Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Beat Frenzy ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Beat Frenzy is a browser-based rhythm game that allows users to play along with music using keyboard or controller inputs. The Service provides gameplay mechanics, scoring, and leaderboard functionality.

3. User-Provided Content

Beat Frenzy operates as a "bring your own songs" platform. You are responsible for providing your own music files and chart data to use with the Service. Specifically:

• All audio files, chart files, album artwork, and background media are loaded directly from your local device
• We do not upload, cache, store, or have access to your music files
• Your files remain entirely on your device and are processed locally in your browser
• We do not transmit your audio or chart content to our servers or any third party

4. User Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to use any content you load into Beat Frenzy. This includes but is not limited to:

• Music files and audio recordings
• Chart files and note data
• Album artwork and images
• Background videos and media

We make no representations or warranties about the legality, accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of any third-party content you choose to use with the Service.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Submit false information to leaderboards or attempt to manipulate scores
• Use automated systems or bots to interact with the Service

6. Leaderboards and Scores

The Service provides optional leaderboard functionality. When you submit a score:

• You provide a display name and your score is stored on our servers
• We store a hash identifier of the chart you played (not the actual chart content)
• Scores are publicly visible on leaderboards
• We reserve the right to remove scores that appear fraudulent or violate these terms

7. Intellectual Property

The Beat Frenzy name, logo, visual design, and game mechanics are owned by Beat Frenzy. You may not copy, modify, or distribute the Service without permission.

All third-party content loaded by users remains the property of its respective owners. Beat Frenzy claims no ownership over user-provided content.

8. DMCA Compliance

Beat Frenzy respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe any content accessible through the Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• A description of the copyrighted work
• Information sufficient to locate the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Send DMCA notices to: dmca@beatfrenzy.io

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BEAT FRENZY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: legal@beatfrenzy.io