ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Last Updated: January 10, 2025
This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") is part of our Terms of Service ("Legal Terms") and should therefore be read alongside our main Legal Terms: https://twarix.net/terms. If you do not agree with these Legal Terms, please refrain from using our Services. Your continued use of our Services implies acceptance of these Legal Terms.
Please carefully review this Policy which applies to any and all:
- (a) uses of our Services (as defined in "Legal Terms")
- (b) forms, materials, consent tools, comments, post, and all other content available on the Services ("Content")
- (c) material which you contribute to the Services including any upload, post, review, disclosure, ratings, comments, chat etc.
- in any forum, chatrooms, reviews, and to any interactive services associated with it ("Contribution")
WHO WE ARE
We are Siguro Developments, doing business as Twarix ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") a company registered in the Netherlands at M.H. Trompstraat 2 E, Leeuwarden, Friesland 8921 GH. We operate the website https://twarix.net (the "Site"), the mobile application Twarix (the "App"), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to this Policy (collectively, the "Services").
USE OF THE SERVICES
When you use the Services, you warrant that you will comply with this Policy and with all applicable laws.
You also acknowledge that you may not:
- Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
- Make any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.
- Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Services and/or the Content contained therein.
- Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Services.
- Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.
- Make improper use of our Services, including our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
- Engage in any automated use of the Services, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
- Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or the networks or the Services connected.
- Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
- Use any information obtained from the Services in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
- Use the Services as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Services and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.
- Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Services, except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
- Attempt to bypass any measures of the Services designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services, or any portion of the Services.
- Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you.
- Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
- Copy or adapt the Services’ software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
- Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Services.
- Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats ("gifs"), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as "spyware" or "passive collection mechanisms" or "pcms").
- Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Services, or using or launching any unauthorized script or other software.
- Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services.
- Use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
- Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.
Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our Services, you understand, acknowledge, and agree that you may not, except if expressly permitted:
- Engage in any use, including modification, copying, redistribution, publication, display, performance, or retransmission, of any portions of any Services, other than as expressly permitted by this Policy, without the prior written consent of Twarix, which consent Twarix may grant or refuse in its sole and absolute discretion.
- Reconstruct or attempt to discover any source code or algorithms of the Services, or any portion thereof, by any means whatsoever.
- Provide, or otherwise make available, the Services to any third party.
- Intercept any data not intended for you.
- Damage, reveal, or alter any user's data, or any other hardware, software, or information relating to another person or entity.
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
I. Respect & Inclusivity:
- Treat Everyone with Respect: Be polite, kind, and considerate to all users, regardless of their background, roleplaying style, skill level, or character choices.
- No Harassment or Bullying: Do not engage in personal attacks, insults, threats, intimidation, or any form of bullying. This includes discriminatory language based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Respect Boundaries: Understand and respect the boundaries of other users. If someone asks you to stop a certain behavior, immediately comply. This includes respecting character consent in roleplay scenarios (see Roleplay Content below).
- No Public Shaming or Callouts: If you have an issue with another user, address it privately with them first, or contact a moderator if necessary. Avoid public disputes that can escalate and make others uncomfortable.
- Be Welcoming to Newcomers: Be patient and supportive of new users learning the ropes. Offer help and guidance if they ask for it.
- English Only: To ensure moderation and equal understanding, we require all communication in English unless a group specifically states otherwise in their description.
II. Roleplay Content:
- Consent is Key: Roleplaying scenes involving violence, mature themes, or sexually suggestive content require mutual consent from all involved parties. If you are unsure, ask directly and explicitly. Do not assume consent.
- Be Mindful of Triggers: Avoid graphic descriptions of violence, gore, or other potentially triggering topics without prior warning and consent. If a user expresses discomfort, immediately cease that content.
- Mature Content in 18+ Groups Only: Roleplay involving sexually suggestive themes or other explicit mature content is only permitted in groups that are explicitly marked as 18+. All members of these groups must be over the age of 18. Creating or participating in mature content in groups that are not marked as 18+ is a violation of these guidelines.
- No Exploitation or Illegal Content: Do not roleplay or promote content that is illegal, harmful, or exploits children in any way. This includes but is not limited to the creation, distribution, or discussion of child sexual abuse material, or content that glorifies or incites real-world violence.
- Respect Character Choices: Avoid forcing your own narrative onto other characters or players. Respect their character choices and allow them to have agency in the roleplay.
- Avoid Godmodding/Metagaming: Do not control other people’s characters, make them invincible, or use out-of-character information to your advantage in the roleplay. Focus on collaboration and shared storytelling.
- Stay In Character (mostly): Try to stay true to your character's personality and motivations within the roleplay. Occasional OOC (out-of-character) comments are acceptable, but keep them to a minimum.
- Use Tags or Warnings When Necessary: Consider using tags or warnings (e.g., "trigger warning," "mature content") when entering a scene that could contain sensitive material.
III. General Conduct:
- No Spamming or Advertising: Do not spam chat channels with repetitive messages, links, or promotional materials for other products/services unless you have explicit permission to do so by a moderator.
- Use Appropriate Nicknames and Avatars: Avoid using usernames or avatars that are offensive, sexually explicit (unless within a properly marked 18+ group), or impersonate other users.
- Respect User Privacy: Do not share other users' personal information without their explicit consent. This includes their real names, locations, contact information, etc.
- Do Not Attempt to Exploit Bugs: Do not attempt to exploit any bugs or loopholes in the app for personal gain or to disrupt the experience of others. Report such issues to the moderation team.
- Follow the Instructions of Moderators: Moderators are here to ensure the well-being of the community. Please follow their instructions.
IV. Moderation and Reporting:
- Reporting Violations: If you witness a violation of these guidelines, please report it to the moderation team immediately using the in-app reporting features.
- Moderator Decisions: Moderator decisions are final and should be respected. If you disagree, you may contact the moderation team privately to discuss it, but avoid public debates.
- Consequences of Violations: Violations of these guidelines may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans from the app, depending on the severity of the offense.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In this Policy, the term "Contributions" means:
- any data, information, software, text, code, music, scripts, sound, graphics, photos, videos, tags, messages, interactive features, or other materials that you post, share, upload, submit, or otherwise provide in any manner on or through to the Services; or
- any other content, materials, or data you provide to Siguro Developments or use with the Services.
Some areas of the Services may allow users to upload, transmit, or post Contributions. We may but are under no obligation to review or moderate the Contributions made on the Services, and we expressly exclude our liability for any loss or damage resulting from any of our users' breach of this Policy. Please report any Contribution that you believe breaches this Policy; however, we will determine, in our sole discretion, whether a Contribution is indeed in breach of this Policy.
You warrant that:
- you are the creator and owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us, the Services, and other users of the Services to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Services and this Policy;
- all your Contributions comply with applicable laws and are original and true (if they represent your opinion or facts);
- the creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party; and
- you have the verifiable consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in your Contributions to use the name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Services and this Policy.
You also agree that you will not post, transmit, or upload any (or any part of a) Contribution that:
- is in breach of applicable laws, regulation, court order, contractual obligation, this Policy, our Legal Terms, a legal duty, or that promotes or facilitates fraud or illegal activities;
- is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, insulting, intimidating, bullying, abusive, or threatening, to any person or group;
- is false, inaccurate, or misleading;
- includes child sexual abuse material, or violates any applicable law concerning child pornography or otherwise intended to protect minors;
- contains any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploits people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner;
- promotes violence, advocates the violent overthrow of any government, or incites, encourages, or threatens physical harm against another;
- is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, libelous, slanderous, contains sexually explicit material, or is otherwise objectionable (as determined by us);
- is discriminatory based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
- bullies, intimidates, humiliates, or insults any person;
- promotes, facilitates, or assists anyone in promoting and facilitating acts of terrorism;
- infringes, or assists anyone in infringing, a third party's intellectual property rights or publicity or privacy rights;
- is deceitful, misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person and/or misleads anyone as to your relationship with us or implies that the Contribution was made by someone else than you;
- contains unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation that has been "paid for," whether with monetary compensation or in kind; or
- misrepresents your identity or who the Contribution is from.
You may not use our Services to offer, present, promote, sell, give away or otherwise make available to others any good or service involving:
- items that promote, encourage, facilitate, or instruct others how to engage in illegal activity,
- cigarettes,
- controlled substances and/or other products that present a risk to consumer safety, narcotics, steroids, drug paraphernalia,
- specific knives or other weapons regulated under applicable law,
- firearms, ammunition, or certain firearm parts or accessories,
- certain sexually oriented materials or services,
- certain items before the seller has control or possession of the item,
- stolen goods,
- products or services identified by government agencies to be highly likely to be fraudulent, and
- any transaction or activity that requires pre-approval without having obtained said approval.
REPORTING A BREACH OF THIS POLICY
We may but are under no obligation to review or moderate the Contributions made on the Services and we expressly exclude our liability for any loss or damage resulting from any of our users' breach of this Policy.
If you consider that any Service, Content, or Contribution:
- breach this Policy, please visit https://twarix.net/report, or refer to the contact details at the bottom of this document to let us know which Service, Content, or Contribution is in breach of this Policy and why
- infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, please email us at [email protected]
We will reasonably determine whether a Service, Content, or Contribution breaches this Policy.
CONSEQUENCES OF BREACHING THIS POLICY
The consequences for violating our Policy will vary depending on the severity of the breach and the user's history on the Services, by way of example:
We may, in some cases, give you a warning and/or remove the infringing Contribution, however, if your breach is serious or if you continue to breach our Legal Terms and this Policy, we have the right to suspend or terminate your access to and use of our Services and, if applicable, disable your account. We may also notify law enforcement or issue legal proceedings against you when we believe that there is a genuine risk to an individual or a threat to public safety.
We exclude our liability for all action we may take in response to any of your breaches of this Policy.
COMPLAINTS AND REMOVAL OF LEGITIMATE CONTENT
If you consider that some Content or Contribution have been mistakenly removed or blocked from the Services, please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this document and we will promptly review our decision to remove such Content or Contribution. The Content or Contribution may stay "down" whilst we conduct the review process.
DISCLAIMER
Twarix is under no obligation to monitor users’ activities, and we disclaim any responsibility for any user’s misuse of the Services. Twarix has no responsibility for any user or other Content or Contribution created, maintained, stored, transmitted, or accessible on or through the Services, and is not obligated to monitor or exercise any editorial control over such material. If Twarix becomes aware that any such Content or Contribution violates this Policy, Twarix may, in addition to removing such Content or Contribution and blocking your account, report such breach to the police or appropriate regulatory authority. Unless otherwise stated in this Policy, Twarix disclaims any obligation to any person who has not entered into an agreement with Twarix for the use of the Services.
HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?
If you have any further questions or comments or wish to report any problematic Content or Contribution, you may contact us by:
Email: [email protected]