Terms of Service

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Welcome to In The Story Games. By using our website and playing our games, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our services.

What We Offer

In The Story Games provides free interactive fiction experiences. You can play our stories in your web browser without downloading software or creating an account (though we do ask for an email to send you story access links).

Your Use of Our Games

You may:

• Play our games for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our games with others
• Stream or create content featuring our games (with credit)

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or redistribute our game content
• Attempt to extract or reverse-engineer our games
• Use our games for commercial purposes without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt our services

Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including stories, code, design, and branding—is owned by In The Story Games or used with permission. You don't gain any ownership rights by using our services.

User Content

If you send us feedback, suggestions, or bug reports, you grant us the right to use that information to improve our games without compensation or attribution.

Donations and Support

Financial support through Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, or similar platforms is voluntary. Donations are non-refundable and don't create any obligation for specific content or features. Patron perks are provided as described but may change with reasonable notice.

Disclaimer

Our games are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee that games will be available at all times, free of errors, or suitable for any particular purpose.

Our stories contain fictional scenarios including tension, mild peril, and difficult choices. Content is appropriate for teens and adults (think PG-13). If you're sensitive to thriller content, please consider this before playing.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, In The Story Games is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance. For significant changes, we'll provide notice via email to subscribers.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at hello@inthestory.games.