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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 8, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Taste Buds ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Taste Buds is a music competition game where users create and join leagues, submit songs in response to prompts, vote on submissions, and earn points. The Service integrates with Spotify for track search and playlist features.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Taste Buds. If you are under 18, you represent that a parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these terms on your behalf.

4. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You may not share your account or use another person's account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Harass, bully, or threaten other users
  • Submit offensive, hateful, or illegal content in league names, prompts, comments, or chat messages
  • Attempt to manipulate voting, exploit bugs, or automate interactions with the Service
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose without permission

6. Content

You retain ownership of content you create (league names, prompts, comments, bios). By posting content, you grant Taste Buds a non-exclusive license to display it within the Service. We may remove content that violates these terms.

7. Wagers and Points

Points and wagers within Taste Buds are virtual and have no monetary value. They cannot be redeemed, exchanged, or transferred for real currency. The wager system is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute gambling.

8. Third-Party Services

Taste Buds integrates with Spotify and other third-party services. Your use of those services is governed by their respective terms. We are not responsible for the availability or content of third-party services.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for violation of these terms. You may delete your account at any time from your profile settings.

10. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the Service will be free of errors. We are not liable for any data loss, downtime, or damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at tastebudsgame@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, both parties agree to submit to binding arbitration administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in New York, NY. You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. We will notify users of material changes via in-app announcement.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at tastebudsgame@gmail.com.