Effective date: 4 September 2025
Last updated: 4 September 2025
Company: VS PROTOCOL LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (Reg. ID 2025-001744894), registered at 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA (“Company”, “we”, “us”).
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Notice of acceptance: By applying to, accessing, or participating in the VS Protocol Creator Program (the “Program”), receiving keys or Assets, or publishing Content about pre-release or release versions of VS Protocol (the “Game”), you (“Creator”, “you”) agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”), our Website Terms, Privacy Policy, and any posted Creator Briefs (together, the “Program Rules”). If you do not agree, do not participate.
All Embargo dates/times are in UTC unless otherwise specified and will be communicated directly by us (e.g., via email or Discord).
Assets: Company-provided text, images, video, logos, key art, footage, builds, documentation, and other materials.
Pre-Release: Any pre-alpha, alpha, beta, private playtest, or other non-public material.
Content: Any media you create about the Game (e.g., videos, streams, shorts, posts, screenshots, guides, reviews, thumbnails).
Embargo: A date/time (with timezone) before which specified Content or information may not be public.
Confidential Information: Any non-public information about the Game, Assets, roadmaps, communications, keys/access, test data, bugs, business/financial data, or player data.
Rewards/Cosmetics: In-kind items or benefits (e.g., in-game cosmetics, access keys, in-game currency, swag) provided at our discretion.
2.1 Age. You must be 18+ (or the age of majority where you live).
2.2 Territories & Compliance. Participation is void where prohibited and may be restricted by export/sanctions laws. You are responsible for lawful participation.
2.3 Security. Safeguard keys, logins, and builds. Do not share, sell, or lend access. Use reasonable anti-malware and account protections.
3.1 Discretionary Access. Access, keys, and kits are at our sole discretion and may be limited, suspended, or revoked at any time.
3.2 Pre-Release Limitations. Pre-Release materials may be unstable and are provided “as is.” Follow all Embargoes, capture rules we communicate directly, and any “streamable/not streamable” designations.
3.3 No Reverse Engineering. Do not decompile, data-mine, scrape, automate, or probe non-public systems, code, or services.
4.1 NDA by Reference. Treat Confidential Information as if under a written NDA: use only as permitted for the Program and disclose only with our written consent or as allowed by an Embargo/brief.
4.2 Assume Confidential. If permission is not explicit, treat materials as confidential and non-publishable.
4.3 Leak Response. Notify leaks@vsprotocol.com immediately upon any suspected leak or compromise; remove or private Content on request; cooperate with remedial steps.
5.1 License to Use Assets. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use Assets solely to create Content about the Game. No ownership is transferred.
5.2 License Back to Company (Your Content). You grant Company a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, adapt, translate, excerpt, modify for format/size, publicly perform, display, distribute, repost, and promote your Content (including your name/handle, likeness, and thumbnails) to market the Program, Game, and Company.
5.3 Moral Rights. To the extent permitted by law, you waive (or agree not to assert) moral rights against Company’s permitted uses.
5.4 Third-Party Rights. You must own or have valid licenses for all third-party elements in your Content (music, SFX, fonts, overlays, tools, footage) and pay any required fees.
6.1 Brand Use. Do not imply endorsement beyond the Program. Do not alter or misuse our names/marks/logos. If we give you written brand directions (e.g., logo files or a one-pager), follow them.
6.2 Honesty & Accuracy. Do not make false or misleading claims (features, drop rates, earnings, “guaranteed” rewards, returns).
6.3 Prohibited Conduct/Content. No hate speech, harassment, doxxing, sexually exploitative content, illegal activity, malware, exploits, or platform TOS violations.
6.4 Security & Anti-Cheat. Do not showcase or distribute cheats, hacks, bots, or exploits. Security research must be private and coordinated via security@vsprotocol.com.
6.5 Crypto/Rewards Messaging (if applicable). Do not provide financial advice or profit/return claims. Include required disclaimers. Follow platform policies and local regulations.
7.1 Clear Disclosures. If you receive access, perks, gifts, keys, payments, or in-kind benefits (including cosmetics), clearly and conspicuously disclose this in each relevant post/video/stream (e.g., “#ad”, “Thanks to VS Protocol for early access/cosmetics”).
7.2 Follow Laws & Platform Rules. Comply with the U.S. FTC Endorsement Guides and any applicable local laws/codes and platform branded-content policies.
7.3 Placement. Disclosures must be upfront and hard to miss (not buried in descriptions or hidden among hashtags).
8.1 No Guaranteed Compensation. Program participation does not guarantee payment, sponsorship, whitelisting, promotion, keywaves, or rewards. Any paid deals or affiliate terms require a separate written agreement.
8.2 In-Kind Rewards/Cosmetics. Rewards/Cosmetics are discretionary, promotional, and have no cash value. They are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and non-redeemable for money or equivalents; no property interest is created. We may set eligibility criteria (e.g., region, platform, account standing, milestones) and require identity/tax verification before delivery.
8.3 Taxes & Forms. You are responsible for taxes on any value you receive (including in-kind). We may require tax forms (e.g., W-9/W-8BEN) and may withhold or decline delivery if forms are not provided. U.S. persons may receive tax reporting if thresholds are met.
8.4 No Resale/Barter. Do not sell, trade, barter, or auction keys, cosmetics, or in-game currency. Fraud or attempted resale may result in clawback and termination.
8.5 Loss & Misuse. Safeguard items once delivered. Lost/compromised items may not be replaced. Misuse (including using items to gain unfair in-game advantage contrary to our published rules) may result in revocation.
8.6 Withdrawal/Changes. We may change, substitute, or withdraw items at any time (including for technical or regional constraints).
9.1 Feedback Assignment. You assign to Company all rights in feedback, bug reports, and suggestions you provide. If assignment is unavailable, you grant an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use and commercialize without attribution or compensation.
9.2 Telemetry. Company may collect technical/telemetry data from Pre-Release builds for support, anti-cheat, analytics, and improvements, consistent with the Privacy Policy.
10.1 Privacy Policy. Our processing of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference).
10.2 Your Streams/Content. If you capture personal data (e.g., chat logs/usernames), comply with data-protection laws and platform privacy rules. Obtain consents where required; do not publish minors’ data without verified parental consent.
11.1 Company Takedowns. We may request edits or removal of Content that violates Program Rules, Embargoes, law, or third-party rights. You agree to comply promptly.
11.2 Your IP Concerns. For alleged infringement by others, use platform procedures (e.g., DMCA) and notify ip@vsprotocol.com if our Assets are implicated.
12.1 Term. These Terms begin on acceptance and continue until terminated.
12.2 Suspension/Termination. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately for breach, legal risk, leaks, harmful conduct, brand-safety concerns, fraud, or inactivity. You may leave the Program any time by written notice to creators@vsprotocol.com.
12.3 Effect of Termination. Stop using non-public Assets; delete/return Pre-Release materials and Confidential Information; remove Content revealing non-public information or violating Embargoes. Licenses granted to Company for already-published Content survive as permitted by law.
13.1 Your Warranties. You have all rights needed; your Content complies with law and Program Rules; you will not infringe or misappropriate others’ rights.
13.2 Company Disclaimers. THE PROGRAM, GAME, ASSETS, REWARDS, AND COSMETICS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND AVAILABILITY).
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LOST PROFITS; LOST DATA; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE PROGRAM EXCEED US$100 IN THE AGGREGATE.
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to (i) your Content; (ii) your breach of these Terms; (iii) your violation of law or third-party rights; or (iv) misuse of Assets or Rewards/Cosmetics.
Do not make official announcements, press statements, or investor-facing claims about the Game or Company without prior written approval. Event participation, whitelists, keywaves, or rewards are discretionary and may change.
Comply with all applicable export-control and sanctions laws. Do not provide or redistribute builds or Assets to prohibited countries, entities, or individuals.
We may update the Program or these Terms at any time. We will post updated Terms with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes may be notified by reasonable means. Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, excluding conflict-of-law rules. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Sheridan County, Wyoming. You agree that unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information or violation of Embargoes may cause irreparable harm, and Company may seek injunctive relief without posting bond.
20.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms and the Program Rules are the entire agreement and supersede prior discussions regarding the Program.
20.2 Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
20.3 No Waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
20.4 Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
20.5 Notices. Send legal notices to legal@vsprotocol.com and to VS PROTOCOL LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA.
20.6 Relationship. Nothing here creates a partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relationship.
20.7 Force Majeure. We are not liable for delays/failures due to causes beyond reasonable control.
20.8 Acceptance by Conduct. Applying to or participating in the Program, redeeming keys, or using Assets after the Effective date constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
Report vulnerabilities, exploits, or leaks privately: security@vsprotocol.com.
No public proof-of-concepts; coordinate disclosure timelines with us.
We may take action (including legal) against exploit publication that harms players or service integrity.
Do not promise profits, ROI, “guaranteed drops,” or “risk-free” earnings.
Use neutral, descriptive language (e.g., “optional crypto features,” “on-chain items may be supported in select regions”).
Include locale-specific disclaimers where required and follow platform rules.