Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2025

Summary: Play fair, have fun, and don't abuse the leaderboards. PaperPilot is provided as-is for entertainment purposes.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and playing PaperPilot at playpaperpilot.io, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the game.

2. Description of Service

PaperPilot is a free-to-play browser-based game that allows users to fly a virtual paper airplane over real-world map imagery. The game includes various modes, leaderboards, and achievements.

3. Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years of age to use PaperPilot. By using this site, you represent and warrant that you are 13 years of age or older. This requirement exists in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as our site uses Google AdSense which may collect data for advertising purposes.

If you are under 13, please do not use this site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will take steps to remove any associated data.

4. User Conduct

When using PaperPilot, you agree not to:

Manipulate or exploit game mechanics to achieve unfair leaderboard positions
Use automated scripts, bots, or cheating tools
Submit offensive, inappropriate, or misleading display names to leaderboards
Attempt to interfere with the game's operation or other users' experience
Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the game code

5. Leaderboards

Leaderboard participation is optional. By submitting scores:

You agree to use an appropriate display name
You acknowledge that scores may be removed if deemed fraudulent or achieved through exploitation
We reserve the right to reset leaderboards at any time

6. Intellectual Property

PaperPilot and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by the developers and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. Map imagery is provided by third-party tile providers and is subject to their respective terms of use.

7. Advertisements

PaperPilot displays advertisements through Google AdSense. By using the game, you acknowledge that ads will be displayed and agree to Google's advertising terms.

8. Data Collection

By using PaperPilot, you acknowledge and agree that we may collect certain information through cookies, usage data, and analytics. This data collection occurs through:

Google AdSense: Cookies and tracking technologies used to serve and measure advertisements
Analytics: Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and gameplay statistics
Local Storage: Game progress and preferences stored in your browser

For more details on how your data is handled, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

PaperPilot may display advertisements that link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any external sites you may reach through these advertisements. Clicking on third-party links or ads is done at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the policies of any external site before providing personal information or engaging with their content.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

PaperPilot is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

The game will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected
The game or servers are free of harmful components

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall PaperPilot, its developers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the game.

12. Changes to the Game

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of PaperPilot at any time without notice. This includes game features, leaderboards, and scoring systems.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of PaperPilot after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at playpaperpilot@proton.me.