Terms of Use

By accessing or using the Collectivus website and any related applications, features, or services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Quixotic Bravado LLC, doing business as "Collectivus" ("Collectivus," "we," "our," or "us"), a limited liability company registered in the State of Texas, United States of America.

Our Privacy Policy (available at /privacy-policy) is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 — If you are at least 13 but under 18, your use of the Service requires the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf. By permitting a minor to use the Service, that parent or guardian accepts these Terms and takes full responsibility for the minor's access and activity.

Users 18 and older — By using the Service, you represent that you are a legal adult in your jurisdiction and are fully capable of entering into a binding agreement.

We do not knowingly permit users under 13 to access the Service. If we discover that a user under 13 has created an account, we will terminate that account and delete the associated data promptly.

To access certain features of the Service — including early access, Loop progression, and alpha or beta content — you will need to create an account.

Account responsibility — You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Keep your credentials confidential and do not share account access with others. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].

Authentication — We use Clerk to manage authentication. The Service supports passwordless login via magic link (email) and one-time password (SMS). Apple Sign-In may also be available. By creating an account, you agree to Clerk's Terms of Service as applicable to end users. We do not store passwords.

Account integrity — Accounts are personal and may not be transferred, sold, rented, or shared. You may not create accounts for others or operate accounts on behalf of others without our prior written consent.

Termination by us — We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, suspected fraud, or conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to other users or to the Service.

Termination by you — You may delete your account at any time by contacting [email protected]. Upon deletion, your personal information will be removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Early access phase — The Service is currently available in an invite-only early access phase. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee early access. Access is granted at our sole discretion based on invite availability.

Current pricing — The Service is currently provided at no charge to early access users. This may change.

Future access tiers — Collectivus plans to introduce multiple access tiers, including a free account tier and one or more paid subscription tiers (such as a battle pass model providing early access to Loop content, seasonal features, and exclusive experiences). When paid tiers are introduced, the applicable terms — including pricing, billing cycles, cancellation rights, and refund policies — will be published as an addendum to or replacement of this section before any charge is incurred. We will provide advance notice of any new paid tier before it goes live.

No commitment — Nothing in these Terms or in your waitlist placement creates an obligation on our part to provide any specific level of service, any specific Loop, or any specific feature. We reserve the right to modify, limit, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

Ownership — All content, worlds, characters, Loop experiences, visuals, audio, software, code, interface designs, documentation, and materials made available through the Service — including The Productionists and all named characters — are owned by or licensed to Quixotic Bravado LLC. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and applicable international treaties.

Limited license — Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Collectivus grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial enjoyment. This license does not include any right to: copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform or display, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, sell, sublicense, or otherwise exploit any part of the Service or its content, except as expressly permitted in writing by Collectivus.

Trademarks — "Collectivus," "The Productionists," all character names, and the Collectivus logo are trademarks or service marks of Quixotic Bravado LLC, with trademark applications currently pending. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to use any of these marks.

Feedback — If you submit feedback, ideas, or suggestions about the Service, you grant Collectivus a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that feedback without restriction or compensation to you. You are not required to provide feedback.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Access or attempt to access the Service by any means other than through the interfaces and authentication methods we provide.
• Circumvent, disable, or attempt to bypass access controls, invite gating, account verification, or other security features of the Service.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, structure, or underlying components of any part of the Service.
• Use automated scripts, bots, crawlers, scrapers, or similar tools to access, extract, index, or collect data from the Service without our prior written consent.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or place an unreasonable load on the Service, its servers, or any networks connected to the Service.
• Upload, transmit, or introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code into the Service.
• Impersonate another person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose — including commercial research, competitive intelligence, or advertising — without our prior written consent.
• Violate any applicable law or regulation in connection with your use of the Service.

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and, in our sole discretion, to suspend or permanently terminate any account without notice if we determine that these Terms have been violated.

The Service may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or content. These links are provided for convenience only. Collectivus does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites or services.

Your use of any third-party service — including Clerk (authentication) and Supabase (data storage) — is subject to that service's own terms and privacy policies. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on third-party services.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COLLECTIVUS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that: (a) the Service will be available at all times or without interruption; (b) the Service will be error-free or free from harmful components; (c) any particular Loop will be available at any specific time; (d) the results of using the Service will meet your expectations.

The Service is in an early access phase. Features may be incomplete, unstable, or subject to change without notice. Bugs, interruptions, and unexpected behavior are normal at this stage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In those jurisdictions, the foregoing disclaimers apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, QUIXOTIC BRAVADO LLC AND ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION — ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO COLLECTIVUS IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00).

The limitations in this section apply to all claims regardless of the theory of liability — whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, warranty, statute, or otherwise.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Quixotic Bravado LLC and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of or access to the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any law or the rights of any third party; or (d) any content you submit to the Service.

We reserve the right to assume exclusive control of the defense of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of that claim.

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. IT REQUIRES YOU TO RESOLVE MOST DISPUTES WITH COLLECTIVUS THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION RATHER THAN IN COURT AND WAIVES YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS.

Step 1 — Informal resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute process, you agree to contact Collectivus at [email protected] with a written description of your dispute and the relief you are seeking. We will respond within 30 days. Both parties agree to attempt good-faith informal resolution before proceeding to arbitration.

Step 2 — Binding individual arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or related to these Terms, the Service, or the relationship between you and Collectivus — including questions about the existence, validity, or scope of this arbitration agreement — will be resolved exclusively through final and binding individual arbitration, not in court. This applies to all claims under any legal theory, including contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory.

Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, as modified by these Terms. The Consumer Arbitration Rules are available at https://www.adr.org. If the AAA is unavailable or unwilling to administer the arbitration, the parties will agree on an alternative administrator or a court will appoint one.

The arbitration will be conducted in Austin, Texas. At your election, the arbitration may instead be conducted by telephone or video conference. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the arbitration will be conducted in English.

The arbitrator will have the authority to grant any relief that would be available in court, subject to the limitations in these Terms. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Either party may seek emergency relief from a court of competent jurisdiction pending arbitration.

Filing fees and arbitrator compensation will be allocated in accordance with the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. Collectivus will not seek attorneys' fees from you in arbitration unless the arbitrator determines your claim was frivolous.

Class action waiver

ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION MUST BE BROUGHT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. CLASS ARBITRATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON AND MAY NOT PRESIDE OVER ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. IF THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS FOUND UNENFORCEABLE AS TO A PARTICULAR CLAIM, THAT CLAIM WILL BE SEVERED FROM ARBITRATION AND DECIDED IN COURT, AND THE REMAINING CLAIMS WILL PROCEED IN ARBITRATION.

Exceptions to arbitration

The following are not subject to arbitration and may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction:

• Claims for emergency injunctive or other equitable relief to protect intellectual property rights, confidential information, or the security of the Service.
• Claims within the jurisdiction of small claims court (provided the claim is brought on an individual basis and remains in small claims court).

Right to opt out

You have the right to opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of the date you first agree to these Terms (or within 30 days of any material update to this section that first applies to you). To opt out, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out" and include your name, the email address associated with your account, and a statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. Opting out does not affect any other part of these Terms.

Severability

If any portion of this Dispute Resolution section is found unenforceable, that portion will be severed, and the remainder will continue in full force and effect, except that if the class action waiver is found unenforceable as described above, the entire Dispute Resolution section will be null and void as to that claim only.

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them or the Service will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

To the extent any dispute is not subject to arbitration under Section 11 — or is found not to be subject to arbitration — you and Collectivus each consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Travis County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and waive any objection to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. For changes that materially affect your rights — including any material change to the Dispute Resolution section — we will notify you via the email address associated with your account at least 30 days before the change takes effect.

Minor updates that do not materially affect your rights will be effective upon posting.

Your continued use of the Service after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to a material change, you may close your account before the change takes effect by contacting [email protected].

For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at:

Quixotic Bravado LLC d/b/a Collectivus
[email protected]