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Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 2026

Welcome to The Last Settlement ("the Game"), a browser-based multiplayer online real-time strategy game. By creating an account, accessing, or playing the Game, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Game.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use the Game. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

2. Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate registration information and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in cheating or exploitation, use automated tools or bots, or disrupt the experience of other players.

3. Game Rules

By playing the Game, you agree to:

  • Play fairly and not use exploits, bugs, or third-party tools to gain unfair advantages
  • Not operate multiple accounts per game world ("multi-accounting")
  • Not harass, threaten, or abuse other players through in-game chat or messaging
  • Not attempt to access other players' accounts or private data
  • Not sell, trade, or transfer your account or in-game assets for real-world currency outside of our official systems

Violation of these rules may result in temporary or permanent account suspension without refund.

4. Virtual Currency & Purchases

The Game may offer virtual currency ("Salvage Coins") and premium subscriptions available for purchase with real money. Virtual currency and purchased items:

  • Have no real-world monetary value and cannot be redeemed for cash
  • Are non-transferable between accounts
  • Are licensed to you, not sold — you do not own virtual goods
  • May be modified, rebalanced, or removed at our discretion as part of game updates
  • Are non-refundable except as required by applicable law

All purchases are processed through third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store your credit card information.

5. Subscriptions

Premium subscriptions (Commander, Strategist) are billed on a recurring monthly or annual basis. You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are issued for unused time within a billing period.

6. Intellectual Property

The Game, including all code, graphics, designs, text, and gameplay systems, is our intellectual property or licensed to us. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from any part of the Game without our written permission.

User-generated content (e.g., alliance names, chat messages) remains your property, but you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute it within the Game.

7. Service Availability

The Game is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, data preservation, or specific gameplay outcomes. We may update, modify, or discontinue the Game or any feature at any time. Game worlds may end as part of normal gameplay (domination victory) or administrative action.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Game, including loss of in-game progress, virtual currency, or purchased items due to technical issues, account actions, or game updates.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via in-game notification or email. Continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Salt Lake County, Utah.

Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: support@thelastsettlement.com

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how The Last Settlement ("we", "us", "the Game") collects, uses, and protects your information. We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information: Username, email address, and password (stored as a one-way hash — we cannot see your password)
  • Payment information: Processed by Stripe. We receive a transaction confirmation but never see or store your full credit card number.
  • Game content: Alliance names, chat messages, settlement names, and other in-game content you create

Information Collected Automatically

  • Gameplay data: Settlement state, building levels, troop counts, battle results, and other game state needed to operate the Game
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, and access timestamps for security and performance purposes
  • Cookies: We use a session token stored in your browser's local storage for authentication. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Operating the Game and providing game features
  • Processing payments and managing subscriptions
  • Communicating with you about your account, game updates, or support requests
  • Detecting and preventing cheating, fraud, and abuse
  • Analyzing game balance and usage patterns to improve the Game (aggregated, not individual)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not serve advertisements. We do not use your data for purposes unrelated to operating the Game.

3. Data Sharing

We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Payment processing: Stripe receives payment details to process transactions
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request
  • Game functionality: Your username, alliance membership, settlement locations, and points are visible to other players as part of normal gameplay

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Bcrypt password hashing (your password is never stored in readable form)
  • Parameterized database queries to prevent SQL injection
  • Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we take reasonable precautions appropriate to the sensitivity of the data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Game state data (settlements, armies, battle reports) is retained for the duration of the game world. When a world ends, historical data may be retained for leaderboard purposes.

You may request account deletion by contacting us. Upon deletion, your personal information will be removed within 30 days. Some anonymized gameplay data may be retained for game balance analysis.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
  • Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

The Game is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

The Game is operated from the United States. If you access the Game from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Game, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via in-game notification or email. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.

Contact
For privacy questions or data requests: privacy@thelastsettlement.com
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