Welcome to Flappy Sound (flappysound.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and all related services, games, tools, and content (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using Flappy Sound in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Description of the Site
Flappy Sound is a website that offers free, voice-powered browser games that use your device's microphone to create interactive gameplay experiences. Our games include:
- Flappy Sound: A voice-controlled flying game where your voice controls the character's movement.
- Scream Meter: A game that measures and visualizes the volume of your voice.
- Pitch Bird: A game that responds to the pitch of your voice to control gameplay.
- Beat Shout: A rhythm-based game that uses your voice as input.
The Site may also include blog content, educational articles, and other informational resources related to sound, voice, and relaxation science.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use Flappy Sound. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, game designs, game code, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Flappy Sound or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from the Site without our prior written consent, except as follows:
- You may temporarily store copies in RAM incidental to accessing and viewing the content.
- You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes.
- You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
5. Microphone Usage
Our games require access to your device's microphone in order to function. By granting microphone access, you understand and agree to the following:
- No audio is recorded. We do not record, store, or save any audio data from your microphone.
- No audio is transmitted. Microphone data is never sent to our servers, third-party servers, or any external service.
- All processing is local. Audio is processed entirely within your browser using the Web Audio API. The microphone stream is analyzed in real time to detect volume and pitch levels, which are used solely to control game mechanics.
- You control access. Your browser will request explicit permission before activating the microphone. You may revoke microphone permission at any time through your browser settings.
6. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, bot, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission
- Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or game code on the Site
- Exploit, hack, or manipulate game mechanics for unfair advantage or to disrupt other users' experience
- Use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
7. Interactive Games and Tools
The games and interactive tools provided on Flappy Sound are intended solely for entertainment and recreational purposes. They are not designed, intended, or suitable for any medical, therapeutic, audiological, diagnostic, or professional purpose.
The Scream Meter and other voice-measurement features are approximate and should not be relied upon for accurate sound-level readings. No game, tool, or feature on this Site is a substitute for professional medical, audiological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Flappy Sound. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Flappy Sound shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services available on or through such websites.
9. Advertising
Flappy Sound may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to deliver targeted, relevant advertisements.
We do not control the content of third-party advertisements and are not responsible for the products, services, or claims made in those advertisements. The presence of an advertisement on our Site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Flappy Sound. For more information on how advertising data is handled, please see our Privacy Policy.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, GAMES, TOOLS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FLAPPY SOUND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Flappy Sound does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. Flappy Sound does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any content on the Site.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FLAPPY SOUND, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
- Any content obtained from the Site
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
- Any damage to your device, including damage to your microphone or audio equipment from use of voice-powered games
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount of one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00).
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Flappy Sound, its owners, operators, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Site; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any copyright, trademark, trade secret, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your actions caused damage to a third party.
13. DMCA and Copyright Claims
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated agent at contact@flappysound.com with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to locate the material on the Site
- Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
14. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the United States for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Flappy Sound regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: contact@flappysound.com
Website: flappysound.com