Terms of Service

Bright Maple ("the Company") Terms of Service Last Updated: July 8, 2026 Welcome to Bright Maple! Read through these Terms of Service (the "Terms") before you start. They cover your use of our website at brightmaple.com ("Site"), our forest exploration game ("Game"), and related services ("Services" for short). By using the Services, you agree to follow these Terms. Don't use the Services if you don't agree. Check our Privacy Policy to see how we handle your information. Have fun out there.

1. Arbitration, Class Actions, Damages and Refunds.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ARBITRATION: By agreeing to these Terms, you're agreeing to resolve disputes with us through binding arbitration instead of court (with limited exceptions). Read Sections 13 and 14 carefully—they explain arbitration and how to opt out. These Terms also mean you can't bring a class action against us and your damages are limited. Using the Services means you accept this. If you don't agree, don't install or use the Services. Except in rare cases (see Section 5), nothing you buy from us can be refunded. 2. Changes to Terms or Services. We can update these Terms whenever we want. If we do, we'll tell you as described in Section 15(d). You have to accept the updates to keep using the Services. If you don't, you can't use them anymore (except as noted in Section 14(h)). Our Services change over time, so we may modify or shut down any part of them at any point without warning. We also reserve the right to push patches, updates, or upgrades whenever we need to.

3. Who May Use the Services and How?

(a) Eligibility. You can only use the Services if you're at least 13, can enter a binding contract, and aren't blocked by law. (b) Game Platforms. You're probably accessing the Game through a platform like Steam or Epic Games ("Game Platforms"). To get the Game through one of these, you need an account with them ("Gaming Account"). Their terms and conditions apply to that account and your use of the Game. If there's a conflict between their rules and these Terms, these Terms win. (c) Your Account. When you use the Services through a Game Platform, we get some information from your Gaming Account (see our Privacy Policy for details). We use that to set up an account for you ("Account"), and you can add more information through the Services if you want. (d) Accuracy of Account Information. Keep your Account info accurate and current, including through your Gaming Account. If you don't, we might suspend or close your Account.

4. Company Content.

(a) Company Content. "Content" means text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, writing, and anything else posted or made available through the Services. We and our licensors own everything—all rights, titles, interests, and intellectual property. (b) In-Game Content. We offer upgrades, add-ons, features, and in-game currency ("In-Game Content"). This includes virtual currency, character skins, weapons, gear, experience boosts, and items that improve your experience. You might also unlock additional rewards through quests or challenges. Special events and seasons may have their own rules. You can buy access to some In-Game Content, get it with a purchase, or earn it through gameplay or events. All of it belongs to us. In-Game Content has no real money value and can't be refunded or exchanged for actual cash. You can't sell it, trade it, or give it away. Your access to In-Game Content is licensed under these Terms, and we can revoke it anytime without owing you anything. Other restrictions may apply depending on how the Game works or what we tell you separately. We can modify, replace, suspend, or delete any In-Game Content without notice or liability. (c) License Keys. We sometimes sell or provide unique keys to access the Game through a Game Platform ("License Key"). Keys are yours alone and can't be transferred or resold. If we think you've committed fraud or broken these Terms, we can disable a key or revoke your access. Keys aren't redeemable for money. (d) Rights in Content Granted by Company. If you follow these Terms, we give you a limited, personal, non-exclusive license to view the Content (including any In-Game Content you bought or accessed) and, if you have a valid License Key or bought the Game through a platform, to download and install it on a computer you own. You can't copy, modify, or make derivative works. Don't distribute, transfer, sublicense, lease, lend, or rent the Services. No reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling. Don't make the Services available to multiple users. We keep all rights not expressly given to you. (e) Streaming. Go ahead and stream your gameplay as long as you keep it non-commercial, don't charge for access, stay within ESRB "T" guidelines (no swearing or nudity), don't run competitions without our written permission, and clearly mark sponsored streams with "Sponsored By _______" displayed at all times. 5. Payments. When you buy the Game through a platform, a License Key, or In-Game Content (each a "Transaction"), you authorize the platform (or their payment processor) to charge you. They may ask for your credit card number, expiration date, email, and address ("Payment Information"). The platform's terms also apply to your Transaction. Once you start a Transaction, you authorize them to share your Payment Information with third parties to complete it and charge your payment method for what you selected, plus taxes and fees. You might need to verify your identity with additional information (included in Payment Information). YOUR PURCHASE IS FINAL UNDER THE PLATFORM'S REFUND POLICY AND CAN'T BE CANCELED OR REFUNDED. If something goes wrong during checkout, the platform can cancel it and refund any money you already sent. 6. Beta Testing. We sometimes offer beta versions of the Services ("Beta"). Betas aren't guaranteed to work and might break your computer or device. When you use a Beta, you agree that we can automatically delete or change any software, data, Content, or materials related to it anytime; we can discontinue your Beta access whenever, making it unplayable; you'll delete any local Beta files and related materials if we shut it down; you get no compensation for participating; and participating doesn't guarantee access to the full game—you may have to buy it separately. 7. General Prohibitions and Company's Enforcement Rights. Don't do any of this: (a) Use the Services commercially (like running a VR arcade) without permission or unless these Terms allow it. (b) Engage in cheating, violence, discrimination, trolling, or anything that ruins someone else's experience or harasses them. (c) Remove or bypass anti-misuse protections. (d) Forge packet headers or email headers, or use the Services to send fake source information. (e) Collect or store personal information from other users without their permission. (f) Break any law or regulation. (g) Help anyone else do any of the above. We don't have to monitor access or review Content, but we can do both to run the Services, enforce these Terms, and comply with law. 8. Links to Third Party Websites or Resources. The Services might link to other websites or resources. We provide them for convenience only and aren't responsible for what's on them or linked from them. You're responsible for using third-party sites. 9. Termination. We can terminate your access and Account anytime at our discretion without notice. When that happens, Sections 4(a), 4(b), and 10-15 keep going.

10. Warranty Disclaimers.

(a) Disclaimers with Respect to Our Services and Content. THE SERVICES AND CONTENT COME AS-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DON'T PROMISE THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS, BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. WE MAKE NO CLAIMS ABOUT THE QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, TRUTHFULNESS, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT. (b) Disclaimers with Respect to Third-Party Hardware. The Game might require third-party hardware like VR headsets or sensors ("Third-Party Hardware"). We aren't responsible for that hardware or any damage or malfunction from using the Services with it. You're responsible for reading any warnings or instructions that come with the hardware and making sure your use complies with them. 11. Indemnity. You'll defend us and our officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives against any claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal and accounting fees) that come from your access to or use of the Services, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Limitation of Liability.

(a) WE AND ANYONE INVOLVED IN CREATING OR DELIVERING THE SERVICES WON'T BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUES, SAVINGS, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, DATA, GOODWILL, SERVICE INTERRUPTION, COMPUTER DAMAGE, SYSTEM FAILURE, OR SUBSTITUTE SERVICES ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY—EVEN IF WE KNEW SUCH DAMAGE MIGHT HAPPEN. SOME PLACES DON'T ALLOW THIS LIMITATION, SO IT MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. (b) USING IMMERSIVE SOFTWARE AND VR HARDWARE MAY AFFECT YOUR HEART RATE AND BREATHING, CAUSE MOTION SICKNESS OR DISORIENTATION, OR WORSEN EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. YOU ACCEPT THE RISKS OF USING THIS TYPE OF SOFTWARE, AND WE'RE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY HARM FROM THOSE RISKS. (c) OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WON'T EXCEED WHAT YOU'VE PAID US OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, WHICHEVER APPLIES. (d) THESE LIABILITY LIMITS ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR AGREEMENT. 13. Governing Law and Forum Choice. These Terms are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, federal arbitration law, and Washington State law, without regard to conflict rules. Except for disputes that must be arbitrated under Section 14, disputes go to state and federal courts in Seattle. You and we each waive objections to jurisdiction and venue there.

14. Dispute Resolution.

(a) Mandatory Arbitration of Disputes. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from these Terms or the Services ("Disputes") gets resolved by binding arbitration between us individually, not in a class action. You and we agree the Federal Arbitration Act governs this, and you waive your right to a jury trial or class action. This stays in effect after these Terms end. (b) Location of Arbitration. If you're in the US, arbitration happens in your state. (c) Exceptions. These Disputes can go to court instead: disputes that qualify for small claims court, and disputes about our intellectual property rights being infringed. (d) Opt-out: You can skip arbitration and sue us if you email info@brightmaple.site within thirty days of first agreeing to these Terms. (e) Conducting Arbitration and Arbitration Rules. The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") runs arbitration under their Consumer Arbitration Rules, with changes we make here. Rules are at www.adr.org or 1-800-778-7879. To start, submit a written Demand for Arbitration to AAA and notify the other party per their rules. The form is at www.adr.org. For claims under $25,000, you pick whether arbitration is document-based, by phone/video, or in-person per AAA Rules. Over $25,000, the AAA Rules decide. Hearings happen in your county unless we agree otherwise. The arbitrator decides everything about this agreement's scope and enforceability. (f) Arbitration Costs. AAA Rules govern who pays filing, admin, and arbitrator fees. We pay all those fees if your claim is under $25,000, unless the arbitrator thinks it's frivolous. If we win, we cover our attorney fees and won't ask you to pay. If you win, you get attorney fees and expenses under applicable law. (g) Class Action Waiver. BOTH OF US AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY INDIVIDUALLY, NOT AS A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator can't combine claims with others or oversee any class proceeding. If this provision doesn't hold up, the entire Dispute Resolution section is void. (h) Effect of Changes on Arbitration. If we change Section 14 after you agreed to these Terms, you can reject the change by emailing info@brightmaple.site within 30 days of it taking effect. Rejecting means you'll arbitrate under Section 14 as it was when you first agreed. (i) Severability. Except for the Class Action Waiver in Section 14(g), if a court or arbitrator voids any part of these Terms, the rest stays valid.

15. General Terms.

(a) Entire Agreement. These Terms are the whole agreement about the Services. They replace anything we said or agreed on before. (b) Severability. We'll interpret these Terms as broadly as possible under law. If any part gets struck down, the rest survives. (c) No assignment. You can't transfer these Terms to someone else. (d) Notices. We'll notify you about these Terms and changes via email, in the Game, or on our Site, at our choice. (e) No Waiver. Neither of us creates new rights just by acting or not acting. We don't waive anything by not enforcing a right. Any waiver only works if it's in writing and signed by our authorized rep. Using a remedy doesn't stop us from using others. 16. Contact Information. Questions about these Terms or the Services? Email info@brightmaple.site.