Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Welcome to ShadowLore ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing shadowlore.life, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Use of the Site

ShadowLore is a free browser-based text adventure game hosted on GitHub Pages. The game runs entirely in your browser. We do not collect accounts, process payments, or store personal data on our servers.

You agree not to: attempt to reverse-engineer the game, reproduce story content without permission, or use automated tools to access the site without consent.

2. Intellectual Property

All original content — including the ShadowLore name, story text, world lore, character names, and visual design — is the intellectual property of ShadowLore and its creator. All rights reserved. Images are sourced from Unsplash under the Unsplash License.

3. Disclaimers

The site is provided "as is." We are not liable for any damages from your use of the site. ShadowLore contains mature themes (mortality, moral ambiguity, psychological horror) and is intended for readers aged 16+.

4. Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

5. Contact

Questions: GitHub repository.

Privacy Policy

ShadowLore is a static site. We do not collect, store, or process any personal data directly.

What We Store Locally

Game progress (current node, flags, stats) is saved to your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We do not use analytics tracking of any kind.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.