Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 9, 2026

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") govern your use of the BranchBound website located at https://branchbound.com (the "Service," "Website") operated by BranchBound ("we," "us," "our," or "Company").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Description of Service

BranchBound is an AI-powered interactive storytelling platform. Users experience stories by selecting from predefined choices within the interface. The system then uses artificial intelligence to generate story content based on those selections.

The Service may include:

  • Choice-based interactive storytelling
  • AI-generated story content based on user selections
  • Account management features
  • Experimental or beta features

Content generated by the Service is produced automatically by machine learning systems based on user choices and may sometimes produce inaccurate, unexpected, or inappropriate results.

BranchBound does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or appropriateness of generated content.

Acceptance and Eligibility

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Service.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

Capacity

By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement
  • You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
  • Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for the following purposes:

  • Experience interactive stories by making choices and selecting from available options
  • View and engage with AI-generated story content
  • Use generated content for personal or commercial projects (subject to applicable law)
  • Access features and tools offered through the Service

Prohibited Uses and Conduct

You agree NOT to use the Service for any of the following prohibited activities:

Data Misuse

  • Scraping, harvesting, or systematically collecting data from the Website
  • Using automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or extract information
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to replicate our AI systems

Technical Interference

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or networks
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers connected to the Service
  • Introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Circumventing security measures or safeguards

Fraudulent or Harmful Activities

  • Intentionally seeking, sharing, or distributing illegal, abusive, or harmful content through the Service
  • Using the Service to produce or distribute deepfakes intended to deceive or harm others
  • Impersonating real individuals without permission
  • Sharing or distributing defamatory, threatening, or harassing content
  • Engaging in illegal activities using the Service

Commercial Misuse

  • Using the Service to compete directly with BranchBound
  • Redistributing or reselling the Service without authorization
  • Using generated outputs to build competing AI models without permission

User Actions and Responsibility

Users interact with the Service by selecting from predefined options or choices provided within the interface. The system generates content based on those selections. Users do not submit free-form prompts or directly control content generation.

By using the Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes.
  • Not attempt to misuse, manipulate, or reverse engineer the system.
  • Not use generated content in ways that violate applicable laws or the rights of others.
  • Accept that content is produced automatically by the system and may not always be accurate, appropriate, or suitable for all situations.
  • Accept responsibility for how you choose to use or share any content generated through the Service.

We reserve the right to monitor, review, remove, or block choices, selections, or generated content that violate these Terms or that may cause harm to the Service or other users.

AI-Generated Content

The Service uses automated systems and artificial intelligence technologies to generate content based on system processes and user selections.

Content generated by the Service is provided for informational or entertainment purposes only and may occasionally contain inaccuracies or unintended results. The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or appropriateness of any generated content.

Users should use discretion when relying on or sharing generated content.

Users are responsible for how they use or distribute generated content.

Ownership of Generated Content

Users may use AI-generated story content created through the Service for personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms and applicable law.

BranchBound retains all rights to the underlying technology, models, systems, and platform used to generate the content.

Generated outputs may be similar or identical to content generated for other users, and BranchBound does not guarantee uniqueness of generated content.

Users may not claim ownership of the Service itself or the AI systems used to generate content.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

The Service and all content, features, and functionality are owned by BranchBound and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Website design and user interface
  • Proprietary AI systems and algorithms
  • Branding, trademarks, and logos
  • Software and platform infrastructure

Limited License to Users

We grant users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal or commercial creative purposes.

Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy or distribute our software or platform
  • Reverse engineer our AI models
  • Use our branding without permission
  • Build competing systems using our Service outputs

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us.

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Warranties

Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

We disclaim all warranties including:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Continuous or error-free operation

We do not guarantee that generated content will meet your expectations or be suitable for any use.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BranchBound and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages including:

  • Loss of data
  • Loss of profits
  • Misuse of generated content
  • Legal claims arising from content generated through the Service or from user conduct
  • Any indirect or consequential damages

Indemnification

You agree to defend and indemnify BranchBound against any claims, damages, liabilities, or legal costs resulting from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your choices, selections, or use of generated content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • Certain provisions will survive termination

Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any disputes arising from the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and not through class actions.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BranchBound.

Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our control.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Email: support@branchbound.app

By using BranchBound, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.