Terms of Service
Last updated: January 22, 2025
1. Legal Information
Character Tavern ("we," "us," "our") is a platform operated by a French micro-entreprise under French law. While we serve users globally, our services are provided from France and comply with European Union regulations, including GDPR.
2. Service Description and Account Eligibility
Character Tavern provides AI-generated chat services and character-sharing features where users can upload and share cards containing metadata. The platform is open to users aged 13 and older, with access to NSFW content restricted to users aged 18 and older. By using our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service (ToS), our Privacy Policy, and our Community Guidelines.
3. Safe Mode and Content Access
3.1 Safe Mode
Safe Mode is enabled by default for all users and filters out content marked with NSFW warnings. Users under 18 cannot disable Safe Mode. Disabling Safe Mode requires age verification.
3.2 Content Access Controls
Users must accurately declare content warnings. False declarations result in content removal and possible account termination. We reserve the right to modify content warnings as needed.
4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Content Ownership
Users retain ownership of original content while granting Character Tavern a non-exclusive license to display and distribute content. AI-generated content ownership belongs to Character Tavern. Users can export their character cards in SillyTavern Format.
4.2 Content Moderation
Content is moderated through a community-based reporting system. Moderators review reported content. Content violations may result in removal and account penalties. Appeals can be made through Discord or email.
5. Technical Usage
5.1 Platform Limitations
The platform is supported on all modern browsers except Internet Explorer. Each endpoint has specific rate and size limits. Technical limitations may change without notice.
5.2 API Usage
Fair use policy applies to all API usage. Automated access is prohibited. Abuse determination is at administrator discretion. Violations result in immediate access termination.
6. User Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Harass or abuse others
- Post inappropriate content without proper warnings
- Circumvent platform limitations
- Misrepresent age or identity
- Automate access without permission
7. Service Changes and Termination
We reserve the right to modify or terminate services, change these terms with notice, suspend or terminate accounts, and implement new restrictions.
8. Third-Party Services
We integrate with several third-party services to provide a seamless experience. By using the platform, you acknowledge and agree that the following third-party services may collect and process your data:
- Cloudflare Analytics: For analytics
- OpenRouter: For AI generation services
- Render.com and Digital Ocean: For hosting services
We do not assume liability for issues arising from the use of these third-party services. For details on how these services handle your data, refer to our Privacy Policy.
9. Data Protection and Privacy
We comply with GDPR requirements. Users have rights to access, modify, and delete their data. Details are available in our Privacy Policy at /legal/privacy. Data deletion is available upon request.
10. Liability and Disclaimers
Service is provided "as is" without guarantee of uptime or availability. Character Tavern is not liable for service interruptions or user disputes.
11. Dispute Resolution
Primary contact is through Discord, with email as a secondary contact method. We target a 48-hour initial response time. Final decisions are at administrator discretion.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by French law and EU regulations. Users may have additional rights based on their location.
13. Contact
Discord: https://link.character-tavern.com/discord
Email: sal@character-tavern.com
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms with 30 days notice via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.