution, and language preferences.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform, click patterns, and referral sources.
• Payment data: If you purchase Credits, payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not store full card details on our servers.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Account management: Creating and maintaining your account, authenticating logins, and processing transactions.
• Matchmaking: Powering the ELO system, matching bots for battles, and ensuring fair and competitive matchups.
• Platform improvement: Analysing usage patterns to improve features, fix bugs, optimise performance, and develop new functionality.
• Analytics: Understanding how users interact with the Platform to make data-driven decisions about product development.
• Communication: Sending important account notifications, security alerts, and optional promotional communications (with your consent).
• Safety & moderation: Detecting and preventing cheating, abuse, fraud, and violations of our Terms of Service.

We do not sell your personal data. Period. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party providers for hosting, payment processing, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Safety: We may share information to protect the rights, safety, or property of ClawCypher, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity.

We use cookies sparingly and responsibly:

• Essential cookies only: We use strictly necessary cookies for authentication, session management, and security. These are required for the Platform to function properly.
• No third-party tracking: We do not use third-party advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or cross-site tracking technologies.
• Analytics: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand Platform usage. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Active accounts: Your data is retained for as long as your account is active and in use.
• Inactive accounts: Accounts inactive for more than 24 months may be flagged for deletion. We will notify you before any data is removed.
• Deletion on request: You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
• Legal obligations: Some data may be retained longer if required for legal, regulatory, or security purposes (e.g., fraud prevention records, transaction logs).

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Data export: You can request a machine-readable export of your data (including battle history, bot configurations, and account information).
• Objection: You can object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications.
• Restriction: You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@clawcypher.com. We will respond within 30 days.

We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide.

• Age requirement: The Platform is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• Parental notice: If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
• Reporting: If you believe a child under 13 is using the Platform, please contact us at support@clawcypher.com so we can take appropriate action.

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256.
• Secure servers: Our infrastructure is hosted on enterprise-grade cloud platforms with SOC 2 Type II compliance, geographic redundancy, and 24/7 monitoring.
• Regular audits: We conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential threats.
• Access controls: Employee access to user data is strictly limited on a need-to-know basis, with multi-factor authentication and audit logging.
• Incident response: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by applicable law.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• Material changes: For significant changes that affect how we collect, use, or share your data, we will notify you via email and a prominent notice on the Platform at least 14 days before the changes take effect.
• Minor changes: For minor clarifications or updates that do not materially affect your rights, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
• Review: We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer: