Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using s&box Explorer ("the Service"), 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 Service.

2. Description of Service

s&box Explorer is a community-powered package viewer and discovery platform for s&box content. The Service provides:

• Browse and search functionality for s&box packages, games, and assets
• User profiles and authentication via Steam OpenID
• Package information aggregated from official s&box APIs
• Community features including news, charts, and organization pages

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may authenticate using your Steam account via Steam OpenID. By doing so:

• You authorize us to access your public Steam profile information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Steam account
• You agree to provide accurate and current information
• You must not impersonate others or provide false information

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without explicit permission
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users

5. Intellectual Property

The Service displays content from the official s&box API. All s&box-related trademarks, content, and intellectual property belong to Facepunch Studios. Package content belongs to their respective creators. The Service's code, design, and original content are provided under open source licenses where applicable.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Service
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
• That the Service will be error-free or that defects will be corrected
• That the Service will meet your specific requirements

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we 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 of the Service.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these terms.

shield Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

Authentication Data

When you sign in with Steam, we collect:

• Steam ID (unique identifier)
• Steam username
• Profile avatar URL
• Public profile information

Usage Data

• Pages visited and features used
• Search queries and filters applied
• Session duration and activity timestamps
• Browser type, device information, and IP address

Preferences

• Theme selection and UI preferences
• Saved settings and configurations

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Authenticate users and manage sessions
• Personalize your experience (themes, preferences)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Monitor for security threats and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Session data is stored in a SQLite database with appropriate access controls
• Passwords are never stored (authentication is handled via Steam OpenID)
• IP addresses are obscured for privacy (last octet masked)
• HTTPS encryption protects data in transit
• Regular security updates and monitoring

4. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods based on their purpose:

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services:

• Steam OpenID: For authentication (see Steam Privacy Policy)
• Steam Web API: For real-time presence status and friends list (optional, user-enabled)
• s&box API: For package and user data (see s&box)
• Google Fonts: For typography
• Analytics: We collect usage analytics including page views, user behavior patterns, and profile engagement metrics to improve the service

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage for:

• Session management and authentication
• Remembering your preferences (theme, settings)
• Analytics and performance monitoring

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit Service functionality.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)

database Data Collection Details

What We Collect

What We Don't Collect

verified_user Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access

You can view your profile information and settings at any time by visiting your profile page when logged in.

Correction

Profile information is synced from your Steam account. To update it, modify your Steam profile. Preferences can be updated in your settings page.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by logging out and ceasing to use the Service. Session data will be automatically cleaned up after 30 days of inactivity. For immediate deletion, contact us.

Portability

You can download a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable JSON format directly from your Settings page. This includes your profile information, preferences, and session history. The export is generated instantly and can be used to transfer your data or keep a personal backup.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of data collection by not creating an account or by using the Service without authentication. Note that some features require authentication.

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Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about these terms or our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Policy Updates

We may update these policies from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the Service. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policies were last revised.

info Important Disclaimer

s&box Explorer is an independent, community-driven project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Facepunch Studios or s&box. All s&box-related trademarks, service marks, and company names are the property of their respective owners.

This Service aggregates publicly available data from official s&box APIs and Steam. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or content of third-party services.