Terms of Service

By downloading or using Ember Books, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the app. These terms form a binding agreement between you and Linclaw Consulting AB ("we", "us", "our").

Ember Books is an iOS application for interactive, choice-driven stories in which you are the main character. At each step the story is generated in real time by AI based on the choice you select or free text you type. You can play on your own or together with friends in a shared, invite-only session (Duet or Party). The app also offers an optional subscription (Ember+) and consumable in-app items.

Ember Books is rated 17+ and intended for adults. You must be at least 17 years old, and of the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the app. By using it you confirm that you meet these requirements.

Playing Ember Books requires signing in with Apple, which lets us save your progress and restore your purchases across devices. We receive only an opaque identifier from Apple, not your name or email. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Apple ID.

All purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. By making a purchase you agree to Apple's media services terms.

• Energy — playing spends "energy". Energy regenerates over time up to a cap and can be replenished with consumable energy packs. Ember+ adds an energy allowance each period up to a maximum balance and does not accumulate without limit; energy you have purchased is never removed. Energy is a virtual item with no monetary value; it is not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and may be adjusted as described below.
• Ember+ subscription — an auto-renewable subscription offered on a monthly or yearly basis that includes a monthly allowance of energy for play, refreshed each period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews at the then-current price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings.
• Pricing — prices are shown in your local currency and may vary by region. We may change prices and the design of the energy economy on a prospective basis.
• Refunds — refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with their policy. We do not control or process refunds directly.

Ember Books lets you influence the story with free text you type and choices you make ("Your Content"). You are responsible for Your Content. By submitting it, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, process (including sending it to our AI provider to generate the story), and display it within your session — including to other players in a multiplayer session you have joined — for the purpose of operating the service.

You agree not to submit content that:

• is unlawful, or that sexualises minors in any way;
• harasses, threatens, defames, or promotes hatred or violence against others;
• infringes others' intellectual property or privacy; or
• attempts to disrupt, abuse, or manipulate the service or its AI.

We use automated moderation and may filter, refuse, remove, or steer content, and may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

Multiplayer sessions are private and joined by invite. When playing with others, you agree to treat them respectfully and not to harass, abuse, or share objectionable content. You can leave a session, block another player, or report content or a player at any time using the in-app tools. We review reports and may remove players or content and suspend accounts. We have no tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users.

Stories in Ember Books are generated by AI in real time and can be unpredictable. They are works of fiction; any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is coincidental. We do not guarantee that generated content will be accurate, appropriate to every reader, or free from errors, and it is not professional advice of any kind. Story text is provided for your personal, non-commercial use; you may not copy, redistribute, or use it for AI training, scraping, or automated processing.

The app, its story worlds, characters, and content are owned by Linclaw Consulting AB or its licensors and are protected by law. The Ember Books name, logo, and brand are trademarks of Linclaw Consulting AB. Nothing in these terms grants you ownership of any content.

You agree not to:

• Circumvent or reverse-engineer any technical protection measures.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers or other users' accounts or sessions.
• Use bots, automation, or other means to abuse the service, the AI, or the energy economy.
• Use the app in any way that violates applicable law.

We aim to keep the app available but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Because stories are generated on demand, a network connection is required for play. We may update, modify, or temporarily suspend the service for maintenance. If we permanently discontinue the service, we will provide reasonable advance notice.

Our collection and use of your data is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms.

Ember Books is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be error-free or uninterrupted.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Linclaw Consulting AB shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the app, including loss of data or profits. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, including mandatory consumer rights.

These terms are governed by the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Sweden, except where mandatory consumer protection law in your country of residence provides otherwise.

These terms are between you and Linclaw Consulting AB, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the app or its content and has no obligation to provide maintenance or support. In the event of any conflict between these terms and Apple's App Store terms, Apple's terms prevail with respect to Apple's obligations. Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these terms and may enforce them against you.

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app. Continued use of the app after updated terms take effect constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Questions about these terms:

Linclaw Consulting AB
Prästkvarn Gamla Skolan 1, 54292 Mariestad, Sweden
info@linclaw.eu