Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using https://windrose-guides.com (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

Windrose Guides provides free, publicly accessible game guide content including crafting recipes, resource locations, boss strategies, ship guides, weapon data, FAQs, and related information about the video game Windrose. The Site is funded through advertising (Google AdSense) and does not charge users for access.

3. Unofficial Status

Windrose Guides is an unofficial, fan-operated resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to:

• Kraken Express (the developer of Windrose)
• Pocketpair Publishing (the publisher of Windrose)
• Any other entity associated with the Windrose intellectual property

All game-related trademarks, copyrights, character names, and assets belong to their respective owners. Windrose Guides makes no claim to ownership of any game-related intellectual property.

4. Content Accuracy

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content on this Site. Windrose is in Early Access and game data may change with patches. You acknowledge that any reliance on information from this Site is at your own risk.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

Original guide text, data compilations, page layouts, and organizational structures created by Windrose Guides are provided for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish our original content for commercial purposes without permission.

5.2 Third-Party Content

Game data referenced on this Site (item names, stats, descriptions, mechanics) originates from Windrose by Kraken Express. References to such data are made for informational/educational purposes under fair use principles.

5.3 Trademarks

"Windrose" and related marks are trademarks of Kraken Express. Use of these marks on this Site is for descriptive/referential purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

6. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) in a way that degrades Site performance for other users.
• Submit false or misleading correction reports.
• Use the Site to distribute malware or harmful code.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites (including Steam, official game sources, community wikis, and other resources). These links are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.

8. Advertising and Cookies

The Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and potentially other ad networks. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Windrose Guides and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Site.
• Errors or omissions in Site content.
• Actions taken based on information found on the Site.
• Third-party content, links, or advertisements displayed on the Site.

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith communication via our Contact page.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our Contact page.