Terms of Service

Updated January, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to KC7: The Cyber Detective Game (kc7cyber.com)! By accessing or using KC7 (the “Game”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this End User License Agreement (“EULA” or “Agreement”). If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must not use the Game.

2. License Grant

2.1 Limited License

The KC7 Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) grants you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Game solely for your own non-commercial, lawful purposes in accordance with this EULA.

2.2 Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, or otherwise distribute substantial portions of the Game’s code or assets for commercial purposes without our explicit written permission.
  • Sell, lease, or otherwise commercialize the Game or any of its content (including code, graphics, and other assets) without explicit written permission from The KC7 Foundation.
  • Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to obtain the source code of any KC7 Technology.
  • Access (or attempt to access) any service on the Service by any means other than as permitted in this Agreement.

Permitted Derivative Works: We encourage non-commercial derivative works, such as videos, tutorials, blog posts, or other educational and commentary content about the Game, provided they do not constitute reselling or redistributing the Game’s code, assets, or proprietary information for profit or in a way that violates any other provision of this EULA.

2.3 Age-Specific Uses of the Site

The Service is available to all users, including individuals under the age of 18.

We take steps to minimize the collection of personal data from all users, as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Users under 13 are required to obtain the approval of a parent or legal guardian before creating an account on KC7.

KC7 allows certain representatives of school districts and schools, such as teachers, administrators, counselors, and other educators (an “Educator”) to connect with their students through the Services in order to provide tutorial, educational, and similar services. If you are an Educator, you may register accounts on the Services for one or more of your students.

If you are an Educator and you register an account for a student who is under 13 (a “Child”), you represent and warrant that you or the educational organization you work for has proper permission to register the Child for KC7, that you have reviewed the Children’s Privacy Notice in the KC7 Privacy Policy, and that you have obtained any necessary parental consent for KC7’s collection of the Child’s personal data for the use and benefit of the school and for no other commercial purpose. In addition, you agree to be bound by these Terms on behalf of the educational organization you work for.

3. Permitted Uses of Data

3.1 Educational and Research Purposes

You are free to use KC7 CyberGame data, content, and information (“KC7 Data”) for learning, educational, and non-commercial research purposes (i.e., research not for a product, service, or other commercial venture). This includes analyzing game content, studying game mechanics, and referencing examples for academic or personal development.

3.2 Commercial Use

You may not use KC7 Data for commercial (i.e., paid) products or services without explicit written approval from The KC7 Foundation. To request such approval, please contact us at commercial@kc7cyber.com, outlining the proposed commercial use, scope, and intended audience.

4. Educational Content and Publication Policy

4.1 Creation of Educational Content

We encourage the creation of educational materials, tutorials, videos, and walkthroughs related to KC7 CyberGame. Such materials may be shared on personal websites, social media platforms, and other channels, provided they:

  • Do not violate any provision of this EULA, and
  • Are not offered for sale without our explicit permission.
4.2 Module Answer Publication

For newly released modules or challenges within the Game, you agree not to publish or publicly share answers, spoilers, or complete solutions until at least 30 days after the module has been released. This helps maintain a fair and robust learning environment for all participants.

5. User Obligations

5.1 Account Confidentiality

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (including passwords). You must promptly notify The KC7 Foundation of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

KC7 may permit you to register an account for the Services through certain third-party social networking services, such as Facebook Connect, Google, and Microsoft (“Authentication Service”). By registering for the Services using an Authentication Service, you agree that KC7 may access your account information from the Authentication Service and you agree to any and all terms of use of the Authentication Service regarding your use of the Services via the Authentication Service. You are solely responsible for your interactions with the Authentication Service.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in, facilitate, or encourage any conduct that:

  • Violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Involves hacking, cheating, or otherwise compromising the security, integrity, or fairness of the Game.
  • Infringes on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership

All rights, title, and interest in the Game, KC7 Data, and any associated content, features, or software are and will remain the exclusive property of The KC7 Foundation and its licensors. Nothing in this EULA grants you any rights other than those expressly stated herein.

6.2 User-Generated Content

If you create or submit any user-generated content (e.g., forum posts, walkthroughs, tutorials) related to KC7 CyberGame, you hereby grant The KC7 Foundation a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content as needed to promote or operate the Game.

7. Privacy and Security

Your privacy is extremely important to us, and we take great care to limit what we collect and how we use it, and to enable you to understand our policies. Please read our Privacy Policy, which explains how we treat your personal information, protect your privacy when you use our Service, and provides information on the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards we maintain to protect against unauthorized use, disclosure of, or access to personal information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE GAME AND ANY RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE KC7 FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE GAME WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE KC7 FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE GAME.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this EULA at any time by deleting your account via the available account management tools in the Game (or by contacting us with a request to delete your account) and ceasing to use the Game in any form.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Game immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any provision of this EULA. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Game. If the Game supports account deletion tools, you are responsible for deleting your account or requesting account deletion through the specified process. We may also delete your account.

11. Changes to the EULA

We reserve the right to update or modify this EULA at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Agreement and/or provide notice within the Game. Your continued use of the Game after any such modifications have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised EULA.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This EULA shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under or relating to this EULA shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts located in [Your Jurisdiction], and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this EULA, or need to request permission for commercial uses of KC7 Data, please contact: privacy@kc7cyber.com

By accessing and using KC7 CyberGame, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.