Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using the Service, you affirm that you are at least 13 years of age (or have parental consent) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Description of Service

PlayImposterGame provides a free online multiplayer word deduction game where players work together to identify the "imposter" based on word-related clues.

  • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Features and functionality may change without notice
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Optional Registration

Registration is not required to use the Service. You can play anonymously or choose to sign in via third-party authentication (Google, GitHub) for additional features.

3.2 Account Security

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • We are not liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with security obligations
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except as required by law.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

By using the Service, you agree not to:

  • Upload or share offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to access the Service
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Share personal information of others without consent

Content Guidelines: Custom word lists must not contain copyrighted material, trademarks, or offensive content. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All original content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by PlayImposterGame and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of any custom word lists you create
  • By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, and display it for Service operation
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe on third-party rights
  • We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws

5.3 Trademarks

The PlayImposterGame name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names are trademarks of PlayImposterGame. You may not use them without our prior written permission.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at /privacy-policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Anonymous Play: We do not require personal information to play the game. You can enjoy most features without creating an account or providing any identifying information.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 Service Disclaimer

  • The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis
  • We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Service
  • We do not guarantee the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • We are not responsible for user-generated content or conduct

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PlayImposterGame, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Any errors or omissions in content
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to use the Service, or $10 if you have not paid anything.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PlayImposterGame and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your content or conduct while using the Service

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where PlayImposterGame is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

  • You agree to first attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us
  • If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
  • Class action lawsuits and class-wide arbitration are not permitted

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Illegal or harmful conduct
  • Security concerns
  • Extended inactivity

Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will survive.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PlayImposterGame regarding the Service.

12.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

12.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: