5.1 Registration#

You must create an account to access most features of the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as needed.

5.2 Account Responsibility#

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

5.3 Account Security#

We take reasonable security measures to protect your account, including encrypted password storage, session management, and optional app lock. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5.4 One Account Per User#

You may not create multiple accounts for abusive purposes. We reserve the right to merge or disable duplicate accounts.

5.5 Email Verification#

You must verify your email address via a one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered email. Accounts with unverified emails may have restricted access.

6.1 Donation Platform#

VIP status is granted through donations made via Trakteer (trakteer.id), a third-party donation platform. All donations are processed by Trakteer under their own terms and policies.

6.2 Non-Refundable#

All donations are final and non-refundable. VIP status is a voluntary contribution to support the project, not a purchase of goods or services.

6.3 Manual Granting#

VIP status is granted manually by administrators. While we strive to process grants promptly, we do not guarantee instant activation.

6.4 No Subscription Obligation#

VIP status has a defined duration and does not auto-renew. There is no obligation to continue donating to use the Service.

6.5 No Special Legal Rights#

VIP status does not grant any ownership, equity, or special legal rights in the Service or its intellectual property.

8.1 What You Submit#

“User Content” includes but is not limited to:

• Chat messages you send to AI characters
• Your user persona/bio
• Student (character) requests you submit
• Backup data you create

8.2 Ownership#

You retain all rights to the User Content you create. We do not claim ownership over your messages or persona.

8.3 License to Us#

By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, and limited license to:

• Transmit your content to provide the Service (your chat data stays on your device)
• Use your content for AI inference (via our system AI or your own API keys)
• Create backups for data restoration purposes

This license is solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

8.4 Content Responsibility#

You are solely responsible for all User Content you submit. We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove content that violates these Terms.

9.1 Nature of AI Responses#

AI-generated responses are produced by large language models and may contain:

• Inaccurate or fictional information
• Inappropriate or unexpected content
• Repetitive or nonsensical text

AI responses do not reflect the views of R8K Studio. The Service uses multiple AI providers, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy, safety, or appropriateness of AI-generated content.

9.2 System AI#

Our built-in System AI uses a chain of third-party AI providers to generate responses. The quality and availability of these providers may vary.

9.3 Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)#

If you choose to use your own API keys for AI chat:

• You are responsible for all usage and costs incurred by your API keys.
• Your API keys are stored locally on your device and are used solely for processing your chat requests. We do not store your API keys on our servers.
• You must comply with the terms of service of your chosen AI provider.
• We are not responsible for any data transmitted to third-party AI providers via your keys.

9.4 Bond / Relationship System#

The bond system (affection levels, relationship labels, milestone choices) is a simulated gameplay mechanic only. It does not represent a real relationship, contract, or legal bond between users and characters.

9.5 No Medical or Professional Advice#

AI responses should not be taken as medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. If you need professional help, please consult a qualified professional.

11.1 Character IPs#

All fictional characters, names, designs, and related elements belong to their respective owners. HaloStory is an independent, non-commercial project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the IP owners whose characters may appear in the Service.

11.2 Application Code#

The HaloStory application code, design, logo, and brand assets are the exclusive property of R8K Studio unless otherwise noted. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or reverse-engineer the application without prior written permission.

11.3 Open Source Components#

The Service may use open-source libraries and components. Such components are used in accordance with their respective licenses.

11.4 No Commercial Use#

You may not use HaloStory or its components for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from R8K Studio.

14.1 Service “As Is”#

HALOSTORY IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

14.2 No Guarantee#

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• AI responses will be accurate, reliable, or appropriate
• Any data you store will not be lost or corrupted

14.3 Limitation of Liability#

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, R8K STUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

14.4 Non-Commercial Project#

HaloStory is a non-commercial, independent project operated on a best-effort basis. We provide no service-level guarantees.

15.1 Termination by Us#

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms (including the SFW Policy)
• Conduct that we believe is harmful to the Service or other users
• Extended inactivity
• At our sole discretion

15.2 Termination by You#

You may stop using the Service at any time.

15.3 Effect of Termination#

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will be revoked
• We may delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• These Terms will survive termination as necessary

15.4 Appeal#

If your account has been suspended or banned and you believe it was in error, you may appeal by contacting r8kstudio@gmail.com. We will review appeals on a case-by-case basis.