End User License Agreement

Your License to Use GlitchRealm

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Last updated: January 24, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GlitchRealm (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by this End User License Agreement ("EULA"). If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Platform.

This EULA is part of and incorporates the Terms of Service. In case of conflict, the Terms of Service prevail.

2. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with this EULA and the Terms of Service, GlitchRealm grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Play HTML5 games hosted on or linked from the Platform
  • Create a user account and access account features
  • Submit user-generated content (game submissions, reviews, community posts) subject to review and approval
  • Download and use offline game versions where explicitly provided

This license does not grant you any ownership rights in the Platform, games, or content.

3. License Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Platform or games (except as permitted by applicable law)
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Platform or games
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
  • Rent, lease, sell, sublicense, distribute, or transfer your access rights
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract data from the Platform
  • Circumvent or disable any security, DRM, or access control mechanisms
  • Use the Platform or games for commercial purposes without written permission from GlitchRealm
  • Host, mirror, or redistribute games or Platform content on external servers

4. Intellectual Property Ownership

Platform Ownership

GlitchRealm and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in:

  • The Platform's source code, design, architecture, and features
  • GlitchRealm branding, trademarks, logos, and visual assets
  • Original games developed by GlitchRealm (CodeRunner, ByteSurge, ByteWars, etc.)
  • Documentation, tutorials, and educational materials

Dual License Structure

GlitchRealm's codebase is subject to dual licensing:

Community Submissions

When you submit a game to GlitchRealm, you retain ownership but grant GlitchRealm a license as described in the Developer Agreement.

5. User-Generated Content License

By submitting content (games, reviews, comments, community posts) to GlitchRealm, you grant GlitchRealm a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to:

  • Host, display, distribute, and promote your content on the Platform
  • Modify, adapt, or reformat your content for technical compatibility
  • Use your content in marketing, promotional materials, and social media
  • Sublicense your content to third parties (e.g., CDN providers, hosting services)

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to grant this license.

6. Game-Specific Licenses

Individual games on GlitchRealm may be subject to additional licenses:

  • GlitchRealm Original Games: Licensed under this EULA unless otherwise specified
  • Community Submissions: Licensed by the original creator; GlitchRealm provides access but does not claim ownership
  • Third-Party Games: Subject to the original developer's license terms (see game detail pages)

Check the game detail page or README file for specific licensing information.

7. Updates and Modifications

GlitchRealm may update, modify, or discontinue the Platform or any game at any time without notice. Updates may:

  • Add new features or remove existing features
  • Change gameplay mechanics, balance, or content
  • Fix bugs, patch exploits, or improve performance
  • Modify licensing terms or access restrictions

Your continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the modified EULA.

8. Account Termination

GlitchRealm may suspend or terminate your account and revoke your license if you:

  • Violate this EULA or the Terms of Service
  • Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Use automated tools or exploit vulnerabilities

Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Platform and delete any offline game downloads.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates third-party services (Firebase, Supabase, Netlify, Google Fonts). Use of these services is subject to their respective terms:

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM AND ALL GAMES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
  • Freedom from viruses, malware, or harmful code

You use the Platform at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GLITCHREALM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

  • Use or inability to use the Platform or games
  • Loss of data, progress, or account information
  • Unauthorized access to your account or data
  • Bugs, errors, exploits, or downtime
  • Third-party content, services, or links

GLITCHREALM'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $10 CAD.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GlitchRealm, its developers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of this EULA or Terms of Service
  • Your use or misuse of the Platform or games
  • Your user-generated content or submissions
  • Your infringement of third-party rights

13. Export Restrictions

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. You may not use or export the Platform or games in violation of Canadian, U.S., or international export laws.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This EULA is governed by the laws of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Calgary, Alberta.

15. Changes to This EULA

GlitchRealm may update this EULA at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Information

Questions about this EULA? Contact us at: