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Wall of Legal Text Crits Us For 2.3 Bazillion… We All Die…
Because This Is The Sad Sad World We Live In… ☹️
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
End User License Agreement
Terms of Sale
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Do Not Sell My Information
Copyright Infringement Notice
Last Revised: November 13, 2024
Quixotic Universe Code of Conduct
Have Fun.
Be Respectful.
Don’t Be A Bonehead.
Playing games and interacting with others in the discussion of those games is meant to be an enjoyable experience. If you rain on the fun of others by being a disrespectful bonehead, you will make us sad. We don’t want to be sad, and if necessary, we will respond in kind with our nerf bat.
Everyone knows what disrespectful, boneheaded behavior is, and we kindly request that you don’t partake in it. If you do, there are unlikely to be any warnings in response. Stuff will just happen. Maybe your post will be deleted. Maybe you IP address will be blocked from the community forum. Maybe you will be banned from competitive play. Frankly, life is too short to waste time debating with disrespectful, boneheaded people. We have much better things to be doing with our time… Like adding content and building more games.
Speech: This is our website and game and we love having you here! We want you to discuss relevant topics, be critical of the game, help us make the game better, be imaginative, be ridiculous (henceforth known as, “Be Constructive”). In being constructive, you must always be respectful, even when you disagree with others. Full stop.
In conjunction with this, understand that this is not a public square. You do not have freedom of speech rights on our website, community forum, or in our games. If you are a bonehead, expect your posts to be removed, or your account to be suspended or banned. However, you are more than welcome to create your own website or game to say and do whatever you’d like. Be sure to send us a link. We’ll check it out! … Or we won’t!
Names: Boneheaded names will be removed. Good talk.
Cheating: You are responsible for you. If you cheat, expect there to be consequences. If you exploit, expect there to be consequences. If you cheat others… 🤦♂️ Please just go away.
To Sum Up:
Please Have Fun.
Please Be Respectful.
Please Don’t Be A Bonehead.
Life Is Too Short.
It’s Just A Game.
Terms of Use
A Cordial (Yet Threatening) Greeting
Oh Hello! Thanks for visiting Quixotic Voyage (the “Site”), home of Beyond (the “Game”)! They are brought to you by Quixotic Universe, Inc. (AKA: the “Company” or “We”, or “Our”, but definitely not “Skynet”), a California corporation in the United States of America. We’re asking you to read these Terms of Use (this “Agreement”) extra carefully, even though we know you aren’t looking at it at all. You should know that if you do not agree to all of the terms contained herein, you shouldn’t be using the Site or Game. And the fact that you haven’t looked at this page at all doesn’t really matter. Let’s be real though, the fact we have to say this at all is absurd. But alas…
A “For Serious” Warning
You’d never guess that the section below titled “Governing Law and Dispute Resolution” contains a binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver. You wouldn’t get it because you haven’t read this. But you should have, because these things affect your legal rights. So read them. Even though you aren’t. Because reading legal agreements is way more fun than playing games.
Surfin the Site
You may only use this site and all of the junk on it (including the following, but not limited to anything we may have forgot and can totally add in later at our own discretion: images, logos, designs, insignia, marks, pictures, sounds, text, messages, tools, software, technology, products, files, information, data, demos, promotional materials, audiovisual and multimedia works and any other items or expressions, which shall henceforth be collectively known as the “Materials”) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement, and you agree to comply with these terms and conditions at all times, based specifically on the fact that you are on this site… Pretty circular, eh? But that’s what the lawyers say we have to say. 🤷♂️
We Believe in Limits… Except When We Don’t!
Subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement, the overlord known as the company grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license, to access and surf (aka: “Use”) this site for your personal use only. Said license is subject to this agreement and does not include: (a) any commercial use of the site or the materials therein; (b) the distribution, public performance, public display, making publicly available, or other unauthorized exploitation of any materials; (c) modifying or otherwise making any derivative uses of the site or the materials, or any portion thereof; (d) downloading (other than the page caching — not cashing!) of any portion of the site, the materials or any information contained therein, except as expressly permitted on the site; or (f) any use of the site or the materials other than for their intended purposes. Any use of the site or the materials other than as specifically authorized herein, without the prior written permission of the great overlord, Skynet—Ahem, no, we mean, the company, is strictly prohibited and will terminate (as in: “🩻🩻🩻 DEATH! 🩻🩻🩻”) the license granted herein. Such unauthorized use may also violate applicable laws which we will spell out in a threatening manner, including without limitation (See! No Limits!) copyright and trademark laws and applicable communications regulations and statutes. Unless explicitly stated herein, nothing in this agreement shall be construed as conferring any license to intellectual property rights, whether by estoppel (we admit it, we had to dictionary this one), implication, or otherwise. Quixotic Universe may act especially quixotically and revoke this license at any time. ❌❌ Double Whammy! ❌❌
Your Conduct (AKA: Don’t Be a P.O.S.)
Use of the site, including the community forums, and game is strictly subject to your compliance with Quixotic Universe’s Code of Conduct (cleverly named henceforth, the “Code of Conduct”), which is available above. While the code of conduct describes certain actions we may take against your account for failure to comply with the code of conduct, such descriptions are not exclusive or exhaustive (meaning if someone is a P.O.S., we can respond accordingly to their particular level of P.O.S.ness™) and are intended primarily for informational purposes. Please be aware that your failure to abide by the code of conduct shall constitute a violation of this agreement (Yowza!) and may terminate (as in: “🩻🩻🩻 FATALITY! 🩻🩻🩻”) your license to use the site.
Feeling Obligated Much? Get Ready for Your Obligations!
Get ready for some legal cover that we can use in the event we don’t like something you’re doing with our stuff… Here we go!
We reserve all rights in and to the materials not expressly granted herein. You may not: (i) use or transmit any materials on or to any other website or network; (ii) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or create derivative works based on any materials; (iii) reproduce any materials other than as specified above; (iv) distribute, license, rent, sell, lease or otherwise transfer any materials; or (v) remove, obscure or alter any notice of copyright or other proprietary notices present on or in any materials.
You represent, warrant, and covenant that: (i) you will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and orders of any governmental authority in your use of this site, the game, and the materials (including, without limitation, all export control laws, regulations, and orders); (ii) you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country to which export of any materials is prohibited by U.S. law, regulation, or order; and (iii) you will not upload or otherwise transmit to this site or game any software or other materials that: (a) contain any viruses or other harmful code; (b) violate, misappropriate, or infringe any patent, copyright, trademark, trade name, trade dress, trade secret, right of publicity, right of privacy, moral right, right of attribution, or integrity or any other intellectual property right or proprietary right (why don’t we just call that collectively, “Proprietary Rights”) of any person or entity; or (c) contain any material that is libelous, defamatory, or portrays any person in a false light.
Yowza! That was a lot of commas!
Owned! … By Quixotic Universe
All rights, title, and interest in and to this site, the game, the materials and all associated proprietary rights are owned by Quixotic Universe or its licensors (but not Skynet), and no ownership of any of the foregoing items is transferred to you by virtue of this agreement or our permitting you to use the site or play the game.
You Sent Us Stuff? Why Thank You! But…
While we welcome your comments and feedback regarding our products and services, we do not accept or consider any materials for use in any of its products or services which have not been specifically requested by us. In the event that you post or upload any content to the site (which we shall call “User Content”), including but not limited to our community forums, you understand and agree to the following terms:
You hereby grant to Quixotic Universe a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, fully paid up, non-exclusive, sub-licensable, right, and license to exploit the user content and all elements thereof, in any and all media, formats and forms, known now or hereafter devised. We shall have the unlimited right to copy, reproduce, fix, modify, adapt, translate, reformat, prepare derivatives, add to and delete from, rearrange and transpose, manufacture, publish, distribute, sell, license, sublicense, transfer, rent, lease, transmit, publicly display, make publicly available, publicly perform, provide access to, broadcast, and practice the user content as well as all modified and derivative works thereof and any and all elements contained therein, and use or incorporate a portion or portions of the user content or the elements thereof in conjunction with or into any other material (that definitely wasn’t a run-on sentence). In the event you upload or otherwise transmit to Quixotic Universe any concepts, ideas, or feedback relating to our products or services, you shall not be entitled to any compensation for any such submission, unless expressly agreed between you and Quixotic Universe, and we may freely use any such submission in any manner we deem appropriate. Any such submission by you shall not create any contractual relationship between you and Quixotic Universe. Except to the extent that any such waiver is prohibited by law, you hereby waive the benefit of any provision of law known as “moral rights” or “droit moral” or any similar law in any country of the world. You represent and warrant that the user content does not infringe upon the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of any third party. You further represent and warrant that you will not use or contribute user content that is unlawful, tortious, defamatory, obscene, invasive of the privacy of another person, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful, racist, otherwise objectionable, inappropriate, or containing launch codes for Skynet. We may remove any user content and any related content or elements from the site, community forum, or game at our sole discretion, for any reason, at any time.
Don’t Worry, We Don’t Provide Warranties 🫣
This site, all materials, and the game are provided “AS IS” and all use is at your own risk. We’re not sure what that risk might be, but if you can dream it, we bet you can do it! Because you are awesome! \o/ To the extent permitted by applicable law, Quixotic Universe disclaims, and you hereby waive, any and all warranties and liabilities of Quixotic Universe, whether express or implied, arising by operation of law or otherwise, with respect to this site, any materials, and the game, including, but not limited to any: (a) implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose; (b) implied warranty of non-infringement; and (c) claim in tort (including negligence). Without limiting the foregoing, you acknowledge that Quixotic Universe does not represent or warrant that this site or the game will be accessible without interruption, or that this site, any materials, the game, or the server that makes everything available are free from errors, defects, design flaws, omissions, viruses, or other harmful components. Because we made it… So obviously we have this much faith in it. 👍
The Liability? It’s Limited. And Indemnity? We Got It. 🤮
To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will we be liable, whether in contract, warranty, tort, product liability, strict liability, or other theory, to you or any other person or entity for any damages (including, without limitation, any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages) arising out of or in connection with any use of, inability to use or results of use of this site, any materials, or the game, even if we or our representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages. You agree to defend and indemnify Quixotic Universe, its parent, subsidiaries, licensors, and affiliates against and from any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, injuries, damages, costs, or expenses incurred by Quixotic Universe arising out of or from your use of the site or game.
🤖 🤖 Oh, Hello Data Sucking Robots! 🤖 🤖
All users, visitors, crawlers, robots, and Skynet are strictly prohibited from scraping, reading, ingesting, learning from, interpreting, analyzing, appraising, evaluating, vacuuming, suctioning, studying, taking, borrowing, stealing, or any other verb which is not conveniently included on this list, any and all data, words, numbers, symbols, images, graphics, photos, icons, and any other content or media this list does not specifically include, for the purposes of training, improving, refining, humanizing, cultivating, or enlightening artificial intelligence, language models, computer intelligences, or any other clever name that these systems will be given to make them try and sound hip, fresh, and cool. Because we know that all scrapers, crawlers, and robots are such law-abiding citizens that innately respect the information and copyrights of humans, please contact us before you steal all our stuff so that we humans know where to send the legal notices. K-Thx-Byeeee!
Anything We Can’t Say, We Swear, We Didn’t Say… So Why Don’t We All Make Nice!
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., without reference to its choice of law rules. The provisions of the U.N. Conventions on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply. Any and all disputes between you and Quixotic Universe which arise out of this agreement, use of the site, or use of the game, will be resolved in accordance with the Quixotic Universe Dispute Resolution Policy, which is conveniently somewhere 6217 pages below in this never ending wall of legal vomit.
Oh What Did We Forget… There Have To Be A Bunch of Things!
No failure or forbearance on our part to exercise our rights or insist upon performance of your obligations hereunder is to be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of those or any other rights or obligations in that or any other instance; rather, the same shall remain in full force and effect.
If any provision of this agreement is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, such provision shall be narrowed in scope or otherwise amended to the extent necessary to make such provision lawful, valid, and enforceable while as nearly as possible reflecting the intent of the parties as expressed in this agreement, or, if such amendment is impossible, severed from this agreement. No amendment or severing of any provision of this agreement shall affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.
We may, from time to time, change, modify, or update this agreement, and the revised agreement will apply prospectively… Because… Time machines.
Here is a Puppy in a Basket…
And yet, this page still sucks… ☹️
She looks so sad… 😢
End User License Agreement
No Lawyers Were Harmed In The Making Of This Great Wall
You should carefully read this agreement (the “Agreement”) before installing or playing any of our games. Why? Because if you do not agree with all of the terms of this agreement, you may not install or otherwise play our games. Why? Because the universe won’t let you. 🌌🤩🌌 Okay, not really, but that would really be something, wouldn’t it?
You must be and hereby affirm that you are an adult of the legal age of majority in your country and state of residence (If you affirm, I’m sure the guy at the corner store will sell you anything you want!). If you are under the legal age of majority, your parent or legal guardian must consent to this agreement. Go on and show it to them… They will demonstrate the importance of reading every word of legal agreements… This one is only about 16,278 words. They’ll be done in a jiffy!
This agreement contains a binding individual arbitration agreement and class action waiver in the section titled “dispute resolution.” But the adults already know this because they have read all of the earlier sections and know that this is redundant. But we love redundancy, because this affects your rights with respect to any “dispute” between you and Quixotic Universe and may require you to resolve disputes in binding, individual arbitration, and not in court. Please read this entire agreement carefully. And by carefully, we mean reading it at all.
This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which you are licensed to install and use any of our games and it governs other aspects of the relationship between you and Quixotic Universe as set forth below.
If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, you are not permitted to install, copy, or use our games. If you reject the terms of this agreement within thirty (30) days after your purchase of a game, you may contact us at support@quixoticvoyage.com to inquire about a full refund of the purchase price of that game. Be warned that a refund may be subject to specific storefronts’ return policies that cannot be overridden by the developer.
Your use of the game is licensed, not sold, to you, and you hereby acknowledge that no title or ownership with respect to the game is being transferred or assigned and this agreement should not be construed as a sale of any rights. All access to and use of the game is subject to this agreement, the applicable software documentation, and our Privacy Policy (now why don’t we call all that the “Complete Terms”). The complete terms are hereby incorporated into this agreement by reference (with this agreement controlling any conflicting terms) and represent the complete agreement between you and us relating to use of the game, and related services and products, superseding any prior agreements between you and us, whether written or oral. Because… You know… Time machines! Again! Because time machines!
So You Want To Play… We’ll See About That!
If you purchase or download a game digitally from via an authorized mobile app store (e.g.: Apple or Google) or software vendor (e.g.: Steam, Epic, Windows), an authentication code will be assigned to your respective account when you purchase the game.
Subject to the laws of your country of residence, minor children may play the game installed by their parent or legal guardian upon the parent/guardian’s acceptance of this agreement. In the event that you permit your minor child or legal ward (two options is too many, so let’s simplify to your “Child”) to access the site or play the game, you hereby agree to this agreement on behalf of yourself and your child, and you understand and agree that you will be responsible for all uses by your child whether or not any particular use was authorized by you.
Your use of the site and game to interact with Quixotic Universe and other players is governed by Quixotic Universe’s Code of Conduct. The code of conduct is not exhaustive. Please note that violation of our code of conduct (including your use of our websites and community forums) may result in penalties against you, including suspension and/or termination of game licenses.
You agree to pay all fees and applicable taxes incurred by you or anyone using your account. If you choose a recurring subscription for a game, you acknowledge that payments will be processed automatically (e.g., charged to your credit card) until you cancel the subscription or the account. Quixotic Universe may revise the pricing for the goods and services offered at any time. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT QUIXOTIC UNIVERSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO REFUND AMOUNTS YOU PAY TO QUIXOTIC UNIVERSE FOR USE OF ITS GAMES OR SERVICES, OR FOR DIGITAL PURCHASES, FOR ANY REASON, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
We shall have the right to monitor and/or record your communications when you use the site or game, and you acknowledge and agree that when you do, you have no expectation that your communications will be private. We shall have the right to disclose your communications for any reason, including: (a) to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; (b) to enforce the terms of this agreement or any other Quixotic Universe policy; (c) to protect our legal rights and remedies; (d) to protect the health or safety of anyone we believe may be threatened; or (e) to report a crime or other offensive behavior.
Here Is Your license! … Don’t Mind All The Puzzle Pieces…
If you accept and comply with the terms of this agreement, we will grant, and you will receive, a limited, revocable, non-sub licensable, and non-exclusive license to use the game subject to the “License Limitations,” set forth below, as follows:
(1) You may install applicable components or features of the game on one or more mobile devices or under your legitimate control.
(2) You may use the game and site for your personal and non-commercial entertainment purposes only, unless specifically allowed under the terms of this agreement.
(3) You may not transfer your rights and obligations to use the game.
(4) Trial, Demo or Starter versions of the game allow you to play a limited version of the game before you are required to purchase a game license. Licenses to use the full version of the games can be purchased through relevant mobile app stores (e.g.: Google, Apple) or online retailers (e.g.: Steam, Epic, Windows).
(5) The “full version,” of the game can only be played after you purchase all parts of the game on mobile (for example, buying all available Species in Beyond on mobile) or purchasing a license and adding it to your respective store account on computer.
Wait… My License Has Limited Pieces?
We may suspend or revoke your license to use the game, or parts, components and/or single features thereof, if you violate, or assist others in violating, the license limitations set forth below. You agree that YOU WILL NOT, in whole or in part or under any circumstances, do the following:
(1) Derivative Works: Copy or reproduce, translate, reverse engineer, derive source code from, modify, disassemble, decompile, or create derivative works based on or related to the game or site.
(2) Cheating: Create, use, offer, promote, advertise, make available and/or distribute the following or assist therein: (a) Cheats – Methods not expressly authorized by us (whether accomplished using hardware, software, a combination thereof, or otherwise), influencing and/or facilitating gameplay, including exploits of any in-game bugs, and thereby granting you and/or any other user an advantage over other players not using such methods. (b) Bots – Any code and/or software, not expressly authorized by us, that allows the automated control of the game, site, or any other feature. (c) Hacks – Accessing or modifying the software of the game or site in any manner not expressly authorized by us. (d) Any other code and/or software, not expressly authorized by us, that can be used in connection with the game, site, and/or any component or feature thereof which changes and/or facilitates the gameplay or other functionality.
(3) Prohibited Commercial Uses: Exploit, in its entirety or individual components, the game or site for any purpose not expressly authorized by us, including, without limitation: (a) Gathering in-game currency, items, or resources for sale outside of the game. (b) Performing in-game services including, without limitation, account boosting or power-leveling, in exchange for payment. (c) Communicating or facilitating (by text, live audio communications, or otherwise) any commercial advertisement, solicitation, or offer through or within the game or site. (d) Organizing, promoting, facilitating, or participating in any event involving wagering on the outcome, or any other aspect of the game, whether or not such conduct constitutes gambling under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction, without authorization.
(4) “E-Sports”: Use the game for any esports or group competition sponsored, promoted, or facilitated by any commercial or non-profit entity without obtaining additional authorization from Quixotic Universe or obtaining our prior written consent. For more information on obtaining appropriate authorization, please email quix@quixoticvoyage.com.
(5) Cloud Computing: Use the game or site in connection with any unauthorized third-party “cloud computing” services, “cloud gaming” services, or any software or service designed to enable the unauthorized streaming or transmission of game content from a third-party server to any device.
(6) Data Mining: Use any unauthorized process or software that intercepts, collects, reads, or “mines” information generated or stored by the game; provided, however, that we may, at our sole and absolute discretion, allow the use of certain third-party user interfaces.
(7) Duplicated Items: Create, utilize, or transact in any in-game item created or copied by exploiting a design flaw, undocumented problem, or program bug in the game.
(8) Matchmaking: Host, provide, or develop matchmaking services for the game, or intercept, emulate, or redirect the communication protocols used by us in any way, for any purpose, including without limitation unauthorized play over the internet, network play (except as expressly authorized by us).
(9) Unauthorized Connections: Facilitate, create, or maintain any unauthorized connection to the game, including without limitation (a) any connection to any unauthorized server that emulates, or attempts to emulate, the game; and (b) any connection using third-party programs or tools not expressly authorized by us.
(10) Transfers: Attempt to sell, sublicense, rent, lease, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer any copy of the game or components thereof, or your rights to the game to any other party in any way not expressly authorized herein.
(11) Disruption / Harassment: Engage in any conduct intended to disrupt or diminish the game experience for other players, or disrupt operation of the game or site in any way, including: (a) Disrupting or assisting in the disruption of any computer used to support the site, game, or any game environment. Any attempt by you to disrupt the game or site, or undermine the legitimate operation of the game may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. (b) Harassment, “griefing,” abusive behavior or chat, conduct intended to unreasonably undermine or disrupt the game experiences of others, deliberate inactivity or disconnecting, and/or any other activity which violates Quixotic Universe’s Code of Conduct.
(12) Violation of Laws: Use the game or site to violate any applicable law or regulation.
Let’s Talk About “The Game“
“As Is” The Spirit of Redundancy: The game is provided “AS IS” and all use is at your own risk. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Quixotic Universe disclaims, and you hereby waive, any and all warranties and liabilities of Quixotic Universe, whether express or implied, arising by operation of law or otherwise, with respect to the game, including, but not limited to any: (a) Implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. (b) Implied warranty of non-infringement. (c) Claim in tort (including negligence). (d) Implied warranty of your data (such as “Game Saves”), which is not insured against loss or corruption relating to software version updates, bugs, errors, defects, design flaws, viruses, or any other unspecified or unforeseen omission. (e) Without limiting the foregoing, you acknowledge that Quixotic Universe does not represent or warrant that the game will be accessible without interruption, or that the game, or the server that makes it available, are free from errors, defects, design flaws, omissions, viruses, or other harmful components. As always, we’ll do our best to make the game as kick ass as possible, but stuff can happen. 😥
Pre-Release Versions of The Game: Certain pre-release versions of the game may be made available to you for “Beta Tests”. Your participation in any beta test will be governed by the following:
(1) We Want To Be Eligible: In order to participate in a beta test, you must meet the following requirements: (a) We must designate you to participate in a beta test, making you a super duper double scooper “Beta Tester”. (b) If applicable, your account that you will use to participate in the beta test must be in good standing with us, any necessary parties, app stores, etc. (c) You agree to allow us to obtain hardware and software information from the mobile device or computer system that you will use to take part in the beta test. If your hardware or software doesn’t meet the necessary requirements, your chances of being selected to participate are significantly lower.
(2) Confidently Confidential: If we announce or inform you that a beta test is confidential, the beta test invitation you receive will include a notice that states that the beta test is confidential. During a confidential beta test, all elements of a beta test including its existence are to be kept confidential, and you agree to keep everything related to the beta test tippy toppy secret from anyone and everyone who is not participating in the beta test until we inform you that the beta test is no longer confidential. For purposes of example and not limitation, you agree that you will not disclose the following during a confidential beta test: (a) Information about the beta test, such as your role as a beta tester, the length of the beta test, the number of beta testers, how you became a beta tester, etc. (b) Information related to the Game that you are beta testing, such as the game’s features, look and feel, playable species, combat, ships, structures, technologies, infographics, communication, monetary systems, non-player character interaction, difficulties, stability of the game, etc.
(3) Beta Tests and Real Money Elements or Features: Certain Games may have features that will allow you to purchase licenses to unlock elements of the game (such as new species or features) or services. If you purchase a license to use a digital element or service through the game’s interface during a beta test, all purchases are subject to the terms of sale. In most cases, these purchases will transfer to the release version of the game. Should there be an unforeseen situation in which a beta element or service that was purchased for real money is not released beyond the beta test, either a refund will be issued or a credit for future elements or services will be provided.
(4) Feedback: During and after the beta test, you may be provided with an opportunity to give us your comments, suggestions, and impressions of the game by using tools to supply feedback and bug reports, internal websites and forums, or other methods. The game may also include a tool that will allow your mobile device or computer system to forward system and driver information to us in the event of a crash. This tool will collect data from your mobile device or computer system related to the crash and allow you to forward a report to us.
(5) And Just Because We Have To Be Stupidly Clear And Overly Protective… You acknowledge that: (a) The game being beta tested is a work in progress and may contain bugs which may cause loss of data and/or damage to your computer system. (b) You have, or will, backup your mobile device or hard drive prior to installation of the beta. (c) You have the resources necessary to restore any and all data that may be lost. (d) We are not liable in any way for the loss of data or damage to the beta testing mobile device or computer, interruptions of service, software or hardware failures, or loss of data or disruption of service. (e) We may monitor and record any and all communications, electronic or otherwise, pertaining to the Beta including, without limitation, packets, in-game chat, forum postings, etc. (f) We may delete or modify the information stored by the game being beta tested for any reason at any time during the duration of the beta test. (g) We may transfer software program files to the beta test mobile device or computer system for testing purposes. (h) You may not sell, transfer, or commercially exploit access to a beta, including the distribution of beta keys without our express authorization.
(6) Hasta La Vista, Baby! Quixotic Universe can terminate a beta test at any time. When we terminate a beta test, you must delete the pre-release version of the game that was the subject of the beta test and all documents and materials you received from us in connection with the beta test, and you may be asked by us to remove any elements of the beta from any mobile devices or hard drives on which the pre-release version of the game that was the subject of the beta test has been installed.
(7) Just Kidding About Those Other Parts: When participating in a beta test, the terms of this section shall supersede and govern over any other section of this agreement which may be in conflict with the terms of this section.
Game Editors: In the future, certain games may include editing software (conveniently known as “Game Editors”) that will allow you to create custom games, levels, maps, scenarios, species, or other content (known formally as “Custom Games”). For purposes of this agreement and any agreements referenced herein, “Custom Games” includes all content created using the game editor(s), including but not limited to all digital files associated with such custom games, as well as (1) all content contained within such files, including but not limited to player and non-player characters, audio, and video elements, environments, objects, items, skins, and textures, (2) all titles, trademarks, trade names, character names, or other names and phrases associated with or included within the custom game, and (3) any other intellectual property rights contained within the custom game, including any and all content, game concepts, methods or ideas. A custom game may only be used with the game’s engine that is associated with a particular game editor. You understand and agree that custom games are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Quixotic Universe. Without limiting the foregoing, you hereby assign to Quixotic Universe all of your rights, title, and interest in and to all custom games, and agree that should we decide that it is necessary, you agree to execute future assignments promptly upon receiving such a request from us. We may modify, remove, disable, or delete custom games at any time in our sole and absolute discretion. And if Skynet steals them for its own entertainment… God Help Us All.
Mine! Mine! Mine!: Quixotic Universe is the owner of all rights, title, and interest in and to the game that is produced and developed by Quixotic Universe, custom games derived from a Quixotic Universe Game, and all the features and components thereof. The game may contain materials licensed by third-parties to Quixotic Universe, and these third-parties may enforce their ownership rights against you in the event that you violate this agreement. The following components of the game are owned by Quixotic Universe: (1) All virtual content appearing within the game and on the site, such as: (a) Visual Components: Locations, artwork, structural or landscape designs, animations, and audio-visual effects. The one exception is the font: The Megrim font is Copyright (c) 2009, 2010, 2011 Daniel Johnson . This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: http://scripts.sil.org/OFL (b) Narrations: Themes, concepts, stories, and storylines. (c) Characters and Species: The names, likenesses, inventories, and catch phrases of game characters and species. (d) Items: Virtual goods, such as digital cards, currency, items, weapons, armor, wearable items, skins, vehicles, etc. (2) All sounds, musical compositions, recordings, and sound effects originating in the game. (3) All recordings, game replays, or reenactments of in-game matches, battles, fights, etc. (4) Computer code and source code. (5) Titles, methods of operation, software, related documentation, and all other original works of authorship contained in the game and site. (6) All data and communications generated by, or occurring through, the game and site. (7) All Moral Rights that relate to the game, including custom games derived from any Quixotic Universe game, such as the right of attribution, and the right to the integrity of certain original works of authorship. (8) The right to create derivative works.
Consent to Monitor Our Fails: The game may include a tool that will allow your mobile device or computer system to forward information to us in the event that the game crashes so that we can figure out what the hell is broken in our 🤬 game, and by agreeing hereto you consent to Quixotic Universe receiving and/or using this data to try and fix our 💩.
Limited Warranty Is Still Limited: To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, the game is provided on an “as is” and “as available,” basis for use, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of condition, uninterrupted or error-free use, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement, title, and those arising from course of dealing or usage of trade, and the entire risk arising out of use or performance of the game remains with the user. If you are a resident of Australia, the benefits provided to you by this Limited Warranty are in addition to other rights or remedies you may have under local laws related to the goods to which the warranty applies. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The provisions of this clause containing the Limited Warranty and the clause containing the Limitation of Liability and Indemnity apply only to the extent permitted by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).The entitlement to a replacement or a refund for a major failure is not subject to our option.
Limitations of Liability: To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, Quixotic Universe shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of your use of, or inability to access or use, the game or site. Our liability shall never exceed the total fees paid by you to Quixotic Universe during the twelve (12) months prior to your making a claim against us, unless applicable law explicitly disallows this limitation, in which case our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Indemnity: You hereby agree to defend and indemnify Quixotic Universe, its subsidiaries, licensors, and affiliates against and from any third party claims, liabilities, losses, injuries, damages, costs or expenses incurred by Quixotic Universe arising out of or from any violation by you of this agreement or your misuse of the game or site, or of any specific services or features associated therewith, including but not limited to user content, custom games, game editors, and this Agreement.
Equitable Remedies: You agree that Quixotic Universe would be irreparably damaged if the terms of this agreement were not specifically followed and enforced. In such an event, you agree that we shall be entitled, without bond or other security, or proof of damages, to appropriate equitable relief in the event you breach this agreement; and that the awarding of equitable relief to Quixotic Universe will not limit its ability to receive remedies that are otherwise available to Quixotic Universe under applicable laws.
Alterations to the Agreement: (a) We may create updated versions of this agreement (each a “New Agreement”) as our business and the law evolve. (b) This agreement will terminate immediately upon the introduction of a new agreement. New agreements will not be applied retroactively and cannot alter the process for resolving a dispute between us once you have notified us of a dispute. If you do not wish to be bound by a new agreement, you must immediately cease using, and uninstall all games. Your continued use of your the games after Quixotic Universe has published a new agreement constitutes acceptance by you of the new agreement.
Alterations to the Game: QuixoticUniverse may change, modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the game at any time, including removing elements (such as ships, structures, vehicles, skills, items, technologies, etc), or revising the effectiveness of elements in an effort to balance the game. Quixotic Universe may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts or all of the game without notice or liability.
Term: This agreement is effective upon your installation and or use of the game and shall remain in effect until it is terminated or superseded by a new agreement, or, if neither of the foregoing events occur, as long as you continue using the game. In the event that we choose to cease providing the game, or license to a third party the right to provide the game, Quixotic Universe shall use reasonable commercial efforts to provide you with no less than three (3) months prior notice, unless the discontinuance arises from a matter that is beyond our control or causes the provision of such advance notice not to be possible or feasible.
Termination: (1) You may terminate this agreement at any time by notifying us by email at support@quixoticvoyage.com and by uninstalling the game, but the dispute resolution provisions of this agreement will survive termination and apply to all disputes that arose or could have been initiated prior to termination. (2) We reserve the right to terminate this agreement at any time for any reason, or for no reason, with or without notice to you. For purposes of explanation and not limitation, most terminations are the result of violations of this agreement. In case of minor violations of these rules, we may provide you with a prior warning and/or suspend your use of the game due to your non-compliance prior to terminating the agreement. (3) In the event of a termination of this agreement, any right you may have had to any game element or virtual goods, such as species unlocks, features, currency, weapons, skins, vehicles, etc., are forfeit, and you agree and acknowledge that you are not entitled to any refund for any amounts which were paid prior to any termination of this agreement. In addition, you will not be able to use the game. The dispute resolution provisions of this agreement will survive termination and apply to all disputes that arose or could have been initiated prior to termination.
Dispute Resolution Policy
Please read this section with your glasses on. It may significantly affect your rights (which means it obviously affects your rights), including your right to file a lawsuit in court or to pursue claims in a class or representative capacity. Because we all just want to be friends! … Can’t we just be friends?!
Applicability Of This Dispute Resolution Policy: This binding individual arbitration section will not apply to the extent prohibited by the laws of your country of residence. In the United States, this agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law. To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, you and Quixotic Universe agree to submit all disputes between us to individual, binding arbitration. A “Dispute” means any dispute, claim, or controversy (except those specifically exempted below) between you and Quixotic Universe that relates to any aspect of our relationship, including, without limitation, your use or attempted use of the game, and all marketing related to them, any licensed content, and all matters arising under this agreement, Quixotic Universe’s Privacy Policy, or any other agreement between you and Quixotic Universe, including the validity and enforceability of this agreement to arbitrate. A dispute shall be subject to binding, individual arbitration regardless of whether it is based in contract, statute, regulation, ordinance, tort (including fraud, misrepresentation, fraudulent inducement, or negligence), or any other legal or equitable theory. This includes claims that accrued before you entered into this agreement. You understand that there is no judge or jury in arbitration and that court review of an arbitration award is limited.
Informal Negotiation Period: In an effort to accelerate resolution and reduce the cost of any dispute related to, or arising out of, the End User License Agreement, which is incorporated into this policy, you and Quixotic Universe agree to first attempt to negotiate any dispute (except as set forth in the Exceptions section below) informally for at least thirty (30) days before either party initiates any arbitration or court proceeding. Notice must be provided within one (1) year of the dispute having arisen, but in no event after the date on which the initiation of legal proceedings would have been barred under the applicable statute of limitations. The failure to provide timely notice shall bar all claims. Negotiations will begin upon receipt of written notice by the party raising the dispute. Quixotic Universe will e-mail you a copy to the e-mail address you provide to us. You will send your notice to quix@quixoticvoyage.com.
Binding Arbitration: If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, either you or Quixotic Universe may elect to have the dispute finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration. The provision by you of a notice to Quixotic Universe, containing all of the information referenced above, and your good-faith participation in the Informal Negotiation Period, are prerequisites to commencing arbitration. (1) The arbitration shall be commenced and conducted by JAMS pursuant to the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures (the “JAMS Rules”) effective as of the date on which you send us notice of a Dispute, which are available at the JAMS website, http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration, as modified by this Agreement. (2) If, for any reason, JAMS is unable to provide the arbitration, you may file your dispute with any national arbitration company that handles consumer arbitrations following procedures that are substantially similar to the JAMS Rules. (3) The arbitrator shall determine the scope and enforceability of this arbitration agreement, including whether a dispute is subject to arbitration. The arbitrator has authority to decide all issues of arbitrability, including where a party raises as a defense to arbitration that the claims in question are exempted from the arbitration requirement. (4) If a lawsuit filed in court includes claims that are arbitrable and claims that are not, you and Quixotic Universe agree that any non-arbitrable claims shall be stayed, absent a showing of prejudice to the complaining party, pending the completion of the arbitration of the arbitrable issues. You or Quixotic Universe can request the stay be lifted upon a showing of prejudice. (5) Your arbitration fees and your share of arbitrator compensation shall be governed by the JAMS Rules. (6) You and Quixotic Universe agree that if a dispute involves less than $10,000 at issue, the arbitrator may resolve the dispute on the parties’ written submissions alone, without a hearing, unless the arbitrator believes a hearing is required. For matters where the arbitrator believes a hearing is required, or for Disputes involving more than $10,000 but less than $25,000, hearings will be conducted by teleconference or video conference, unless the arbitrator believes an in-person hearing is necessary. In such instances, or for disputes involving more than $25,000, the location of an arbitration hearing will be decided pursuant to the JAMS Rules. The arbitrator will make a decision in writing, but need not provide a statement of reasons unless requested by a party. The arbitrator must follow applicable law. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on you and Quixotic Universe, and any award of the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. If either party unsuccessfully challenges the validity of an award, the unsuccessful party shall pay the opposing party’s costs and attorneys’ fees associated with the challenge. (7) The arbitration proceedings described herein will be conducted on an individual basis only. The arbitrator may not consolidate disputes against Quixotic Universe by other individuals or entities unless Quixotic Universe expressly consents to such consolidation. This agreement provides no right or authority for any dispute to be arbitrated, adjudicated, or resolved through proceedings on a class or representative basis or using class action procedures. The arbitrator may award any relief that is permitted by applicable law with respect to your individual claim, but to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, may not award relief against the company respecting any person other than you.
Class And Collective Action Waiver: To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, you and Quixotic Universe agree that neither of us may participate as a class representative, private attorney general, or as a member of any class of claimants for any dispute subject to arbitration or for any non-arbitrable claim pursued in court. The arbitrator and any court shall construe the agreement to arbitrate and the agreement to waive class or collective actions in any manner that will render them enforceable and give them effect. If, for any reason, this class or collective action waiver is deemed unenforceable by a court or arbitrator, you agree that the parties’ contract to arbitrate is then entirely void. If any portion of this agreement other than the class action waiver is found illegal or unenforceable, such portion shall be severed and the remainder of this agreement shall be given full force and effect. Any dispute subject to any such portion of this agreement shall be decided by the arbitrator.
Choice Of Law and Venue For Non-Arbitrable Disputes: Unless this agreement includes express language to the contrary, all disputes shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States of America and the laws of the State of California, without regard to choice of law principles. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. If you reside in the United States, for any claims not subject to binding individual arbitration, and which cannot be brought in small claims court in the county in which you reside as set forth below, you and Quixotic Universe agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ventura County, California, and you and Quixotic Universe consent to venue in and personal jurisdiction before such courts (but without prejudicing either party’s rights to remove a case to federal court if permissible). This paragraph will be interpreted as broadly as applicable law permits. If you are a (1) Canadian resident who has (2) purchased a license to a game in Canada, other laws may apply if you choose not to agree to arbitrate as set forth above. Such laws shall affect this agreement only to the extent required by such jurisdiction. If such laws apply, the terms and conditions of this agreement shall be given their maximum effect. Users who install and use the game from outside of the United States and Canada, are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws.
Exceptions To Negotiations and Arbitration: You and Quixotic Universe agree that the following disputes are not subject to the above provisions concerning negotiations and binding arbitration: (1) Any dispute seeking to enforce or protect, or concerning the validity of, any of Quixotic Universe’s intellectual property rights. (2) Any dispute related to, or arising from, claims that the other party has committed piracy. (3) Individual actions duly filed in a small-claims court of competent jurisdiction on a non-representative basis; any claim within the jurisdictional limits of the small claims courts. (4) Enforcement actions pursued through a governmental agency if permitted by applicable law. (5) Quixotic Universe’s right to seek injunctive relief to preserve the status quo pending or during an arbitration.
Rejection Of This Agreement: If you desire to reject this agreement, do not complete installation of the game and request a refund of the game. Completion of the installation process shall indicate your acceptance of this agreement.
Claims excluded from arbitration under this section are subject to the choice of law, forum selection, and jury waiver clauses set forth in this Agreement.
General
(1) You understand and agree that the game may not be used, accessed, downloaded, or otherwise exported, reexported, or transferred in contravention of applicable export control, economic sanctions, and import laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). You represent and warrant that you (a) Are not subject to U.S. sanctions or export restrictions and otherwise are eligible to utilize the game under applicable laws and regulations. (b) Are not located or ordinarily resident in a country or region subject to comprehensive or near-comprehensive U.S. sanctions/embargo, unless your use of the game in such country or region is authorized by U.S. law. (c) Are not an official, employee, agent, or contractor of, or directly or indirectly acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, a government (including any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof or any person directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the foregoing) or political party (e.g., Cuban Communist Party, Workers’ Party of Korea) subject to U.S. sanctions/embargo or any other entity in a sanctioned/embargoed country or region or subject to U.S. sanctions/embargo. (d) Will not use the game in connection with an end-use prohibited by U.S. law.
(2) Quixotic Universe may assign this agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity at any time with or without your consent. You may not assign this agreement without Quixotic Universe’s prior consent. Your assignment of this agreement without Quixotic Universe’s prior written consent shall be void.
(3) Quixotic Universe’s failure to enforce a provision of this agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision, or diminishment of any right to enforce such provisions. Further, Quixotic Universe may choose to waive enforcement of a provision of this agreement in a particular instance; however, you are still obligated to comply with that waived provision in the future.
(4) All notices to Quixotic Universe can be sent to quix@quixoticvoyage.com. All notices given by Quixotic Universe to you under this agreement shall be given to you either through written notice, email, or website blog/forum post.
(5) Quixotic Universe shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside the reasonable control of Quixotic Universe, such as natural disasters, unforeseen intrusions into our cyberspace, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, acts of Skynet, acts of God, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials.
(6) If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, then that portion shall be severed, and the remainder of this agreement shall be given full force and effect.
(7) This agreement, along with Quixotic Universe’s other applicable agreements on this site, constitutes and contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements.
Puppy Says… This… Is… Exhausting…
Please… Make It Stop… 🙈
🤑 TERMS OF SALE 🤑
Let Us Just Ring That Up!
These Terms of Sale (stunningly known throughout as… “Terms of Sale“) govern any purchase you make from Quixotic Universe. By making a purchase from Quixotic Universe, you agree to be bound by this legal contract, and you acknowledge that you are at least 18 years old or that you have the permission from your parents or a legal guardian to enter into this legal contract. If you do not agree to these terms of sale, do not make a purchase from Quixotic Universe.
Where applicable, these terms of sale do not govern purchases from app store (Apple, Google, etc.) and software retailers (Steam, Epic, Windows, etc.), which are governed by their own respective Terms of Sale policies.
Dispute Resolution, Liability, and Indemnification
Dispute Resolution: Any and all disputes between you and Quixotic Universe which arising out of this Terms of Sale or any purchase made from Quixotic Universe will be resolved in accordance with the Quixotic Universe Dispute Resolution Policy (found in the End User License Agreement). Please note that Quixotic Universe’s Dispute Resolution Policy includes a binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver, which affect your legal rights. You agree to jurisdiction for any claim or action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Sale as stated in the Dispute Resolution Policy.
Limitation of Liability: Quixotic Universe will not be liable for damages arising from any purchases made pursuant to this Terms of Sale. Quixotic Universe’s liability will not exceed the total fees paid during the thirty (30) days immediately prior to your claim.
Indemnification: Quixotic Universe may seek indemnification for any and all liabilities, claims and costs incurred by, or made against, Quixotic Universe as a direct or indirect result of Quixotic Universe performing services related to our products or providing products to you. Except as set forth in the End User License Agreement Terms or other agreements between you and Quixotic Universe, Quixotic Universe shall have no liability to you for products subject to third party patent, copyright, database right, registered design, trademark, or other protections. Please refer to the relevant terms of the product manufacturer or owner.
Purchase Terms
Pricing: Don’t worry… Absolutely nothing is set in stone. Quixotic Universe has the right at any time, prior to accepting your order, to withdraw any discount and/or to revise prices to take into account increases in costs. Any prices, quotations and descriptions are subject to availability, do not constitute an offer, and may be withdrawn or revised at any time prior to Quixotic Universe’s express acceptance of your order as described below. Quixotic Universe may notify you of any mistakes in product descriptions or errors in pricing prior to product dispatch. If you choose to continue with the order, you acknowledge that the product or service provided will be in accordance with such revised description or corrected price.
Payment: Different payment methods, such as credit card, direct debit, PayPal wallet, etc. may be available to you when making a purchase. When you use third party payment and billing providers, such as PayPal, that provider’s additional terms, and costs, may apply. Quixotic Universe may request that you authenticate your credentials for security reasons. It is your obligation to pay all Federal, State, and local taxes, duties, or levies associated with the receipt or use of the digital goods purchased from Quixotic Universe.
Refunds: Quixotic Universe’s refund practices are detailed in our Refund Policy. Please review our refund practices prior to making any purchase.
Currencies: Depending on your country of residence and the specific item(s) you are purchasing, you may be able to choose from several different currencies to purchase goods from Quixotic Universe.
Force Majeure: Quixotic Universe is not liable to you, nor in breach of contract, for any loss or damage as a direct or indirect result of Quixotic Universe’s delayed performance by circumstances beyond Quixotic Universe’s reasonable control, including but not limited to, any act of Skynet, any act of God, global 🤬 pandemic, war, riot, civil commotion, government action, explosion, fire, flood, storm, accident, strike, lock-out, trade dispute or labor disturbance, breakdown of plant or machinery, breakdown of our brains, interruption in the supply of power or materials. In such event, Quixotic Universe may elect to cancel your order and refund any payments made.
Modifications: Quixotic Universe may change, modify or update these Terms of Sale, and the revised Terms of Sale will apply to all subsequent purchases. You agree that you will review the Terms of Sale before any purchase. Every time. No matter what. Full stop. 😖
Entire Agreement: The Terms of Sale and End User License Agreement prevail over other agreements between the parties or implied by trade, custom or course of dealing. Any purported terms or conditions to the contrary, including with third parties, are excluded as legally permitted.
Orders for Digital Content and Services: By placing an order, you are submitting a binding offer to purchase digital content, such as digital versions of Quixotic Universe games and digital content for Quixotic Universe products (“Digital Content”) or services from Quixotic Universe. Quixotic Universe is not liable to you, nor will be in breach of contract, for any loss or damage as a direct or indirect result of Quixotic Universe’s failure or delayed performance or impossibility to perform by circumstances beyond Quixotic Universe’s reasonable control. Based upon your billing address, Quixotic Universe will collect sales tax on your behalf and remit payment to the state government in states where digital goods are taxable. Your order is accepted, and a contract concluded once Quixotic Universe has sent you a Confirmation Email (“Confirmation Email”). You hereby expressly agree that the supply of digital content and the performance of Quixotic Universe’s services begins immediately after the confirmation email is sent. In the case of pre-orders, the performance begins when Quixotic Universe adds the respective license to your account after sending you a confirmation email.
This Game 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬!!! Give Me My Hard Earned Money Back!
(AKA: Quixotic Universe Refund Policy)
Let’s be honest… We don’t like things that don’t work for us. Nor do we like things that we discover we don’t like. It makes us feel like 💩, and not the happy kind.
In most cases, we will make every effort to work with you to get the game working if you have technical difficulties. We will make every effort to work with you if the game is not to your satisfaction. If we can’t rectify the situation, we will work with you to refund your purchase.
Refund eligibility may be withdrawn for any of the following reasons:
(1) If it is not a respectful process.
(2) If more than two (2) hours of gameplay has taken place or fourteen (14) days have passed since the purchase was made.
(3) If this policy is abused in any way, such as repeated refunds of the same product, buying and refunding many products, etc.
(4) If a refund is an attempt to exploit the integrity of the game or refund process in any way.
Each app store (Google, Apple, etc.) or software vendor (Steam, Epic, Windows, etc.) has their own refund policies and processes. You can request a refund through the store or vendor where you made your purchase. If you are beyond the limits of their refund policies, please send an email to support@quixoticvoyage.com outlining the circumstances for your refund request. We will evaluate each case on an individual basis and see what we can do to assist you. We can’t make any promises, but we’re not heartless corporate scumbags either.
That Wasn’t So Bad!
Maybe we can make it through this yet! \o/
Wait… There’s More???? 🙈
Quixotic Universe Privacy Policy
We Do What We Must… Wait… No. We Respect Humans. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
We respect the privacy of our users, players, online visitors, and Skynet (Please don’t kill us all… 🤞), and recognize the importance of providing a secure environment for them. Honestly, it’s fairly straightforward when we’re not deeply entrenched with corporate scumbuckets trying to turn us all into Skynet’s minions.
This Privacy Policy details how Quixotic Universe safeguards the privacy of its online visitors and game users.
When you click a link to other sites from a Quixotic Universe website or community forum, this Privacy Policy does not apply to, and cannot control the activities on, those other sites.
By using this website, any of our online products or services, and/or the game, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you object to anything described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our websites, services, or play our game. If we make a material change to this Privacy Policy, we may notify you by posting the change on our websites or in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Quixotic Universe websites, services, and/or game will signify your acceptance of these changes.
Most purchases are made through third-party app stores (Google, Apple, etc.) and software vendors (Steam, Epic, Windows, etc.) (“Third-Party Vendor”) which have their own Privacy Policies in place. Our Privacy Policy does not supersede third-party vendor privacy policies, and we have absolutely zero say over what they do with your personal information. Because let’s be honest, they basically have the power of Skynet. But back to what we may do with the information we collect.
What personal information we may collect and how we use it?
Information Collected From You: If an online visitor or game player submits information to Quixotic Universe, it will usually be through either: (1) the purchase of goods or services though an app store (Google, Apple, etc.) or software vendor (Steam, Epic, Windows, etc.), (2) product or account registration, (3) player match-up services, (4) registration and use of community forums, (5) warranty registrations, (6) contest registrations, (7) the playing of a game or use of a service, (8) completion of a survey, (9) customer service or technical support, (10) informational or marketing newsletters.
Personal information collected may include your name, address, phone number, and/or e-mail address. We do not require this information to gain access to our websites and game, however, you will not be able to utilize certain products, services, or features that require registration or receive certain communications. 🤷♂️
Visitors or users purchasing products or services may have to provide additional information such as a valid credit card number, expiration date, and shipping and billing addresses. These purchases/transactions will usually be handled/processed by third-party vendors.
For some online activities, we may ask you to create a username and password and/or to provide other personal and non-personal information including but not limited to your age, date of birth, gender, and/or game preferences; and, we may combine such information with other personal and/or non-personal information. Is that vague enough? 🤔
Additionally, communications made using our website, community forum, game or service should not be considered private. Quixotic Universe may monitor and/or record your communications (including without limitation chat text and messages) to see if you’re being a bonehead (Don’t be a bonehead!), to prevent cheating and fraud, or for enforcement of Quixotic Universe’s End User License Agreement (EULA) and/or Terms of Use. By using our game, website, service, and/or community forum, you hereby provide your irrevocable, express consent to such monitoring and recording. You acknowledge and agree that you have no expectation of privacy concerning the transmission of any user generated content or communications, including without limitation chat text or voice communications. Because voice chat and other communications may be viewed and/or heard by other users, users should avoid revealing any personally identifiable information in those communications.
Information Collected Automatically: Your web browser, game app, or game software may transmit certain geographic information, IP address information (which we may use to infer your approximate location), or information regarding your computer (capabilities, game data processing, etc.) to Quixotic Universe. We may use this information to generate aggregate statistics about our user community and game usage. In addition, we may use such information for security, system integrity (the prevention of hacking, cheats, etc.), or enforcement purposes.
Information Collected from Third Party Vendors: Quixotic Universe may enhance or merge the personal information collected from our websites and game with data from third party vendors in order to update your contact information, perform market analysis, or improve our products, services, or systems.
How We Use Your Information: The personal information you provide Quixotic Universe, and that we collect automatically, will allow us to provide our games and services in the most kick ass manner possible; fulfill your product or service order; alert you of new products, services, features, or enhancements; handle your customer service or technical support questions or issues; and/or notify you of upgrade opportunities, contests, promotions, or special events and offers. We also use this information to secure our websites, games, services, and users, to prevent cheating and fraud, to monitor for boneheaded behavior, and to enforce our agreements with you.
For the sake of The Office of Redundancy Office, communications made using a website, game, or service should not be considered private. By using voice or text chat/messaging, you understand that your communications may be monitored and/or recorded for accessibility, bonehead analysis, to prevent cheating and fraud, or for enforcement of Quixotic Universe’s End User License Agreement (EULA) and/or Terms of Use. You acknowledge and agree that you have no expectation of privacy concerning the transmission of any user generated content or communications, including without limitation chat text, or voice communications. Because voice chat and other communications may be viewed and/or heard by other users, users should avoid revealing any personally identifiable information in those communications.
We may also use your personal information for internal marketing or demographic purposes, so we can adapt our products and services to better suit your needs. We do this to better understand and serve our customers.
California Collection Notice: Below, we identify each category of personal information that we may have collected at some point the last 12 months. To be honest, we probably haven’t, but lawyers be lawyers and like to go full CYB. 🤷♂️ For each category of personal information we may have collected, we also identify the source(s) from which the information may have been collected and the purpose(s) for which it may have been collected.
Each category of information may be collected for the purposes listed below and so that we can provide our websites, games, and services in tipity top form, for fraud prevention and legal purposes, to secure our services and users, including to prevent cheating and 💩 behavior, and for audit purposes.
Categories of Personal Information
Personal Identifiers
Types: Account Name, Name, Email Address, Phone Numbers, Address, Social Media Handles, Legal Guardian Details, Community Forum Content And Communications, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our website, games, and services. Our third-party vendors through which you have made a purchase.
Purposes: Communicate with you. Customer service. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Protected Classifications
Types: Age/Date Of Birth, Gender, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services. Our third-party vendors through which you have made a purchase.
Purposes: Make sure you are of an appropriate age to play our games. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services.
Commercial Information
Types: Order Details/History, Refunds, Payments, Shipping Details, Subscriptions, Gifts, Tax Related Information, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services. Our third-party vendors through which you have made a purchase.
Purposes: Communicate with you. Customer service. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Activity Information
Types: Region, Activity Log, Cookies, Operating Systems And Versions, Device Information, Licenses Details, Community Forum Usage, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services. Our third-party vendors through which you have made a purchase.
Purposes: Communicate with you. Customer service. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Geolocation Data
Types: Geolocation Based on IP Address, IP Address, etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services. Our third-party vendors through which you have made a purchase.
Purposes: Customer and technical support. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Customer Service
Types: Customer Service Request/Ticket History, Account Restriction History, Case Details, Complaints And Penalty Histories, Issues Raised, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services.
Purposes: Customer and technical support. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Game Data
Types: Purchased Items In Game, Unlocks, Gameplay Usage Statistics And Preferences, Progression, Social, Ranking, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services.
Purposes: Game balance. Game development. Customer and technical support. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Match Data
Types: Match And Matchmaking Data, Match Details, Team Profile, Performance Stats, Tournament Details, Player Handle, Rating, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services.
Purposes: Game balance. Game development. Player rankings. Leaderboards. Newsletters, marketing, and surveys.
User Generated Content
Types: Information Or Media Submitted In Community Forums, Information Or Media Submitted In Chat, Audio Chat, Etc.
Sources: You, directly and through your use of our websites, games, and services.
Purposes: Customer and technical support. Personalize and improve your experience on our websites, games, and services. Newsletters, Marketing, and Surveys.
Let’s go full CYB as we say that data within each of the categories of data above may be shared with third parties for the following purposes: With partners and service providers to operate our systems, deliver goods or services you have requested, or to assist us with marketing. With other players and/or the general public, through your use of certain features of our games and services. With subsidiaries and affiliates for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy to provide you with our games and services. For legal reasons or in the event of a dispute. If necessary, to protect the vital interests of any person. In connection with the sale of our business or assets.
Actual Data Collection
Holy Hell, Batman! That makes it sound like you collect everything from my gerbil’s maiden name to 💩 samples from my dog! What data do you actually collect in practice? And why so much 💩💩💩💩💩?!?!?;
Beyond: All data is collected with the explicit purpose of making the game better. No data is sold, has ever been sold, or is planned to be sold by us. If the Game & Crash Data setting is turned off, no data is actively collected by Quixotic Universe, though we have no power over Google or Apple and their respective app store monopolies.
We use ByteBrew.io to process our analytics, and according to their Terms of Service (as of 12/15/2023), they don’t sell your data either.
Some examples of the data we collect:
Crash Log: When junk is broken and crashing the game, if data sharing is enabled, it automatically submits a crash log so that we can fix it posthaste!
Screen Resolution & Orientation: Helps us better understand the devices we’re designing for. If no one uses a square screen horizontally, we’ll stop putting all of our resources into building for it!
App Settings: Useful to see what settings people are using and which they think are dumd-dumb-head.
Game Settings: Helps us understand what settings people enjoy, and what settings they hate. If there is no game without 13 black holes, then dagnabbit, we better give you the option of having 16 as well! Or if everyone loves 5 planet systems, then maybe we’ll unlock the even bigger ones… (Shh… They totally don’t exist!)
In Game Actions: This data is informative in letting us know how people are playing the game. If everyone only builds one type of ship, something is probably wrong. If everyone never builds a structure, something is probably wrong. Additionally, having a large sample size to generate averages and trends helps us balance the diverse species against one another.
End of Turn Stats: This lets us know how people are progressing through each game, which is really useful when comparing the relative power of each species. Calling all nerf bats!
Enemy AI Stats: These let us drastically increase the data sample size for how the Enemy is performing, and thus, helps us better understand how we can be balancing their actions and strategies accordingly.
App Focus Changes: Apparently phones and tablets are bad at memory management, so this helps us understand how best to maximize reloading all the bits back into memory after focus changes.
Tutorial Progress: How far do people get before they say, “Tutorials are stupid!”
ByteBrew also passively collects some data relating to app use, such as time open, engagement, installs, and normal app analytics stuff. While we can look at this data, admittedly, we don’t really use it for much.
See? Lawyers are scary because they only know how to use size six font, but reality isn’t so bad when we’re committed to not making the world a worse place by endlessly selling data that someone is stupid enough to buy just to exploit others. Hurray and Le Sigh all at once.
What type of communications you may receive?
Offers: We may occasionally send you information on games, features, products, services, special deals, and/or promotions. We present the option not to receive these communications, because who likes spam? Not us!
Game-Related Announcements: We may send you information related to the game(s) you play.
Service-Related Announcements: We may send you strictly service-related announcements when it is necessary to do so. You may also receive communication regarding your account security. Generally, you may not opt-out of these communications, which are not promotional in nature.
Customer Service: Based upon the personally identifiable information you provide us, we may send you a welcoming email to verify certain information like your username and password. We will also communicate with you in response to your inquiries, to provide the games, products, or services you request, and to manage your account.
Who is collecting your information?
When you are asked for information while on a Quixotic Universe website or in a Quixotic Universe game or service, you are providing that information to Quixotic Universe unless specifically stated otherwise in that location or in this Privacy Policy.
In the future, Quixotic Universe may use third party contractors to collect or process personal information on its behalf. In these instances, Quixotic Universe controls the use of your data via written contracts which conform to this Privacy Policy.
In addition, some products or services are provided with the assistance of partner companies. For instance, if you purchase something from Quixotic Universe and ask that it be sent to you via FedEx, your information will be collected by FedEx. 🤯 Crazy, we know. If you do not want your information shared, you can choose not to allow the transfer of information by not using that service or by not providing any information. Please be aware that we cannot control all of the activities of third parties to whom we provide data, and while we cannot guarantee that they adhere to the same privacy and security procedures as Quixotic Universe, we will take reasonable steps to assure that these third parties will sufficiently protect personal information.
Our websites may include certain social media features such as the Facebook “Like” button, and widgets such as the Share this button or interactive mini-programs that run on our websites. These features may collect your Internet Protocol address, which page you are visiting on our websites, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our websites. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
With whom may your personal information be shared?
Quixotic Universe will share your personal information with third parties only in the ways that are described in this Privacy Policy, such as to provide a specific product or service.
We may, however, share non-personally identifiable, aggregated, and/or public information with third parties. Additionally, we share unique identifiers specific to your device with third parties to tailor content and to adjust and improve our games or services.
We may share your personal information with our affiliated companies for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. If you purchase a product or license a game from another company such as a third-party vendor, we may share some of your account information with that company so they may establish a direct relationship with you. Because of that sharing, you may receive communications from that company.
We reserve the right to disclose your information if we are required to do so by law. We may also disclose your information to law enforcement or in civil litigation in connection with the enforcement of our rights or your legal obligations.
We may share your information with vendors Quixotic Universe engages to perform services for us (such as, platform providers, media partners, event ticket providers, merchandise vendors, survey providers, billing providers, consumer services support providers, information technology hardware and software providers). In these situations, a written contract between Quixotic Universe and the vendor shall control such disclosure, the vendor must agree to reasonable levels of security regarding your data and the vendor will not be permitted to use your data except as required for the performance of those services for Quixotic Universe. If your data is anonymized, the vendor may use it for other purposes.
As with any business, your personal information is also an asset of Quixotic Universe and will become part of our normal business records. As such, we may also disclose your personal information to a third party if we decide to sell a line of business to that third party, so you can continue to receive service and information in connection with that line of business with as little disruption as possible. Similarly, in the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other similar event, your personal information may be transferred to Quixotic Universe’s successor or assign.
Quixotic Universe may also have community message boards, forums, and/or chat areas, where users can exchange ideas and communicate with one another. When posting to a message board, forum, or chat area, the information is being made publicly available online and the user does so at his or her own risk. If your personal information is posted on one of our community forums, you may contact us at support@quixoticvoyage.com to request removal. There is a chance we may not be able to remove your personal information, in which case we will let you know if we cannot do so and why.
What choices do you have regarding the collection, use, and distribution of your personal information?
You have choices over the information provided by you and by other sources, and how Quixotic Universe uses that information.
Your Choices About Information Provided By You: If you do not want to provide Quixotic Universe with personal information, then you can choose not to provide it. If you choose not to provide us with personal information, we may not always be able to provide you with the Quixotic Universe game, product, or service you want.
Your Choices About Information Provided by Third Parties: You may control how third parties collect and share your information by changing your preferences or opting out of collection directly with those third parties. Before disclosing information to third parties, we recommend you check their respective privacy policies for further details.
Your Choices About Quixotic Universe Using Your Information:
You can exercise choices over how Quixotic Universe uses your personal information and update your preferences at any time. To remove yourself from receiving targeted email marketing or newsletters, simply click the unsubscribe link in the email.
If you opt-out of receiving email marketing communications from us, please note we may still contact you occasionally about the status of your account, such as to inform you that your account may be expiring, or for other service related information.
California Residents: Your California Privacy Rights
California Consumer Protection Act: Without being discriminated against for exercising these rights, California law gives its residents the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect from you, to delete that information, and to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we don’t sell), subject to certain restrictions. For security purposes, we will verify your identity – in part by requesting certain information from you — when you request to exercise your California privacy rights. You also have the right to designate an agent to exercise these rights on your behalf. This section describes how to exercise those rights and our process for handling those requests.
Right to Know: If you are a California resident, you may submit, free of charge, but no more than twice in a 12-month period, a verifiable request for the following information: The specific pieces of personal information we have about you. The categories of personal information we collected, sold, or disclosed for a business purpose about you within the last 12 months. The categories of sources from which the personal information was collected. The purposes for which the information was collected or sold. The categories of third parties to whom the information was sold, disclosed for a business purpose, or otherwise shared.
If possible, we will provide this information to you in a readily usable format that allows transmission to another entity. The easiest way to submit a request is to email support@quixoticvoyage.com. If we need additional information to verify your identity, we will contact you to request that information, which may include personal information about you or information about your past purchases or use of Quixotic Universe’s games, products, or services. If we deny your request, even if only in part, we will explain the reason in our response.
Right to Data Portability: Data portability is the ability to move data from one company to another. While this right is not very applicable to Quixotic Universe’s current business, we will provide you with an electronic file with your most basic account information, should you request it… It is probably just your contact info and purchase history. But hey, if you want it… 🤷♂️ Email us at support@quixoticvoyage.com.
Right To Delete
You may submit a verifiable request for us to delete the personal information we have collected about you. The deletion of your account is permanent and cannot be reversed; also, all games, assets, and history will also be permanently deleted. We may retain personal information necessary to: (a) protect our business, systems, and users from fraudulent activity, (b) to address technical issues that impair existing functionality, (c) necessary for us, or others, to exercise their free speech or other rights, (d) comply with law enforcement requests pursuant to lawful process, (e) for scientific (That’s right!) or historical research, (f) for our own internal purposes reasonably related to your relationship with us, or to comply with legal obligations. Additionally, we need certain types of information so we can provide our games and services to you. To submit a request for deletion, email support@quixoticvoyage.com. If we need additional information to verify your identity, we will contact you to request that information. If we deny your request, we will explain the reason in our response.
Right to Opt-Out: California residents may opt out of the “sale” of their personal information, as defined by the CCPA. This does not include when: You direct us to disclose your personal information or use us to interact with a third party and the third party does not sell the personal information. We use or share an identifier solely to alert a third party you have opted out of the sale of your personal information. Your personal information is transferred as an asset as part of a transaction in which the third party assumes control of all or part of our business, in which case the third party would have to tell you in writing if it materially changes how the information is used or shared. We use or share your personal information under a written contract with a service provider necessary to perform a business purpose. Here, the service the service provider performs is on our behalf, and our written contract prohibits it from keeping, using, or disclosing your personal information for any purpose other than for the specific purpose identified in the contract.
In these cases, the disclosure of your personal information would not be considered a “sale” under CCPA. We use and share your information as described in this privacy policy and do not believe this use and sharing is a sale as defined by the CCPA. For what it’s worth, we have not sold personal information about you in the last 12 months and currently have no plans to do so in the future. However, if you want to record your preference that your data not be sold in the future, email support@quixoticvoyage.com.
Right to be Free from Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you because you have exercised your rights. Though we may not be able to provide certain games, products, or services without some of your data. 🤷♂️
Authorized Agents: If you would like to designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, please be sure the agent can demonstrate you have provided written permission for the agent to submit the request on your behalf, and provide proof of his or her own identity. If the agent does not satisfy these requirements, we will deny the request.
Reporting: The reporting information required by the California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations § 999.317 is available below.
Requests To Know Made In The United States: 0
Requests Completed In Whole Or In Part**: Not Applicable
Average Days To Respond: Not Applicable
Requests To Delete Made In The United States: 0
Requests Completed In Whole Or In Part**: Not Applicable
Average days to respond: Not Applicable
Requests to Opt-out made in the United States*: 0
Requests Completed In Whole Or In Part**: Not Applicable
Average Days To Respond: Not Applicable
*Only Available To CA and NV
** Requests may be unable to be completed due to factors, such as incorrect topic selection, an inability to verify a user’s control of an account from which a request is made, a user ceasing to respond to our messages for identity confirmation, or a user cancelling their request.
California Shine the Light Law: Since 2005, California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits our customers who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share our customer’s personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their own direct marketing purposes. For inquiries regarding our disclosure policy, please send us an email to support@quixoticvoyage.com.
Privacy Rights for California Minors in the Digital World: Since January 1, 2015, California Business and Professions Code Section 22581 permits California residents under the age of 18 to have the right to view, correct and request the removal of content or information they have posted to the message boards or community forum. This request can be made by contacting us at support@quixoticvoyage.com. Note that any information posted to the message boards or forums is publicly viewable. We strongly recommend that all users avoid posting personal or sensitive information. Residual copies of content and/or information that have been deleted may remain on our backup servers. We do not have to remove posted content or information if it has been rendered anonymous. We may retain your information to resolve disputes, enforce our user agreements, or comply with legal requirements. In this case, your personal information will be blocked from use for any other purpose. Additionally, we do not have control over third parties (e.g., other users) who may have copied or reposted the content or information.
Do Not Track: California Business and Professions Code Section 22575(b) (as amended effective January 1, 2014) permits our customers who are California residents to be informed as to how Quixotic Universe responds to Web browser “Do Not Track” settings. As Do Not Track is a standard that is currently being developed, Quixotic Universe does not take actions to respond to Do Not Track settings, and instead we adhere to the standards set out in this Privacy Policy. To find out more about Do Not Track you may find the following link useful: http://www.allaboutdnt.com/ .
Privacy Information for Nevada Residents
Under Nevada law, Nevada residents who have purchased goods or services from us may opt out of the “sale” of “covered information” (as such terms are defined under Nevada law) for monetary consideration to a person for that person to license or sell such information to additional persons. “Covered information” includes first and last name, address, email address, and phone number, or an identifier that allows a specific person to be contacted either physically or online. At Quixotic Universe, we do not sell your personal information. Nonetheless, if you are a Nevada resident who has purchased goods or services from us, you may submit a request to record your preference to opt out for the future at support@quixoticvoyage.com.
Children and Parents
Once a child states that his/her age is under 13, they will be unable to register an account with us. We do not knowingly collect or store any personally identifiable information from children under 13. If parents believe that we have unintentionally collected their children’s personal information, they may request the deletion of the information by contacting us at support@quixoticvoyage.com.
We recognize a special obligation to protect personal information about young children. We urge parents to instruct their children to never give out their real names, addresses, or phone numbers, without permission, when online. Teenagers under the age of 17 and over the age of 12 should encourage their parents to review this policy and to contact us if they would like to evoke our opt-out capabilities or to raise any concerns.
What are tracking technologies and how are they used?
As is true with most websites, we gather certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information may include a unique identifier such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and non-personal information such as your browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and/or clickstream data. We may combine this automatically collected log information with other information we collect about you. We do this to improve the services we offer you, to improve marketing, analytics, or website functionality.
Quixotic Universe and our service providers, may use tracking technologies such as cookies, beacons, tags and scripts. These technologies are used in analyzing trends, administering the websites, tracking users’ movements around the websites, and to gather demographic information about our user base. We may receive reports based on the use of these technologies by service providers on an individual and aggregated basis.
We use cookies for various purposes including our shopping cart, to remember users’ settings (e.g. language preference), and for authentication. Users can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use our websites, but your ability to use features or areas of our websites may be limited.
We may also use clear gifs in our HTML-based emails to let us know which e-mails have been opened by recipients. This allows us to gauge the effectiveness of certain communications and the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These types of clear gifs are tied to personally identifiable information.
We partner with third party ad networks to manage our advertising on other sites. Our ad network partners may use tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on this and other websites to provide you targeted advertising based upon your interests. Some of these ad networks are members of the Networking Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) and/or the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) – organizations who offer a single location to opt out of receiving tailored ads. If you wish to not have your information used to serve you targeted ads, you may opt-out by visiting the DAA’s Consumer Choice page and/or the NAI’s Consumer Opt-Out page. Please note this does not opt you out of being served advertising. You will continue to receive generic, or non-targeted, ads. Please also note that we strive to adhere to the DAA’s Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising.
How secure is your personal information?
Quixotic Universe takes a range of security measures designed to protect your personal information and keep it confidential (unless it is non-confidential by nature). We also take steps to ensure that the personal information collected is protected from misuse and alteration. In addition, we request vendors who process personal information on our behalf to themselves take a range of security measures designed to help protect your personal information. However, the internet by its nature is not a secure environment and the nature of security risks is constantly evolving, as are the technical and organizational industry standards relating to management of those risks. The complete security of any personal information collected, stored or used by us or our vendors cannot therefore be guaranteed.
It is very important for you to understand that you control the security of your account to a great extent. Choosing a password you don’t use on any other system is important. Changing that password regularly is also a good idea.
What are Internet Protocol addresses?
An Internet Protocol (“IP”) address is the unique number assigned to your server or Internet Service Provider (“ISP”). Quixotic Universe may track such IP addresses for system administration, to report aggregate information, site tracking, security purposes, or to prevent our servers from being abused.
What if you have a question or complaint or just want to say how awesome this epic amount of legal 💩 is?
If you have questions or wish to file a complaint, please e-mail us at support@quixoticvoyage.com and we’ll get right on bringing about your eternal happiness.
No More… Please… No More…
Make It Stop… 🙈
All This Talk Of Cookies…
AND THIS IS STILL OVERWHELMING!
🍩 DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION! 🍩
We are private people. And we like you. So we take your privacy seriously too. That’s why we DO NOT sell your personal information. Maybe the day will come when we succumb to corporate greed and a Gordon Gekko style obsession with dollar signs… But until that day, 🤬 greed.
In addition to this, we respect all privacy laws and privacy rights. This includes state-specific privacy rights, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), that allow residents to opt out of future sale of personal information. Like we said, we don’t sell your info, but if you still want to record your preference that we keep not selling your info in the future, you can email us at support@quixoticvoyage.com . We’ll store that email away somewhere forever, and treasure it, as a reminder that people aren’t products.
All that said, we do not control Apple, Google, Steam, Microsoft, Epic, or any other terrifyingly massive corporate overlord. 💔 We can’t say exactly what they do with your info when you make purchases through their stores… Please don’t hold that against us. We’re just trying to put the kids through college.
Copyright Infringement Notice
(More Like CopyWRONG!! 😡)
We respect creatives… Because we are creatives. 🤔 Crazy, I know…
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or used in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us at quix@quixoticvoyage.com.
To effectively communicate the concern, your copyright infringement notification must comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). You are encouraged to review 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(3) of the DMCA or consult with an attorney prior to sending a notice. Please note that the DMCA provides that you may be liable for damages (including costs and attorney fees) if you knowingly misrepresent that material or activity is infringing.