Terms of Service – Ansjelagrid
Last Updated: July 5, 2025
Welcome to Ansjelagrid! By creating an account and using our services, you agree to the following terms. Please take the time to read them carefully. These terms have been established to make Ansjelagrid a safe, respectful, and creative environment for everyone, in accordance with European regulations.
Article 1: Acceptance of Terms
1.1. These terms (hereinafter “TOS”) constitute a binding agreement between you (“the User”) and the management of Ansjelagrid (“we”, “us”).
1.2. We reserve the right to modify this TOS at any time. When we do, we will notify you through an announcement in the welcome region or via the email address associated with your account. Continued use of the grid after a modification constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Article 2: Code of Conduct and Responsibilities
2.1. Respect: Ansjelagrid is a community based on mutual respect. Harassment, bullying, hate speech (based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.), and any form of disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited.
2.2. Adult Content: Content that is sexually explicit or extremely violent is only permitted in regions clearly marked as “Adult.” Access to these regions is restricted to users who have verified they are 18 years of age or older.
2.3. Illegal Activities: The use of Ansjelagrid for illegal activities, including but not limited to the distribution of illegal content (such as child pornography, illegal goods, or services), is strictly forbidden and will lead to immediate termination and reporting to the competent authorities.
2.4. Grid Performance: You are not permitted to use scripts, objects, or other means that intentionally or negligently cause severe performance degradation of the grid (so-called “lag”). The administrators may remove such objects without warning.
Article 3: Intellectual Property
3.1. Your Creations: You retain full intellectual property rights to the content you create yourself on Ansjelagrid (such as objects, textures, scripts).
3.2. Our Content: The name “Ansjelagrid” and all content created by the administrators (such as in the welcome regions or the shop) remain the property of Ansjelagrid.
3.3. Respect Others’ Property: Uploading, distributing, or selling content for which you do not hold the property rights or a valid license (copyright infringement) is prohibited. This also applies to the use of so-called “copybot” viewers or tools. Violations may lead to the removal of the content and your account.
Article 4: Privacy and Data Protection (GDPR Compliant)
4.1. What data we collect: To manage your account, we collect your avatar name, an email address provided by you, and your IP address upon login (for security purposes). We do not collect unnecessary personal information.
4.2. Why we use your data: Your email address is used for account verification, password resets, and important grid announcements. We will not send you unsolicited marketing emails.
4.3. Your Rights: In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request an overview of the data we hold about you at any time.
- Right to Rectification: You can have incorrect data corrected.
- Right to be Forgotten: You can request the permanent deletion of your account and all associated data.
4.4. Data Sharing: We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties unless legally required to do so.
4.5. Cookies: Our website may use functional cookies for the login process. We do not use tracking or marketing cookies without your explicit consent.
Article 5: Content Moderation (Digital Services Act Compliant)
5.1. Reporting Content: Users can report illegal or inappropriate content to the administrators. We will provide a clear and accessible reporting system.
5.2. Decisions: When we decide to remove content or suspend an account, we will inform the affected user of the reason for our decision (unless legally prohibited, for example, in a criminal investigation).
5.3. Transparency: We will be transparent about our moderation processes. Users have the right to appeal a decision.
Article 6: Termination of Account
6.1. By the User: You can decide to terminate your account at any time by contacting the administration.
6.2. By Ansjelagrid: We reserve the right to suspend or permanently delete accounts for serious or repeated violations of this TOS. Where possible, we will issue a warning first. For very serious violations (such as illegal activities), this can occur without prior warning.
Article 7: Disclaimer and Liability
7.1. Ansjelagrid is provided “as is.” While we do our utmost to provide a stable and secure environment, we cannot offer guarantees regarding the uninterrupted availability of the service.
7.2. We are not liable for the loss of inventory or other digital assets. We strongly advise you to regularly create backups of your important creations (IAR/OAR).
7.3. You agree to indemnify Ansjelagrid and its administrators from any and all claims arising from your violation of this TOS or the rights of any third party.
Article 8: Applicable Law
8.1. This agreement is governed by the laws of the country where the Ansjelagrid servers are physically located and by European regulations.