Terms of Service – Whiteout Companion

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Whiteout Companion (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Service Description

Whiteout Companion is a free, fan-made web application that provides tools and calculators for players of Whiteout Survival. Our Service includes:

• Interactive map for alliance facility management
• Chief Gear and Charm upgrade calculators
• Data export and import functionality
• Multilingual support for 6 languages

Important: Whiteout Companion is NOT officially affiliated with Whiteout Survival, Century Games, or any related entities. This is an independent, community-created tool.

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

• Personal, non-commercial purposes
• Alliance planning and coordination
• Resource and upgrade calculations
• Sharing exported data with your alliance members

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce the website's code or data systematically
• Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works without authorization
• Attempt to hack, attack, or compromise the Service's security
• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Upload malicious files, spam, or harmful content

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

The website design, code, calculators, and original content are owned by Whiteout Companion or licensed to us. All rights reserved unless explicitly stated otherwise.

4.2 Game Assets

Whiteout Survival game assets, names, logos, and trademarks are the property of Century Games and their respective owners. We use these references under fair use for informational and educational purposes.

4.3 User Content

You retain ownership of any data you create using our Service (alliance names, facility assignments, etc.). By uploading alliance icons, you confirm you have the right to use those images.

5. User Data and Privacy

We do not collect or store your personal data or game data. All information is stored locally in your browser. For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for:

• Backing up your data via CSV export
• Maintaining the security of your device and browser
• The accuracy of data you input into the Service

6. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

6.1 "As-Is" Service

Whiteout Companion is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Complete security or absence of bugs
• Prevention of data loss

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Whiteout Companion and its creators shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from decisions made based on our calculators or tools
• Damages caused by third-party services (ads, analytics)

6.3 Not Responsible for Game Actions

We are not responsible for any in-game consequences, account actions, or disputes arising from your use of our tools. This is an unofficial fan tool.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Our Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support hosting and development costs. We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior.

We are not responsible for:

• Content of third-party advertisements
• External websites linked through ads
• Accuracy or safety of advertised products/services

8. Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you should have parental or guardian permission to use our Service.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time
• Modify or discontinue features without notice
• Remove content that violates these terms

You may stop using the Service at any time. Your locally stored data will remain in your browser until you clear it.

10. Service Updates and Availability

We strive to keep Whiteout Companion up-to-date with game changes, but we cannot guarantee:

• Data will always reflect the latest game version
• 24/7 availability of the Service
• Backward compatibility with old browsers or devices

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service periodically. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: whiteoutcompanion@gmail.com