Terms of Service

1. Acceptance and changes

You accept these Terms when you click "Agree," create an account, download the Launcher, or otherwise use the Services after the effective date shown above.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance. Material changes may be notified through the Services or by email.

2. Services

Plithus provides a playtesting platform that connects testers with game studios. Services may include mobile app access, web properties, assigned test builds via the Plithus Launcher, gameplay recording and upload tools, surveys, community features, and rewards programs.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. Test availability depends on publisher assignments and your eligibility.

3. Accounts and eligibility

You may maintain only one user account unless we authorize otherwise. You must provide accurate registration information and keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for activity under your account.

You must meet the minimum age required in your jurisdiction (generally at least 13, or higher where required). Some features may be limited by region, publisher requirements, or device type.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraud or abuse, use VPNs/proxies/bots/emulators to circumvent rules, or pose security risks.

4. Plithus Launcher

The Plithus Launcher is provided to approved testers on Windows to download assigned builds, launch games, record gameplay where a test requires it and you consent, and submit feedback. Many playtests are surveys only and do not use the Launcher.

You agree to install only official Plithus-distributed builds through authorized channels. You will not reverse engineer, modify, redistribute, or tamper with the Launcher or test builds except as expressly permitted.

Gameplay recording and uploads occur only when you start them and when the test calls for video. You represent that you have the right to submit recordings and feedback and that your submissions comply with applicable confidentiality obligations.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools, bots, click fraud, or emulators to manipulate rewards or tests
• Use VPNs, proxies, or similar tools to misrepresent location or evade restrictions where prohibited
• Root/jailbreak devices or use modified clients to circumvent security where prohibited
• Harass others, upload malware, or interfere with the Services
• Copy, scrape, or resell access to the Services or confidential test materials
• Violate applicable laws, publisher NDAs, or third-party rights

6. Points, rewards, and inactive accounts

Plithus may offer points, gift cards, or other rewards for verified playtest participation. Rewards have no cash value unless expressly stated, are non-transferable, and may be subject to publisher or regional availability.

We may void rewards obtained through fraud or policy violations. Inactive accounts may be deleted after extended non-use, and associated points or unredeemed rewards may expire as described in program rules.

7. Confidentiality and playtest materials

Test builds, unreleased game content, gameplay footage, survey responses, and feedback may be confidential information of Plithus, publishers, or both.

You may not disclose, stream, publish, or share confidential materials except as expressly authorized. When a playtest requires it, you must accept a separate NDA or publisher terms before participating; those test-specific terms apply to that test.

8. Intellectual property

Plithus and its licensors own the Services, software, branding, and content we provide. Test games and publisher assets remain the property of their respective owners.

You grant Plithus and the applicable publisher a license to use feedback, recordings, and submissions you provide for playtest evaluation, quality assurance, and service operation.

9. Third-party services

The Services may link to or integrate third-party platforms (app stores, Discord, social login, payment providers). Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies. Plithus is not responsible for third-party services.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PLITHUS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation. Test builds are pre-release software and may contain bugs or change without notice.

11. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PLITHUS AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) AMOUNTS YOU PAID PLITHUS IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM OR (B) USD $100, EXCEPT WHERE LIABILITY CANNOT BE LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Termination

You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue the Services.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including confidentiality, intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law) will survive.